Repeat Sex Offender Taken Into Custody
Detectives in New Haven and Waterbury have arrested 45-year-old Michael Dewitt, a repeat sex offender, in connection with multiple charges of kidnapping and sexual assault against young girls. Dewitt was apprehended at a motel after a suspicious truck, a blue Chevy Silverado with Maine plates, was reported for attempting to lure children. The investigation revealed […]
Read MoreBrookfield Lodge Wins Parking Battle
Brookfield’s Sokol Lodge #30 has won a significant parking battle, gaining approval for 48 onsite parking spaces after a contentious dispute with neighbors. The Zoning Commission voted 3-1 in favor of the expansion, which will help elderly and disabled veterans access the club more easily. The previous parking limit was just 13 spaces, prompting complaints […]
Read MoreEarly Voting In Connecticut Begins Monday
Connecticut voters are reminded that a 14-day early voting period for the 2024 general election begins on Monday. This marks the first time early voting will be offered for a general election in Connecticut, allowing voters to cast their ballots in person at designated locations, including town halls, before Election Day. The new system is […]
Read MoreJones Bankruptcy Auction Moving Ahead
The rights to Alex Jones’ video game and several of his social media accounts are set to be auctioned off as part of his bankruptcy proceedings. Initial bids are due by November 8. This auction comes as Jones faces $1.5 billion in defamation judgments owed to families affected by the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Read MoreDanbury Schools ‘Challenged’
Danbury schools are facing a significant challenge as over 70 percent of students failed to meet grade-level proficiency in math and English language arts for the 2023-2024 school year. According to the latest statewide testing data, only 30 percent of students in grades 3-8 scored at or above proficient levels in ELA, with even lower […]
Read MoreNew Milford Woman Headed To Prison For Child Sex Crimes
A New Milford woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for child sex crimes. 41 year old Sara Anne Simonelli… also known as Sara Byxbee… pleaded guilty to several charges, including first-degree sexual assault of a minor. Her sentence includes a 50-year prison term suspended after 20 years, followed by 20 years of […]
Read MoreSouthbury Library Still Closed After Storm Damage
The Southbury Library remains closed indefinitely following severe flooding back in August which resulted in the destruction of over 1,000 books. Town officials are currently assessing the extent of the damage and determining the necessary repairs. In the meantime, voters in the area will be redirected to the Calvary Southbury Church for the upcoming November […]
Read MoreDanbury Getting State Money For Stone Bridge Repairs
Danbury is set to receive a $500,000 state grant to rebuild and extend the historic stone bridge over Mercers Pond Brook on Franklin Street Extension. The funding comes after a truck damaged the bridge, which is currently marked by concrete barriers and hazard signs. The State Bond Commission will consider the funding approval on October […]
Read MoreRidgefield Reports Graffiti
Ridgefield officials report the removal of obscene graffiti targeting Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris from Fitzgerald Field at Lake Windwing. Discovered on Monday, the graffiti was quickly cleaned by the Parks & Recreation Department. It’s believed the graffiti likely appeared over the weekend. Ridgefield police have also been notified about the incident and are looking […]
Read MoreToll Brothers Denied Zoning Break
Danbury’s Zoning Board of Appeals has denied Toll Brothers’ request for a zoning break for the roof height of a proposed clubhouse in the Reserve development. The board questioned why the builder couldn’t meet zoning requirements within the existing master plan for the 113 single-family homes. Toll Brothers sought to raise the clubhouse height from […]
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