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.
New Haven, Connecticut
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Population 134,023
County New Haven
ZIP Code 06510
Established 1638
Area 20.1 sq mi
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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.
New Haven Historic Commission Asks City to Hold Off on Green Kiosk, Temple Street Plans
New Haven's Historic District Commission called the city's plans for the Green "inconsistent" with preservation standards in a Sept. 15 memo; Mayor Elicker says the city will move ahead.
New Haven Ends FY26 With $8.5M Deficit as Schools and Transportation Costs Mount
New Haven ended fiscal 2025-26 with an $8.5 million deficit, driven by $10.5 million in school bus transportation overages. The city will tap its rainy day fund.
QuantumCT Opens 4,500-Square-Foot Hub in New Haven
QuantumCT opened a 4,500-square-foot hub at 101 College St. in New Haven on Oct. 6 to bring Yale and UConn quantum researchers together with students and startups.
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.
New Haven Government Roundup: Settlement Bonds, Short-Term Rentals
New Haven alders approved $27 million in settlement bonds and $1.8 million in youth contracts, and a committee backed new purchasing rules and ice rink rates.
Guides
Free Thanksgiving Meals and Baskets 2026: Where to Sign Up, Town by Town
The first Thanksgiving basket sign-ups close Oct. 31. Where to sign up for a free basket or dinner in each town, what to bring, and the programs still setting their 2026 dates.
How to Vote on Nov. 3: Early Voting, Same-Day Registration and Absentee Ballots, Town by Town
Early voting runs Oct. 19 to Nov. 1 in all 19 towns, and anyone who misses the Oct. 16 registration deadline can register and vote the same day. Sites, deadlines and phone numbers, town by town.
Free Food in New Haven: Food Pantries, Free Meals and Where to Get Help
A free meal on every day of the week, six pantries with posted hours, four mobile pantry stops, and how to apply for SNAP and WIC in New Haven.
Help Paying for Heat This Winter: Energy Assistance, Fuel Aid and Shutoff Protection
The state's energy assistance program is open through May 31, 2027, and pays $355 to $705 toward heat. Where to apply in each town, what to bring, and help with oil, gas and electric bills.
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