Hamden's weekly government meeting roundup covers key sessions from the Solid Waste Commission to the Legislative Council, including cancellations, special meetings, and regional participation. Several boards meet virtually or in hybrid format. The Human Rights Commission canceled its Feb. 12 meeting but has a special session scheduled for Feb. 19.
Durham's boards are focused on the FY25-26 budget, traffic safety, and land use planning. The Board of Selectmen and Finance are deep in budget reviews, the PZC adopted new zoning rules, and the Board of Education is preparing for contract talks.
Cheshire residents can participate in numerous town meetings from February 18 to March 9, 2026, including sessions for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Energy Commission, and Library Advisory Board. Most meetings are held at Town Hall or affiliated community spaces.
Branford is deploying 46 fully electric school buses for the 2026-27 school year, marking the largest all-electric school bus fleet in New England and Connecticut's first fully electric school transportation system.
A Southington man, Zachary Apt, was arrested on February 13, 2026, in connection with a 2021 homicide in Somers. The Connecticut State Police made the arrest, marking the second in the cold case involving a Massachusetts victim found on Durkee Road.