Stonington, Connecticut Public Records

For those interested in researching the history of their home or tracing the ownership of a particular property, the Stonington Historical Society is an invaluable resource, offering access to a comprehensive archive of local records and historical materials.

Other key industries in Stonington include healthcare, education, and professional services, with local employers such as L+M Healthcare, the Stonington Public Schools, and various small businesses contributing to the community's economic vitality.

Public safety in Stonington is primarily the responsibility of the Stonington Police Department, which works in close collaboration with the New London County Sheriff's Office. The police department is committed to community policing and building strong relationships with local residents. Those seeking information about arrests, incident reports, or criminal records can submit requests directly to the Stonington Police Department, which maintains a comprehensive database of law enforcement activities. The Connecticut State Police also have a presence in the area, providing additional resources and support for public safety initiatives.

Individuals conducting genealogical research or needing to verify personal information can utilize the online resources provided by the Connecticut State Library, which offers a centralized portal for accessing vital records across the state.

Residents and business owners can access information about zoning regulations, permit applications, and economic development initiatives by visiting the town's official website or contacting the relevant municipal departments.

Stonington voters are served by the Stonington Town Clerk's Office, which administers elections and voter registration from Town Hall at 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 06378 (phone: 860-535-5066, website: stoningtonct.gov/town-clerk). Connecticut voter registration is available online through the Secretary of State at voterregistration.ct.gov, requiring a Connecticut driver's license or DMV-issued ID, with registration deadlines of 7 days before Election Day for in-person and online registration, or postmark deadline of 7 days before for mail registration. First-time Connecticut voters who register by mail must provide identification when voting. Stonington operates as a town government under Connecticut statutes, holding municipal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd-numbered years. The next Stonington municipal election will be November 4, 2025, when voters will elect the First Selectman (chief executive), Board of Selectmen members, Board of Finance, Board of Education, and various other town boards and commissions. Stonington voters cast ballots at assigned polling places determined by district; residents can find their specific polling location using the Secretary of State's lookup tool at portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx by entering their name and date of birth. Stonington has six voting districts with locations including Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, West Broad Street School, Mystic River Magnet School, and Stonington High School. Connecticut election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available for purchase by campaigns and political parties for $300 from the Secretary of State, though not freely searchable online), campaign finance disclosure statements available at seec.ct.gov for state and local candidates (showing contributions and expenditures), candidate filings, and precinct-level election results posted at sos.ct.gov/elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, New London County recorded approximately 68% voter turnout with 115,000 votes cast from 169,000 registered voters, continuing Connecticut's pattern of robust participation in presidential cycles. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Stonington voters will decide several significant races: all Connecticut seats in the U.S. House of Representatives (Stonington is in Connecticut's 2nd Congressional District), all 187 seats in the Connecticut General Assembly (36 Senate seats and 151 House seats), the Governor and Lieutenant Governor positions (Connecticut elects these as a ticket), all five statewide constitutional officers (Secretary of State, Treasurer, Comptroller, Attorney General), and potentially county-level offices if applicable. Stonington specifically will elect state representatives for the 40th and 41st House Districts and the 18th and 20th Senate Districts, depending on residential location. Connecticut offers absentee voting for specific statutory reasons including active military duty, religious beliefs prohibiting secular activity on Election Day, sickness, physical disability, or being out of town during all voting hours. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Town Clerk or at sos.ct.gov/elections/voter-information/absentee-voting, with completed applications submitted to the Stonington Town Clerk; ballots must be received by Election Day (postmark is not sufficient). Early voting has been recently adopted in Connecticut for federal general elections but does not yet apply to municipal or primary elections as of 2024.