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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Hamden Council Votes March 9 on Fontana as Economic Development Director
Hamden's Legislative Council votes March 9 on confirming Stephen Fontana as Economic Development Director. Mayor Sendroff's pick has 12 years as West Haven's dev chief.
Branford Short-Term Rental Registration Opens March 1 With New Requirements
Branford's short-term rental registration opens March 1, 2026, requiring Airbnb and Vrbo owners to register through OpenGov. Annual permits take effect May 1.
Durham to Hold Public Hearing on Automated Traffic Camera Ordinance — Rescheduled to March 2
Durham is set to hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to authorize automated traffic cameras under CGS 14-307c. The original Feb. 23 hearing was postponed due to a winter storm; it has been rescheduled to Monday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham Community Center.
Woodbridge Board of Education to Review Budget Reports and STEAM Initiative at February Meeting
The Woodbridge Board of Education meets on February 23, 2026, to review budget reports and a STEAM education presentation. While the meeting follows a routine format, families may want to stay informed about long-term academic and financial planning in the district.