Bridgeport BOE: Budget Proposal, Bassick Plan, and Advocacy on This Week's Agenda
Bridgeport's Board of Education tackled the FY27 budget proposal, Bassick High School decommissioning, and state advocacy strategy across three meetings this week.
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Sunset Ridge Tenants Union Sues New Haven Landlord for Retaliation
Sunset Ridge tenants filed suit against Capital Realty Group in New Haven, alleging retaliation including ICE threats and eviction notices for union organizing at the 312-unit complex.
Wallingford Teen Seriously Injured in I-84 Hit-and-Run Near Newtown
A 16-year-old from Wallingford sustained life-threatening injuries in an I-84 hit-and-run near Newtown on Feb. 21. The Toyota RAV4 driver who fled was later located by state police.
New Haven Approves $41.2 Million Eastview Terrace Rehabilitation
New Haven's housing authority approved a $41.2M Eastview Terrace rehab. The 20-month, five-phase project will renovate 102 apartments with tenant relocation starting late March.
Southington Forum on Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Set for Feb. 26
A free forum on pregnancy and postpartum mental health is set for Feb. 26 at Southington Public Library, featuring eight local health professionals on perinatal mood disorders.
Bethel Officer Charged for Delaying Report of Brother's Fatal Route 8 Crash
Bethel police officer Jessenia Beamonte, 32, faces hindering prosecution charges after allegedly delaying reporting her brother's involvement in a fatal Route 8 crash that killed a 14-year-old girl.
East Haven Man Dies After Hit-and-Run on Forbes Ave, Boarded Bus Before Collapse
Dominic Landolfi, 61, was struck in a hit-and-run on Forbes Avenue in New Haven, then boarded a bus to East Haven. He died two days later. Police seek the driver.
Southington to Honor Olympian Austin Florian at Mount Southington Homecoming
Southington will honor Olympic skeleton racer Austin Florian at a homecoming event Feb. 27 at Mount Southington. Florian finished 12th in men's skeleton — the top American result — at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
Guilford Appoints Dr. Gerardo Martinez as Adams Middle School Principal
Guilford appoints Dr. Gerardo Martinez as Adams Middle School principal, effective July 1. The veteran Massachusetts educator has 30+ years of experience in Lexington, Wellesley, and Brookline.
New Haven Board of Alders Transfers Nine City Properties to Land Bank at $1 Each
New Haven alders transferred 9 city lots to the Land Bank at $1 each. Four more lots went to NHS, which plans three two-family homes for first-time buyers.
North Haven Grand List Up 2.7%, Budget Tops $151M in State of Town Address
Freda reports 2.7% grand list growth, a $151M budget, and $530K median home price at his 17th State of Town Address at Quinnipiac University.
North Branford BOE Subcommittee Advances Literacy Initiative for Elementary Schools
The North Branford BOE's Curriculum & Instruction Subcommittee voted Feb. 19 to advance a new literacy initiative for elementary schools. The district's students already outpace state reading averages, but details on the proposal remain limited ahead of full board review.