A man in his 70s died in a third-alarm house fire on Hallsey Lane in Woodbridge on February 22, 2026. Fire Chief Sean Rowland confirmed the fatality and one firefighter injury. Cause unknown.
The Bridgeport Board of Education will vote on decommissioning the old Bassick High School building on February 23. Students moved into the new $129 million facility on the University of Bridgeport campus in August 2025.
Hamden Public Schools is hiring for 13 positions across seven categories, including Student Support Services, tutoring, Special Education, and Early Learning. The district is also encouraging families to enroll children in its Early Learning Program.
Platt pulled away from Maloney for a 64-49 victory on Friday night, completing the boys' basketball season sweep and extending its rivalry win streak to 10 games. The Panthers enter the postseason at 17-3 with the CCC South title in hand, while Maloney junior Mike Massey hit 1,000 career points in the loss.
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.