Patch Candidate Profile: Karyn Putney, Board Of Education

Democrat Karyn Putney, 44, of East Haven, shares why she should be elected to the Board of Education.

Carfora Debates, Penn Moderates: Incumbent Faces 2 Mayoral Challengers

Incumbent Mayor Joseph Carfora to debate Republican Samantha Parlato and petitioning candidate Anthony Camposano Oct. 26, 6 p.m. at EHHS.

East Haven Seeking Bids For Emergency Generator At Police HQ

To be considered, a walk through of the police department building is mandatory to get a better understanding of the project.

Incumbent East Haven Mayor, Democrat Joseph A. Carfora, Seeks 3rd Term

Democrats' slate of candidates vow to "continue their unwavering commitment to the values that've guided the town towards progress, unity."

East Haven Republicans Reveal Full Slate of 2023 Candidates

Here is the full list of Republican candidates running for municipal positions in East Haven this fall.

Republican East Haven Mayoral Candidate Holds Campaign Kickoff Event

Endorsed GOP candidate Town Councilor Sam Parlato holds campaign kickoff event with $150 donation suggested at Cabaret on Main Thursday.

East Haven Awarded North Branford Animal Shelter Contract: Mayor

North Branford, which doesn't have a shelter and had previously contracted with Branford, saves money and East Haven gets a revenue stream.

East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora Names Campaign Manager

The campaign manager will be responsible for coordinating Carfora's campaign team.

East Haven Republicans Pick Nominee For Mayor

The East Haven Republican Town Committee (RTC) held their convention this week and the party endorsed its candidate for mayor.

East Haven Mayor Among Group To Ring NYSE Closing Bell

The invitation follows a "remarkable collaboration" between the town, Building Homes for Heroes, the FDNY 343 Ride and JPMorgan Chase.

East Haven, Branford's Shoreline Trolley Museum Gets $400K State Grant

A $405,375 Good to Great Grant funds an update to the East Haven, Branford museum campuses to create an accessibly inclusive environment.

The Bill's In The Mail, Soon: What You Need To Know About Tax Season

The mill rate for the East Haven Grand List 2022 remains unchanged at 31.20. The bill you'll receive later this month is for tax year 2022.

East Haven Rep. Joe Zullo's First-Time Home-Buyer Bill Passes House

Zullo's bill proposes a $500 annual property tax abatement for 1st-time homebuyers who buy through CT Housing & Finance Authority's program.

Cheers? Since Oct. 1 2022, Some 488K Nips Bottles Sold In East Haven

But with a nickel surcharge on each tiny booze bottle sold, the town winds up with $24K to clean them all up.

VIDEO: Mayor, Officials On FAA Tweed Environmental Assessment Hearing

At the Federal Aviation Admin Tweed hearing, both East Haven's mayor and Town Attorney addressed the town's concerns on airport expansion.

VIDEO: East Haven Mayor's State Of The Town Address

East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora delivered his State of the Town remarks Wednesday.

East Haven Town Clerk Lisa Balter Announces Reelection Campaign

Balter announced her reelection bid at the Senior Center Monday, where the Democratic Town Committee was holding its monthly meeting.

Tweed New Haven Airport Authority Draft Environmental Assessment Done

Submitted to FAA, East Haven Mayor says town is disappointed a more robust study wasn't done but urges community to attend 4/1 public mtg.

East Haven State Rep. Zullo Introduces First-Time Homebuyer Bill

A similar bill was proposed in 2020, 2021 and 2022 though Republican Zullo said his proposal has "gained support from across the aisle."

Looking Back At 2022: What The Carfora Mayoral Administration Got Done

Lots to get to but one tidbit stuck out: The ice rink $5.4M makeover means in June you can again call East Haven skateland east. Let's roll!

Mayor Promotes Benivegna, Hires Radio, Insurance Businessman Sabatino

Carfora named Michelle Benivegna, who's been in his administration since day 1, Director of Administration & Management/Economic Development

Candidate Parlato Alleges Official's 'Unusual Absence,' Town Responds

Economic development director Jamie Cuticello has been off the job for months. Town says it's a personnel matter, and not a political one.

East Haven Town Councilor Samantha Parlato Exploring Mayoral Bid

Parlato said she filed "official paperwork with the Town Clerk" to form a committee to explore a run for East Haven mayor.

East Haven Mayor Joseph A. Carfora Seeks Third Term

Looking to serve the town for what would be his 3rd term in office, Carfora hopes voters will keep him in the post come this November.

East Haven State Rep. Joe Zullo Sworn In, Gets Committee Assignments

Zullo, appointed Ranking Member on the Planning & Development Committee, will also serve on the Housing and Finance committees.

Town, Firefighters Settle Labor Agreement, Ink Contract

"This is a fair contract for all involved," said East Haven Firefighters Local 1205 Union president and Battalion Chief Chris Guilfoil.

Rep. Joe Zullo Gets CT Council of Small Towns 'Town Crier' Award

A replica of a town crier bell, the award symbolizes special efforts of honorees to spread the word and make the case for small town issues.

East Haven Election Results Vote Totals 2022: Voters Chose Republicans

Though many races were won by Democrats, in East Haven, voters cast their ballots for Republicans in every category, election results show.

East Haven 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know concerning state and federal elections in East Haven, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

Watch 12th District Senate, 98th District House Candidates Debate

Cohen (D) debated Crisci (R) & Rader (D) debated DiNardo (R) in races to rep East Haven, Branford, Guilford, ​North Branford and Madison.

The Nickels Add Up: East Haven Gets $21K For 359K 'Nips' Sold

That number represents the sales of the teeny booze bottles sold in the town from April 1 to Sept. 30.

Demands For FAA To Require 'Robust' Tweed Environmental Study Mount

Sen. Cohen, Save The Sound, Friends of Farm River Estuary, and East Haven mayor urge FAA to mandate in-depth environmental impact study.

Election 2022: East Haven Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about absentee ballots and Election Day voting in East Haven for the election Nov. 8.

Carfora, Blumenthal Visit East Farm Village To Talk Safe Crosswalks

The town applied for a federal DOT Safe Streets & Roads for All grant to replace a traffic signal and crosswalk at the busy intersection.

East Haven-North Haven Probate Court Moves Offices

The court moved to 595 Thompson Avenue, located in the East Haven Town Hall complex’s rear building, per Probate Judge Michael R. Brandt.

East Haven Hires Former Newtown Technology Supervisor As It Expands IT

With 24 years of IT experience, in Newtown, Ramon E. Figueroa was responsible for technology supporting public safety among other IT duties.

Town, Fire Dept. Fight Female Firefighter's Discrimination Lawsuit

East Haven firefighter Eileen Parlato says a "history of sexism and misogyny" cost her a promotion, which the town, EHFD "vehemently" deny.

UPDATE: Tweed Tensions Mount, Mayor Says There's History Of Mistrust

Denied Tweed lease draft last week, town got 270 pgs. hours before Monday meeting without time to review. Lease to be OK'd Wed., per town.

Town Gets $600K In State Funds For New Public Safety Facility Study

Mayor Carfora: “Nothing is more important than providing first responders with the infrastructure and tools they need to protect citizens."

15-Town Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Underway, Needs Resident Input

Natural hazards like winter storms, hurricanes, and coastal flooding threaten lives, property, and assets. The plan hopes to mitigate those.