East Haven Resident Strikes It Rich On Scratch-Off Ticket

Check out the latest winner of $10,000 or more in the CT Lottery and find out where the lucky ticket was sold.

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Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Time: Drug Take Back Just Few Days Away

Unused prescription drugs may their way into the wrong hands. On Take Back Day Saturday, dispose of meds at East Haven Police Department.

Library 'Under Construction' Due To Flooding, New Venues For Programs

The Hagaman Library may be closed, but it's programs, especially for toddlers to teens, continue at various community partners' venues.

UPDATE: Broken Pipe Leads To Flooding, Shuttering Hagaman Library

Closed for repairs, the response of public works has meant progress is being made. Meanwhile, community partners are pitching in.

Final OK From State On $250K East Haven Family Resource Center Grant

The Bond Commission also approved $800K for Branford's Stony Creek Docks through the Small Harbor Improvement Projects Program.

Pets Abandoned In Home With 'Feces, Urine Covered Floors,' Rescued

Charges pending for people who left cat, 2 "terrified" dogs in feces-littered apartment with no water, clean place to rest: Animal Control.

Last Week To Apply For A Raised Bed In East Haven Community Garden

The garden, located at 39 Moulthop St., ​officially opens next Tuesday, April 1.​ Interested? Stop by the Mayor's Office at East Haven Town.

With Foundation Cement Poured, Town Resurrecting Gazebo On The Green

Decades of weathering, and wear and tear rendered the historic gazebo structure beyond repair so town workers are starting from scratch.

UPDATE: Honoring YPD Officer, Former East Haven Volunteer Firefighter

The untimely death of long-time Yale police officer, Gregory Swiantek, 47, rocked the first responder communities of East Haven, New Haven.

On Eve Of 107th Birthday, Another Cherished Visit With Marie Streeto

Her philosophy on living a long life is simple: Embrace family, faith, and gratitude, and as she said at 104: "Be nice. Be a good person."

In East Haven Animal Shelter, Husky Hopes To Find His 'Furever' Home

Just 9 months, Loki is high energy, extremely friendly, good with dogs, people, kids and "needs a family who has experience with the breed."

Rotary Club Names Anely Rojas Perez As February Student Of The Month

A Health & Science Tech student and Media Club member, she hopes to attend NYU film school, create films on medical advancements, research.

Shoreline Greenway Trail's First Saturday Walk & Roll Set For March 1

Join an early spring walk on the Trail extension along Coe Ave. to picturesque, wooded trails off Elliot St., and into Farm River State Park

Resident With Flooded Basement, Shuttered Utilities Thanks EHFD

Commenting on the letter from a very grateful resident, Fire Chief Matthew Marcarelli said, "It's the little things that matter."

Too Soon? Or Not Soon Enough? Beach Parking Permits Available Now

It's very much winter outside now, but before you know it! Permits are only available to East Haven residents and are free.

Rotary Club Honors Students Of The Month For 2024-2025 School Year

Honorees are East Haven High School juniors, and represent the months of October, November, and December 2024 and January 2025.

K9 Cops Gunner, Enzo And Mack Need Your Vote To Win Grant Funding

The Hometown Foundation’s K9 Grant is awarding funds to the top three K9 teams to help fund essential equipment for their units.

East Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was sold in a nearby town, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Very Good Boy 'Mater,' 5 Months In Shelter, Desperate For Forever Home

"Absolutely wonderful with people, kids," East Haven Animal Shelter staff hope the young German Shepherd/Belgium Malanois ​mix gets adopted.

East Shore District Health Department Distributing Free Radon Kits

According to the CDC, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States after cigarette smoking.

Fire Dept. Delivers Latest Defibrillator,​ This One To Hagaman Library

East Haven's schools, Library, Town Hall, ice rink, Senior Center, clubs, halls, associations, etc. were chosen as sites for AED donation.

Fire Dept. Out $1000's To Repair Hydrants Damaged By Hit & Run Drivers

Some 9 hydrants are out of service due to evading/uninsured drivers, with fire dept. able to recoup repair costs for only 1 so far: FD.

East Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The winning ticket was sold in a nearby town, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Oh, Christmas Tree! Twas Lovely While It Lasted, Time To Hit The Curb

Residential Christmas tree removal by the town is underway. Trees must be placed curbside, and just the tree, no plastic bags, please.

New Hotel Makes 'Generous' Donation To Police Athletic League, K9 Unit

The EHPD celebrated Home2 Suites by Hilton for its recent "generous" donation, saying that "partnerships like this make a real difference."

$390K Lottery Winner Sold In East Haven

The big win came on a Lucky for Life ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Trolley Museum 2024 Highlights, Looks Ahead To 2025, 125th Anniversary

Constructed in 1900, 2025 marks Shore Line Trolley Museum's 125th year, the site has been a National Historic District since 1983.

Battle of the Havens: Cops Vs. Cops On Ice Game Benefits St Jude's

The East Haven and New Haven police departments face off in the second annual event Dec. 28 in the East Haven Memorial Ice Rink.

East Haven Police Capt. Emerman Graduates FBI National Academy

FBI program brings together law enforcement leaders from across U.S., world, provides advanced leadership, communication, fitness training.​

Stopped By Cops? Maybe A Ticket, Or Maybe A Holiday Gift Card?

East Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison cops do traffic stops Thursday with drivers getting tickets ...or gifts

East Haven Fire Department Welcomes 2 New Firefighter-Paramedics

After spending the last 15 weeks learning the job and graduating from the Connecticut State Fire Academy, they'll soon start on shift.

East Haven Police, Fire Depts. Hold Sensory-Friendly Public Safety Day

Connects those in special needs community with 1st responders, learn about equipment in calm, sensory-friendly environment to allay fears.

New Life Breathed Into East Haven Historic North End Trolley Bridge

The town Public Works-led project transformed the long-abandoned structure into a seasonal landmark, blend community pride, holiday spirit.

$100K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In East Haven

An area resident recently purchased a $100K winning lottery ticket in East Haven, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Since He Was 7, East Haven Boy Has Held 'Can The Van' Food Drive

During the pandemic, the then 2nd-grader was worried that pets, and those in need, especially the elderly, might go hungry, so took action.

East Haven Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize

The big win came on a scratch ticket, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

East Haven High Marching Band Takes 1st In National Championships

Last week in New Jersey, the marching band's Neon Fusion Jazz Club placed first in the Open Class National Championships, Group 1.

Radio DJs Chaz, AJ Toy Fundraiser Underway ...Inside Plexiglas Box

AJ's isn't doing 24-hour stay inside this year, rather, local celebs, guests will move in for 2-hour shifts, to see who raises most money.

EHFD Donates 1st Of 5 Automatic External Defibrillators To Community

Community spaces where many people gather, clubs, halls, associations, society's, and the library, were chosen as AED donation sites.