The Quinnipiac Post Weekly — September 18, 2026
The week of September 18, 2026
This week's stories
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Durham · Crime 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. |
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West Haven · Crime 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. |
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Bridgeport · Schools 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. |
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New Haven · Government 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. |
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Branford · Business 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. |
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East Haven · Government East Haven Approves $117.7M Budget With 7% Tax Increase East Haven approved a $117.7 million fiscal 2027 budget with a 7% property tax increase after reducing proposed spending for the Board of Education, police and employee health insurance. |
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Bridgeport · Crime Bridgeport Man Shot Near Greene Homes After Midnight A man was shot in the back near Harral Avenue in Bridgeport shortly after midnight Sunday. Police said he was alert and conscious; his condition was unknown at the time of reporting. |
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Meriden · Crime Jury Convicts Joseph Stokes in 2019 Meriden Murder A New Haven Superior Court jury convicted Joseph Stokes of murdering Aaron Ormsby in Meriden and three firearm-related charges. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21, 2026. |
Guides
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Hamden · Guide Hamden Transfer Station: Hours, Fees & What You Can Drop Off Everything you need to know about the Hamden transfer station — hours, weight-based fees, accepted materials, and Saturday schedule. |
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Bridgeport · Guide Bridgeport Transfer Station: Hours, ID Info & What You Can Drop Off Everything you need to know about the Bridgeport transfer station — hours, ID requirements, accepted materials, and what's not allowed. |
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