Down The Hatch Sold To Local Restaurant Group
Down The Hatch in Brookfield has been sold, ending months of uncertainty over the future of the popular Candlewood Lake restaurant. Tower Realty says the sale includes the restaurant property at 292 Candlewood Lake Road and 5 Kellogg Street, along with four rental cottages. The Parente family had been looking for a buyer who would […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut SNAP Benefit Limits Rise Today
Connecticut’s maximum SNAP benefits increase today with the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The monthly maximum rises to $306 for one person and $1,023 for a family of four. Actual payments depend on income and expenses. Meanwhile, expanded federal work rules already in effect require certain adults ages 18 through 64 to meet work, training or volunteer […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Driver Gets Eight Years for Fatal Newtown Crash
20 year old Alexis Salazar of Danbury will serve eight years in prison for a Newtown crash that killed 19 year old Mary Cordero of Danbury. Salazar was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to manslaughter, evidence tampering and reckless endangerment. Police say the Mustang was traveling more than 89 miles an hour in a 40-mile-an-hour […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Housing Plan Faces Court Challenges
The developer of Castle Hill Village and Newtown’s Borough Zoning Commission are asking a Danbury court to dismiss homeowners’ objections to the project. The two sides reached a settlement calling for 115 single-family homes near Taunton Pond. Neighbors oppose the development’s impact on the landscape and changes involving a historic trail. The developer says the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Expands School Attendance Program
Connecticut is awarding about $6.2 million to 29 school districts to help improve student attendance. The program sends trained staff and community partners to visit families, identify reasons for absences and connect them with help. A $7 million state allocation also covers training and program support. State education leaders say chronic absenteeism has declined for […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Marks Food Waste Prevention Week
Connecticut’s Food Waste Prevention Week continues through Sunday, October 4. State environmental officials say roughly 150,000 tons of edible food goes to waste each year, while more than 560,000 residents face food insecurity. The campaign encourages people to reduce waste, donate surplus food and compost scraps. Residents can volunteer with groups including the Danbury Food […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut’s Seasonal Life Jacket Requirement Begins Today
Connecticut’s cold-water boating season begins today. Through May 31, everyone aboard a kayak, canoe, paddleboard or rowboat must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Violators could face a $75 fine. State environmental officials warn cold water can quickly affect someone’s ability to swim, even when the air feels warm. Paddlers should dress for water temperatures, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Railway Museum Plans Pumpkin Patch Train Rides
The Danbury Railway Museum’s pumpkin patch trains return October 10, running weekends through November 1. Families can ride a vintage train, pick a free pumpkin and enjoy cider and cookies. A haunted caboose is also back. Saturday trips include Storytime Express at 11 and a twilight train at 6:30. The event runs rain or shine […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMediterranean Recluse Spiders Documented in Connecticut
Venomous Mediterranean recluse spiders have been documented in Connecticut for the first time, after residents spotted them for years in an apartment building. State entomologist Gale Ridge identified the species late last year with help from a recluse spider expert. The spiders have since been removed. Ridge says they are timid and generally avoid people. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStudy Finds Most Connecticut Police Chases Called Off Early
About 80 percent of Connecticut police chases reported last year were called off early, according to a new UConn study. Researchers reviewed 396 pursuits reported by 68 departments. Sixteen percent ended in crashes, and seven percent involved injuries. Study co-author Ken Barone says the cancellation rate suggests officers are weighing risks under stricter statewide rules. […]
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