Adams Middle School in Guilford Named a Distinguished Kindness School
Guilford's Adams Middle School was named a Distinguished Kindness School by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, one of just 354 schools worldwide to earn the honor.
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New Haven Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Wooster Square on April 19
The 2026 New Haven Cherry Blossom Festival returns to Wooster Square Park on April 19 with live music, food vendors, and family activities under 72 Yoshino cherry trees.
Meriden YMCA Offers $16 Off Monthly Memberships Through March
The Meriden YMCA is offering $16 off monthly membership fees for new members in March 2026, including access to fitness classes, child watch, and Mountain Mist Outdoor Center.
Free Cookie Concert Brings Classical Music to Orange on March 14
Orange's Suzuki Music School hosts a free Cookie Concert on March 14 at 3 p.m. at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church.
North Branford Volunteer Firefighter Anthony Esposito Named Hometown Hero
Anthony Esposito, a North Branford volunteer firefighter since 1975, has been named the 2026 Hometown Hero by the Shoreline Chamber. He used the honor to call for new volunteer recruits.
Hamden Hosts Annual Black History Month Program Friday at Thornton Wilder Hall
The Hamden Black History Committee hosts its annual Black History Month program Friday at 6 p.m. at Thornton Wilder Hall, with speakers, entertainment, and book awards for graduating seniors.
Middletown and Portland Launch Joint America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
Middletown and Portland co-host America's 250th anniversary events in 2026, reviving their 1976 Bicentennial partnership with a March 27 flag raising through a July 4 parade.
Southington Forum on Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health Set for Feb. 26
A free forum on pregnancy and postpartum mental health is set for Feb. 26 at Southington Public Library, featuring eight local health professionals on perinatal mood disorders.
Southington to Honor Olympian Austin Florian at Mount Southington Homecoming
Southington will honor Olympic skeleton racer Austin Florian at a homecoming event Feb. 27 at Mount Southington. Florian finished 12th in men's skeleton — the top American result — at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.
Bridgeport Public Notices: Upcoming Hearings and Community Actions on UI Project
Bridgeport is urging state regulators to block a proposed United Illuminating transmission project, citing community impacts. The city also has multiple public hearings scheduled through 2026, offering residents opportunities to engage on local issues. Details on how to participate are available through city and state channels.
North Branford Hosts Public Meeting on Twin Lakes Road Rehabilitation Project
North Branford will host a public meeting on February 26, 2026, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of Twin Lakes Road, backed by a $5 million grant application. Residents can learn about project plans and provide input.
New Haven Community Events: Government Meetings This Week
New Haven residents can engage with local government this week through several upcoming committee meetings. The Community Development Committee meets on February 18, followed by the Joint Legislation/Tax Abatement and Legislation Committees on February 24. All meetings are open to the public and available via livestream on the Board of Alders YouTube channel.