Two Shot Inside New Haven Restaurant; Suspect Arrested on Gun Charges
A 17-year-old and 22-year-old were shot inside a New Haven restaurant on Grand Avenue. Naquea Bratton, 21, was arrested at the scene on weapons charges.
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Adams Middle School in Guilford Named a Distinguished Kindness School
Guilford's Adams Middle School was named a Distinguished Kindness School by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, one of just 354 schools worldwide to earn the honor.
Woodbridge Government Roundup: Week of March 2, 2026
Woodbridge saw a full week of government meetings March 2–6, 2026. The Board of Education held three committee sessions; the Town Plan and Zoning Commission, Human Services Commission, and CUPOP met March 2–3; and the Board of Finance held a budget session March 4. The Conservation Commission meets tonight (March 5) and the BOS Strategic Planning Committee meets tomorrow (March 6).
Wallingford Government Roundup: EDC Reviews Zoning Items, Board of Health Convenes, Compost Center Reopens
Wallingford's Economic Development Commission met March 2, reviewing upcoming P&Z items including cannabis regulations and a Williams Road multi-family project. The Board of Health met March 4. Tonight, the Historic Properties Commission holds its annual meeting and the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail committee meets. The Compost Center reopens March 16.
New Haven Government Roundup: Alders Approve Parking Zone, Tax Relief, and Parks Grant
New Haven's Board of Alders met March 4, 2026, approving tax relief for four residents and appointing Peace Commission members. The City Services Committee meets tonight, March 5, to consider a new parking zone on Minor Street, Tower Lane easement releases, and a parks grant for Beaver Ponds improvements.
Hamden Government Roundup: Week of March 2, 2026
Hamden's Legislative Council held its regular meeting March 2 and has a backup session March 8. The Board of Assessment Appeals heard property appeals March 2. The Finance Commission and Technology Commission both meet tonight, March 5.
Durham Government Roundup: BOE Addresses School Naming and Construction, Selectmen Hold Budget Workshop
Durham's government held a full week of meetings March 2–5, 2026. The Board of Selectmen met twice on March 2 and continues budget workshops today, while RSD 13's Building Committee and School Naming Committee convened March 4. The Planning and Zoning Commission also met March 4.
Hamden Council Votes March 9 on Fontana as Economic Development Director
Hamden's Legislative Council votes March 9 on confirming Stephen Fontana as Economic Development Director. Mayor Sendroff's pick has 12 years as West Haven's dev chief.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Inland Wetlands, Youth Services, and Veterans Advisory Convene
Cheshire's Veterans Advisory Committee and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held meetings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, while the Youth & Human Services Committee convened Wednesday, March 4. The Board of Education holds a Showcase Meeting today, March 5.
Branford Government Roundup: BOE Considers BHS Roof Replacement
Branford saw a full week of government activity March 2–5, 2026, with more than ten boards and commissions convening. The Board of Education voted in special session on authorizing BHS roof replacement plans, while the Board of Finance held a special meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled for a public hearing tonight.
CT DOC Plans to Hire 300 Officers and Renovate Bridgeport Facility
Connecticut DOC plans to hire 300 officers by end of 2026 and renovate Bridgeport facilities following an ombudsman report citing systemic failures across state prisons.
West Haven Residents Could Pay for $1.5B Eversource Storm Cost Dispute
West Haven ratepayers could see monthly bill hikes as PURA decides by July 2026 whether Eversource may recover $1.5B in deferred storm costs and $327M in carrying charges.