Overcrowding Again Shuts Down State Parks
It happened again… Another hot weekend with more Connecticut residents refused entry to some state parks. Four Connecticut state parks closed to new visitors Sunday after reaching capacity. Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield was one of them. It closed by 9:30AM yesterday! The others were Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme; Gardner […]
Read MoreDanbury Residents Want Chickens, New Fairfield Residents Want Goats
As Danbury continues to debate chickens as pets, New Fairfield’s Zoning Commission has approved a new regulation allowing residents to raise goats on certain residential properties. The amendment, following a public hearing, permits one goat per 2-acre lot, with a maximum of four goats. Goats must be kept in properly fenced areas, with paddocks located […]
Read MoreHilaire Claim Contested
Danbury has contested former finance director David St. Hilaire’s $352,000 claim for unused vacation time in a recent legal filing. St. Hilaire, dismissed in 2022, alleges breach of contract and improper termination. The city disputes his claims, asserting he was overpaid for unused vacation and did not follow proper procedures. The city also challenges St. […]
Read MoreNew Auto Dealership Gets Danbury’s Nod Of Approval
Danbury has given environmental approval for a proposed new auto dealership, paving the way for a public hearing. Curry Automotive plans to open the dealership next to Danbury Municipal Airport. The city’s wetlands commission approved the project, which involves transforming a former industrial lot into a luxury automotive site. Curry previously opened a Mercedes-Benz dealership […]
Read MoreNewtown Man Jailed On Sex Related Charges
A Newtown man has been arrested on charges including child pornography possession, voyeurism with malice, disseminating voyeuristic material, and risk of injury to a child. Seymour police took’ 47 year old James Matheson into custody at state Superior Court in Milford last Thursday. His bail was set at $250,000. Police in Seymour reported that the […]
Read MoreHistoric Road Officially Discontinued
Newtown has officially discontinued Reservoir Road, a historic route used during the Revolutionary War. The Board of Selectmen’s decision clears the path for a developer to build 117 homes while preserving 85 acres near Taunton Pond. Conservationists opposed the move, arguing it jeopardizes an important historical landmark.
Read MoreCT Towns Get Funding
Three regional towns are getting some state money to pay for pedestrian infrastructure projects. Fairfield, Greenwich, and New Canaan will receive state funding as part of Connecticut’s Community Connectivity Program. Fairfield gets $681,900; Greenwich will see $799,200; and New Canaan gets $325,680. In total, the state is distributing over $12 million for projects to help […]
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