1. The Week That Was: The most controversial story this week based on comments, and the most-read story overall, was a piece on a proposed agreement Waterford First Selectman Dan Steward said it would save money, but several East Lyme users said it was a bad idea.
In the world of schools, on Tuesday Patch reviewed how the Stonington School District makes , a path Waterford might follow to save several programs. And on Thursday, that reinstated and the , but that could all change in March.
On Wednesday, the , a squad where typical students and special-needs students play together. Also Wednesday, Waterford Police . And the town , in less than a week and the town’s .
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2. This Week In Weather: This week should start sunny, and end rainy, with highs in the 40s.
Today, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should all be partly cloudy, with highs between 38 and 49. Friday, rain is expected, with a high of 40. Saturday should be cloudy, with a high of 41, and next Sunday should be rainy, with a high of 41.
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*All information used in this report is from The Weather Channel.
3. This Week In Schools: This week, there are no meetings by the Board of Education.
On Tuesday, there is a boys' lacrosse informational meeting at after school outside the auditorium. All students who want to play boys' lacrosse should go.
Friday from 6:30 to 9 is family movie night at and Thursday fifth graders at will graduate from the challenge program.
4. This Week In Events: Wednesday is ’s I am told there is a Civil War theme for the concert. Monday, and all for Clark Lane Middle School.
5. This Week In Government: A busy week in government.
On Thursday, the in Connecticut by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering.
And on Tuesday, the Board of Selectmen meet to review the budgets of the fire services, recreation and parks, , public works, the finance department, human resources, legal services and debt services. And Thursday the board will review the budgets of , the retirement commission, insurance, capital improvements and the capital and non-recurring fund.
Quote of the Week
“Here at Waterford, we don’t consider ourselves the best, but we are second to nobody. Remember that.”
-Waterford Police Chief Murray Pendleton, to his newest three officers
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