The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
Cities & Towns
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns. Keep up with their neighborhoods, their municipal governments and regionalization efforts here.
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Here’s a look at Juneteenth celebrations across Connecticut
Events honoring Juneteenth, marking the end of enslavement in the United States, extend throughout the month of June.
Posted inInvestigations
Colchester’s process for spending federal funds sparks ethics debate
The federal COVID relief money flowing into municipalities such as Colchester can bring with it an increased level of scrutiny.
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Lamont OKs more oversight for West Haven amid financial scandal
The state’s Municipal Accountability Review Board will have more power to control West Haven’s budgets, its purchasing department and more.
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Is CT embracing more regionalism? And 19 other questions for Lyle Wray
The retiring head of the Capitol Region Council of Governments talks about the potential of regionalism with CT Mirror’s Tom Condon.
Posted inCities & Towns
Beach access advocates ready to take their fight into CT election season
Beach access is protected by the First Amendment, but that doesn’t include parking. So towns jacked up the cost for nonresidents to park.
Posted inCities & Towns
See how your town could fare in Gov. Lamont’s proposed budget
Connecticut towns would receive about $2.85 billion in statutory formula grants in the upcoming fiscal year under Gov. Ned Lamont’s plan.
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Relics of CT history with a new twist: ‘County Equivalents’
Connecticut’s planning regions, or councils of government, could soon become “county equivalents” for data-collection purposes.
Posted inEconomic Development
Getting back to the river: A tale of two Connecticut cities
One postwar planning mistake was situating highways so they blocked cities from their waterfronts, as happened in Hartford and Middletown.
Posted inMoney
House passes measure making it easier for towns to merge services
The bill gives towns the option of merging services regardless of whether local charters appear to block such a move.
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Bills to repeal motor vehicle tax and cap property taxes are in political limbo
The motor vehicle tax bill died in committee but could be revived; Property tax cap passed on party lines.
Posted inCities & Towns, Economic Development
Can opportunity zones revive struggling neighborhoods?
The federal tax incentive draws private investment to distressed neighborhoods, but there are problems with the program.
Posted inCities & Towns
Inclusive Growth: Is regional activity the state’s last option?
Regionalizing services could bring big cost savings, but Connecticut has historically maintained obstacles to greater cooperation between municipalities.
Posted inCities & Towns
Innovative program helps Lawrence, MA, get off the mat
A program that helps connect parents with jobs and skill-building is helping revitalize a historic mill town.
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Cities need ‘a better deal’ as Connecticut digs out of pandemic slump
COVID-19 has worsened already stark racial disparities in Connecticut. Inclusive growth could help ease them.