Union chants could be heard ringing through Groton for almost a mile on May 1 The Marine Draftsmen’s Association, which approved a strike authorization on April 14,  gave General Dynamics Electric Boat a deadline of May 18 at midnight to strike a deal with the union and give us a package we can bring to the membership,” he said a local of the United Auto Workers and one of four unions at EB conducted a picket practice in Groton on Thursday Hundreds of union members and their supporters started in Washington Park and made their way down to EB’s main campus this picket practice took place the day after the U.S Navy gave EB another $12.4 billion contract for two subs and the company declined to comment on the state of negotiations between the company and the MDA ordinary union members would only hear details of the contracts and negotiations toward the end of the process A signing would have taken place on April 4 Louis wanted to be more open with the process with his union members Despite the historically good relationship between EB and the MDA EB has been upset over the communication to union members and the collaboration with the UAW itself Local 571’s demands include no concessions cost of living adjustment to counter inflation “We’re not asking for boats and mansions”Little has happened since the strike authorization in April EB has not been willing to collaborate with the union but we’re going to continue trying,” he said EB has still been talking with MDA members as union members were sent an email telling them how they can scab a resounding boo rose from the union workers One point Louis made is that EB made $1.3 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year Only 23 hours worth of those profits would be enough to restore pensions to over 1,800 union members “They can’t give me an explanation of why they don’t want to offer pensions to the members which is not part of their proposal,” he said Numerous benefits have been lost over the years to pensions for anyone who joined the company in the past 15 years “We’re not asking for boats and mansions,” he said “We’re just asking for a piece of the profits to recognize the employees who create that product for those at the top.” the change in negotiations is still worth it “I told the company I’m coming out of the box,” he said I want them to know I’m bringing their voices and interests to the table.” One MDA member who attended the practice picket is Norwich resident Sarah Nelson a union strike captain and senior structural designer for EB As she’s worked for the company for 10 years she’s noticed how the general membership had no real say in the prior two contract negotiations and supporters also joined in the practice picket including New London City Councilor Jeffery Hart as he was striking alongside his grandfather back in the 1980s “It’s the biggest employer in the area,” he said but they have the support they need if they have to including from the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut “We are prepared for this as ever,” he said The public should give the union its support Businesses should also pay attention to how this turns out including restaurants the workers eat at on break “If we don’t have money because we’re not paid enough to work Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGROTON CT (WFSB) - A Groton man accused of murdering a woman appeared in court virtually on Monday morning He is sick with cancer and is being treated at L&M Hospital Donal Coffel, 68, was arrested on Friday and charged with the murder of 58-year-old Suzanne Wormser Police said Coffel confessed during a third interview. He told investigators that he killed Wormser inside their shared apartment and left her body at Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, where it was discovered six weeks ago a passerby noticed a travel luggage bag next to two trash cans The bag had been there for a several weeks Police investigated and found that it contained a human torso Police found blood-like residue around the apartment including on a baseball bat that was tucked behind a dresser The reason appeared to be crack cocaine the victim allegedly took that was worth $200 and said Coffel told the witness that at the end of Dec I hit her in the head with a f****** baseball bat and it cracked her f****** head open.” Zeman would pick Coffel up and drop him off to the apartment on Allen Street that belonged to Wormser but then it got worse and worse,” Zeman said She won’t be coming back.’ And I just wanted him out of my car.” Zeman went to police with that information after he saw news reports about the investigation Allen Street and the cemetery “He told me he was having problems with that lady and made some concerning remarks about how he could make her disappear and if he did they wouldn’t come looking for him as a suspect.” they found a hand saw under the kitchen sink a baseball bat with blood and hair on it and a garbage bag with a ‘mixture of male and female clothing that were saturated in a red blood like substance.’ “I did assist him loading the luggage into my vehicle The details and the press reports in March led me to think it was awfully close to where I was picking up and dropping off Steve,” said Zeman “I feel like I forced him to confess to something very heinous prosecutors read information about Coffel’s criminal history in the late 1900s The arrest brought some closure to Wormser’s friends and family after they had grown concerned when she stopped appearing in the community I was super repulsed because you just never know who’s living in your community,” said Stephanie Oceane a neighbor who alerted police after noticing Wormser’s absence but people like Sue when these circumstances happen You need to give someone the piece of mind of knowing what happen,” Zeman said Wormser was described by those who knew her as a familiar and reliable presence in the neighborhood Her disappearance and the discovery of her body prompted widespread speculation including fears that a serial killer might be targeting the area Police have since confirmed that Coffel acted alone and that there is no ongoing threat to the public (WFSB) - After a 6 week long investigation Groton police have made an arrest in a case that had rumors of a serial killer swirling on social media Groton police identified the victim found near the entrance of the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery as 58-year-old Suzanne Wormser The suspect was identified as 68-year-old Donald Coffel Neighbors say they knew there was an issue when they hadn’t seen Wormser for a while So when I stopped seeing her around the community I just knew something was wrong,” said Stephanie Oceane Oceane lives just a few doors down from where police believe her neighbor was brutally murdered