Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Emergency Reserve For Water System

Spotted on the Waterford calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Thursday August 27th Patch AM
Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Waterford! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Waterford sets aside $200K for emergency water system repairs
  • Beloved Waterford-East Lyme animal control officer steps down after 38 years

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waterford Selectmen Approve $200K Emergency Reserve For Water System (patch.com) — Waterford residents will see a new $200,000 emergency capital reserve dedicated to the town's water distribution system, approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen for fiscal 2027. At the same meeting, officials declared an aging mower surplus, advanced a parks purchasing recommendation, and approved a tax refund, wrapping up town business in a brief session at Town Hall.
   

• Animal Control Officer Shares Emotional Announcement In Waterford-East Lyme (patch.com) — Waterford and East Lyme residents are preparing for a major change as longtime Animal Control Officer Robert Yuchniuk steps down Sept. 1 after decades in public safety and 16 years in animal control. Battling advanced cancer, he's passing leadership to Assistant Officer Allison Ryan while reflecting on the program's growth, strong live-release rate, and deep community support.
   

📸 Around Waterford

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Waterford

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Waterford Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Waterford PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi there!
    I'm looking to set up some gentle, fun playdates for my puppy, Pumpkin. She is a pug, 5 months old, and full of energy and friendliness!! We'd love… (Nextdoor Central Waterford)
  • Hi Neighbors!
    I need a recommendation for a good and honest Ford mechanic. I have a 2001 Ford Taurus with severely corroded brake lines, and need to have them… (Nextdoor Oswegatchie)
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Night Crew-Clerk - Grocery - 0667 in Waterford. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1267) in Waterford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterford here.

🗞 Nearby News

New London

  • I95 Northbound Traffic Shift on the Gold Star Bridge in Groton New London (ct.gov)
  • Today in History: September 6, President McKinley fatally shot (ourmidland.com)

Groton

  • Groton High Schools Among Best In CT, New Rankings Reveal (patch.com)

Lyme

  • East Lyme Parks Panel Names Field In Honor Of Beloved Coach, Looks At Labyrinth Rebith (patch.com)
  • East Lyme Road Closed Due To Water Main Break, Police Say (patch.com)
  • Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Old Lyme (patch.com)

Ok Waterford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Waterford