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Notes from the Old Noank Jail Zoning Commission rules on Moratorium by Ed Johnson On Wednesday, September 18, 2012, following a one hour public meeting, the Noank Zoning Commission (ZC) discussed and then ruled in favor of a proposal to … Continue reading →

In Noank, size matters. Notes from the Old Noank Jail In Noank, size matters…. by Ed Johnson On Thursday, September 13th, I attended a meeting of the 7 member Noank Fire District Zoning Board of Appeals. I observed the Public … Continue reading →

Notes from the Old Noank Jail Problems with Groton Planning and Development by Ed Johnson Recently, we received a multi-page copy of a formal citizen’s complaint filed on August 21st with the Groton Town Council by Mr. James C. Furlong … Continue reading →

To the Editor of the Mystic River Press, Time Management at the Post Office? Recently, my wife and I went lunchtime shopping in RI at a large “Trader Joe’s” market specializing in food products we can’t obtain locally. They had … Continue reading →

Notes from the Old Noank Jail Mick O’Beirne Retires Long-time Groton Town Councilor Frank “Mick” O’Beirne retired recently from the Council, after a very distinguished career, owing to problems with his hearing ability. This will be a major loss to … Continue reading →

There was a recent petition presented on 7/12/12 requesting a special public meeting of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District to be tentatively held at Fitch Middle School on August 1st. The primary purpose of that petition is to revise the … Continue reading →

To local Groton Citizens, Groton Town Council and Groton RTM, Sunday June 24, 2012 I call everyone’s attention to a recent legal notice concerning a special public meeting of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District to be held at Fitch Middle … Continue reading →

Patricia Wilbur – 1935 to 2012 – A Remenbrance Posted on June 13, 2012 at 3:34 pm Notes from the Old Noank Jail Pat Wilbur, long-time resident of Noank, quietly passed away at home on May 22nd, surrounded by her … Continue reading →

Noank’s Community Market is now OPEN A large crowd of more than 300 people gathered at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 5th in the parking lot of the Noank Community Market to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Co-op. Speakers … Continue reading →

Noank store reborn 2011 was a rough year for local businesses. In Mystic, construction on Streetscape projects kept customers away and decreased sales. Power outages from Tropical Storm Irene closed one local business down for good. Universal Food Store in … Continue reading →