Week In Review: Perkins Farm, Baby Penguins, Retirement

All of the dogs rescued from a Mystic home, where Groton Police say a woman renting the house was running a puppy mill have been adopted. The five dogs have found their forever homes but there are a lot more like them that are .

And state legislators who cite a are pushing for a bill that would mandate cross reporting of the two. Do you think this bill is worthwhile or a case of needless legislation?

In local political news the May 2, Stonington Borough elections are just about a week away.and maintaining the borough’s quality of life are just a few of priorities. The last day for residents eligible to vote to register in person is Monday April 25.

Local students were off of school for April Vacation this past week and the school year is quickly drawing to a close. When it does the Stonington Public School system will say goodbye to a . Pamela Young of Deans Mill School is retiring after 38 years.

After eight years at the drawing board Stonington’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved a plan for the . Developer David Lattizori won approval for a 36-lot subdivision on Tuesday night. Throughout the week residents weighed in on the PZC decision.

The baby penguins at the Mystic Aquarium are babies no more. The African penguin chicks are all .  Well, they were a little hesitant at first to get their feet wet, but would you want to take your first swim in front of a bunch of people?

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