Danbury Zoning Commission Nixes Motel Plans
A resounding NO from the Danbury Zoning Commission regarding a request to convert the former Super 8 motel into 66 double-occupancy units for the homeless. Meanwhile, a lawsuit that was filed against the city by a Stamford nonprofit continues to move forward in court after a rejection… by a 5 to 4 vote… by the […]
Read MoreDanbury Downtown Chow Down About To Begin
Get ready to sample some delicious food as Danbury’s Downtown Chow-Down is getting ready to kick off the new season in May. Beginning May 11th and then continuing every Thursday through June 29, CityCenter Danbury Green at 1 Ives Street will host food trucks, live music and a lot of fun and games from 11:30 […]
Read MoreGirls Rugby In Ridgefield
The first ever girl’s rugby team has been formed at Ridgefield High School and it has about 20 girls as members already. The team formed in February, and it’s open to any girl at Ridgefield High. It’s actually a club sport… and that means it’s independently funded so they are doing fundraisers to pay for […]
Read More26th Annual Jazz Fest Kicks Off In Danbury
Western Connecticut State University will host its 26th Annual Jazz Fest beginning THIS evening at the Veronica Hagman Concert Hall in the university’s Visual and Performing Arts Center, in Danbury. Three Jazz Combos and the Jazz Ensemble will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Special guests “The Kenney Garrett Quintet” perform with the WCSU Jazz Orchestra […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Budget Criticized
A $1.8 Million proposed cut to the school budget in New Fairfield has brought out school teachers and students to rally against the idea. This past Tuesday morning they gathered outside school, holding signs with messages like “Cuts hurt kids” and “New Fairfield students deserve more.” The protests come following the Board of Finance’s decision […]
Read MoreNewtown Budget Approved
In Newtown, voters have approved a $132 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The new spending plan will mean a tax rate increase of 1.3 percent. Also given the green light by Newtown voters… 3 propositions calling for spending $1.5 million to replace the roof on the municipal center; $1.2 million to replace the […]
Read MoreRidgefield History Walk Saturday
The Ridgefield Historical Society… celebrating the rich history and heritage of Ridgefield… invites you to join them this Saturday for a Battle Of Ridgefield Walking Tour. It will take you down Main Street to commemorate the 246th Anniversary of the battle, which took place on April 27, 1777, and was a pivotal engagement in the […]
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