Six New Officers Sworn Into Meriden Police Amid Staffing Push
Meriden Police swore in 6 new officers on March 23, 2026, headed to two CT academies. Starting pay is $65,041, rising to $94,494 after 3 years.
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Spring Allergy Season Arrives Early Across Connecticut After Warm March
Connecticut's 2026 allergy season arrived weeks early after March temperatures reached 70°F. New Haven ranks No. 40 and Hartford No. 60 in the AAFA Allergy Capitals report.
CT Lawmakers Debate Property Tax Relief as May Session Deadline Approaches
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
West Haven Man, 21, Killed in New Haven Crash After Fleeing Police
West Haven man Ramy Dasan, 21, died March 24 after fleeing police and crashing on New Haven's Ella T. Grasso Blvd. Passenger had 7 warrants, $645K bail.
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.
Judge Refers Carvaughn Johnson's New Haven Murder Case to CT Integrity Unit
A federal judge denied Carvaughn Johnson's habeas petition but referred his New Haven murder conviction to CT's Conviction Integrity Unit, citing overlap with NHPD misconduct lawsuits.
Woman Rescued from Submerged Jeep in Connecticut River at Rocky Hill Boat Launch
Rocky Hill firefighters pulled a woman from a Jeep submerged 35 feet in the Connecticut River at Ferry Park boat launch on March 23, 2026.
New Haven Man Craig Whyte Dies in State Prison Custody; Investigation Underway
Craig Whyte, 45, of New Haven died in his cell at Osborn Correctional on March 22, 2026 — the 5th person to die in CT state custody since February.
Enfield Police Investigate Death of 12-Year-Old Eve Rogers Found on Elm Street
Enfield police and CT State Police are investigating the death of 12-year-old Eve Rogers, found unresponsive at 176 Elm St. on March 18. No cause determined; toxicology pending.
Connecticut Dairy Farmers Warn of Collapse, Push for $20M State Aid
Connecticut's 80 dairy farms face collapse; farmers push for $20M in state aid and tax credits. Bishop's Orchards in Guilford and Cushman Farms in Franklin are at risk.
New Haven Rep. Lemar Drives CT Cannabis Reform Bill
New Haven state Rep. Roland Lemar is co-chairing HB 5350, a CT cannabis reform bill heard March 4, that would raise THC limits and ease market rules for equity operators like Lit New Haven.
Connecticut Lawmakers Push $40M SNAP Backup for 36,000 at Risk
CT lawmakers advanced Senate Bill 497 on March 17, allocating $40M from the state emergency fund for a year of food aid for 36,000 residents cut by new federal SNAP work rules.