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Rebuilding EHPD is Costing Taxpayers Millions

 May 22, 2013

As the East Haven Police Department continues to rebuild its ranks and reputation, the costs continue to mount for taxpayers. The town has assembled a proposed bonding package totaling $2.5 million, the transfer of $375,000 in funds to cover overtime costs, and...

Memorial Day in East Haven

 May 22, 2013

The Town of East Haven holds its Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 27, with a parade at 11:30 a.m. from the American Legion Post 89 on Thompson Avenue to the East Haven Green. Club Corvette of Connecticut will provide rides for veterans. The East Haven High...

Annual Fireworks Show Seeks Food Vendors, Donations

 May 20, 2013

The Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 484 is accepting application for food vendors for the 13th annual fireworks/beach party on Saturday, June 29 at the East Haven Town Beach. For more information and permit applications, call Dominic Onofrio at...

East Haven Prom

 May 17, 2013

It's Prom night in for East Haven! Students gathered at the Pardee Seawall on Townsend Ave in New Haven for photos with their family and friends before going to the Prom on Friday, May 17th.

Town Beach Gets Makeover

 May 17, 2013

Every year at this time, the town will begin the process of getting the beach ready for its official opening of Memorial Day weekend. This year, at the direction of Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr., the scope of work has taken on a much larger magnitude as the Town has...

Completing the Circuit

 May 15, 2013

Electronics engineer Kimberly Sasso gives students a hands-on demonstration on how to build electronics during Career Day at the East Haven Academy. Some of the professionals who spoke about their careers May 10 were a judicial marshal, a photographer, a film...

Seipold: From East Haven Student to Teacher

 May 15, 2013

Kaitlynn Seipold enjoyed being a student in the East Haven Public Schools-she was even inspired by her teachers to become one.There's a good chance that history might repeat itself, with Kaitlynn serving as the inspiration to...

Revision of District-Wide School Crisis Manual Completed

 May 15, 2013

As school safety remains at the forefront of nationwide consciousness, local school and town leaders continue to take steps to improve security processes in the East Haven school system. The latest step is the completion of a revised district-wide crisis manual...

Benefit Musical Festival is a Family Affair

 May 15, 2013

When Tony Cusano's son Stephen approached him last year with an idea for a benefit concert to raise funds for the North Haven High School Music Department, Tony was both proud and prepared.He was proud that Stephen, a 2010...

Rotary Hosts Wine and Beer Tasting

 May 13, 2013

The Rotary Club of East Haven hosts its second annual wine tasting fundraiser this Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Foxon Country House Restaurant, 990 Foxon Road, East Haven. The event features hors d’oeuvres and a raffle. It is sponsored by the East Haven...

Academy Career Day

 May 10, 2013

The East Haven Academy had a career day event on Friday, May 10. Some of the people who spoke about their careers were Assistant Chief Licata, a Judicial Marshal, an Electrical Engineer, a Photographer, and a Film Teacher.

K of C Bus Trip to Mohegan Sun Rescheduled

 May 10, 2013

The Tuesday, May 14 bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #3300 from St. Vincent de Paul Church in East Haven, has been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, June 14. The trip was originally scheduled to leave Stop & Shop in...

Almost Summer

 May 8, 2013

Clayton Reed, son Finnley, and daughter Shillah enjoy the warm weather at the East Haven Town Beach. It may not be swim suit weather yet, but spring had definitely arrived in East Haven over the weekend.

App Connects Parents, Students and Educators

 May 8, 2013

Bridging the communication gap between parents and educators has long been a challenge, but it turns out it's another issue that can reap the benefits of technology.The East Haven school system has an app that enables...

Beachhead Restaurant Reopens

 May 7, 2013

Local residents will be happy to see a popular eatery back in business near the town beach.The Beachhead Restaurant at 3 Cosey Beach Avenue in East Haven reopened for business today (May 7).  

Town Council Meeting Rescheduled

 May 6, 2013

The East Haven Town Council meeting and public hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 have been rescheduled. The meeting and public hearing have been rescheduled for Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue.

Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

 May 3, 2013

On May 2, 2013 at about 10:27 a.m., the East Haven Police Department received a report of suspicious activity in the area of Massachusetts Avenue. The caller advised that a male in his 20’s was at a nearby residence peering into windows. At...

Library Computers Back Up and Running

 May 2, 2013

East Haven’s Hagaman Memorial Library recently had some technical issues with its Internet connection.

Library Computers Back Up and Running

 May 2, 2013

East Haven’s Hagaman Memorial Library recently had some technical issues with its Internet connection.

Burglary Suspect Arrested

 April 30, 2013

On April 25, 2013, the East Haven Police Department arrested John Doheny (DOB 8-8-1987) of Waldo Street, East Haven, on warrants for five  separate burglary complaints.

Kids' Fair

 April 29, 2013

The East Haven Early Childhood Collaborative held its fifth annual Children's Fair on April 27 at Overbrook Early Learning Center, bringing games, a touch-a-truck, a roving magician, Curious Creatures, Amber Alert cards, and more-here, Hannah, Sophia, and Haylee...

Join Shoreline Greenway Trail for Walk

 April 29, 2013

The Shoreline Greenway Trail will hold a 1st Saturday Hike & Bike event this Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. The hike will be held in Madison at the new Constitution Park at the former Griswold airport property on the banks of the Hammonasset...

Shore Clean-Up This Weekend

 April 26, 2013

A group of East Haven residents is planning a shore clean-up on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The goal is to clean up debris left by Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene.

Get Ready for Restaurant Week

 April 26, 2013

Are you hungry? Is there a restaurant in East Haven that you have been thinking about trying? Here's your opportunity.

Guilty Plea Entered in Violent Attack Threat at Gateway

 April 25, 2013

David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kimberly K. Mertz, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the FBI, announced that Amanda C. Bowden, 19, of East Haven, waived her right to indictment and pleaded guilty today before...

Making the Connection

 April 22, 2013

Hugo Quinto and daughter Jessy spoke with Rosendo Rey Longoria with TIAA-CREFF Tuition Financing at the Festival of Hispanic Culture, Business, and Entertainment hosted by the Town of East Haven at East Haven High School on April 20 and 21. The free event...

Records Show Financial Difficulties of Mayoral Candidate

 April 22, 2013

A look into the financial records of the three candidates vying for the mayor's office in November's election has revealed Democrat Jack Stacey's home is in foreclosure and he has delinquent car tax bills.Town records for...

Budget Hearing, Vote Tonight

 April 22, 2013

The East Haven Town Council is expected to adopt the town and Board of Education budgets for the 2013-’14 fiscal year tonight (April 22) during a special meeting at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue. Before the meeting, a public hearing about the Board...

Public Hearing Postponed

 April 16, 2013

Tuesday's public hearing to discuss the Board of Education side of East Haven's proposed 2013-'14 budget has been postponed. It is rescheduled for Monday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the East Haven Senior Center, 91 Taylor Avenue. Wednesday's public hearing for the town...

For the Dogs

 April 15, 2013

Animal Control Officer Owen Little and volunteers from the East Haven Animal Shelter helped the staff at Eli's on the Hill plate up about 100 pancake breakfasts on April 14, with benefits going to support the shelter's mission of finding good homes for abandoned...

Maturo to Run for Re-Election

 April 15, 2013

Few wondered if Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr., would run for re-election, but the incumbent Republican said he wanted to wait until he was finished with his portion of the proposed budget for the 2013-'14 fiscal year before formally announced his plan on April 9.

East Haven Hosts Latino Expo Again This Weekend

 April 15, 2013

When the Latino Expo came to East Haven last year, it was part of the healing process after the town was divided over a civil rights investigation involving the East Haven Police Department and the town's Latino community.Now...

Annual Children’s Fair Returns

 April 15, 2013

For the fifth consecutive year, East Haven Early Childhood Collaborative, with funding from the William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund, presents a Children's Fair on Saturday, April 27 at Overbrook Early Learning Center, 60 Gerrish Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Budget Hearings This Week

 April 15, 2013

Public hearings to discuss East Haven's proposed 2013-'14 budget will take place this week. A public hearing for the Board of Education side of the proposed budget is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. and a public hearing for the town side of the...

