Day: July 23, 2024

Local News

Concerns Arise Over Planned Apartment Complex

Homeowners at the Newtown-Monroe border are raising concerns over a proposed 11-unit apartment complex at South Main Street and Swamp Road. Residents fear the project, which includes three low-rise buildings and a one-bedroom ranch, will exacerbate traffic issues at a problematic intersection. Despite the developer’s plan to add a “Welcome to Newtown” sign, local residents […]

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Candlewood Lake Drowning Victims Identified

Authorities have identified 26-year-old Muzha Medardo Vayancela and 36-year-old Loja Klever Guanuchi as the two Danbury men recovered from Candlewood Lake last Thursday. The pair were reported missing on Monday night, July 15th, after jumping off a boat near City Island. Their bodies were found following a search that lasted for days and involved multiple […]

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Danbury Zoom Meeting Tonight To Discuss Chickens

The so-called “Chicken Petition” is up for a Public Hearing and possible final action by the Danbury Zoning Commission tonight at 7 via Zoom. The petition faced setbacks last week, with the Planning Commission unanimously denying it last Wednesday, July 17th. That denial came after both the Acting Planning Director and the Director of Health […]

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Budget Passes In New Fairfield On 5th Attempt

It’s now official! New Fairfield voters have finally approved the 2024-25 budgets in a fifth referendum after four previous failures. The school operating budget, nearly $55.3 million, and the town operating budget, coming in at $14.1 million, were passed after a contentious budget season, with significant debate over school funding. A $600,000 restoration to the […]

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New Fairfield Approves Goats

New Fairfield has approved a zoning amendment to allow goat-raising on residential properties. The regulation permits one goat per 2 acres, with a maximum of four goats. The amendment received unanimous support from the Zoning Commission. Concerns about noise and predators were discussed, but proponents highlighted the benefits, such as goats being natural lawnmowers. The […]

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Connecticut News

Nominate Veterans Now For The 2024 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame

Connecticut residents can now nominate distinguished veterans for the 2024 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. The application period is open until September 15th. Established in 2005, the Hall of Fame honors veterans who have made significant impacts in their communities post-service, recognizing leaders in education, public service, the arts, volunteer activities, and business. A committee […]

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