New Haven Moves 340 City Workers to Facial-Recognition Time Clocks
New Haven planned to swap fingerprint time clocks at 11 city workplaces for facial-recognition devices by the end of September, a change affecting roughly 340 employees.
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New Haven, Bridgeport Firms Can Seek Connecticut Health Tax Credit
Connecticut small businesses in New Haven, Bridgeport and Meriden can seek up to $1,000 per employee annually through Access Health CT's new credit.
New Haven Alders Approve Global Partners Pollution Deal
New Haven's Board of Alders approved a deal that allows higher emissions from a Global Partners tank in exchange for $50,000 upfront and $40,000 a year.
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.
New Haven Government Roundup: Alders, Yale Resolution
New Haven’s Board of Alders had a $27 million litigation-settlement bond ordinance, a Sylvan Avenue lease and street closures on its Sept. 22 agenda; a committee took up a Yale resolution Thursday.
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.
New Haven Alders Approve 12-Month Pause on Data Centers
New Haven approved a 12-month pause on new data centers, while exempting quantum-computing and life-sciences research facilities tied to a city innovation cluster.
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.
New Haven Firefighters Rescue 16 People During Flash Floods
New Haven firefighters rescued 16 people during the flash flooding of Sunday, Sept. 13, including five people from a CTtransit bus stuck on Temple Street.
New Haven Union Station Set for $24.8M Modernization, New Retail
New Haven Union Station is slated for $24.8 million in state-funded repairs and renovations, with new retail spaces and vendor applications due Jan. 29.
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.
New Haven Authorizes Application for $4M Healthy Homes Grant
New Haven’s Board of Alders unanimously authorized an application for a $4 million HUD Healthy Homes grant; HUD says the program can address asthma triggers, radon and other hazards.