New Haven Alders to Consider Cannabis Licensing, Zoning at March 10 Meeting
New Haven alders meet March 10 on cannabis licensing rules and rezoning at Quinnipiac Ave. and Tower Lane. Meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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Scam Calls from Fake 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' Hit Residents across South Central CT
New Haven County residents hit by 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' scam robocalls — up to 68 calls a day. Real Crestwood Advisors of Boston denies any connection.
Bridgeport Mourns Carolyn Vermont, NAACP and Habitat for Humanity Leader
Carolyn Vermont, CEO of Habitat for Humanity and Bridgeport NAACP president, died Feb. 19 in Jamaica at 65. Officials paid tribute to her decades of civil rights and housing work.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Federal Court Dismisses Guilford Schools Lawsuit Over CRT Claims
Federal court dismisses with prejudice a 2022 lawsuit against Guilford Public Schools alleging CRT opposition led to student discrimination. No targeting found.
New Haven Restarts CI Program After Ex-Chief Stole $85K for Sports Betting
New Haven restarts its CI program with new audits after ex-Chief Karl Jacobson stole $85K for sports betting. City hires PERF for $87K policy overhaul.