Southington to Hold $104.3M School Plan Hearing on March 23
Southington holds a public hearing March 23 on a $104.3M two-phase school plan that would close Flanders Elementary. Referendum set for June 2026.
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Diamond Plumbing Owner Charged with Manslaughter in Norwich Trench Collapse
Diamond Plumbing owner Amilcar Deandrade, 51, charged with manslaughter March 14 after worker Michael DiRocco died in a June 2025 Norwich trench collapse. OSHA fined $250K.
Branford Man, 57, Charged with CSAM After 16-Month ICAC Investigation
Norbert Stanislaw Zielinski, 57, arrested March 12 in Branford on CSAM charges after a 16-month ICAC probe. Bond $150K; court March 24.
Connecticut Debates No-Excuse Absentee Ballots as Bridgeport Fraud Looms
Connecticut held a March 13 hearing on HB 5001 to implement no-excuse absentee voting as Bridgeport official Wanda Geter-Pataky faces trial on 2023 ballot fraud charges.
Michael Holmes Convicted of 2019 New Haven Murder of Curtis McCray
Michael Holmes, 41, convicted March 13, 2026 of murdering Curtis McCray in New Haven in October 2019. Sentencing scheduled before Judge Keegan on May 22.
New Haven Police Secure $750K to Expand Surveillance Tech
New Haven police will deploy more license plate readers, StarChaser GPS tech, and stop sticks with a $750K federal grant secured by Rep. Rosa DeLauro.
Bridgeport, Stratford Back H.B. 5500 for Success Village Co-op
Mayors Ganim and Chess testified March 11, 2026 for H.B. 5500, which would waive Success Village co-op’s accumulated tax interest since July 2022, benefiting 920+ families.
Two NY Men Arrested After Stolen Durango Chase in West Haven
Two New York men suspected of catalytic converter theft were arrested early March 13, 2026, after fleeing West Haven police in a stolen Dodge Durango before crashing on I-95 southbound near Exit 25.
Southington Man Charged With Illegal Re-Entry After 2013 Deportation
Yunior Benavides, 49, of Southington was arrested March 6, 2026 in West Hartford for illegal re-entry after being deported to the Dominican Republic in 2013.
Wallingford Moves Forward with 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Application
Wallingford is pursuing 2026 Connecticut NAA Tax Credits for housing and workforce development. Mayor Cervoni signed the intent letter March 12; nonprofits submit proposals by May 22.
Columbia Woman Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Sexual Assault
Alyson Cranick, 44, of Columbia and former Region 19 school employee, sentenced March 12 to 20 years in federal prison for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy.
North Branford Sets Public Budget Hearing for March 31, Referendum May 12
North Branford holds a 2026-27 budget public hearing March 31 at the high school cafeteria, with voters to decide the final plan at a May 12 referendum.