Ellyn Santiago

New Haven

Field Editor, Connecticut at Patch

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Mayor, Mental Health Experts Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — Mayor Justin Elicker and mental health professionals and advocates kicked off National Mental Health Awareness Month with a news briefing with community partners and representatives from the city’s Office of Community Mental Health Initiatives and New Haven Public Schools.
Fair Haven Days Neighborhood Parade, Festival Set For Saturday

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — The Fair Haven community is invited to an extraordinary neighborhood celebration on Saturday, featuring a vibrant community parade and free neighborhood festival presented in partnership by JUNTA for Progressive Action, Mary Wade, the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, and local organizers. More than 800 parade participants, including school bands, community organizations, youth groups, and popular characters, will march down Grand Avenue to kick off the celebration.
To Be Installed Near Bocce Court, Sponsored Engraved Benches Available

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

EAST HAVEN, CT — For a limited time, benches are available for purchase through the Mayor’s Office. They will be installed in the area of the town’s new bocce courts behind Sandpiper and the town's splash pad. These sponsored engraved benches are not available often and will not be available for long.
Recent Obituaries From East Haven

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

EAST HAVEN, CT — Recent obituaries from East Haven. Maria Ann Cocchiaro Consiglio, 89, passed away April 24. She worked in payroll at GANT and Sargent Manufacturing before retiring. She was known for her love of cooking, always welcoming others to her table. A devoted parishioner and volunteer, she cooked for shelters and fed birds with equal care. Gardening brought her peace, and she co-founded Poppa’ C’ LLC, a fishing company. Philip Levatino, 72, passed away unexpectedly April 19.
Trump's 100 Days: New Haven 'Keeps Its Foot On The Gas Of Resistance'

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — Mayor Justin Elicker and myriad other public officials and community groups and agencies spoke Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office, the impact of the new federal administration’s actions on New Haven. Elicker said he's "proud" of how the city is responding. "New Haven is standing up for our values and fighting back," he said.
Guilford Police Blotter: April 24 to April 30, 2025

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

Guilford police logs, April 24-30: Lisa Ann Maichin, 58, of Guilford, was charged with disorderly conduct. Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
In Advance Of Main St. Rebuild Project, Sewer Main Repairs Underway

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

BRANFORD, CT β Repairs to the town sewer main, "to stay ahead of the Main Street reconstruction project," are underway through Friday on the north side of Main Street between Park Place and Harrison Avenue, according to the town. The utility repairs and relocations are to facilitate the Main Street reconstruction project but doesn't signal the start of that project. The Wastewater Treatment Plant contracted with Laydon Industries to make the repairs.
Jury Convicts New Haven Man On Pandemic Robbery Spree Charges: Feds

1 week ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — A federal jury in New Haven found William Rosario Lopez, 39, of New Haven, guilty of charges related to his commission of several armed robberies of Connecticut gas stations in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, Acting U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, Marc H. Silverman. According to Silverman and the evidence presented during the trial: On March 18, 2020, Rosario Lopez entered the Shell Gas Station located at 1302 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon.
East Haven Police Blotter: April 23 to April 29, 2025

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

East Haven police logs, April 23-29: Sharelys Santos-Rodriguez, 21, of East Haven, was charged with first-degree criminal trespass and violation of a protective order. Jacek Kotapka, 53, of East Haven, was charged with disorderly conduct. Peter James Hills, 41, of East Haven, was charged with second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault, possession of a controlled substance, and second-degree failure to appear. Paolo L.
Police Respond To Stabbing Near Criscuolo Park Overnight

2 weeks ago | patch.com | Ellyn Santiago

NEW HAVEN, CT — An overnight stabbing in Fair Haven injured a 44-year-old local man, police said. It was around 12:30 when New Haven police were summoned to the area of Criscuolo Park for a reported knife attack, police posted to "X." When they arrived, they located the victim, who police said suffered what appear to be minor injuries.