East Haven, CT|News|
Back To School: East Haven 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in East Haven can mark the first day of school coming later this summer, on Aug. 31.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
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Branford, CT|News|
Braffle Entrant Wins An 'Absurd Grand Prize' From The Rotary Club
The annual contest's first place winner took home $5,000 in gift cards to town restaurants. All 3,000 tickets were sold, raising $60,000.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
East Haven Vet Encourages Community To 'Step Out For The Brave'
Next week's event, led in part by Chris Kowalczik, will raise awareness of – and funds for – the 40,000 unhoused vets nationwide.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Meet The DTC-Endorsed Municipal Election Candidates
The Democratic Town Committee's picks for the Nov. 2 municipal election have a combined decades of experience serving the town.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
NH Department Would Take Holistic Approach To Community Health
Proposed "Department of Community Resilience" would address violence prevention, mental health, homelessness, crisis response and re-entry.
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New Haven, CT|News|
Italian Immigrants Point To The Future In New NH Sculpture
The monument, which will replace the Columbus statue in Wooster Square, was designed by New Haven native Marc-Anthony Massaro.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Mask Mandate Back In Guilford Public Buildings
The first selectman reinstated the mandate in response to the COVID-19 delta variant. Private businesses can still make their own rules.
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East Haven, CT|News|
East Haven Sisters Awarded Community Health Center Scholarships
Damara Negron, a student at Gateway Community College, and Danaeis Negron, who will attend UConn, each received $1,000 for college.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Back To School: Branford 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Branford can mark the first day of school coming later this summer, on Sept. 8.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Back To School: Madison 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Madison can mark the first day of school coming later this summer, on Aug. 30.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Back To School: Guilford 2021-22 School Calendar
Parents in Guilford can mark the first day of school coming later this summer, on Sept. 8.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Madison Beach Club Follies Will Put On A 'Legendary' Show Friday
"Legends" is the theme of this year's show. The Follies will perform everything from "The Way You Look Tonight" to "Friends In Low Places."
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Resident Parking Permit Now Available, Required In Beach District
All East Haven residents can apply online for a free permit. Officers will enforce them by scanning license plates on the affected streets.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Schools To Begin Year Fully In-Person: Superintendent
All students and staff must wear face masks and there will be no option for remote learning, according to new district guidelines.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
Police Investigate Shooting Of West Haven Man
The man, 25, walked into Yale New Haven Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound Thursday evening. His injuries were non-life-threatening.
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New Haven, CT|News|
Obituary: Ilda P. Nunes, 85, of New Haven
A native of Chaves, Portugal, she loved spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, baking and crocheting.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Obituary: Ann Elizabeth Bohannah, 78, of East Haven
A graduate of St. Mary High School, she was a deli associate at Stop & Shop. She is survived by two children and two grandchildren.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Obituary: Rose M. LaBonia, 93, of Hamden
A longtime member of the Farms Country Club, she developed a love of fashion by working at Stanley's in downtown New Haven.
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New Haven, CT|News|
Obituary: Shirley Lyons Guerra, 94, of New Haven
A native of Stony Creek, she had a lifelong love of the ocean. She traveled the world, visiting Jamaica, Spain, Portugal and Costa Rica.
Gabby DeBenedictis, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Judge: NYPD Union Leader Can Stand Trial Over Offensive Posts
Sgt. Ed Mullins faces discipline for his posts on an NYPD Twitter account. He sued, saying his speech was protected by the First Amendment.
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