Crazy Lawsuits, Higher Taxes, “Les Miserables”

There was no dominant story this week, but several pieces were very well read and passed along.

For example, was one of the most well read stories of the year. The story looked at several unfortunate events, such as one person falling on the ice at Millstone Power Station or another person who had a chair break underneath them, which turned into lawsuits.

The most commented-on story this week was when for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday. That is almost a mill increase from this years’ total of 18.79 mills.

The most passed-along story this week was The high school put on that play this weekend, and by just about anybody’s standard, it was fantastic.

We also looked into , which could save taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars and is good for the environment. On Tuesday, Waterford Police Officers , Monday the , this week New London and Waterford further and , starting today.

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Also, a few Patch shout outs. One to Caulkins Building & Design, which won our Readers' Choice contest Another , a second-grader who won a $300 prize from the state. And a third to the Waterford Police Department, until the end of May.  

Also, a man who fled to North Carolina was brought for allegedly burglarizing several homes in town.