North Branford, CT|News|
North Branford Police Blotter: June 30 to July 7, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
- New Haven, CT
Longtime journalist covering New Haven, Branford, and East Haven part time.
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New Haven|News|
New Haven Woman, Acting As Ride Hailing Driver, Gets 12 Years For Hit-And-Run: Court
The woman, 27, was driving, with no license, an unregistered, uninsured car with passengers when she hit man, 63, permanently injuring him.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
Poston Brothers Of North Branford Honored With Quilts of Valor
The Poston family, brothers Zak and Seth and their mother Kathy, all served in the U.S. Army. Now, each has received a Quilt of Valor.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Fake Facebook Page Purporting To Be East Haven Middle School Account Posting Misinformation, Hoaxes: Cops
"Despite multiple attempts, we have been unable to have it removed, and it appears there is no active moderator managing the content:" EHPD.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Mayor: 'This Is Exciting!' Hill Cooperative Youth Services Site Being Renovated Into 'New' Trowbridge Center
Trowbridge Square Park also benefits with anticipated new playscape equipment, renovated paths, and an interpretive historical display.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford Police Blotter: June 26 to July 2, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
Skilled Help Wanted: North Branford Hiring Public Safety Dispatcher
The starting pay for the public safety dispatcher post is $27.06 per hour, rising to $32.66 per hour after two years.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Ground Officially Broken On West Ridge Apartments In West Rock Neighborhood
Construction to begin on new $34 M 65-unit apartment complex with 80% affordable units, designed for seniors, individuals with disabilities.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Missouri Man Extradited To CT Face Branford Police Wire Fraud Case: BPD
Shawn Evans, 57, is accused of running a fraudulent wire transfer scheme that resulted in $350K stolen from a Branford-based company: PD
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Trumpeter Rob Zinn Performs At Branford Jazz Series July 3
Veteran trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist Zinn has gained international recognition with three critically acclaimed albums.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
East Haven Police Blotter: June 25 to July 1, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
Flags In North Branford Ordered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Stephen Kopylec
Kopylec was a staffer for 20 years and a NBFD member for 45 years. He passed away Monday night, Town Manager Michael Downes said.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
What You Need To Know About New Haven's Fourth Of July Fireworks
Among the largest in the state, New Haven's fireworks display from the top of East Rock, begin shortly after 9 p.m. Friday.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Police Blotter: June 24 to July 1, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Armed Person Barricaded In Dora Drive Basement After Domestic Dispute Surrenders To Cops
A dispute between two adult family members, where one was reported to have a knife, led to a several-hour-long standoff: Police
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Are Cops De Facto Agents Of ICE? Not In New Haven, Says Police Chief
"We don’t do that," Chief Karl Jacobson said. "Not only does the city have a policy under the Welcoming Act, but so does NHPD, since 2007."
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Community Boating Launches Free Rowing Clinics For NHPS Middle, High School Students
At the Canal Dock boathouse on Long Wharf Drive, kids learn rowing technique, boat setup and handling, and safety fundamentals.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
North Branford Police Blotter: June 23 to June 30, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
State DOT: Rt 146 Paving, Milling Begins July 7, Ends July 18, Weather Permitting
Project consists of milling, resurfacing 1.61-mile of Rt. 146 in Branford/Guilford from Leetes Island Rd to 0.03 miles east of town line.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Native American Educator Shares 'Quinnetukut: Stories of Survival' At Pardee-Morris House
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation member Darlene Kascak uses artifacts, cultural items to show how Indigenous people lived a sustainable lifestyle.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
