West Haven Opens 2026 Summer Youth Jobs Program Through May 1
West Haven's 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program accepts applications through May 1 for residents ages 14-21, paying $16.94/hour for 6-8 week placements starting July 6.
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Prospect Recycling Center Opens April 1 with New Red Sticker Requirement
Prospect's Recycling Center opens April 1, 2026, with a new red sticker requirement. Residents must pay $25 in cash and show proof of residency and vehicle registration starting March 26.
New Haven's Wooster Square Community Team Revives After Six-Month Hiatus
New Haven's Downtown-Wooster Square Community Team held its first meeting in 6 months on March 25, with Yale junior Rhea McTiernan-Huge leading the revival. Grand Ave housing dispute tops the agenda.
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway Hosts Free Film Screening at Whitney Center in Hamden
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway co-hosted a free documentary screening at Whitney Center in Hamden on March 25, 2026, with the Hamden Land Conservation Trust.
New Haven Hit-and-Run Driver Caught in Louisiana; 37 Calls Placed Him at Scene
New Haven police arrested Tymel Barker, 29, in Louisiana 5 months after a Beaver Hills hit-and-run hurt two children. 37 cell calls near the crash sealed the case.
Shops at Yale Expands 2026 New Haven Food Crawl to 4 Dates, Targets $14K
Shops at Yale expands its New Haven food crawl to 4 dates in 2026, targeting $14K for United Way, CitySeed, and 2 other nonprofits. Tickets are $25; May 2 includes dog adoption and live jazz.
Cheshire's Whispering Oaks Nears Two Years Without Home Mail Delivery
Residents of the Whispering Oaks development in Cheshire have driven to the post office daily for nearly two years after USPS demanded a cluster box at a school bus stop location.
Cheshire Opens NAA Tax Credit Applications; Deadline June 5, 2026
Cheshire nonprofits can apply for CT NAA tax credits by June 5, 2026, at Town Manager's Office. Businesses earn a 60% tax credit for approved community contributions.
Branford Police Collect 5,000 Diapers for Shoreline Families in Annual Drive
Branford Police collected nearly 5,000 diapers and wipes in the 2026 Shoreline Law Enforcement Diaper Drive, benefiting local families through Bare Necessities, Inc.
New Haven: 19-Year-Old Arrested After I-91 Street Racing Pursuit
Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, arrested in New Haven after I-91 pursuit following stunt driving on Fulton Terrace March 7. Stop sticks ended chase; $20,000 bond.
Guilford’s Annual Eggstravaganza Returns March 28 on the Town Green
Guilford Parks and Recreation hosts the free Eggstravaganza on March 28, 2026 on the Town Green — age-specific egg hunts for children up to 10, plus Easter Bunny photos. Rain date April 4.
McCrory Steps Away from State Investment Board Amid FBI Probe
Sen. McCrory stepped away from CT’s Community Investment Fund board amid an FBI probe. A forensic audit found potential fraud at Blue Hills Civic Association, which got over $15M in state funding.