City Of Shelton Thanksgiving Day Closings

SHELTON — The trash and recycling in Shelton, will be suspended on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Residents, who are normally scheduled for trash and recycling collection on Thursday, Nov. 26, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 27. Friday’s collection will start on Friday, but will be completed on Saturday, Nov. 28.

New science lab opens in Downtown New Haven giving high school students the chance to learn about STEM careers

Honoring CPL Salvatore Sandillo On His Birthday

​Today, we honor the memory of Corporal Salvatore Sandillo on his birthday. A dedicated U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran and esteemed Wallingford, Connecticut community member, CPL Sandillo entered eternal rest peacefully on May 9, 2018, at the age of 69. ​Born on November 12, 1948, in New Haven, Connecticut, Salvatore—known...

Ripton Parish Members Make Donation To Shelton School

On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, members of Shelton’s Ripton Parish Chapter, NSDAR, presented a check for $300.00 and supplies collected at Shelton’s Stop ‘n Shop to Darla Franklin, Principal at Sunnyside School, 418 River Rd., Shelton. Adrienne Such presented the check and members of the Ripton Parish...

‘People who make history are often our own neighbors’

MONROE, Conn. — Edward Soderberg, of Easton, found himself in the middle of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, but the young aviator wasn’t aware of the dangerous 13-day-standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union at the time of his mission: flying his de Havilland L-20 Beaver in an elliptical pattern, while staying close to Miami. Soderberg had asked the reason for his mission, but his superior told him it was on a “need to know basis” and he didn’t need to know.

Fairhaven Furniture Announces Expansion of Living Room Furniture Collection in New Haven

Fairhaven Furniture has expanded its living room furniture assortment, adding greater breadth to a collection that includes upholstered seating, occasional furniture, storage pieces and entertainment furnishings. The New Haven retailer’s expanded selection covers several product categories, providing a wider range of furniture styles, configurations and functional options for residential living spaces. The collection includes sofas […]

Scot Haney joins WPLR’s Chaz & AJ in a box for charity

MILFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Channel 3’s Scot Haney spent 24 hours confined to a box. Haney joined WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the box to raise money for the annual Chaz & AJ Crabtree Motor Group Toy Drive. Organizers said the money went toward local children and families...

Seymour resident wins $100K from Powerball ticket sold in Bridgeport

The odds of the Connecticut Lottery player winning the prize were one in more than 913,000.

CT LIVE: Stratford Turkey Trot

Ansonia Aldermen Approve Speed Cameras

ANSONIA – Members of the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a proposal from police to install speed cameras at two locations on Pershing Drive and Ford Street. At a meeting following a public hearing Nov. 10, members of the board approved a plan from the police department which now goes to a state board for review. Ansonia Police Chief Wayne Williams said the speed cameras could be installed by early spring.

Baldwin Pearson & Company closes $2.05 million sale of five-unit mixed-use property

New Haven, CT Baldwin Pearson & Co., Inc. has completed the sale of 1150 Chapel St., for $2.05 million in an all-cash transaction. The five-unit mixed-use property is located between York and High St. downtown and consists of four residential apartments and a restaurant space. The property was delivered vacant at closing, providing the buyer with the opportunity to immediately reposition the asset.

10 Of Connecticut’s Most Unique Secondhand Shops Worth Exploring This November

November is a dangerous month for anyone who loves secondhand shopping. You head out looking for a cozy sweater and somehow end up considering a lamp you absolutely didn’t need. But that’s half the fun. Some Connecticut secondhand shops have wonderfully unusual selections that make browsing feel more...

CT seeks federal approval to expand free health coverage for low-income residents

Connecticut lawmakers have approved allowing out of network-coverage for patients on a state program that provides no-cost health insurance to low-income residents. The Appropriations, Human Services and Insurance and Real Estate committees voted on the proposal after a joint meeting on Tuesday. The Covered Connecticut program was established in 2021...

New Book Details Photography Of The Lower Valley

THE VALLEY — Derby, native Dr. Joseph M. DiRienzo, in collaboration with the Derby Historical Society, recently published his fifth book detailing the colorful history of Derby and the other towns of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. This latest collaborative endeavor focuses on the history of photography in the...

CT Leaders Decry Proposed Census Changes

HAMDEN, CT — The proposed changes to the 2030 census could result in Connecticut’s population being undercounted by more than a quarter-million people, state officials said Friday. This could have ramifications in numerous areas, including a potential loss of congressional representation. Connecticut is among about two dozen states...

Michaels Jewelers to close Trumbull store after 15 years in mall's second major retail departure

This will be the mall's second major tenant departure after the Apple Store closed at the end of June.

This Free Connecticut Christmas Light Display Fills A Park With Over 350,000 Twinkling Lights

Over 350,000 Christmas lights, and you don’t have to pay a penny to enjoy them? That’s the kind of holiday outing that immediately gets my attention. Just think about how much work goes into creating something that bright. One Connecticut park transforms into a glowing holiday attraction with...

Hartford Line gets $6M in federal funding for railroad crossing improvements

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) on Friday announced it’s getting $6.16 million to improve safety at railroad crossings along the Hartford Line. The funds are coming from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program. The state is also matching the funds with $1.54 million. The money will go towards […]

Trumbull volleyball player battles cancer with support from teammates, mother who survived same disease

TRUMBULL, Conn. (WTNH) — Volleyball has become much more than just a sport for Trumbull High School sophomore Cydney Whitney. It’s been a source of strength during one of the most difficult years of her life. Whitney, a setter for the Trumbull girls volleyball team, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma over the summer, forcing her […]

New Haven, CT Struggles with Low Starter Home Availability Compared to Other Cities

A recent analysis by Realtor.com® reveals a challenging landscape for those seeking a starter home. These entry-level properties have felt increasingly scarce as rising prices and climbing mortgage rates create