A dual art exhibition at Middletown’s Zilkha Gallery showcases Robert Lostutter’s decades-long evolution and Kristi Cavataro’s immersive sculptures, reflecting the city’s cultural activity amid broader municipal infrastructure investment.
North Branford will host a public meeting on February 26, 2026, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of Twin Lakes Road, backed by a $5 million grant application. Residents can learn about project plans and provide input.
Cheshire residents can participate in numerous town meetings from February 18 to March 9, 2026, including sessions for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Energy Commission, and Library Advisory Board. Most meetings are held at Town Hall or affiliated community spaces.
The Woodbridge Board of Education held multiple committee meetings in early 2026, focusing on finance, curriculum, and facilities. The full board met on January 20, 2026, following a strategic retreat. Other town boards, including the Agricultural Commission and Board of Assessment Appeals, have seen recent activity, though several meetings were cancelled or rescheduled.
Branford’s Board of Education held multiple budget-focused meetings in early February 2026, while the Board of Finance reviewed the police pension valuation report. Other boards, including the Academy on the Green Committee and Board of Ethics, have published 2026 schedules but reported no recent actions.
West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer elected SCRCOG chair after hosting 'Share the Love Luncheon' and funding $8,000 in school music programs. Regional leadership follows community events.
A UPS driver was chased by wild turkeys during a delivery in Branford on February 13th. The incident, captured on TikTok and viewed millions of times.
In mid-January, Hamden saw multiple shootings — including the killing of 18-year-old Keyvon Washington on Mix Avenue. Suspects later fired into a home on Bowen Street, wounding a boy. Meanwhile, coach Amanda Forcucci hit her 300th career win.
Branford is deploying 46 fully electric school buses for the 2026-27 school year, marking the largest all-electric school bus fleet in New England and Connecticut's first fully electric school transportation system.
The Middletown Board of Education is reviewing budget plans and key policies on homework and hiring, while Mercy High School's girls track team claims a state title. Families await further details on potential changes affecting classrooms and student life.
Three juveniles have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the January 2026 fatal shooting of an 18-year-old on Mix Avenue in Hamden. The Hamden Police Department held a press conference on February 13 to release new details about the ongoing investigation.
A Southington man, Zachary Apt, was arrested on February 13, 2026, in connection with a 2021 homicide in Somers. The Connecticut State Police made the arrest, marking the second in the cold case involving a Massachusetts victim found on Durkee Road.