East Haven Police have "undergone stricter scrutiny in the areas of recruitment, training and accountability," he said noting reforms.
The latest on Tropical Storm Isaias power restoration, clean-up and recovery efforts, and what help is available if still without power.
For people with well water and without power, Mayor Joe Carfora says bring water jugs and fill up at the Senior Center.
As thousands usually attend the event, organizers said,"Our festival’s popularity actually works against us in this COVID-19 virus world."
All information is provided by police. Charges are allegations, not convictions.
Firefighters responded to 82 calls for service, mostly related to downed wires/trees, and police responded to 92 calls during the storm.
For East Haven citizens, with proof of residency, it's free to dump branches and brush blown into their own yards during Tuesday's storm.
As half East Haven is without power residents may charge devices until 3 p.m. with a 30-minute time limit and following COVID-19 guidelines.
As Isaias pounds the Shoreline Tuesday, check back for live Patch updates on conditions as reported by police, fire, and power companies.
Town staff are on alert to clear roads of debris and downed trees, and if evacuation is needed, designated shelters have been prepared.
True or false: The electric company knows when your power goes out. Answer: False, kinda. They don't always know, you have to tell them.
The East Haven Fire Department has received another federal firefighters grant, this time $65,000, the second award in as many weeks.
A family man and pharmacist, he served in the MA Army National Guard, was a member of the Masonic Lodge and was proud of his Greek heritage.
Gary W. Bornman, 58, of New Haven, son of an FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive, spent most of his life locked up for robbing banks, other crimes.
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Cancer Survivor and Relay For Life Volunteer
Mayor Carfora named Raymond G. Baldwin Jr. to help make East Haven an 'inviting place' for business and support hard-hit small businesses.
Juneteenth, short for June 19th, is the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
If there's little or no spread of COVID-19 come late August, it's back to school. Don't want to send kids back? There's a plan for that.
Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays through September, but a limited number of tickets will be sold each day.
Police said Aliya Eldridge of East Haven was last seen with her father July 24. She was found safe out-of-state Monday and is with family.
The award by the federal government is a reimbursement for money the town spent for "critical" PPE and other COVID-19 protective supplies.
At just 7, Lizzbeth had to care for her 4-year-old sister. A devoted mother, beloved sister and daughter, she was also a talented artist.
Director of Parks & Rec for almost 30 years, Richard was a Red Sox and UCONN women's basketball fan with an encyclopedic sports knowledge.
East Haven's pool had to be closed, its gazebo was crumbling, its public works roof is a hazard to workers. And its hockey rink? A $1M fix.
A Korean War veteran, he was a master printer, an artist, worked for Sikorsky, loved travel with his wife and playing Santa for his kids.
A week ago, investigators found Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca's body, she'd been missing for two weeks. A campaign in underway to help her child.
Saying it would otherwise not issue such an order, the Council explained the pandemic necessitates keeping nonresidents off the town beach.
Welcome! Classrooms are organized & sanitized for a safe return back to school - with a focus on academic excellence - that's not new!
Our Pre-K 4 program is approaching capacity! Secure your spot today and call us for your admissions packet and private tour.
Two teens, ages 17 and 15, were seen running from a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning, according to police.
Keith, devoted to his family, was a gentle and considerate man. He loved music, building things, the outdoors, and vintage and model cars.
The funeral procession for the late Franklin Vedder, 86, leaves Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven at 10:30 a.m.
Anna, now reunited with her beloved husband, was a grandmother and great-grandmother to 14 children.
Proud of his German heritage, Donald was a NY Yankees fan, a youth baseball and basketball coach, scout leader, and tutored young students.
Branford resident hits for $10,000.
East Haven firefighters responded to a drowning Sunday. When they arrived, the man had been pulled from the water by teen Davin Garamella.
Bruce Esposito died from injures after a car driven by a 95-year-old man, who was seriously injured, collided with it Saturday.