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Following State OK For Additional Education Funding, More Municipal Aid, Mayor Applauds Action
Mayor Justin Elicker praised the measure to add $170M in ed funding, $100M in municipal aid, noting, "Our voices have been heard."

Longtime journalist covering New Haven, Branford, and East Haven part time.
Mayor Justin Elicker praised the measure to add $170M in ed funding, $100M in municipal aid, noting, "Our voices have been heard."

The tag sale is Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the GNHCP Center, 1874 Middletown Ave. The Cat Project is accepting donations now
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Starting May 3, the Food Pantry is participating in Stamp Out Hunger®, the largest single food drive in the nation in a virtual food drive.
The anniversary event is open to all and especially to any former Lion or anyone positively impacted by the services of the Lions.
Café serves Yemeni aromatic Mufawar coffee blends made with cardamom and cream, pastries like sabaya, and sandwiches like grilled halloumi.
An arsenal: 39 firearms; 3 assault weapons, 28 long guns, 8 handguns, sawed-off shotgun, 100s rounds ammo, body armor, plus drugs: PD
"Deeply committed to service," 1st-gen college student Stephanie Allis, single mom of 6, has experienced foster care and foster parenting.
It's simple: call the Senior Center or register online to pick up two free "tasty, delicious" meals every Friday afternoon.
Local birder Chris Woerner will lead these popular walks along the Stony Creek Trolley Trail and into the Land Trust’s Vedder property.
The man was convicted of killing a 27-year-old man and injuring another man in a shooting, according to authorities.
Treyvon Battle, 35, was convicted in late January of Boone's killing and the wounding of another man, Garian Suggs, in New Haven in 2017.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back is underway. Drop off unneeded meds at East Haven Police Dept. 471 N. High St., Saturday, 10-2.
Camp is an interactive, hands-on animal program where kids learn about all types of animals: insects to amphibians, canines to fowl.
The shredding event is set for May 2 at North Branford Town Hall, 909 Foxon Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Serving as interim school superintendent since September 2025, the EHPS Board of Ed made Swinney's appointment official in a vote Tuesday.
During construction, all services and programming will be moved to Atwater Memorial Library, 1720 Foxon Road.
During the walk, plans for protecting, and future improvements, of the historic iron bridge will be discussed: Shoreline Greenway Trail.