Save the Sound Launches 2026 Cleanup Season at New Haven's Long Wharf
Save the Sound kicks off its 2026 coastal cleanup season April 18 at Long Wharf in New Haven, co-hosted with UNH COASTS. In 2025: 2,414 volunteers, 11,541 lbs.
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Worker Dies at Hamden Metal Plant After Being Trapped in Gravel Machine
A 32-year-old man died March 19 from traumatic asphyxiation after being trapped in an industrial gravel machine at Modern Metals Corp. on State Street in Hamden. OSHA is investigating.
Judge Dismisses New Haven Alders' Frank Ricci Pension Lawsuit
Judge Jon Blue dismissed the New Haven Board of Alders' six-year lawsuit against Mayor Elicker over Frank Ricci's pension, ruling the case cannot proceed without Ricci as a defendant.
Southington BOE Approves $5.38M Deal to Rebuild SHS Athletic Facilities
Southington BOE voted 9-0 on March 12, 2026, to approve a $5.38M deal with FieldTurf USA for new courts, bleachers, and parking at Southington High School.
Wallingford Man Faces 10 Charges After DUI Crash, Loaded Gun Found
Anthony Dingle, 41, of Wallingford faces 10 charges — 7 gun felonies — after crashing on Durham Road while allegedly DUI on March 20. A loaded revolver was found at the scene.
East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Hike; GOP Cites $1.7M Gap
East Haven Mayor Carfora's FY27 budget proposes a 2.81-mill tax hike. Republicans on the Board of Finance voted 4-2 against, citing a $1.7M shortfall and unfinished prior-year audit.
Branford's Thimble Islands: Boat Tours, Pirate Lore, and History
Branford's Thimble Islands, a granite archipelago off Stony Creek, draw visitors for narrated boat tours with connections to Captain Kidd, President Taft, and Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau.
New Haven Man Craig Whyte Dies in State Prison Custody; Investigation Underway
Craig Whyte, 45, of New Haven died in his cell at Osborn Correctional on March 22, 2026 — the 5th person to die in CT state custody since February.
Connecticut Deploys $1M Mobile Forensic Lab for DNA and Ballistics
CT deployed a $1M mobile forensic van with rapid DNA, NIBIN ballistics, and GrayKey digital analysis, stationed in New Britain and already used in the Brown University shooting investigation.
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway Hosts Free Film Screening at Whitney Center in Hamden
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway co-hosted a free documentary screening at Whitney Center in Hamden on March 25, 2026, with the Hamden Land Conservation Trust.
West Haven Motor Vehicle Theft Falls 31%, Credits License Plate Readers
West Haven Mayor Borer and Chief Perno announced a 31% drop in motor vehicle theft on March 19, crediting license plate readers, patrols, and a public awareness campaign.
Bridgeport Police Renew Investigation into 2001 Disappearance of Bianca Lebron
Bridgeport police and NCMEC released a 6th age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron on March 18 — showing what the woman missing since 2001 may look like at 34. Detectives say strong leads remain.