Officials hold annual discussion about the State of Groton and Stonington
25 Mar 2025
Community Interest
With thousands of employees pouring out of Electric Boat in Groton at the end of their shift, the submarine manufacturer and the city plan to try out a pedestrian-only area to protect workers.
City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said the goal is to start a three-month trial period for a pedestrian area on Eastern Point Road near Electric Boat's main gate on April 28. The area will be configured so emergency vehicles can still get through.
That was just one of the updates shared at the annual State of Groton and Stonington event Friday at The Mystic Hilton, sponsored by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce with The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut.
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