Daily Five: Arbitrator’s Decision on Paul Kadri Expected This Week

1.  Today is Monday, March 4.  The National Weather Service predicts mostly cloudy skies, a high temperature of 41 degrees, a wind of 11 to 16 mph, and gusts of up to 28 mph. The low will drop to 28 degrees tonight.

2.  The arbitrator handling the termination proceedings for Superintendent Paul Kadri is expected to make a decision this week. Arbitrator Timothy Bornstein received legal briefs from both sides on Feb. 4, and has 30 days to render a decision, which would make the deadline Wednesday.

Kadri has been on paid administrative leave since May 7, 2012 after an investigative report was released in which multiple employees accused him of abusive and threatening behavior. Kadri issued a response through his attorney, saying the allegations are untrue. Under the agreement between Kadri and the Groton Board of Education, Bornstein’s decision will be binding on the parties.

3.  The closure of the Mystic Bridge has been rescheduled to start at 7 a.m. on March 6 and end at 1 p.m. on March 8, according to the town manager's weekly report. During the bridge closure, businesses will still be open along with Route 1. Traffic will be diverted from Route 1 to I-95 along Allyn Street in Groton, and Rte. 27 in Stonington.

4.  Creating a drug-free workplace is the subject of a meeting later this month in Groton. The Small Business Administration is sponsoring the free breakfast session from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on March 26 at the Groton Hilton Garden Inn on Gold Star Highway. Lawyer Mark Soycher and Social Worker Vivien Bergl will speak at the event. To register, call 1(800) 526-3485 or go online to www.solutions-eap.com.

5.  The Noank Community Market is trying to encourage residents to buy local. The market has enlarged its organic produce section and added flavors of Haagen Dazs ice cream. A flier on the market adds, "Please support your local Noank Community Market. You are vital to our success!"