Day: July 24, 2024

Local News

Danbury Developer Pulls The Plug

Danbury’s attempt to regulate a proposed $10 million regional car leasing hub has backfired. Developer plans have been scrapped after attorney Neil Marcus warned the city’s strict zoning rules would drive away investment. The investor is now exploring sites in New York, leaving Danbury without the potential tax revenue and jobs the project could have […]

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New Milford Addressing Short Term Rentals

New Milford residents are calling for new regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. At a recent meeting, concerns were raised about increased traffic, overburdened septic systems, and disruptive renters. While some advocate for property owner rights, others propose forming a committee to develop and enforce rental rules. With state law now allowing towns […]

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Samaritan Health Closing

Samaritan Health Center in Danbury, which has provided pediatric care to nearly 5,000 uninsured children since 2008, will close on August 13th. The closure comes in response to new Connecticut state rules expanding the Husky health insurance program that ensure that all children, regardless of immigration status, have coverage up to age 15. Patients have […]

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