The Quinnipiac Post Weekly — September 25, 2026

The week of September 25, 2026

This week's stories

Meriden · Business

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 · Government

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 · Crime

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 · Government

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 · Community

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.

Cheshire · Transportation

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.

New Haven · Business

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 · Crime

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 · Government

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 · Crime

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 · Crime

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.

Town hall this week

What each town's boards did this week: North Branford  ·  Branford  ·  New Haven  ·  Woodbridge  ·  Durham  ·  Hamden  ·  Wallingford

Beyond our towns

New Haven · Wallingford · Regional

Connecticut Expands Heating Aid as Winter Costs Rise

Connecticut expects to help 10,000 more households with heating bills this winter as oil, electric and natural-gas costs rise.

Guides

Bridgeport · Guide

Property Tax Guide for Bridgeport, CT

Bridgeport, CT property tax guide — 43.45 mill rate, due dates, grace periods, online payment options, and how to avoid late fees.

Hamden · Guide

Snow Emergency Parking Rules in Hamden, CT

A plain-English guide to Hamden's snow emergency parking rules — when the ban activates, which side of the street to park on, fine amounts, and where to find free parking.

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