Maturo to Seek Re-Election

 April 9, 2013

Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. announced today (April 9) that he plans to seek re-election this November.If re-elected, it would be Maturo's seventh term in office."For 12 of the last 16 years, I...

DARE Lion Visits Chili's

 April 8, 2013

Peggy Anderson and granddaughter Lily Anderson were excited to meet the Dare Lion at Chili's in East Haven. DARE Officer Dave Torello accompanied the DARE Lion, handing out gifts for kids and helping spread the anti-drug message while Chili's contributed a...

Town Works to Recover from Police Scandal, Wild Weather

 April 8, 2013

The recent past for East Haven residents has been challenging, as the town contended with an embattled police department and an unrelenting Mother Nature.After a couple of years marked by scandal at the East Haven Police...

Maturo Sends Revised Budget to Town Council

 April 8, 2013

On Monday, Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. sent a revised budget packet to the Town Council Budget Subcommittee, maintaining no tax increase, but calling for an increase in funding of $900,000 for the Board of Education.

Accident Sends Car into Building

 April 8, 2013

A three-car accident this morning (April 8) sent one car into a building and another vehicle into a head-on crash with a taxi.

Memorial Concert Planned for Judge DeMayo

 April 5, 2013

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, East Haven, will host a memorial concert for Judge Anthony DeMayo on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. DeMayo and his wife, Eileen, made many donations to the library over the years. The library’s new community room is...

Maturo's State of the Town Address Tonight

 April 2, 2013

Mayor Joseph Maturo, Jr. will give his State of the Town Address and present his 2013-'14 budget to the Town Council at a special meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the East Haven High School auditorium, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

 April 1, 2013

Excitement was at a high for the town's Easter Egg Hunt on March 30 at the tennis courts on Hudson Street. Kids, parents, and candy filled the courts on the perfect, early spring morning for the free, annual event.

Tate’s Play Date

 April 1, 2013

Six months in remission, Tate is happy, healthy, and ready to join other pups at "Tate's Play Date" on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Metro Pooch, 2344 Foxon Road, North Branford. The Metro Pooch is donating use of its two spacious indoor play...

Search Continues for Missing East Haven Man

 March 29, 2013

The family of John "Jack" Lecza, 56, of East Haven, notified authorities Thursday (March 28) of his disappearance, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Public Information Officer Cyndy Chanaca.

Maturo to Present State of the Town Address Next Tuesday

 March 26, 2013

East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. will present his State of the Town Address on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the East Haven High School auditorium, 35 Wheelbarrow Lane.

Bunny Tracks in East Haven

 March 25, 2013

The Easter Bunny came to the Shore Line Trolley Museum last weekend and returns this Friday and Saturday, March 29 and 30. Families can ride a 100 year-old trolley and take part in springtime crafts in addition to posing with the bunny-here, Colby and Carson...

Teen Center Relocates to Old High School

 March 25, 2013

When Cindy Recinos walked into the space that was to become the town's new teen center, she was less than enthusiastic about what she saw.But thanks to the work that Cindy and other local teenagers have done in recent months,...

Bunny Tracks

 March 24, 2013

The Easter Bunny will make regular visits to the Shore Line Trolley Museum March 23-24, and 29-30. Families ride a 100 year old beautifully restored trolley to meet the Easter Bunny and children receive a gift. There will be springtime crafts too!

DMV Offices Closed on Friday, March 29, for Good Friday Holiday

 March 22, 2013

Department of Motor Vehicles' customer service centers will be closed on Friday, March 29, in recognition of the Good Friday holiday and will reopen on Saturday, March 30, at 8 a.m.Major DMV service offices are open on Thursdays until 5:30 p.m.   All AAA...

The Bird is the Word

 March 21, 2013

Zip06.com was on the spot when George Moore from Pet Partners brought Sammy the cockatoo for the residents of The Village at Mariner’s Point last as part of a pet therapy program. Here Mary Hackett makes a connection with the friendly...