There are 12 Democratic and 14 Republican primaries in CT on Tuesday, including races for mayor in Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven.
Cities & Towns
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns. Keep up with their neighborhoods, their municipal governments and regionalization efforts here.
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The town meeting is a Yankee tradition. Does it still make sense?
Things have changed in the centuries since the town meeting became CT’s default form of town government. Some say it’s outlived its usefulness.
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For these Hartford youths, the neighborhood is worth improving
Hundreds of Hartford youths are earning money through community investment and learning how they can influence their world.
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Hartford’s open mayoral race gets its first test Monday night
Democrats’ endorsement will be an initial test of who is best positioned to navigate shifting racial and geographic coalitions in Hartford.
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Legislature’s inaction on food waste leaves towns holding the (trash) bag
The CT legislature didn’t provide funding to help municipalities get food out of the waste stream. Now, cities must pay the price.
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A tree grows in Canton, and it’s not the only preserved quirk in CT
The Canton tree saga suggests CT residents are taking a broader view of what local quirks and idiosyncrasies ought to be kept in place.
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Hartford’s BLM mural restored; officials cite city’s strength
Gov. Ned Lamont reassured residents that the state is doing everything it can to monitor and crack down on hate groups and hateful rhetoric.
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How did your town fare in the 2023-2025 CT budget?
State aid to CT’s cities and towns is expected to increase to many towns in the coming fiscal years. Here’s how much.
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CT cities and towns could save millions under new pension reforms
Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s plan drew praise from legislative leaders and Gov. Ned Lamont. The municipal pension fund is used by 107 CT towns.
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New car for West Haven mayor blows up into dispute over state oversight
Members of the Municipal Accountability Review Board said West Haven’s purchase of a car for the mayor flouted financial rules.
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Does CT need 169 municipalities? Some say merging makes sense
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin recently joked that he was ‘ready to sign the merger agreement’ with East Hartford. What if he were serious?
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CT has changed in the last decade. Here are 10 charts that show how.
Connecticut is known as the “land of steady habits,” but over 10 years, little changes add up. Here are 10 charts that show how CT changed.
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BEST OF 2022: Connecticut municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
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CT municipalities using federal ARPA funds to expand police surveillance tools
The equipment purchases were supported by local leaders, but some residents wondered if the federal funding could be put to better use.
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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.