1 Man Stabbed – 2 Men Jailed – Alligator Removed From NY Home
You can’t make this up… In Pawling, New York police now say one man was stabbed during an altercation last Saturday afternoon and two others are now charged with attempted murder… oh, and a live alligator was found in the basement of the house where it all happened. 43 year old Giuseppe Vassallo of Pawling […]
Read MoreCastle Getting Royal Improvements
In Danbury, a castle lost to time is getting a second chance. The Hearthstone Castle is being restored. Over the past four years, the city of Danbury has invested an estimated $1.14 million into the rehabilitation of the castle. Antonio Iadarola, Danbury’s Director of Public Works and City Engineer, says the castle has been ‘stabilized’ […]
Read MoreChemical Leak Quickly Mitigated
The Danbury Fire Department’s hazardous materials team responded to a hydrogen chloride leak at a business on Wooster Heights Road. The alarm was activated yesterday around 9:30am in one of their labs, prompting a full hazmat response. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was also called in to assist. The Hazmat Team found […]
Read MoreWage Increases Tentatively Approved
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a tentative agreement with the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition. The deal, pending approval, will continue the current pattern of 2.5% general wage increases from July 1st of this year through June 30, 2025. Lamont praised state employees for their dedication and service, and thanked union partners for their efforts. […]
Read MorePRI Renewal Considered
State lawmakers are considering a bill to re-establish the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee, or PRI. This bipartisan committee, known for its in-depth investigations into public policy and programs, was eliminated in 2016 due to budget constraints. The bill is co-sponsored by House Republicans and has the backing of the Connecticut Business and Industry […]
Read MoreNew Pickleball Courts Among Improvements Planned In Ridgefield
In Ridgefield, new pickleball courts are on the horizon. As part of an $8.39 million capital improvement plan, the courts are just one of many projects under consideration. The town’s operating budget for the next fiscal year, unanimously approved by the Board of Selectmen, calls for a 3.88% spending increase. The plan also includes a […]
Read MoreRoss Dress For Less Coming Soon
In retail news, popular discount clothing franchise, Ross Dress for Less, is set to open its first store in Fairfield County. The store will be located in the Hawley Lane Mall in Trumbull, taking over the former Homegoods store. Ross, founded in 1982, is known for selling high-end clothing, shoes, accessories, and home goods at […]
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