New London County
- Norwich unemployment rose to 5.6% in September.
- Groton broke ground on the USS Groton sail monument by the public library.
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New London County, CT: news and help for every town
Free local news and community resources for all 21 towns in New London County, Connecticut, from food pantries and medicine drop boxes to mental health help and local news. Updated with every issue of CT Info Press.
New London County towns
21 towns- Bozrah
- Colchester
- East Lyme
- Franklin
- Griswold
- Groton
- Lebanon
- Ledyard
- Lisbon
- Lyme
- Montville
- New London
- North Stonington
- Norwich
- Old Lyme
- Preston
- Salem
- Sprague
- Stonington
- Voluntown
- Waterford
Local news in New London County
Food pantries and free meals in New London County
New London County
- St. Vincent de Paul Place, Norwich · 120 Cliff St. · 860-889-7374
Client-choice pantry Mon & Wed 9 am–noon and 1–3 pm, Sat 9 am–noon. Free breakfast 8–10 am and lunch 11:30 am–1 pm daily. Everyone welcome.
Mental health help in New London County
Eastern CT
- Southeastern Mental Health Authority (state) · 401 West Thames St., Bldg. 301, Norwich · 860-859-4500 · 24/7 crisis: 860-886-9302. Norwich, New London, Groton and nearby towns
- United Services · 1007 North Main St., Dayville · 860-774-2020 · Willimantic 860-456-2261 · Windham, Mansfield, Killingly, Putnam and nearby towns
Year-round medicine drop boxes in New London County
New London County
- Norwich: The School Building Committee is planning projects at Greeneville, Stanton, Uncas and Moriarty elementary schools and Teachers' Memorial Middle School.
- Norwich: Voters decide a $55 million police headquarters bond on Nov. 3.
Heating, food and everyday help
Community action agencies help with heating and emergency fuel, food, rent and mortgage help, case management and the $300 grocery card for people who lost SNAP. New London County is served by TVCCA. Some towns are split between agencies, so check the full agency directory and town lists.
Health insurance open enrollment through Access Health CT runs Oct. 23 to Jan. 15. Find free enrollment help. In a crisis, call or text 988.