Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Field Editor, Connecticut at Patch

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North Branford Mayor, Town Council Present Earth Day Proclamation

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NORTH BRANFORD, CT β At Tuesday's Town Council meeting, North Branford Mayor Rose Angeloni presented an Earth Day proclamation to Bill Savastano of the Hazardous Waste and Recycling Committee on behalf of the Council and the Town. At opening day for North Branford Little League Saturday, there will be an Earth Day Awareness Booth sponsored by SHWRC.
2.5 Million Nips Sold October 2024-March 2025, Nets New Haven $125K

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT —From Oct. 1. 2024 until March 31, 2025, some 2,501,376 nips bottles were sold in New Haven. Which translates to $125,068.80 for the city, 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders. The Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee program, which kicked off in 2021, was designed to help cities and towns provide for the collection and proper disposal of nips to combat littering.
Leafing This Here: Spring Leaf, Yard Waste Collection Underway

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

BRANFORD, CT — Spring leaf collection and yard-waste pickup is underway in Branford. Leaves must be placed in brown paper leaf bags and placed to the curb on your collection day, only on the designated weeks. Yard waste must be scheduled for pickup. Yard waste days are the second and fourth Friday of each month, April through November. Meanwhile, brush chipping has begun at the Transfer Station. This process is expected to take about one week to complete.
East Haven Police Blotter: April 16 to April 22, 2025

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

East Haven police logs, April 16-22:Gail Byrd Smith, 61, of East Haven, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass. Isai Onell Dejesus, 28, of East Haven, was charged with third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Sean Michael Lynch, 38, of East Lyme, was charged with sixth-degree larceny. Sharelys Santos-Rodriguez, 21, of East Haven, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass, violation of a protective order and disorderly conduct. Wesley A.
Mayor, Supt.: Dire School Cuts, Layoffs Likely In $55B Proposed Budget

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT – Tuesday, the Connecticut General Assembly Appropriations Committee unveiled its proposed $55.5 billion state budget. Following the proposal, Mayor Justin Elicker and School's Superintendent Madeline Negrón issued the following joint statement: The Appropriations Committee’s proposed budget is a step in the right direction and includes an additional $40 million in much needed funding for special education.
Rotary's Restaurant Raffle Braffle Sells Out For 5th Year, Raises $60K

1 day ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

BRANFORD, CT —Braffle, the Branford Rotary Club's restaurant raffle, has sold out for the fifth straight year, raising more than $60,000 and bringing its five-year total to $262,500. Proceeds from Braffle 2025 primarily benefit the Branford Counseling & Community Services ‘Basic Needs’ program, which helps local families in need with food, rent, and utilities.
New Haven Cops Announce Arrest Of Man, 40, Who Keyed A Tesla

2 days ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — In early March, a Tesla owner reported their car had been vandalized while in the Temple Street garage. Now, cops say a New Haven man has been charged with second-degree criminal mischief for damage to the vehicle. According to New Haven police, the driver, and passenger side doors were keyed, causing an estimated $500 to $2,000 in damage. "Cameras from the Tesla captured images of the vandal," police said. An arrest warrant was issued for 40-year-old Conor Perreault, police said.
421,935 Nips Sold Oct. 2024-March 2025, Nets $21K For East Haven

2 days ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

EAST HAVEN, CT —From Oct. 1. 2024 until March 31, 2025, some 421,935 nips bottles were sold in East Haven. Which translates to $21,496.75 for the town, 5 cents for each nip sold within its borders. The Nickel per Nip Environmental Fee program, which kicked off in 2021, was designed to help cities and towns provide for the collection and proper disposal of nips to combat littering.
Branford Man Charged In Connection With 2024 Fatal Car Vs. Motorcycle

2 days ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

BRANFORD, CT — On the evening of Aug. 15, 2024, a car versus motorcycle crash on East Main Street claimed the life of the motorcyclist, a 56-year-old Northford man. Last week, police charged a 34-year-old Branford man with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle in connection with that fatal crash. Sinan Kaya was also charged with myriad traffic violations including improper turns, following too closely and no turn signal.
Branford Police Blotter: April 15 to April 22, 2025

2 days ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

Branford police logs, April 15-22:Louis Joseph Acompora, 37, of New Haven, was charged with failing to register/sexual violence. Giuseppe Angileri, 49, of East Haven, was charged with fourth-degree larceny. Melissa A. Wood, 60, of Branford, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass. John Brendan Ammann, 53, of Branford, was charged with simple trespass and interfering with an officer/resisting arrest. Charlene Ann Killion, 64, of Branford, was charged with sixth-degree larceny.