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Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage.  The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven.  Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop.  Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint.  A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen.  Video footage was available but did not capture the incident.   Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen.  Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan.  The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home.  The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied.  No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into.  The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering.  This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks.  The offenders are the juveniles in the area.  We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening.  Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd.  for the report of an attempted carjacking.  The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close.  An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off.  As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle.  The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop.  As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area.  The unknown male was described as follows:  Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants.  This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit.  Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr.  #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell: 

Westville Major Crimes Report 08/18/25-08/24/25 Good morning, Hope everyone is well, please see Major Crimes Report Details below: Date: 08/19/2025 Time: 1646 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 112 Amity Rd. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Stolen was a 2020 white colored KIA Sportage. The vehicle was used in a robbery in North Haven. Video surveillance is pending from Stop & Shop. Date: 08/20/2025 Time: 1316 hours Incident: Larceny From Vehicle Officers responded to 639 Fountain St. for a larceny from vehicle complaint. A Lexus was left unlocked and several items from within the vehicle were stolen. Video footage was available but did not capture the incident. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0513 hours Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft-Steal Officers responded to 241 Alden Ave. for the report of a vehicle stolen. Taken was a 2013 blue colored BMW sedan. The owner believed the key fob fell out of his pocket as he arrived home. The vehicle was tracked to 192 Fitch St. where it was recovered unoccupied. No video footage was available. Date: 08/21/2025 Time: 0920 hours Incident: Burglary Several unoccupied units in the 400 block of Valley St (470B, 480C, 480E) were broken into. The apartments were damaged inside, and some apartments had the odor of marijuana lingering. This has been a problem during construction; however, camera systems have been replaced, and tenants will be occupying the vacant apartments in the coming weeks. The offenders are the juveniles in the area. We are working closely with Housing to prevent further break-ins from happening. Date: 08/24/2025 Time: 1321 hours Incident: Attempted Carjacking Officers responded to Stop & Shop Gas Station located at 112 Amity Rd. for the report of an attempted carjacking. The victim was pumping gas into her Volkswagen when she heard the driver’s door open and close. An unknown black male was inside the vehicle and the victim was able to get inside the vehicle before the male drove off. As the unknown male drove off, a fight ensued where several punches were thrown, and the victim tried to gain access to the steering wheel to control the vehicle. The victim was able to engage the electronic brake causing the vehicle to skid to a stop. As the vehicle stopped the unknown male exited and ran towards Chase bank and entered a gray colored Toyota Rav4 bearing Massachusetts marker plates, that was waiting in the area. The unknown male was described as follows: Black male, approximately 15-16 years old, dark complexion, average build, close cut hair, last seen wearing a gray colored hooded sweatshirt and dark colored sweatpants. This incident was forwarded to the Robbery/Burglary Unit. Lieutenant Pedro Colon Jr. #325 District Manager – Westville New Haven Police Department 1 Union Ave. New Haven, CT 06519 Cell:

Paddle together event 9/5/25

nstallation next Wednesday, September 3rd and Thursday, September 4th, 8am-5pm - paid for by Neighborhood Economic Opportunity Grant & partnered with City of New Haven and Street Plans for implementation

Ceremony Scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on September 4, 2025, at Sherwood Island State Park

Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz are inviting members of the public to attend the State of Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring and celebrating the lives of those killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This year’s ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

Family members of those who were killed in the attacks will participate, and the names of the 161 victims with ties to Connecticut will be read aloud.

Every year, the State of Connecticut intentionally holds its official memorial ceremony several days prior to the actual anniversary in order to accommodate the family members and friends of the victims. Because Connecticut is in such close proximity to New York City, many family members and friends who live in the state choose to also attend the annual ceremony that is held at the site of the World Trade Center on September 11. Scheduling Connecticut’s ceremony on a different day makes it easier for those who wish to attend both ceremonies.

Connecticut’s official memorial honoring the victims of the attacks is located on a peninsula at Sherwood Island State Park, where on a clear day the Manhattan skyline can be viewed across Long Island Sound. The memorial features stones engraved with the names of the people with ties to Connecticut who were killed in the attacks. The state park was chosen as the site for the memorial because it is the location where, in the hours immediately following the attacks in 2001, many people gathered to observe the smoke and devastation on Lower Manhattan from across Long Island Sound. Additionally, the site was used immediately after the attacks by the Connecticut National Guard as a staging area for Connecticut’s relief efforts to New York City.

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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut will hold its annual Sales Tax-Free Week from Sunday, August 17, through Saturday, August 23, 2025.

During this weeklong sales tax holiday, retail purchases of most clothing and footwear items priced under $100 are exempt from the Connecticut sales tax. The exemption applies to each eligible item costing under $100, even if those items are purchased in the same transaction.

“Our annual sales tax holiday gives Connecticut consumers some extra savings during the busy back-to-school retail season,” Governor Lamont said. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings and, as always, support our many locally-owned small businesses.”

“As students are preparing to head back to the classroom, Sales Tax-Free Week is the perfect time for parents and families to stock up on necessary clothing and other essentials, while saving money,” Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said. “These savings offer a great reason to shop locally, where every dollar spent supports our neighborhoods and communities.”

“This is a great opportunity to stock up on all those items you’ll need for the back-to-school season,” Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark Boughton said. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of these savings and shop local.”

For detailed information on Sales Tax-Free Week, including a list of individual items that are exempt or taxable, visit portal.ct.gov/drs/sales-tax/sales-tax-free-week.

Meet the Candidates: Hamden Democratic Primary Forum | Hosted at African American Lodge #024

Over 200 residents gathered on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at The African American Lodge #024 in Hamden, CT, for a powerful and informative Democratic Primary Candidate Forum.
Moderated by 94.3 WYBC’s “The Electric Drum” host and media professional Jose Candelario, this event offered voters a unique opportunity to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election.

Candidates included:

Dominique Baez
Peter Cyr
Lushonda Howard
Adam Sendroff
Walter Morton
Jameka Jefferies

Community members packed the hall at 12 Manila Avenue, engaging with the candidates’ platforms and asking critical questions about the future of Hamden. The forum was presented by The African American Lodge #024, a pillar of civic engagement in the region.

Don’t miss highlights from this important political event as candidates laid out their vision, answered tough questions, and connected with the community ahead of the Democratic Primary.