A new report examined the affordable housing plans in the New London County towns. It found positive points and room for improvement.
Ginny Monk
Ginny is CT Mirror's children's issues and housing reporter. She covers a variety of topics ranging from child welfare to affordable housing and zoning. Ginny grew up in Arkansas and graduated from the University of Arkansas' Lemke School of Journalism in 2017. She began her career at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette where she covered housing, homelessness, and juvenile justice on the investigations team. Along the way Ginny was awarded a 2019 Data Fellowship through the Annenberg Center for Health Journalism at the University of Southern California. She moved to Connecticut in 2021.
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CT lawmakers question response to group home accused of abuse, neglect
The Bridge Family Center in Harwinton has been accused of physical and sexual abuse and insufficient care. CT lawmakers are seeking answers.
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How much money will CT homeless shelters get for winter needs?
The state Department of Housing is dividing up $5 million for cold weather funding between Connecticut’s regional service provider networks.
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CT initiative looks for landlords’ help to solve homelessness crisis
The program is in its early stages in Fairfield, Litchfield and New London counties and aims to resolve what providers have called a crisis.
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Hartford housing authority overcharged tenants, lawsuit claims
The Greater Hartford Legal Aid lawsuit alleges the housing authority violated federal law by counting donated goods and returned purchases as income.
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The forces that shaped a Hartford toddler’s life — and death
Tabitha Frank’s 2-year-old son Corneliuz died after falling from a window in July. But family hardships preceded the tragedy.
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CT lawmakers warn of brewing ‘humanitarian crisis’ for homeless population
As winter approaches, lawmakers say the homelessness response system in Connecticut desperately needs more money.
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CT to hold hearing on Killingly’s ‘reluctance’ to address student mental health
The CT Department of Education recommended that an official hearing in its case with the Killingly School District move forward next month.
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Report: Despite opt-outs, most CT towns allow accessory dwelling units
Following a 2021 law, many towns that opted out of statewide requirements have passed their own laws, according to a new report.
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More CT towns slowly adopting fair rent commissions
A 2022 law expanded the number of fair rent commissions in Connecticut. Here’s how implementation is going.
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Incumbent Justin Elicker wins New Haven mayoral primary
Elicker’s name will appear on the Working Families Party line as well as the Democratic Party Line in the November election.
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To create more housing, some CT towns turn to old mills
Towns are turning old mills into housing, part of a brownfield remediation plan to alleviate CT’s housing crisis and clean up blight.
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In a first for CT, a landlord has agreed to formally negotiate with a tenant union
A New Haven tenant union signed paperwork to begin negotiations with their landlord, marking a big step for the tenants union movement.
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Lack of affordable housing causing longer shelter stays for homeless, CT advocates say
Connecticut providers say they’re worried about the additional strain on the shelter system, especially as winter approaches.
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There are fewer houses for sale in CT. Here’s why.
Many are struggling to buy a home in Connecticut as supply dwindles. Others are hesitant to move because of high interest rates.