New Haven Alders Demand 16 School Repair Actions Within 30 to 60 Days
New Haven's Board of Alders Education Committee wants 16 high-priority school fixes within 30 to 60 days, including a public repair dashboard and new mold standards.
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Southington Council Votes Tonight on $3.03M Firefighter Grant
Southington's council votes tonight on a $3.03 million federal SAFER grant to hire 12 firefighters, and the council must accept it before any hiring begins.
North Haven Votes Oct. 20 on $19.8 Million for Sackett Point, Town Roads
North Haven's Annual Town Meeting votes Oct. 20 on up to $19.8 million in road bonds: $7 million each for Sackett Point Road and town-wide paving, plus Pool Road and Church Street.
Durham Government Roundup: Fire Hose Money, Town Board Elections
Durham voters approved up to $12,720 for new fire hose at the Monday, Oct. 5, town meeting and filled library and school finance seats; selectmen had a full agenda.
Hamden Government Roundup: Chiefs' Contracts, Putnam Avenue Grant
Hamden's council agenda carried new contracts for the police and fire chiefs and a $100,000 Putnam Avenue cleanup grant. Five committees did not meet Monday, Oct. 5.
New Haven Ends FY26 With $8.5M Deficit as Schools and Transportation Costs Mount
New Haven ended fiscal 2025-26 with an $8.5 million deficit, driven by $10.5 million in school bus transportation overages. The city will tap its rainy day fund.
Cheshire Government Roundup: School HVAC Grants, Capital Budget
Cheshire's council approved $12.3 million in school HVAC work again after the state rejected its grant bids, and zoning appeals granted a state sidewalk variance.
Wallingford Government Roundup: Leigus Road Apartments, Scam Calls
Wallingford's wetlands commission approved a land deal tied to 83 apartments at 110 Leigus Road, WTNH reported, and the Electric Division warned of scam calls.
Bridgeport Government Roundup: State Oversight on Hold, Land Sale
A Bridgeport school board committee held off on seeking state fiscal oversight, and the City Council's agenda carried a $250,000 downtown land sale and grant requests.
New Haven Government Roundup: Settlement Bonds, Short-Term Rentals
New Haven alders approved $27 million in settlement bonds and $1.8 million in youth contracts, and a committee backed new purchasing rules and ice rink rates.
Guilford Government Roundup: Land Buy Heads to Voters, Zoning Hearings
Guilford selectmen sent an $800,000, 63-acre land purchase to a Thursday, Oct. 22, town meeting, Patch reported; vehicle buys and six zoning hearings were on agendas.
Orange Government Roundup: Steps Variance Granted, Zoning Meeting Off
Orange's Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for new front steps on College Street, and the Town Plan and Zoning Commission cancelled its Oct. 6 meeting.