The man pleaded guilty in June to a string of 2023 fires when he was 17 years old, the State's Attorney's Office said on Tuesday, Sept. 23. One blaze destroyed the Congregational Church of Eastford, which was built in 1829, and others damaged buildings at Crystal Pond Park in Woodstock. A judge sentenced the man to 20 years in prison, but the sentence will be suspended after three years, the prosecutor said. As part of his sentence, he must pay restitution to the church, which sustained more than $1 million in losses. The emotional impact of the damage will continue long after the buildings have been rebuilt.”Click here to follow Daily Voice Woodstock and receive free news updates.