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Board of Finance split 4-2 as Republicans question missing audit and revenue gap; public hearings run through April 23
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.
Avelo Airlines announces 2 nonstop routes from New Haven to Indianapolis and Cleveland in June 2026 from $39, as the airport pursues a $250M expansion.
A pre-dawn multi-agency warrant sweep across East Haven and New Haven on March 10, 2026 resulted in eight arrests on charges including first-degree kidnapping, assault, and threatening.
New Haven police made arrests in 4 of 5 non-fatal shootings in 2026, with 3 cases involving juveniles including a 13-year-old, and warrants outstanding for 2 more suspects.
East Haven Police arrested Justin M. Chapman, 18, of Hamden as the 2nd suspect in the Jan. 8 Facebook Marketplace robbery at a McDonald's where shots were fired.
East Haven's Overbrook Center hosts free biweekly breakfasts from Community Dining Room every other Saturday, 9-10 a.m., through May 2026. All are welcome.
Tweed New Haven Airport's proposed expansion has sparked concerns over noise, traffic, and wetlands impacts. Residents attended public sessions in February 2026, demanding transparency and accountability.