New Haven Alders Approve Global Partners Pollution Deal
New Haven's Board of Alders approved a deal that allows higher emissions from a Global Partners tank in exchange for $50,000 upfront and $40,000 a year.
Tag: environment
High Tide Floods East Haven Streets as Nor’easter Hits Shore
High tide flooded East Haven intersections Saturday, Sept. 26. Public Works Superintendent Charlie Coyle warned drivers that salt water could damage vehicles and urged them to stay off the roads.
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.
Save the Sound Launches 2026 Cleanup Season at New Haven's Long Wharf
Save the Sound kicks off its 2026 coastal cleanup season April 18 at Long Wharf in New Haven, co-hosted with UNH COASTS. In 2025: 2,414 volunteers, 11,541 lbs.
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.
Avelo Airlines Expands to Indianapolis, Cleveland from New Haven Airport
Avelo Airlines announces 2 nonstop routes from New Haven to Indianapolis and Cleveland in June 2026 from $39, as the airport pursues a $250M expansion.
Southington Land Trust Wins $30K for Lovley Preserve Trails
Southington Land Trust received $30K from Main Street Community Foundation to build trails at the 60-acre Lovley Preserve on Welch Road, donated in 2025.
Diesel Spills into Quinnipiac River Marsh After I-91 Crash in New Haven
A tractor-trailer crash on I-91 in New Haven on March 21 spilled 100 gallons of diesel into a Quinnipiac River tidal marsh. DEEP launched same-day cleanup; no injuries reported.
New Haven Climate Office Seeks $171K in Budget to Replace Expiring ARPA Funds
New Haven’s climate office needs $171K in FY2027 general fund to survive as ARPA expires — Director Winter and Deputy Director Chua-Reyes positions are at stake.
New Haven Moves to Acquire Abandoned English Station Plant for Public Park
New Haven plans to acquire the contaminated English Station plant for a public park as PURA dropped a $2M cleanup fine on United Illuminating.
Aquarion Urges Water Conservation in Bridgeport Amid Drought
Aquarion Water Company asked Bridgeport and 12 eastern Fairfield County towns to voluntarily cut water use March 2 after reservoirs dropped to 65% capacity.
Wallingford Compost Center Reopens March 16 with Seasonal Hours for Residents
Wallingford Compost Center at 157 John St. reopens March 16, 2026 with limited hours before expanding to a 5-day/week schedule through November 30.