(NORWICH, CT) What’s going on in Norwich? Here’s a roundup of the top stories in the area today.
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Norwich, southeastern CT to receive millions in American Rescue Plan funding
Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced the official allocation of $252.4 million in American Rescue Plan funding to towns and cities throughout eastern Connecticut that were hit hard by COVID-19. Local governments will receive $110 million in addition to more than $142 million for counties. The relief is meant to target critical services, jobs and continued local economy recovery efforts. Here's the town-by-town breakdown: Read more
NFA's Pierre Louis wins State Open title
Norwich Free Academy junior Max Pierre Louis won the State Open Track and Field high jump championship on Thursday at Veteran’s Stadium in New Britain. Pierre Louis won with a personal best jump of 6-06 feet. Louis also was the runner-up in the triple jump (44-04.5), powering the Wildcats to... Read more
Former location of Kettle and Lodge buildings at Norwich Hospital
This is the former location of Kettle and Lodge buildings at Norwich Hospital in Preston Connecticut on June 9, 2021. Read more
Festive ballpark atmosphere greets NFA graduates at Dodd Stadium
Norwich — It dominated the Norwich Free Academy graduation Wednesday, from the setting at Dodd Stadium to speeches by graduates thanking school staff, family and friends for helping them get through their very different senior year. For the second-straight COVID-19 pandemic year, NFA moved its ceremony to the Thomas J.... Read more