Free Cookie Concert Brings Classical Music to Orange on March 14
Orange's Suzuki Music School hosts a free Cookie Concert on March 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church.
Local News
West Haven Police Arrest Man on Narcotics Charges After Months-Long Investigation
West Haven police arrested Bries Beckford, 28, after seizing crack cocaine and fentanyl. Beckford had outstanding warrants for domestic violence and probation violation.
Second Fire in Four Days on New Haven's Chapel Street Displaces 4 More Residents
A bedroom fire at 1561 Chapel Street displaced four tenants early Friday, the second fire on Chapel Street in four days. Unrelated to the Winthrop Terrace blaze that displaced 55.
Cheshire Budget Season Opens With $15 Million Gap Looming Over FY 2026-27
Cheshire's FY 2026-27 budget season begins with a $15 million gap. Public hearing March 11 at Town Hall. Last year's $146M budget passed 5-4 with a 12.7% tax increase.
Branford Seeks First Appointed Town Clerk After Lisa Arpin's 12-Year Tenure
Branford is searching for its first appointed town clerk after Lisa Arpin's 12-year tenure ended January 5. The position pays $81,000 to $90,917.
Long Wharf Theatre Opens 'Gem of the Ocean' at New Haven Waterfront Boathouse
Long Wharf Theatre opens August Wilson's 'Gem of the Ocean' at the Canal Dock Boathouse on February 27, running through March 15. The production caps a citywide celebration of Wilson, whose plays premiered in New Haven.
Hamden Woman Charged with Five Felony Counts of Animal Cruelty After Rescue Dogs Die
Hamden's Lisa Levy faces five felony animal cruelty counts after rescue dogs in her care were allegedly poisoned with caustic chemicals over a three-year span.
Women's Recovery Home Opens in Historic 1896 Middletown Building
Wings of Hope opens Ella's House, a women's sober living home for 25 residents in a historic 1896 Middletown building with employment and telehealth support.
New Haven Man Shot During Waterbury Disturbance Arrested on Assault Charge
Scott Basile, 33, of New Haven was shot during a disturbance in Waterbury on February 26 and arrested the next day on assault charges. Police say the shooting was an isolated incident between two people.
Hamden Advances $18M Newhall Foundation Repair and School Demolition Project
Hamden plans an $18M project to repair 75 Newhall foundations and demolish the vacant Whelan Middle School. Twenty-three homes are in the first repair phase.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at North Branford Group Home; Worker Arrested
A lawsuit alleges abuse of two non-verbal, disabled residents at a North Branford group home run by Resources for Human Development. The accused worker was arrested in December.
Avelo Extends Tweed New Haven Flights as $250M Expansion Faces State Review
Avelo Airlines extends Tweed New Haven Airport flights through November 2026 with $42 fares to 32 destinations as the airport's $250M expansion faces state wetlands review.