Yale and New Haven Sign $230M Deal, Raising Annual Payments to $30M
Yale agreed to pay New Haven more than $230M over 6 years — raising annual payments to $30M and eliminating an $8M budget cliff in a deal Mayor Elicker called unprecedented.
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New Haven Finance Committee: 56% of City Real Estate Is Tax-Exempt
New Haven’s 2025 Grand List hit $9.26B, up 2.48%, but 56% of city real estate — including 43% owned by Yale — stays off the tax rolls at $10.6B.
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.
CT Unlikely to Recover $127M as Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Ends
CT reclassified its $127M Prospect Medical tax claim to clear the Waterbury Hospital sale to UConn Health. Recovery is unlikely; Lamont acknowledged slim prospects at a March 4 ceremony.
Guilford Warns Permit Applicants of Email Scam Impersonating Town Officials
Guilford's Planning & Zoning Department and Police Department have warned permit applicants of a phishing scam using the official town seal to solicit wire transfer payments. Town Planner Anne Hartjen is the contact for reporting suspicious emails.
Middletown Strengthens Trust Act, Limits ICE Police Cooperation
Middletown's Common Council voted 8-4 on March 2, 2026, to pass a resolution strengthening Connecticut's Trust Act, prohibiting city employees from aiding ICE and restricting masked immigration raids.
Bethany Camp Abuse Case Prompts Connecticut Push for Background Check Law
A 2024 Bethany youth camp abuse case has driven a CT legislative push for Senate Bill 157, which would require background checks at license-exempt town programs statewide.
Meriden City Network Still Offline Weeks After February Cyber Incident
Meriden's city network has been partly offline since a Feb. 17, 2026 cybersecurity incident. Emergency dispatch was moved to the State Police Academy, and full recovery has no confirmed timeline.
Guilford Sustainability Task Force Opens Public Survey Through April 29
Guilford's Sustainable Task Force opened a 10-minute online survey Feb. 18, 2026 asking residents to share environmental priorities. Open through April 29 at guilfordct.gov.
New Haven Alder Maceo Streater's $5.75M Wrongful Conviction Claim Advances
New Haven Alder Troy Streater's $5.75M compensation for a 23-year wrongful conviction advances, as CT's Claims Commissioner recommends the award and the state Judiciary Committee prepares to vote.
New Haven Judge Dismisses Charges Against 3 Officers in Randy Cox Case
A New Haven judge dismissed all criminal charges in Feb. 2026 against 3 officers in the Randy Cox paralysis case, using a probation program. Two others had pleaded guilty and each paid $15.
New Haven Alders to Consider Cannabis Licensing, Zoning at March 10 Meeting
New Haven alders meet March 10 on cannabis licensing rules and rezoning at Quinnipiac Ave. and Tower Lane. Meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall.