Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Mountain Road in Cheshire
A motorcyclist died Saturday night after losing control on Mountain Road in Cheshire, according to police. The rider’s identity remains withheld.
Local News
New Haven Union Station Set for $24.8M Modernization, New Retail
New Haven Union Station is slated for $24.8 million in state-funded repairs and renovations, with new retail spaces and vendor applications due Jan. 29.
Meriden Police Seek Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old
Meriden police are asking for help finding Jake Rivera, 15, who was reported missing Sept. 18 and is believed to have run away.
New Haven Authorizes Application for $4M Healthy Homes Grant
New Haven’s Board of Alders unanimously authorized an application for a $4 million HUD Healthy Homes grant; HUD says the program can address asthma triggers, radon and other hazards.
New Haven Hillhouse Assistant Principal Charged in Student Assault
New Haven assistant principal Daniel Bonet-Ojeda faces four charges after police say a student reported two alleged assaults inside his Hillhouse office.
East Haven Mourns 5-Year-Old Killed on Foxon Road
East Haven is mourning Cooper Villano, 5, who was struck and killed near Foxon and Bennett roads Sept. 17. The driver stayed at the scene.
22-Year-Old North Haven Man Killed in Durham Crash
A 22-year-old North Haven man died after his vehicle left Main Street, also known as Route 17, in Durham, struck a guardrail, a sign and a utility pole, and came to rest, police said.
West Haven Man Sentenced to 55 Years for Wife’s Murder
Robert Faison of West Haven was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering Lindsey Hopkins in Guilford in July 2021.
Bridgeport Board faces criticism over superintendent search process
Bridgeport’s Board of Education hired Zeal Educational Group for a superintendent search while giving interim chief Royce Avery a 10% ($25,000) raise and circulating a graphic urging community support for him.
New Haven Traffic Cameras Begin Sept. 15, Fines Start Oct. 15
New Haven will activate seven initial red-light and speed-camera locations Sept. 15, with warnings mailed for 30 days before $50 fines begin.
Branford Sets Hearing on BJ’s, Restaurants at East Main Site
Branford’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a proposal for a BJ’s Wholesale Club, gas station and restaurants on 37 acres of East Main Street.
East Haven Adopts $116.98 Million FY 2026-27 Budget
East Haven’s Town Council adopted a $116,980,960 budget for fiscal 2026-27 on April 23, not the $117.7 million first reported; the 35.78-mill rate is about 7% above the prior year’s 33.44 mills.