Danbury San Gennaro Festival Continues Through Sunday
Danbury’s fifth annual San Gennaro Festival continues through Sunday at 1 Ives Street downtown. The free celebration features Italian food, live music, games and entertainment, with fireworks planned Saturday night. Events continue each day through the weekend.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Hockey Coach Killed in Motorcycle Crash
40 year old Andrey Uryadov of New Milford was killed last Friday in a motorcycle crash in Albany, New Hampshire. Authorities say his motorcycle left the road and struck a tree. Uryadov was an associate hockey coach at Canterbury School and was preparing to become head coach this season.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Dive Team Recovers Missing Wedding Band
Newtown’s volunteer Underwater Search and Rescue team recovered a missing wedding band near Saugatuck Falls in West Redding. The ring, which had belonged to the owner’s father, was found after about 10 minutes of searching in water up to 25 feet deep.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRegion 12 Investigates Administrators Over Text Messages
Four Region 12 school administrators remain on leave while an independent investigation looks into alleged inappropriate text messages. An anonymous complaint included a screenshot of a group chat containing sexual comments and laughing emojis. The Board of Education says placing the administrators on leave is not a finding of wrongdoing.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSunset Jazz Coming to Brookfield Town Beach
Brookfield Parks and Recreation and the Arts Commission will present “Sunset Jazz at the Beach” Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Brookfield Town Beach. The Barbara Bock Quintet featuring Gary Blu will perform, with food and drinks available for purchase. The rain date is August 30.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Concrete Plant Faces Pollution Review
A New York company is making a second attempt to win approval for a concrete mixing plant along Route 7 in New Milford. The proposed 1.5 million dollar project still needs state air permits and local zoning approval. The company says pollution controls would capture nearly all dust emissions and traffic studies show the plant […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Housing Project Moves Toward Demolition
A long-delayed 21-unit housing development on Prospect Street in Ridgefield is moving closer to construction. Plans call for demolishing a home built in 1920 while preserving another house for three apartments. The project was approved in 2007, but court cases and other delays pushed back construction. A demolition date has not yet been set.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNorwalk Man Faces Second OUI Arrest With Child in Vehicle
45 year old Cirino Castillo-Lopez of Norwalk has been arrested for a second OUI offense after a traffic stop on Danbury Road in Wilton. Police say his vehicle was swerving and a child was inside. He faces charges including risk of injury to a child, OUI with a child passenger, driving without a required ignition […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWestCOG Releases Traffic Safety Toolbox
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments has released a new traffic calming and Complete Streets toolbox for municipalities. The 114-page guide covers measures including speed humps, raised crossings, roundabouts, bicycle facilities and curb extensions. It also provides guidance on project costs, safety benefits, planning and implementation.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Food Drive Benefits FAITH Food Pantry
A community food drive in Newtown collected nonperishable food, diapers, personal care items and cleaning supplies for the FAITH Food Pantry. Organizers say the drive also brought in nearly 150 dollars in cash and 50 dollars in Big Y gift cards. The donations will help the pantry provide supplies to local families facing food insecurity.
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