Chief David Burton said the breakthrough in the case came from a tip-line phone call that helped them identify Wormser Another tip led police to the Allen Street home just down the block “He told police that she had vacated the apartment already and was no longer here but I knew that something was wrong because she was a widow and wasn’t going anywhere and it didn’t seem like something she’d do,” Oceane said Oceane says she was one of those tip line calls She was so concerned she began taking notes detailing what she knew Chief Burton says they believe the home is where the murder took place before Coffel tried to get rid of Wormser’s body Police say after interviewing Coffel for a third time he finally confessed “The suspect was interviewed for a third time Providing details that matched the scene documentation as well as evidence collected by the investigation,” Chief Burton said Police have not said how Wormser was murdered or what led up to the crime A memorial gathered Friday evening to remember Wormser who was a well-known member of the community Her neighbors left flowers and candles in her memory “There’s been weird energy the past couple of months and it’s just going to give everyone some closure,” Oceane said Yet members of the community are still shaken after learning about the murder I was super repulsed because you just never know who’s living in your community,” said Oceane The mayor discussed the rumors on social media that surrounded this investigation “During the course of the police department’s investigation there have been many rumors and unsubstantiated fear mongering taking place on social media making the city and surrounding communities seem like unsafe places to live,” Mayor Keith Hedrick said Coffel has been arrested and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond tampering with evidence and improper disposal of a body by LEANNA FAULK Rumors of a serial killer stalking New England have caught fire on social media but law enforcement agencies across three states say there is no evidence to support those claims Posts and videos on Facebook and TikTok have fueled widespread fear after several bodies were discovered recently in Connecticut One Facebook group, called "New England Serial Killer," grew to more than 23,000 members gaining 6,000 followers in just the past week police even brought cadaver dogs to Scarborough Beach after a tip circulated online claiming multiple bodies were buried there Officials later described the tip as a "work of fiction" posted by someone who said they were writing a novel police recently identified human remains found near a cemetery as belonging to 58-year-old Suzanne Wormser Groton Police Chief David Burton emphasized the killing was a "targeted crime" and not the work of a serial killer "There is no information that links our incident to anything else that took place within the state or outside in the surrounding area," Burton said Other deaths across the region have drawn attention but remain unrelated 45-year-old Meggan Meredith was found dead along a bike path this week Authorities said the investigation remains open but there is no indication the case is connected to any larger pattern Authorities later arrested Jay Blodget and charged him with two counts of murder Officials said there is no evidence tying Blodget to any other killings skeletal remains were recently entered into a national missing persons database police said there is no known link to any other deaths Despite repeated reassurances from law enforcement especially since it's in the state of Rhode Island such a small state and very condensed also," said Adrin Hernandez of North Providence "The first thing that comes up to mind is like my loved ones so yeah it definitely is scary," said Steferson Da Silva of East Providence "You can see that they're killing people along New England Authorities continue to urge the public not to spread misinformation online Police ask anyone with credible information related to any open investigations to contact them directly CT (WFSB) - A heightened police presence and ongoing investigation in Groton raised questions and concerns just weeks after human remains were found in the same area the City of Groton Police Department said no body was found when they cleared the scene on Allen Street on Friday morning Officers said they were called to the area on Thursday by a concerned citizen State police major crimes detectives also responded and processed the scene Officers were seen going in and out of a building for several hours on Thursday into Friday morning they wore hazmat suits and collected bags of evidence While police confirmed that no body was found at the Allen Street location they have not disclosed the reason for the investigation The investigation drew attention due to its proximity to a discovery made in March. Human remains were found near the entrance of Colonel Ledyard Cemetery at the corner of Mitchell Street and Ledyard Avenue Groton police said it was too early to determine whether the two incidents were connected “The fact that there’s so much police presence around now and the fact that it’s right across from where they found the other body it’s just really scary,” said Sara Lambert of Groton Rumors on social media fueled concerns about a possible serial killer in Connecticut, but police strongly denied those claims Authorities reiterated that there was no indication the recent discoveries were connected and there was no ongoing threat to the public Human remains were also found in Danielson last week State police also confirmed that the Allen Street investigation was not related to that case “It’s just really eerie to see all this and know that it’s so close You never think it’d happen in your own home town,” said Brynn Holmes of Groton Police added that they’ll have more information about the case at a later point Refresh this page and watch Eyewitness News for updates Home » Sports » Ipswich’s Hettich among those who shine at Rob Luecke Invitational in Groton 34 boys and girls high school track and field teams competed in the Rob.. Timber Lake native Tucker Kraft has been named the state’s 2024 sports celebrity by the South Dakota Sportswriters Association In a year when farmers are facing low market prices and uncertain moisture conditions the story of an Illinois farmer…… Groton Area’s Liza Krueger dominated the girls 100-pound division en route to winning a state championship at the South Dakota…… Several athletes and coaches with ties to the Aberdeen region are among the 23 people who will be inducted into…… 2025 at 1:28 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}There have been three cases of human remains being found in the area recently CT — City of Groton police recently issued a statement regarding human remains