Water Deal Causes Worries
Fairfield County officials have expressed concerns about the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority’s bid to acquire Aquarion Water Co. Worries include the financial impact, and potential rate hikes and the authority’s borrowing capacity. The RWA is preparing bids, with a non-binding offer due in mid-September and a binding bid by mid-October. Eversource, the current […]
Read MoreMore Mosquito Warnings Issued
Connecticut officials are taking precautionary measures against eastern equine encephalitis after detecting infected mosquitoes in the state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will conduct insecticide spraying in many areas as we head into the weekend. While no human cases of EEE have been reported this season, DEEP urges residents to limit outdoor activity […]
Read MoreRidgefield Crash Claims Life Of Danbury Man
In Ridgefield, police are continuing an investigation into a fatal two-car accident that occurred early Sunday morning on Ethan Allen Highway. The crash happened just before 1am and resulted in the death of 21-year-old Nathaniel McLean of Danbury, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver, 56-year-old Chaudhry Shouq, also from Danbury, was […]
Read MoreNew Apartments Questioned In Ridgefield
Ridgefield residents are voicing strong objections to a proposal for new apartments on the former Binn Animal Rescue site. The plan includes two buildings with a total of 58 units on the 20-acre property along Branchville Road. Opponents argue that the development would overwhelm the area, stressing concerns about things such as overdevelopment and loss […]
Read MoreTaylor Farm Deal Changes
Danbury is expanding its Taylor Farm acquisition plans after discovering three additional parcels of land. City officials, conducting detailed deed research, found the undeveloped lots along Stadley Rough Road that were not initially included. The 30-acre Taylor Farm was already slated for purchase, but these newly identified properties will now be added to the deal. […]
Read MoreTrack Funding Delay Explained
New Fairfield’s Board of Selectmen has postponed a vote on funding the replacement of the deteriorating track and turf field at Rebels Stadium. The delay stems from concerns over the town’s medical fund. Residents are urging the board to approve a $320,000 transfer from the budget surplus for the project, citing safety concerns and rising […]
Read MoreSchool’s Back In Session
Danbury schools welcomed over 12,000 students back to class on Tuesday, marking the start of the 2024-25 school year. Mayor Roberto Alves also stopped by schools, switching between his roles as mayor and dad. The district aims to raise academic achievement and expects student enrollment to peak at around 12,200 by early 2025.
Read MorePlans Not Revealed After Golf Course Sale
Candlewood Valley Country Club in New Milford has a new owner now. Despite the fact that recent flooding temporarily closed the golf course, it has been sold for $2.5 million to New Milford Golf LLC. The 18-hole public golf course spans nearly 160 acres and includes a banquet hall housed in a converted barn. The […]
Read MoreApproximately 1,000 Workers To Be Furloughed By Connecticut Based Business
The increasingly rocky economy has claimed more jobs. Connecticut-based Pitney Bowes is set to lay off about 1,000 employees across the U.S. between September and November. The layoffs follow the company’s sale of its global e-commerce business after years of financial struggles. Employees affected by the cuts will receive severance payments and outplacement services. Pitney […]
Read MoreLead Pipes Targeted
The EPA has announced $26 million in funding to reduce lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities, with $418,000 allocated to Connecticut… aimed at protecting children from lead exposure. The announcement Tuesday, highlights the importance of safe drinking water as students return to school. The funding will allow for testing and remediation efforts […]
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