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.
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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.
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.
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.