New Haven Authorizes Application for $4M Healthy Homes Grant
New Haven’s Board of Alders unanimously authorized an application for a $4 million HUD Healthy Homes grant; HUD says the program can address asthma triggers, radon and other hazards.
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Wallingford Government Roundup: Zoning Cases, Aging Agenda
Wallingford’s zoning commission listed three cases for continuation, the Economic Development Commission approved its consent agenda, and the Committee on Aging meets Friday.
Woodbridge Government Roundup: Meeting Cancellation and School Committee Update
Woodbridge this week saw the Board of Assessment Appeals cancel its Sept. 10 meeting, while the Beecher Road School Building Committee held a special session on Sept. 9 to review mailer communications.
New Haven Traffic Cameras Begin Sept. 15, Fines Start Oct. 15
New Haven will activate seven initial red-light and speed-camera locations Sept. 15, with warnings mailed for 30 days before $50 fines begin.
East Haven Adopts $116.98 Million FY 2026-27 Budget
East Haven’s Town Council adopted a $116,980,960 budget for fiscal 2026-27 on April 23, not the $117.7 million first reported; the 35.78-mill rate is about 7% above the prior year’s 33.44 mills.
Guilford Selectmen Approve $36,000 Study on Police Department Facility Needs
Guilford selectmen voted 3-0 on March 25 to fund a $36,000 police facility study. Silver Petrucelli & Associates will assess whether to renovate or replace the 30-year-old Church Street station.
CT Lawmakers Debate Property Tax Relief as May Session Deadline Approaches
CT lawmakers weigh a $500M Lamont rebate vs. a permanent $650 property tax credit from House Republicans. A Finance Committee package of ~$900M in options advances to negotiations.
East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Rate Increase in Annual Budget Address
Mayor Carfora proposed a 2.81-mill tax increase for East Haven's 2026-2027 budget, driven by rising special ed costs and contractual obligations. Public hearings are expected.
Prospect Recycling Center Opens April 1 with New Red Sticker Requirement
Prospect's Recycling Center opens April 1, 2026, with a new red sticker requirement. Residents must pay $25 in cash and show proof of residency and vehicle registration starting March 26.
Bridgeport Budget Cuts Mill Rate to 27.75, Boosts Schools and Libraries
Bridgeport's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget slashes the mill rate to 27.75 and boosts school funding by $5 million. Free park stickers and tax relief are also included.
New Haven's Wooster Square Community Team Revives After Six-Month Hiatus
New Haven's Downtown-Wooster Square Community Team held its first meeting in 6 months on March 25, with Yale junior Rhea McTiernan-Huge leading the revival. Grand Ave housing dispute tops the agenda.
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.