Connecticut Expands Heating Aid as Winter Costs Rise
Connecticut expects to help 10,000 more households with heating bills this winter as oil, electric and natural-gas costs rise.
Hamden News
Hamden Government Roundup: Council Meetings and Cancellations
Hamden’s Sept. 14-20 government calendar included Legislative Council and commission meetings, while the Fire Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings were canceled.
Hamden Man, 60, Charged in Domestic Shooting on Mix Avenue
Silas Harris, 60, was arrested March 23 in Hamden on charges connected to a March 20 domestic-linked shooting on Mix Avenue. The victim, 32, is in stable condition.
Worker Dies at Hamden Metal Plant After Being Trapped in Gravel Machine
A 32-year-old man died March 19 from traumatic asphyxiation after being trapped in an industrial gravel machine at Modern Metals Corp. on State Street in Hamden. OSHA is investigating.
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway Hosts Free Film Screening at Whitney Center in Hamden
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway co-hosted a free documentary screening at Whitney Center in Hamden on March 25, 2026, with the Hamden Land Conservation Trust.
Hamden Attorney Felice Gray-Kemp Nominated to Connecticut Superior Court
Gov. Lamont nominated Hamden attorney Felice Gray-Kemp, 57, to the Connecticut Superior Court on March 10 as part of a 14-nominee slate to fill 20 court vacancies.
Sacred Heart Academy Wins 2nd Straight SCC Girls Basketball Title in Hamden
Sacred Heart Academy won its 2nd straight SCC girls basketball title, defeating Sheehan 34-27 in Hamden's lowest-scoring championship game.
Second Arrest Made in East Haven Facebook Marketplace Robbery at McDonald's
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.
Hamden's Ex-Yale Officer Otilio Green Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography
Hamden's ex-Yale cop Otilio Green, 44, pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges Feb. 27. Sentencing is set for May 26, with 5-20 years possible.
Hamden Government Roundup: Week of March 2, 2026
Hamden's Legislative Council held its regular meeting March 2 and has a backup session March 8. The Board of Assessment Appeals heard property appeals March 2. The Finance Commission and Technology Commission both meet tonight, March 5.
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.
Fairfield Home Invasion: 3 Charged, 2 Linked to New Haven Homicide
3 men face $3M bail after Feb. 19 Fairfield home invasion; 2 are also New Haven homicide suspects. Schools were closed and a shelter-in-place was issued.