New Online Park Registration Aims To Cut Overcrowding
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is launching a new online reservation system for Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield. This pilot program aims to improve visitor experiences on summer weekends and holidays by allowing reservations up to 14 days in advance, helping to manage overcrowding and ensure safety. Visitors will need to […]
Read MoreMilford Man Facing Charges After Danbury Woman’s Death
A man now faces charges of manslaughter and other offenses following a fatal wrong-way crash on Route 7 in Danbury last September. Connecticut State Police report that Charles Connors of Milford was driving a Dodge Challenger when he struck a Honda Accord head-on, resulting in the death of 25-year-old Danielle Dempsey of Danbury. Witnesses reported […]
Read MoreFormer Woodbury Pastor Accused Of Drug Possession
A former Connecticut pastor who is accused of possessing meth, was due to appear in court today. 63 year old Herbert Miller was arrested in February on multiple charges, including possession with intent to sell a narcotic… after being pulled over for a traffic stop by state police who discovered methamphetamine in his possession. Miller, […]
Read MoreNewtown School Budget Gets Downward Approval
Newtown residents have approved a reduced education budget for the upcoming school year by a significant margin. The $87.4 million budget, passed 2,075 – 1,198 after voters deemed the original $88.8 million budget “too high.” Now the hard word begins. $1.4 million in cuts must now be made. These reductions include delaying hires and eliminating […]
Read MoreRidgefield Budget Gets Voters Approval
Ridgefield voters have overwhelmingly approved a $168 million operating budget, signaling strong community support for various capital projects, including the addition of pickleball courts. The operating budget, covering the 2024-25 fiscal year, saw a 3.85 percent increase over the previous year’s budget. Notably, residents also endorsed borrowing requests totaling $6.9 million for things like road […]
Read MoreDEEP Imposes Temporary Alcohol Ban
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced a temporary alcohol ban at seven state recreation areas from now through August 12. These locations, including various parks and boat launches, have seen increased misconduct and unruly behavior due to alcohol consumption during recent summers. DEEP made the decision with the aim of maintaining a […]
Read MoreNo Surprise Here: The Cost Of Living Is Skyrocketing!
New data recently released about the grocery store items that have increased the most in price over the last few years may shock you. In the report, researchers calculated the percentage change between March 2020 and March 2024 across the most common grocery items. Overall, grocery prices have increased an average of 24.7% since March […]
Read MoreCrash And Rescue In Danbury
Emergency crews in Danbury rushed to rescue a motorist trapped in an SUV after a crash on South King Street. The collision with a utility pole led to the vehicle rolling over, trapping the driver inside. Police closed the street for 90 minutes while firefighters extricated the driver. The victim was taken to the hospital […]
Read MoreFlags At Half Staff Today
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered that U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will be lowered to half-staff today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This national observance pays tribute to law enforcement officials who have died in the line of duty. All flags should remain lowered from sunrise to sunset as a mark of […]
Read MoreImpact Fairfield County Hands Out Hundreds Of Thousands In Grants
Impact Fairfield County, the area’s premier women’s collective giving organization, awarded two $100,000 Grants to Fairfield County nonprofits: Boys & Girls Club of Stamford and Filling in the Blanks. Each grantee will also receive an additional $10,500 in unrestricted funding. In addition, Impact FFC awarded three $20,000 unrestricted general operating grants to the other finalists: […]
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