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.
North Branford News
3 Women Arrested in North Branford Spa Prostitution Investigation
North Branford police raided Sun Flower Spa on Foxon Road on March 26, arresting 3 women on prostitution charges following community complaints and a multi-agency probe.
North Branford Sets Public Budget Hearing for March 31, Referendum May 12
North Branford holds a 2026-27 budget public hearing March 31 at the high school cafeteria, with voters to decide the final plan at a May 12 referendum.
Lawsuit Alleges Abuse at North Branford Group Home; Worker Arrested
A lawsuit alleges abuse of two non-verbal, disabled residents at a North Branford group home run by Resources for Human Development. The accused worker was arrested in December.
North Branford Volunteer Firefighter Anthony Esposito Named Hometown Hero
Anthony Esposito, a North Branford volunteer firefighter since 1975, has been named the 2026 Hometown Hero by the Shoreline Chamber. He used the honor to call for new volunteer recruits.
North Branford Meeting Roundup: Blueprint Committee Cancels Again, BOE Policy Work Continues
North Branford's Blueprint Committee canceled its Feb. 26 meeting for the second time in a row. The BOE continues policy and budget work heading into March.
North Branford BOE Subcommittee Advances Literacy Initiative for Elementary Schools
The North Branford BOE's Curriculum & Instruction Subcommittee voted Feb. 19 to advance a new literacy initiative for elementary schools. The district's students already outpace state reading averages, but details on the proposal remain limited ahead of full board review.
North Branford Group Home Operator Sued Over Hiring of Convicted Felon Who Allegedly Abused Two Residents
A civil lawsuit filed in February 2026 accuses Resources for Human Development of hiring a convicted felon who allegedly abused two non-verbal, disabled residents at its North Branford group home. The employee was arrested in December 2025 on criminal charges.
North Branford Hosts Public Meeting on Twin Lakes Road Rehabilitation Project
North Branford will host a public meeting on February 26, 2026, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of Twin Lakes Road, backed by a $5 million grant application. Residents can learn about project plans and provide input.
North Branford Government Meeting Roundup: Key Updates from the Week of Feb 16–22, 2026
North Branford’s Board of Education held multiple sessions on curriculum, policy, and budget planning during the week of Feb 16–22, 2026. The Fire Commissioners met and scheduled a special session, while the Blueprint Committee meeting was cancelled. Limited details were available for other boards.