Council To Hire Law Firm, Advisors To Help Navigate Tweed 'Strategy'

Mayor Joseph A. Carfora, who didn't join council in executive session, said airport expansion is the "most transformative issue town faces."

Town Council Executive Session To Talk Tweed 'Strategy,' Hire Law Firm

The Tuesday closed door session is on Tweed New Haven Airport expansion "strategy," hiring a law firm, engaging federal aviation counsel.

Former Clerk Deleted 2 Years Of Emails Before Leaving Office: Town, PD

Reports obtained though FOI show Stacy Gravino told a detective she deleted all emails, but after agreeing to meet police, changed her mind.

CT GOP Lawmakers Hold Affordable CT Rally At East Haven Gas Station

The rally, led by Senate and House Republican lawmakers, is set for 4:30 at Forbes Premium Fuel, 81 Frontage Road in East Haven.

East Haven State Rep. Joe Zullo Gets GOP Nod For Reelection

Zullo is seeking another term as representative for East Haven in the 99th Assembly District.

ARPA Funds: New Gazebo, Overhauled Parks, Playgrounds & Fields

The town first hired a consultant to ensure that the infrastructure projects that needed funding could be paid for with the federal dollars.

Candelora, Who Represents Part Of East Haven, Gets GOP Endorsement

District 86 State Rep. Vincent Candelora, 52, also CT General Assembly Minority Leader, is currently serving his eighth 2-year term.

Firing Of 3 Town Employees For 'Triple-Dipping' During Pandemic Upheld

Jamie Maturo, Zackery Barker and Loribeth Rodriguez got thousands of dollars in regular and Cares Act unemployment money while getting paid.

West End Sidewalk Improvement Project Enters 5th & Final Phase

The town learned it's been approved to get Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program​ funding to finish the beautification project.

FEMA, State Gives Town Additional $64K For Storm Isaias Damage Cleanup

Coping with the pandemic wasn't enough. Tropical Storm Isaias wreaked havoc on East Haven in early August 2020. It took a month to clean up.

Jamie Cuticello Named East Haven Admin, Economic Development Director

An Army logistics officer, skilled in finance, management, he's committed to supporting, growing business. Oh, and he's a Grateful Dead fan.

With Revenues Equaling Appropriations, $98M Town, Schools Budget OK'd

Tuesday, the East Haven Town Council blessed, in a unanimous bi-partisan vote, to OK the spending plan that lowers the mill rate to 31.20.

Tweed Expansion Could Mean East Haven Gets $500K From State: Report

But Mayor Joe Carfora told the New Haven Register that the money wouldn't offset the "immense burdens" a new terminal would bring.

Come Fall, East Haven's Hockey Rink Should Be Ready For Skaters

Construction has begun on the Veteran's Memorial Ice Rink, closed for two years now due to disrepair, officials said.

Mayor Currently Opposes Tweed Terminal Expansion Into East Haven

Mayor Joseph A. Carfora said there's "limited tax revenue for East Haven, and the burdens are vast, with potentially irreparable impacts."

Built With A Grant In 2017, Town Tears Down, Sells Off Skate Park

A March 15 meeting agenda listed possible action on the skate park. Days later, it was being disassembled. Some are protesting the action.

Freshman GOP State Sen. Cicarella Seeks 34th District Reelection

Paul Cicarella launched a 2021 bipartisan measure that led to Tristan's Law, with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal looking to take it national.

East Haven's Management/Economic Director Ray Baldwin Resigns

Hired in 2020 during the pandemic and a tropical storm, Baldwin brought "character and stability" East Haven Mayor Joe Carfora said.

East Haven's Budget Process: Hands-On, Page-By-Page, Line-By-Line

Finance Director James C. Keeley, Jr. said the goal is to be very hands-on, using "real numbers," with the mayor "involved at every level."

Cicarella, CT Senate, House GOP Call For Suspending State Gas Tax

State. Sen. Paul Cicarella joined fellow Republicans in calling on lawmakers to temporarily suspend state gross receipts tax on gasoline.

GOP Legislators Hold 'Pizza & Policy' Sit-Down With Constituents

Set for Monday at 6 p.m., East Haven's Republican lawmakers invite citizens to share pizza, and their thoughts, on the legislative session.

Town Will Replace Gazebo On Green Using ARPA Funds: Report

The new gazebo would be more centrally located, more compliant and more accessible, the New Haven Register reported.

Town Finance Director: Fiscal Responsibility Leads To Turnaround

James C. Keeley Jr. said the town's "fiscally responsible and financially accurate budget" helped improve the town's financial outlook.

Zullo: Campaign Qualifies For $33K In Election Grant Funding

State Rep. Joe Zullo’s campaign said it's raised enough money to qualify for the grant funding through the CT's Citizens Election Program.

GOP State Rep. Zullo Announces Reelection Bid For 99th District

Zullo hopes to keep his General Assembly district seat, representing the majority of East Haven.

East Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

In Newly Rewritten 12th Senate District, Cohen Seeks Reelection

Per state Sen. Christine Cohen's campaign, should she be reelected to the 12th senate district, she'll also serve parts of East Haven.

East Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Governor Swings By 'Cupcake Wars'-Winning Sugar Bakery

In New Haven Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont stopped by East Haven to meet with Mayor Joseph A. Carfora, and to get a slice and a cupcake, or dozen.

PZC Enacts 6 Month Moratorium On Cannabis Business Applications

Whether the town allows pot shops won't be decided until, at the earliest, June 2022 to give officials time to study potential impacts.

Zullo Named 2021 Legislative Champion By Municipalities​ Group

The East Haven GOP state rep said he'll be recognized Tuesday at the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities​' convention at Mohegan Sun.

Deko Elected Town Council Chairman, Pacelli Elected Vice Chairman

"Together with Mayor Carfora, we pledge open communication and transparent government to assure residents are informed," Deko said.

East Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Mayor, Newly Elected East Haven Officials Took The Oath Of Office

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Town Attorney Michael Luzzi administered oaths Saturday. Read Mayor's remarks.

East Haven Election 2021: Vote Totals For Every Race

Mayor Joseph A. Carfora is reelected with nearly 70 percent of the vote as Democrats sweep the East Haven 2021 election, except one.

UPDATE: East Haven Election Results: Carfora Is Reelected

Democratic Mayor Joseph A. Carfora beat Republican Salvatore Maltese. Meanwhile, Wednesday morning, no official results yet from the state.

Carfora Called Out Tweed 'Lies' In Letter To Airport Neighbors

Mayor Joseph A. Carfora said after speaking to folks, he learned a group has been "knocking on doors giving false, misleading information."

The Patch Voter's Guide For The East Haven 2021 Election

Here's what you need to know today about the 2021 East Haven election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

East Haven 2021 Local Election: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know about the 2021 East Haven election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

East Haven Election 2021: David C. Gersz Running For Town Council

Candidate Profile: Republican David C. Gersz shared views with Patch about running for East Haven Town Council, First District.