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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New Haven Police Chief Explains 'Compassion Plus Accountability' Policing Plan
New Haven Police Chief David Zannelli says compassion plus accountability will guide policing, backed by crisis training for 80 officers and 24 new bike cops.
Wallingford Fires: EV Battery Blaze Hurts 2, Mansion Road Fire Displaces 5
An electric-vehicle battery fire inside a Wallingford dealership garage sent two workers to the hospital Monday, a day after a fire on Mansion Road displaced five adults.
New Haven Police Chief Credits License-Plate Readers as Violent Crime Falls
New Haven is on track for its fewest violent-crime incidents in 15 years, Police Chief David Zannelli says, and he counts the city's 300-plus license-plate readers among the reasons.
Connecticut Drivers Face New Fines and Rules Starting Oct. 1
New Haven drivers and others statewide face new rules Oct. 1, including a six-month license suspension for a third qualifying school-bus violation and higher exhaust and travel-ban fines.
Person Dies After 3-Alarm Fire at Bridgeport Home on Denver Avenue
One person died and two others were taken to the hospital for evaluation after a three-alarm fire at a multi-family home on Bridgeport’s Denver Avenue.
New Haven Government Roundup: Finance, Safety and Tax Items
New Haven committees were scheduled to address a $27 million bond proposal, public safety cameras, a Sylvan Avenue lease and tax-abatement requests.
Bridgeport Pedestrian Injured in State Street Hit-and-Run
A pedestrian was injured in a Bridgeport hit-and-run on State Street late Thursday night and taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash on Mountain Road in Cheshire
A motorcyclist died Saturday night after losing control on Mountain Road in Cheshire, according to police. The rider’s identity remains withheld.
East Haven Mourns 5-Year-Old Killed on Foxon Road
East Haven is mourning Cooper Villano, 5, who was struck and killed near Foxon and Bennett roads Sept. 17. The driver stayed at the scene.
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.
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.