Connecticut Drivers Face New Fines and Rules Starting Oct. 1
New Haven drivers and others statewide face new rules Oct. 1, including a six-month license suspension for a third qualifying school-bus violation and higher exhaust and travel-ban fines.
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Snow Emergency Parking Rules in Meriden, CT
A plain-English guide to Meriden's snow emergency parking rules — when the ban activates, which side of the street to park on, fine amounts, and where to find free parking.
Bridgeport Government Roundup: Council Agenda, School Board Goals
Bridgeport's Sept. 21 City Council agenda listed proposed litigation settlements and board appointments for referral. The school board's special-meeting agenda included discussion of self-evaluation and goal setting.
Southington Government Roundup: School Goals and Roof Plans
Southington’s school board approved the 2026–27 superintendent goals, sent the Thalberg roof plans to the state and awarded a $49,400 fencing contract Sept. 24.
New Haven Government Roundup: Alders, Yale Resolution
New Haven’s Board of Alders had a $27 million litigation-settlement bond ordinance, a Sylvan Avenue lease and street closures on its Sept. 22 agenda; a committee took up a Yale resolution Thursday.
Trash & Recycling Guide for Cheshire, CT
A complete guide to trash and recycling in Cheshire, CT — pickup schedules, what's accepted, transfer station hours, and how to handle bulk items.
West Haven Approves 90-Unit Mixed-Use Project on Campbell Avenue
West Haven’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 22 for 90 apartments over shops at 325 Campbell Ave., the former Mantilia Motors lot.
Derby Driver Held on $2 Million Bond as Hundreds Mourn DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
Edward Myers appeared in Bridgeport court Sept. 28, where a judge set his bond at $2 million in the fatal I-95 crash that killed CTDOT worker Elvin Hernandez.
Meriden Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data of 2,325 Residents
A cyberattack on Meriden’s network may have exposed personal information belonging to 2,325 residents, according to state records reported Sept. 17.
High Tide Floods East Haven Streets as Nor’easter Hits Shore
High tide flooded East Haven intersections Saturday, Sept. 26. Public Works Superintendent Charlie Coyle warned drivers that salt water could damage vehicles and urged them to stay off the roads.
Person Dies After 3-Alarm Fire at Bridgeport Home on Denver Avenue
One person died and two others were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a three-alarm fire at a multi-family home on Bridgeport’s Denver Avenue.
Meriden Transfer Station: Hours, Sticker Info & What You Can Drop Off
Everything you need to know about the Meriden transfer station — hours, residency requirements, accepted materials, and fee info.