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Sunshine Seafood's lawsuit over access to the Stonington Fish Pier has ignited a fiery debate, raising legal costs and challenging the livelihoods of local seafood dealers.

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Sunshine Seafood sues over Fish Pier access as Selectmen add legal funds to budget
A dispute over a loading platform at Stonington's Fish Pier escalated into litigation by Sunshine Seafood; Selectmen discussed access, competing user needs and increased the draft budget's legal line to cover anticipated costs.
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June 24, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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A brewing lawsuit over a loading platform at Stonington's Fish Pier could cost taxpayers $30,000, as officials grapple with conflicting testimonies and potential settlement options.

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Dispute over Fish Pier platform spurs lawsuit and higher legal budget
A dispute over the Fish Pier platform prompted a lawsuit from Sunshine Seafood and led Stonington officials to increase their legal budget; board members discussed legal exposure and potential settlement options.
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June 23, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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A shocking discrepancy in conflict-defender salaries and reimbursements is raising eyebrows among New York legislators, prompting urgent questions about the county's legal budget.

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Public defender program draws scrutiny as conflict-defender costs and reimbursements diverge
Legislators questioned why many cases are being routed to conflict defenders and examined how salary reimbursements are recorded; county staff said reimbursement processes and access-to-records issues may be driving conflicts.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM