This Week In Ledyard: No Meetings, Lots of Paving, Summer Fun

Here's a look at what's going in Ledyard this week. If we missed something, let us know in the comments! (And remember to post events on our calendar and other items of community interest in our Announcements.)

Municipal/Government

• There are no meetings this week in Town Hall!

The forecast

• Monday: Slight chance of showers.
• Tuesday: Sunny, high of 82
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high of 77
• Thursday: Chance of rain
• Friday: Mostly sunny

Road Work

• Residents and motorists are advised that major roadwork will resume on Avery Hill Road, Tucker’s Run, and Windward Lane as early as the first full week of August.  This will include road surface milling followed by repaving.  Avery Hill Road will be subject to complete closure at times between major intersections which contain the workzone; at a minimum motorists should anticipate one-lane traffic and associated delays.  This notice is provided that motorists, and especially local residents, may plan for these travel restrictions.  Residents living within the workzone will still have access to and from their homes.  Access will also be maintained for emergency vehicle traffic. 

• Residents and motorists are advised that paving in the Aljen Heights neighborhood will commence in Aljen Heights on Monday, July 29th, with work proceeding to final pavement.  It is expected that work in these areas will continue into mid-August.  At a minimum motorists should expect one-lane traffic and associated delays on affected roads.  Residents living within the workzone will still have access to and from their homes.  Access will also be maintained for emergency vehicle traffic.  Residents are advised to refrain from parking in the roadways from until the paving work is complete.

Rec Camp Schedule

• This week the theme for the Popcorn Colonels is Colors.
• This week the theme for the Colonels is X-Games. There will be a a water slide on Tuesday (cost $10) and an inflatable obstacle course on Thursday (cost: $10).
• The theme for the Super Colonels is Rec Week. The Super Colonels will be visiting the Odetah Campground on Friday (cost $12).

Just for Fun

• Tuesday: If These Walls Could Speak: Exploring the Hempsted Houses
• Wednesday: "Summer Nights at Harkness" 2013 Concert series
• Thursday: Summer Sale at The Charity Bookshop
• Friday: Bending Gravity
• Saturday: Ledyard High School Class of ’83 To Hold 30-Year Reunion

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