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🌱 Patch AM: Waterford Police Chief Makes Announcement On Career Future
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- Waterford police chief to retire after 25 years of service
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- Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.
- Wednesday: A morning shower possible, temps: high: 45, low: 31.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 32 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waterford Police Chief Makes Announcement On Career Future (patch.com) — Waterford residents will soon see a change at the top of their police department as Chief Marc Balestracci plans to retire after 25 years of service. He reflects warmly on the community’s support and the department’s strength, and says he’ll work closely with the Board of Police Commissioners and leadership to ensure a smooth transition to the next chief. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford
- Waterford Shellfish Commission Meeting
Waterford, CT Calendar , 15 Rope Ferry Road Auditorium , Waterford
7:00 pm - Harbor Management Commission Meeting
Waterford, CT Calendar , 41 Avery Lane Police Training Room , Waterford
5:00 pm - Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee
Waterford, CT Calendar Waterford, CT 06385
6:30 pm - Blood Drive
Waterford, CT Calendar , 15 Rope Ferry Road Auditorium , Waterford
12:00 pm - Southeastern Connecticut Water Authority Regular Meeting
Waterford, CT Calendar , 15 Rope Ferry Road BOE Conference Room upstairs , Waterford
5:15 pm - Design Review Board Meeting
Waterford, CT Calendar Waterford, CT 06385
4:00 pm - Library Board of Trustees
Waterford, CT Calendar , Waterford Public Library conference room , Waterford
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 8:30 AM- Tai Chi with Alex
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
8:30 am - 9:30 AM- Guided Meditation & Reiki
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
9:30 am - 10:30 AM- Sit 'N Be Fit
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
10:30 am - 10:30 AM- Blood Pressure Clinic
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
10:30 am - 12 PM- Lunch
Old Lyme, CT Calendar , 26 Town Woods Road , Old Lyme
12:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UCP Hosts Virtual Info Sessions for Internship Program at Backus Hospital for Young Adults with Disabilities —Sheri Mathieu Read on Patch
- I'm currently investigating hiring a contractor to remove our old (very old) bathtub, to replace with a tiled shower with an inside bench, plus replace some of the plumbing for the new shower and installing a glass sliding door.
I am wondering if any of my friendly neighbors might have some positive input as to recommendations for hiring a local contractor for the job? (Nextdoor Oil Mill) - Posting for a friend:
Im moving and looking for a full size box spring if someone has one that doesnt need Thank you! (Nextdoor Great Neck)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Designer in Waterford. Apply here.
- Greentree Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Groton
- Obituary: John Joseph Sigersmith (centralmaine.com)
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