The Monday Edition Nov 9, 2026
The people, places, local discoveries, and decisions that shape life in the Quiet Corner.
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This week's lead · Plainfield
Residents voted 770–90 to set aside $250,000 for legal opposition to the proposed Smart Technology solid-waste facility. The vote funds the town's case; it neither approves nor denies the project itself.
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Local happening
Days, hours and seasons for markets across the Quiet Corner.
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Local business
A growing directory of shops, makers and services in our towns.
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Our neighbors
Checked events for Friday through Sunday, with costs when listed.
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Around here,
it matters.
Decisions and deadlines a person can act on this week.
See the full calendarTue, Nov 3 · Killingly
Election-day polling places are set by district.
The town's official voter map lists which polling place serves each district.
Read official noticeFri, Nov 6 · Pomfret
Pomfret Artist Laureate nominations close.
Residents may self-nominate or nominate a qualified artist; the unpaid two-year term would begin in January 2027.
ApplyThu, Nov 12 · Plainfield
Referendum on the vehicle-lift question.
The checked notice schedules the question for the Nov. 2 Town Meeting and the Nov. 12 referendum; it is not yet approved.
ReviewThe briefing
Verified developments with a direct line to the source. Pending decisions are labeled plainly.
Residents voted 770–90 to set aside $250,000 for legal opposition to the proposed Smart Technology solid-waste facility. The vote funds the town's case; it neither approves nor denies the project itself.
A town meeting on September 30 is followed by a referendum on October 14 on a proposed $33,094,013 budget. The school budget has been frozen since September 1 while the process runs.
The library is offering technology help aimed at residents aged 60 and over and people with disabilities. It has also added long-term laptop lending for residents.
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