West Haven Approves 90-Unit Mixed-Use Project on Campbell Avenue
West Haven’s Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Sept. 22 for 90 apartments over shops at 325 Campbell Ave., the former Mantilia Motors lot.
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Derby Driver Held on $2 Million Bond as Hundreds Mourn DOT Worker Elvin Hernandez
Edward Myers appeared in Bridgeport court Sept. 28, where a judge set his bond at $2 million in the fatal I-95 crash that killed CTDOT worker Elvin Hernandez.
Meriden Cyberattack May Have Exposed Data of 2,325 Residents
A cyberattack on Meriden’s network may have exposed personal information belonging to 2,325 residents, according to state records reported Sept. 17.
Person Dies After 3-Alarm Fire at Bridgeport Home on Denver Avenue
One person died and two others were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a three-alarm fire at a multi-family home on Bridgeport’s Denver Avenue.
Hamden Man Convicted in 2022 Ambush Murder of John Williams
A jury convicted Aaron Dwight Moore of murdering Hamden resident John Williams in a 2022 ambush. Sentencing is set for Nov. 13, 2026, in New Haven Superior Court.
Woodbridge Zoning Commission Approves Farm Subdivision, Sets Hearings
Woodbridge's zoning commission unanimously approved splitting 1990 Litchfield Turnpike into two lots and set hearings for Oct. 5 and Nov. 2.
West Haven Board Approves $2.5M Downtown Grant Request
West Haven’s $2.5 million downtown grant request cleared a state board Tuesday, advancing plans for upgrades at the West Haven Green, Curtiss Place and a small-business microgrant program.
Curaleaf Marks Grand Opening of Its Meriden Dispensary Friday
Curaleaf’s Meriden dispensary, the relocated Hartford store at 443 South Broad Street, celebrates its grand opening all day Friday, September 25, with games, giveaways and a food truck.
New Haven Alders Approve 12-Month Pause on Data Centers
New Haven approved a 12-month pause on new data centers, while exempting quantum-computing and life-sciences research facilities tied to a city innovation cluster.
Bridgeport Pedestrian Injured in State Street Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was injured in a Bridgeport hit-and-run on State Street late Thursday night and taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
West Haven Approves Noise Ordinance Changes
West Haven plans four noise-detection devices along its shoreline after the City Council approved an ordinance amendment; first offenses will cost $100, with each repeat adding another $100.
New Haven Firefighters Rescue 16 People During Flash Floods
New Haven firefighters rescued 16 people during the flash flooding of Sunday, Sept. 13, including five people from a CTtransit bus stuck on Temple Street.