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Councilors pass motion to bring a public safety community center to Hamden
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In a 9 to 4 vote, town councilors passed the motion to bring a public safety community center to Hamden Plaza. The motion approves the license between the town of Hamden, Hamden Police Department and Hamden Plaza. The space will be at the newly vacant 5,000 square-foot retail space between Ashley’s Ice […]
Manchester students get free haircuts for first day of school
MANCHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — Students in Manchester will start the school year off in style with fresh haircuts from volunteers. One Stop Barber Shop on Spruce Street teamed up with Manchester schools on Monday to give kids at Illing Middle School free haircuts as a way to give back to the community. “It’s important because […]
Crews to pump out water from Jobs Pond in Portland
PORTLAND, Conn. (WTNH) – Families living on Jobs Pond in Portland will soon see water levels return to normal once crews start pumping the pond this weekend. It comes after heavy rain flooded the pond in April, leading to evacuations and thousands of dollars in damages. “We’ve missed a spring, we’ve missed a summer,” said […]
Newhallville Tour Bridges Teacher-Student Gap
While bussing around Newhallville, newly-hired Hillhouse, Nathan Hale, and Riverside psychologist Debbie Hull took note of hair braiding shops, faith centers, delis, green spaces, and transitional housing resources to share with her students this coming school year. Hull took in those sights during a New Haven Public Schools (NHPS)-organized bus...
Hold Your Breath! Air Pollution Measured
As truck after truck barreled through New Haven’s industrial port district Monday afternoon, the asthma-inducing particulate matter in the air at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and Alabama Street reached 29.5 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m³). That compared to 16.4 outside Mitchell Library and 28 outside Tweed...
Essex’s Home Security Program Shows Early Signs of Success
The Knox Box program which was newly implemented by the Essex Fire Department has proven to be a success after just two weeks in operation, according to Fire Marshal John Planas. The ARPA-funded program is receiving more requests by residents to have the Knox Box devices installed at their homes...
Help FOX 61 help those impacted by August flooding
SEYMOUR, Conn. — The floodwaters may have receded but for those who were impacted by August's devastating flooding, the struggle is only beginning. To lend a hand, FOX 61 is partnering with the Seymour Oxford Food Bank to provide badly needed resources, from food and water to hygiene products.
Deer Lake Roofing Job Brings a Killingworth Contractor Full Circle
(August 26, 2024) — It’s not often someone refers to a three-day roofing job as a “weird, cosmic thing,” but then you weren’t at Deer Lake recently when roofers installed Vermont quarried slate on a chapel overlooking the camp’s lagoon. I know … thrilling,...
A&I Announces New Interim Director
New Haven’s International Festival of Arts & Ideas announced in a Monday press release that Shelley Quiala will step down as executive director to take on the role of senior strategist for the arts organization. Quiala’s transition is effective Oct. 1. Board Chair Reverend Kevin G. Ewing will replace...
ARPA Update: Vo-Tech School Still In The Works
A future vocational training hub for New Haven Public Schools students could offer tracks in building, manufacturing, technology, health, and transportation — per the city’s latest plan for millions of dollars of one-time federal aid that were allocated for various trade education initiatives two years ago. The city...
Seymour church helping flood victims
SEYMOUR, Conn. (WTNH) — A nonprofit organization and a Seymour church are teaming up to help victims of last weekend’s floods. Team Inc. and Trinity Episcopal Church are accepting food, water and home goods to help those who were impacted by the historic flooding. “We just had an outpouring of support from the community,” said […]
AI being introduced into classrooms in South Windsor
For the first time ever, South Windsor teachers and students will have access to a new AI (artificial intelligence) platform in school called "Magic School." It’s a platform that teachers and students in "AI squads" tested during the last school year before rolling it out to everyone this school year.
Share your National Dog Day photos with News 8
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Celebrate National Dog Day with us by sending in a photo of your beloved furry friend! To share your National Dog Day photos with us, upload them below or click here. Be sure to include the dog’s name and any fun fact about them.
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend at the 112th Haddam Neck Fair
Submitted by Jackie MacKnight, Haddam Neck Fair Association. (August 26, 2024) — As summer winds down, the historic Haddam Neck Fair is set to return for its 112th year, promising a weekend packed with fun, tradition, and new surprises for the whole family. From Friday, August 30, 2024 through Monday, September 2, 2024, the fairgrounds will come alive with music, competitions, exhibits and the welcoming spirit that has made this one of Connecticut’s most cherished agricultural fairs.
HeArts For Justice Puts Youth First
Thirty vendors in a crescent surrounded a central green area. From the stage, a rotating selection of spoken word, music, and dancing was interspersed with an ongoing set from DJ Tunes. Off to the side of the stage, activities and crafts were available, including free tie-dyeing and a community banner. People of all ages darted around, chatting with vendors or people they recognized.
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