West Haven Man Sentenced to 92 Months for Attempting to Join ISIS
A 29-year-old West Haven man who tried to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison and lifetime supervised release.
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Woodbridge Government Roundup: Amity Regional Board Agenda
Woodbridge's Amity Regional Board of Education was scheduled to consider a 2026-2029 administrative assistant contract and hear school updates Sept. 28; minutes were not posted by Oct. 2.
Guilford Selectmen Advance $800,000 Durham Road Land Purchase
Guilford selectmen voted 5-0 on Sept. 22 to send a proposed $800,000 purchase of 63 acres on Durham Road to a special town meeting; state grants could cover up to two-thirds.
North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
Orange Government Roundup: Amity School Board Agenda
Amity’s board had a Sept. 28 agenda on planning, assessment results and a staff contract; minutes were not posted by Oct. 2. A selectmen’s committee agenda listed a rough draft policy for Sept. 29.
Police Identify Woodbridge Couple; Deaths Ruled a Homicide and a Suicide
Police identified the couple found dead in their Orchard Road home on Oct. 2 as Jo Ann Karales, 66, and William Karales, 71. Her death was classified as a homicide and his as a suicide, police said.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
New Haven Government Roundup: Parking Rules, School Facility Workshops
New Haven committees were scheduled to take up parking and automated enforcement ordinances, school-facility concerns and appointments to several city commissions; minutes were not posted by Oct. 2.
Property Tax Guide for Durham, CT
Guide to Durham, CT property taxes — 37.39 mill rate, due dates, grace periods, online payment, and tips to avoid late penalties.
Middletown Homicide Suspect Held on $3 Million Bond After Hartford Shootout
A Middletown man charged with murder in the death of a woman found in her apartment Sept. 29 was ordered held on $3 million bond after a police chase and shootout in Hartford.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Zoning Permits, School Solar Proposal
Cheshire zoning took up three special permits Sept. 28, the Energy Commission listed fuel cells and solar for schools, and appeals hears a CTDOT sidewalk variance Oct. 5.
Cheshire Firewood Dealer Sees Record Demand as Oil Costs Climb
Cheshire firewood dealer Log Dogs says demand is as high as it has ever been, with a cord costing $300 and deliveries by Thanksgiving for orders placed now.