Danbury Hospital Introduces New Training Framework
Danbury Hospital has introduced a new training framework for rheumatology providers, thanks to a donation from the Rizzo family. The Endowed Chair position will expand care and improve access to treatment for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Read MoreBull On The Loose!
Kent Animal Control is urging everyone to keep an eye out for a missing Scottish Highland bull that escaped from a farm in the Kent Hollow area earlier this week. The bull, known for its long, shaggy reddish-brown coat and wide horns, was last seen in neighboring New Milford. Efforts to safely capture the animal […]
Read MoreEversource Rates May Drop
Eversource Energy’s proposed rate adjustment could lower monthly bills for Connecticut customers by $4. The decrease comes as state-mandated costs, like energy efficiency and renewable programs, drop. The adjustment is still subject to approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority.
Read MoreTop Ridgefield Earners Listed
In case you were curious, newly released payroll data shows that Ridgefield’s top earners include Finance Director Kevin Redmond at $170,899, followed closely by Police Chief Jeffrey Kreitz at $170,725. First Selectperson Rudy Marconi rounds out the top three at $157,371 annually.
Read MoreStop & Shop Union Tussle Won’t Affect Connecticut Stores
Stop & Shop is threatening to close its warehouse in Massachusetts if unionized workers don’t agree to changes in health care benefits. If no deal is reached, operations will be outsourced to a third-party provider. About 600 union workers and hundreds of others could be impacted. Union leaders are warning of possible picket lines at […]
Read MoreCandidates Sought In Brookfield
The Brookfield Republican Town Committee is seeking candidates for several key positions in the upcoming November municipal election, including First Selectman, Selectman, and seats on the Board of Finance, Board of Education, and zoning boards. Interested Brookfield residents must apply by March 31. Selected candidates will be presented at a Republican caucus in July. For […]
Read MoreCandlewood Lake Getting Grant To Fight Invasive Species
The Candlewood Lake Authority has received a $27,553 grant from Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to educate boaters on the dangers of invasive plants and animals. Funded through the state’s Aquatic Invasive Species stamp program, the initiative aims to protect Candlewood Lake, a key natural resource and economic driver in western Connecticut.
Read MoreDanbury Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A Danbury man has been charged with sexual assault after police say he was caught assaulting a 12-year-old girl in her home on February 13th. The girl’s stepfather reportedly caught 25 year old John Guaman-Carangui in the act and contacted authorities. Guaman-Carangui later admitted to previous assaults. He’s facing charges of first-degree sexual assault, illegal […]
Read MoreNew Milford Man Arrested After Armed Robbery
A man from New Milford has been charged in connection with an armed robbery during a drug deal gone wrong in Danbury. Authorities say 25-year-old Brandon Arthur and another man robbed a 19-year-old at gunpoint on December 25th. The victim initially claimed he was buying marijuana but later admitted to selling it. Surveillance footage and […]
Read MoreDuracell Leaving Bethel
More than 100 local jobs will be lost when Duracell relocates its Bethel-based research and development headquarters to Atlanta. Duracell plans to invest $56 million in Georgia’s economy and settle into the new Science Square complex near Georgia Tech by the summer of 2026. Company officials haven’t confirmed if any Bethel employees will relocate or […]
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