Norwich Bulletin

1 day ago | norwichbulletin.com | Matt Grahn

Construction has begun on the new John B. Stanton Elementary School in Norwich, Connecticut, with a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for June 10. The new Stanton Elementary is expected to be completed in August 2026, and students will continue attending the existing school until then. The project is part of a larger $385 million plan approved by voters in 2022, which includes building four new elementary schools and renovating existing school buildings.

2 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | John Moritz

An undeveloped, 643-acre property that includes four lakes in the town of Killingly was purchased recently by the state of Connecticut to be turned into public lands, officials announced Tuesday. The land purchase — said to be one of the largest carried out by the state in recent years — was completed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for $4.1 million, according to a press release.

2 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Matt Grahn

Norwich Public Schools has reduced its requested budget increase from 4.9% to near the city manager’s target of 1%. Staff reductions include teachers, counselors, and social workers, to achieve budget goals. City and school officials describe budget discussions as productive and collaborative. Lessard, Kulos and DeLucia say a larger budget increase will be necessary for the following fiscal year.

2 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Matt Grahn

Norwich's Memorial Day events begin with a parade at noon, followed by a ceremony at 1 p.m. on May 26. The parade will feature veterans, first responders, musical groups, and community organizations. The Norwich Area Veteran’s Council organizes the city's veterans' remembrance events throughout the year. Norwich Area Veterans Council Vice President John Waggoner wants to make sure there’s a little something for everyone on Memorial Day.

3 days ago | norwichbulletin.com | Jess Root

The A's (21-20) visit the LA Dodgers (27-14) to open a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 10:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the A's vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Season series: First meeting, Dodgers won series 2-1 in 2024The A's just wrapped up a 2-4 homestand, losing 4 of their last 5 games before an off day on Monday.