Guilford selectmen voted 3-0 on March 25 to fund a $36,000 police facility study. Silver Petrucelli & Associates will assess whether to renovate or replace the 30-year-old Church Street station.
New Haven's pension board unanimously rejected ex-chief Jacobson's disability claim as he faces felony charges for stealing $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on DraftKings.
Enfield mother Tammy Rodriguez sees validation in a landmark $6M jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for youth social media harms. Her daughter Selena died by suicide in 2021.
Connecticut's 2026 allergy season arrived weeks early after March temperatures reached 70°F. New Haven ranks No. 40 and Hartford No. 60 in the AAFA Allergy Capitals report.
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
North Branford police raided Sun Flower Spa on Foxon Road on March 26, arresting 3 women on prostitution charges following community complaints and a multi-agency probe.
New Haven Mayor Elicker nominated David Zannelli as permanent police chief on March 25. Zannelli helped expose ex-chief Jacobson, who stole $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on sports betting apps.
Former New Haven Police Chief Jacobson appeared in court March 19 without entering a plea. He faces two felony larceny counts for allegedly stealing $85,500 in department funds.
West Haven's 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program accepts applications through May 1 for residents ages 14-21, paying $16.94/hour for 6-8 week placements starting July 6.
The Winston luxury apartments have opened in downtown New Haven, drawing strong interest from renters. But a failed 194-unit project in the Hill highlights uneven investment across the city.
Mayor Carfora proposed a 2.81-mill tax increase for East Haven's 2026-2027 budget, driven by rising special ed costs and contractual obligations. Public hearings are expected.
Liam Timothy Walsh, 20, of Somerville, MA was arrested March 24 in connection with the November 30, 2025 street takeover at ShopRite Plaza in East Haven, during which a masked mob attacked an occupied police cruiser. More arrests are expected.