Judge Dismisses New Haven Alders' Frank Ricci Pension Lawsuit
Judge Jon Blue dismissed the New Haven Board of Alders' six-year lawsuit against Mayor Elicker over Frank Ricci's pension, ruling the case cannot proceed without Ricci as a defendant.
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Southington BOE Approves $5.38M Deal to Rebuild SHS Athletic Facilities
Southington BOE voted 9-0 on March 12, 2026, to approve a $5.38M deal with FieldTurf USA for new courts, bleachers, and parking at Southington High School.
East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Hike; GOP Cites $1.7M Gap
East Haven Mayor Carfora's FY27 budget proposes a 2.81-mill tax hike. Republicans on the Board of Finance voted 4-2 against, citing a $1.7M shortfall and unfinished prior-year audit.
Wallingford Brush Pickup April 6 — Set Brush Curbside by April 5
Wallingford's one-time brush pickup starts April 6. Brush must be curbside by April 5, tied with twine, under 4 feet. Missed pickups: free drop-off at John Street Compost Center.
Branford Resident Stickers for 2026–2028 Now Available at Tax Collector
Branford residents can pick up the new 2026–2028 biennial resident sticker at the Tax Collector's Office for $5. It covers Foote Park, Parker Park, and the Transfer Station through March 2028.
Yale Withdraws Exemption Request for 282 Prospect St.; Assessor Corrects Records
Yale reversed a tax-exemption claim for 282 Prospect Street after Acting Assessor Alexzander Pullen learned the property hadn't been converted for university use.
Hebron Tax Office Worker Charged with Stealing $85,056
Adrian Maclean, 52, of Lisbon is charged with stealing $85,056 from Hebron's tax office. Arrested March 9, she faces first-degree larceny and computer crime. Court date: March 30, Rockville.
Bridgeport, Stratford Back H.B. 5500 for Success Village Co-op
Mayors Ganim and Chess testified March 11, 2026 for H.B. 5500, which would waive Success Village co-op’s accumulated tax interest since July 2022, benefiting 920+ families.
North Branford Sets Public Budget Hearing for March 31, Referendum May 12
North Branford holds a 2026-27 budget public hearing March 31 at the high school cafeteria, with voters to decide the final plan at a May 12 referendum.
Cheshire Town Manager Releases FY 2027 Budget Book; Adoption Vote April 28
Cheshire Town Manager Sean Kimball released the FY 2027 Proposed Digital Budget Book on March 10, opening a review period with department presentations through April 23 and an adoption vote April 28.
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.
Orange Customers Face $9.75/Month More as PURA Approves $68M UI Rate Hike
PURA approved a $68M United Illuminating rate hike, raising Orange electric bills by $9.75/month. AG Tong opposed the ruling, citing excess profits for executives.