Wallingford Council Takes Up Farm Tax Exemption Tonight, Plus Scam Alert
Wallingford's Town Council holds a hearing at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, on a farm machinery and buildings tax exemption the assessor put at about $82,500 in lost revenue.
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New Haven Police Chief Explains 'Compassion Plus Accountability' Policing Plan
New Haven Police Chief David Zannelli says compassion plus accountability will guide policing, backed by crisis training for 80 officers and 24 new bike cops.
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Baskets 2026: Where to Sign Up, Town by Town
The first Thanksgiving basket sign-ups close Oct. 31. Where to sign up for a free basket or dinner in each town, what to bring, and the programs still setting their 2026 dates.
Bridgeport Government Roundup: State Oversight on Hold, Land Sale
A Bridgeport school board committee held off on seeking state fiscal oversight, and the City Council's agenda carried a $250,000 downtown land sale and grant requests.
New Haven Government Roundup: Settlement Bonds, Short-Term Rentals
New Haven alders approved $27 million in settlement bonds and $1.8 million in youth contracts, and a committee backed new purchasing rules and ice rink rates.
Hundreds of Yale Students Protest DOJ Talks in New Haven
Hundreds of Yale students rallied on Beinecke Plaza Oct. 2 against a possible settlement with the Justice Department over admissions; DeLauro, Blumenthal and Elicker joined them.
Branford Government Roundup: Academy Repairs, a Pollinator Garden
Branford's Academy on the Green Commission meets at noon Friday on building repairs, a garden club's pollinator garden idea and a Halloween tour.
Woodbridge Government Roundup: Amity Regional Board Agenda
Woodbridge's Amity Regional Board of Education was scheduled to consider a 2026-2029 administrative assistant contract and hear school updates Sept. 28; minutes were not posted by Oct. 2.
Orange Government Roundup: Amity School Board Agenda
Amity’s board had a Sept. 28 agenda on planning, assessment results and a staff contract; minutes were not posted by Oct. 2. A selectmen’s committee agenda listed a rough draft policy for Sept. 29.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Zoning Permits, School Solar Proposal
Cheshire zoning took up three special permits Sept. 28, the Energy Commission listed fuel cells and solar for schools, and appeals hears a CTDOT sidewalk variance Oct. 5.
Bridgeport Government Roundup: Schools Weigh State Fiscal Oversight
A Bridgeport school board committee takes up an application for state fiscal intervention and oversight Oct. 5; the City Council meets that night on market, Shot Tower and East Main grants.
Wallingford Notice Lists Celebrate Wallingford Road Closures
Wallingford police list the road closures, detours and parking bans for Celebrate Wallingford, Oct. 2-4, and Sunday's Fishbein/YMCA Community Road Race.