NEW HAVEN >> The city Tuesday touted new connections in its future.As a resident trapped blue crabs behind her, Mayor Toni Harp thanked staff, the state and local volunteers for landing a grant that will be used to prepare segments of a trail along the Mill River.The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has awarded New Haven a $288,351 grant that will further develop a trail loop from Grand Avenue, along the river to an easement at the Radiall Co.