Southington Council Votes Tonight on $3.03M Firefighter Grant
Southington's council votes tonight on a $3.03 million federal SAFER grant to hire 12 firefighters, and the council must accept it before any hiring begins.
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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.
Things to Do This Weekend: Apple Harvest, Oktoberfest, Fiesta Latina
Southington’s Apple Harvest Festival, New Haven’s Fiesta Latina and Guilford’s Oktoberfest headline a weekend of fall festivals and family events.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Southington Awarded $3.03 Million Fire Grant for 12 Hires
Southington received a $3.03 million federal grant to support hiring 12 firefighters. The Town Council must review the award and decide whether to accept and put it into effect.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.
North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
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.
Southington Government Roundup: School Goals and Roof Plans
Southington’s school board approved the 2026–27 superintendent goals, sent the Thalberg roof plans to the state and awarded a $49,400 fencing contract Sept. 24.
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.