that were found near a cemetery last month Police said they were unable to identify the victim they did discover that the victim was an adult "with light pigmented skin Police said they believe the victim may have had Turner Syndrome which is a rare condition that is connected with "physical characteristics such as short stature and small chin," police said in the statement The human remains were found near the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery near the SEAT bus stop on Groton local route 11 It's believed that the remains were left in the cemetery in mid-February but it's possible that the victim may have been unaccounted for before that time There have been two other cases of human remains found in the area in recent months state police began an investigation after human remains were found in Killingly See related: Police Investigate Human Remains Found In Killingly: Reports In another case, police found remains in Foster, Rhode Island, on March 27. The remains were identified as Michele Romano, and police have deemed her death suspicious, according to NBC CT Police have not established any link between these cases Below is the full statement from the City of Groton Police Department on remains found in Groton: The City of Groton Police Department is providing an update and requesting the community’s assistance regarding the unidentified remains located on March 19th near the corner of Mitchell Street and Ledyard Avenue We are hopeful that there are individuals who have information which will assist us in identifying our victim or understanding what happened to her The victim’s remains were located adjacent to the entrance of the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery near the SEAT bus stop on Groton local route 11 Investigation has revealed the victim's remains were left at that location by an unknown offender in mid-February it is possible that our victim may have been unaccounted for prior to that time investigative efforts have been unable to determine the identity of the victim is that the victim is an adult female with light pigmented skin we believe she may have had Turner Syndrome Individuals with Turner Syndrome often display physical characteristics such as short stature As we continue to follow up on all leads and pursue every investigative angle we are asking for the community’s assistance in sharing what they may know Regardless of how insignificant or irrelevant you think your information might be please come forward and let us make that determination This investigation remains active not only for the City of Groton Police but also for our partners at the New London States Attorney’s Office Your information should be shared by calling 203-503-5555 a tipline established by the City of Groton Police Department and the New Haven Field Office of the FBI Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 5:22 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man is being charged in the killing of a 58-year-old woman whose remains were found near a Groton cemetery last month CT — City of Groton police have arrested a man accused of killing a woman whose remains were found near a cemetery in March Donald Coffel, of Groton, is facing charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence, and improper disposal of a body, according to NBC CT He is accused in the death of Suzanne Wormser Police determined that the incident was not connected to any other missing person cases, and that Wormser and Coffel knew each, NBC CT reported The news comes as speculation about a serial killer has increased on social media due to a number of cases of human remains being found in Connecticut have not established any links between the cases Related: Police Address Serial Killer Rumors After Woman’s Remains Found In New Haven In the Groton case, human remains were found last month near the Colonel Ledyard Cemetery near the SEAT bus stop on Groton local route 11. The remains were found in a suitcase, according to WTNH News-8 It's believed that the remains were left near the cemetery in mid-February Related: New Details Released On Human Remains Found Near Groton Cemetery Please Login with your Pelcro account using the login button on the home page Click on the flag next to a comment to report it Got something to say? Submit a Letter to the Editor. 142 years of history at your fingertips. Search for FREE here. Details: cache-fra-eddf8230128-FRA 1746500722 3629464775 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application He was a contractor in the area and was most proud of building his mother and father’s dream home His favorite memories were all the years camping and boating with his family in Maine and snowmobiling and hanging by the campfire with his many friends Known as UG (Uncle Glen) to his nieces and nephews Amy Broadstone and partner Nick and Jason Broadstone and partner Julie including his 10 great nieces and nephews of whom he was so proud of Linda Robertson (whom he resided with) and Sharon Broadstone He was always available to lend a hand and good for many laughs through the years The family would like to thank the team at Brookhaven Hospice and Westford House for their care and support during these past few weeks Private arrangements are being made through Badger Funeral home Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 45 School St. Groton, MA. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.badgerfuneral.com  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Home » Featured » Brian Dolan resigns as Groton Area head boys basketball coach Brian Dolan has resigned as head coach of the Groton Area boys basketball team When Groton Area knocked off Winner 51-38 in the Class A SoDak 16 the Tigers punched their ticket to back-to-back…… The formula that worked for Aberdeen Christian in the Region 1B Tournament worked again in the Class B SoDak 16…… Groton Area got timely shooting and solid defense to hold off a late charge by Aberdeen Roncalli and come away…… Groton Area knocked off fellow Northeast Conference foe Clark/Willow Lake 64-52 to take seventh at the Class A state boys…… CT (WFSB) – Emergency crews were called to a multi-family house fire in Groton on Tuesday morning Upon arriving at the scene in the area of Driftwood Circle firefighters said they discovered the flames had originated in the furnace room and quickly spread up a pipe chase through the roof crews said they were able to get the hydrant flowing swiftly and fire officials confirmed that residents made it safely out In response to hazardous conditions created by the freezing temperatures Groton Public Works crews were the scene to apply salt to the ground to prevent accidents on the ice Naval Submarine Base firefighters continued their investigation into the cause of the fire