Women's Health Connecticut Leases 1,673 Sq Ft in Cheshire Office
Women's Health Connecticut, an OB-GYN practice, has signed a long-term lease for 1,673 square feet of medical office space at 680 South Main Street in Cheshire.
Cheshire News
Cheshire Government Roundup: School HVAC Grants, Capital Budget
Cheshire's council approved $12.3 million in school HVAC work again after the state rejected its grant bids, and zoning appeals granted a state sidewalk variance.
Connecticut Officials in New Haven Urge Withdrawal of Head Start Rule
Connecticut served 4,847 children and 46 pregnant women through 22 Head Start programs in 2024-25. State leaders urged withdrawal of a proposed federal rule.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.
North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Zoning Permits, School Solar Proposal
Cheshire zoning took up three special permits Sept. 28, the Energy Commission listed fuel cells and solar for schools, and appeals hears a CTDOT sidewalk variance Oct. 5.
Cheshire Firewood Dealer Sees Record Demand as Oil Costs Climb
Cheshire firewood dealer Log Dogs says demand is as high as it has ever been, with a cord costing $300 and deliveries by Thanksgiving for orders placed now.
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.
High Tide Floods East Haven Streets as Nor’easter Hits Shore
High tide flooded East Haven intersections Saturday, Sept. 26. Public Works Superintendent Charlie Coyle warned drivers that salt water could damage vehicles and urged them to stay off the roads.