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Women's Lacrosse Team To Host First Annual Summer Camp
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Albertus Magnus College Women's Lacrosse team will be hosting its first annual Girls Lacrosse Summer Camp. This will take place at Celentano Field at Albertus Magnus College from Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th 2024 from 9 am to noon. This will. Details:. Girl's...
Puerto Ricans United honors veterans at gala
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Puerto Ricans United honored both its past and the future during its annual awards gala Thursday night in New Haven. “Tonight is just a celebration of culture, of community,” Joe Rodriguez, the president of the organization’s board of directors, said. “We are acknowledging the pioneers before us, as well as […]
Scammers are now ‘shimming’ to steal payment information
CROMWELL, Conn. — When credit cards with chips made it more difficult for scammers to steal payment information, it didn’t take long for the criminals to pivot and create a new technique called “shimming.”. According to a release this week from the Connecticut Better Business Bureau, police...
Shelter-in-place lifted in Wallingford after active investigation
WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Wallingford Police Department has lifted a shelter-in-place order after an active investigation was underway in the area of Perkins Drive Saturday morning. At 9:53 p.m. Wallingford Police were called to 20 Perkins Dr. for reports of an armed man threatening to take his own life. Three other occupants, two women […]
As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge celebrates 10 years, Connecticut continues tradition
MILFORD, Conn. — The summer of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which brought amyotrophic lateral sclerosis international awareness. Since the challenge was started by Anthony Senerchia, Pat Quinn and Pete Frates in 2014, all of whom since passed away from the disease, the viral sensation has raised awareness and funds for ALS research and support services.
First Selectwoman's Community Update
A reminder that the first installment of tax on the 2023 Grand List was due July 1, 2024. The last day to pay the July 1, 2024 installment without penalty is August 1, 2024 (US Postmark). Payments not bearing a US Postmark must be received by 4:30 p.m. on August 1, 2024 to avoid interest, per CT Statute 12-146. The tax office is accepting payments in person, by mail, and through the Tax Payment Drop Box (located on the exterior wall of the Tax Collector’s Office). M&T Bank offers in-branch tax payment processing during the month of July for current tax bills. The original tax bill must be provided at time of processing. Tax bills are also viewable and payable online at www.madisonct.org/taxpayments.
Madison Awarded 2024 Community Connectivity Grant
The Town of Madison is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an $800,000 grant from the Community Connectivity Grant Program (CCGP) administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. This competitive grant program provides funding to municipalities to enhance facilities for bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in urban, suburban, and rural community centers. The grant will be used for improvements to Scotland Avenue. This includes providing pedestrian safety and accessibility for the surrounding neighborhoods to the downtown center, public transportation facilities, and a town athletic facility. The project includes the addition of sidewalks, curb ramps, crosswalks, guide rails, and traffic signage, as well as drainage enhancements and paving.
75ers’ offense swings into action for berth in Legion state tourney final 8
MIDDLETOWN — Post 75 pitchers allowed only one run in two American Legion state tournament games prior to Thursday night. Great on paper, but across those 13 innings Middletown’s offense generated just two runs. Apparently, a call for run support was heard, because the 75ers gave right-hander Ryan...
North Branford expands blight ordinance
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new ordinance going into effect Friday widens what is considered blight in North Branford. The town council approved the new ordinance in June as part of a way to “protect the well-being and property values of residents,” according to an announcement on Thursday. Under the new law, discarded car […]
Hartford Draw Phoenix 0-0 at Home
Hartford Athletic picked up a point at home in their scoreless draw against Phoenix Rising FC tonight. Though ending scoreless, tonight’s matchup was not short of scoring opportunities. Hartford wasted no time setting the tone for a strong offensive presence, crashing Phoenix’s attacking third right out of the gate. The Green and Blue saw their first chance at an early lead with less than 10 minutes on the clock after they were awarded a free kick right outside Phoenix’s box. Mamadou Dieng made contact with the kick, sending a strong header ricocheting off a Rising defender to earn Hartford a corner kick. The home club came close again when Emmanuel Samadia’s dangerous lofted corner kick made contact with the top post of Phoenix’s goal, bouncing off the woodwork into Rising’s box.
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