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1 dead after crash with dump truck in Suffield
SUFFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — Suffield police say one person has died after a crash involving a dump truck on North Main Street/Route 75 Wednesday morning. On Thursday, police said “the accident has been upgraded to a fatal motor vehicle accident.” The name of the driver who succumbed to their injuries has not yet been released. […]
Police warn of coyote sightings in Colchester
COLCHESTER, CT (WFSB) - Police in Colchester put out a warning to people in town that there were recent coyote sightings. They noted that while coyotes are a part of the ecosystem, they understood that their presence in residential neighborhoods could be a concern. They offered some advice to keep...
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
New committee in Coventry looking at what’s allowed at home firing ranges
COVENTRY, CT (WFSB) - A new committee in Coventry will look at what’s allowed and what’s not when it comes to home firing ranges. Like most towns, they have rules and regulations when it comes to something like putting a shed on your property. This includes how far...
Naugatuck man injured in motorcycle accident in Watertown
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — On Tuesday afternoon, Watertown emergency services personnel responded to a reported motorcycle crash in the area of Litchfield Road and Killorin Road. According to police, they identified that a 58-year-old man from Naugatuck was traveling southbound on Litchfield Road and struck a BMW sedan that was making a turn. The motorcycle […]
Firefighters battle extreme heat conditions
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) – Firefighters are battling the hot and humid weather risking heat exhaustion during their dangerous jobs. There have been two severe cases where firefighters had to go to the hospital for heat-related illnesses during the job. Seven firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion following a...
What are New Haven police doing to prevent illegal dirt bikes, ATVs?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Communities are cracking down on illegal ATV and dirt bike use. In New Haven, there are several storage containers filled with bikes that were seized by the police. “They’re not all part of one investigation,” Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department, said. “This is different arrests or […]
Crash shuts down road in Thomaston
THOMASTON, CT (WFSB) – A road is closed in Thomaston on Tuesday afternoon because of a crash. The Department of Transportation (DOT) said Waterbury Road is closed at Jackson Road because of a two-vehicle crash. It was reported at 4 p.m., according to the DOT. No further information was...
Amid Heat Wave, Valley Residents Find Ways To Cool Off
THE VALLEY – Derby resident John Norris hadn’t been outside for more than ten minutes. And, although it wasn’t yet noon, his face was already drenched in sweat. “This is probably the hottest summer we’ve had,” Norris, who grew up in Norwalk, said as he walked up Elizabeth Street. “I mean, I’ve probably been in something hotter than this before, but I don’t know what it is.”
As rents rise, New Haven preschool teachers take advantage of free housing
A nonprofit preschool in New Haven is taking the next step in its effort to provide free housing for many of its teachers. In Connecticut, early childhood educators make an average salary of less than $30,000 annually, making it hard to afford basic needs like rent. In his current living...
After memorable run, Archambault leaves Canton to coach at Farmington
Craig Archambault, who led the Canton High boys basketball team to three North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) championships and 10 CIAC tournament berths in 12 seasons, resigned as head coach in May to pursue another coaching opportunity. Within a few weeks, he was named as the new varsity basketball coach...
A CT program that pays $1,000 to victims of violent crimes is expanding
A pilot project in New Haven aimed at giving money to people injured by violence to help them in their recovery is expanding. Yale New Haven Hospital, funded by the nonprofit 4-CT, last year gave $1,000 each to 100 victims of violent crimes – primarily young men recovering from gunshot wounds at the hospital.
Site of church collapse in New London is one step closer to becoming housing development
A nonprofit is one step closer to owning the site in New London where a church collapsed nearly six months ago. The City Council unanimously passed an agreement Monday night that aims at making it easier for the group to turn the land into a mixed-use building with apartments and businesses.
Tenants of Niantic apartment complex face up to $900 monthly rent hike
Jul. 15—EAST LYME — Jean Church lived in a house in Waterford for 65 years before downsizing to a Niantic apartment more than two years ago. Now she's trying to figure out her rights as an elderly tenant facing a rent increase of more than $800. She and other renters who gathered last week at the Windward Village complex on Main Street said they didn't want to leave the community that ...
Norwich/Preston holds off Brooklyn in sectional opener
When Norwich/Preston manager Chris Jaronko replaced starting pitcher Brody Hewitt with a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the fourth inning, he had to feel comfortable that his relief corps would maintain the lead. They did. Barely. Brooklyn’s “Cardiac Kids” staged a comeback for the ages on Sunday. Norwich/Preston, however, held on for a...
Derby Employee Sues Over 21.5 Percent Pay Cut
DERBY – The city’s human resources director is suing Derby because elected officials reduced her annual salary by more than $19,000, according to court documents. The move was unconstitutional, a breach of contract, and displayed an “arrogance of power,” according to a federal complaint filed by Shelton attorney Thomas W. Bucci on behalf of Derby Human Resources Director Katherine Christopher.
University of New Haven’s Board of Governors Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., a Bridgeport, Conn., native who served as vice chair for the last four years, was elected chair, and David J. Peterson ’88, ’17 Hon., a member of the board for 14 years, was elected vice chair. The University of New...
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven Promise Expand Agreement
Now Includes Adult Learners in Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) — As Meister Eckhart famously said, “Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it.”. This can also be said of those who wish to...
Lamont provides $1.7M for Borer, Cavallaro collaboration for school conversion to community center
WEST HAVEN, July 16, 2024 — (Pictured): Gov. Ned Lamont is joined by Mayor Dorinda Borer, right, on Friday, July 12, to announce $1.7 million in state bond funding to convert the former Anna V. Molloy Elementary School at 255 Meloy Road into a community center to provide services and programs for seniors, veterans and youths.
A Speakeasy Behind a Candy Store
HARTFORD -- Candlelit and tucked away behind a bright pink candy store, the 196 Club can be easy to miss if one isn’t paying attention. And that’s exactly what owner Melissa Melonson intended. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
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