HVAC Company Opens Danbury Location, Plans Hiring
ENCON Heating and Air Conditioning is opening a Danbury location and says it expects to add about 100 employees over the next year. The company says 20 to 25 of those jobs could go to people in the Greater Danbury area. It is seeking technicians, mechanics, installers and apprentices. The new location will serve Danbury […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Officials Urge Storm Preparations
Connecticut officials are urging residents to prepare for a nor’easter expected to bring rain, strong winds and possible coastal flooding this weekend. State emergency officials say winds could disrupt power. Towns are clearing drains and preparing response crews. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, charge phones and have food, water and medications on hand. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDriver Caught After Newtown Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
Newtown police say a driver fled on foot after a crash involving a sedan and a tractor-trailer Thursday morning on Route 25 near Simm Lane. Officers found the driver in a nearby neighborhood. Police say the driver was treated at a hospital for injuries from the crash, then taken into custody. Both vehicles had to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Positions Crews Ahead of Weekend Nor’easter
Eversource is positioning hundreds of line and tree crews across Connecticut ahead of a nor’easter expected this weekend. The utility says strong winds could bring down branches and power lines, causing outages. Residents should stay clear of fallen wires and report them to 911. Eversource also urges customers to charge their phones and stock up […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Earns Top Grade in Digital Government Survey
Connecticut has earned an A in the 2026 Digital States Survey, up from an A-minus two years ago. It is one of 11 states to receive the top grade. The Center for Digital Government evaluates how states use technology to improve services and operations. Connecticut also received an award for coordinating technology work across state […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Selects Three Solar Projects in Regional Energy Deal
Connecticut has selected three solar projects in New Hampshire and Maine to supply the state with 63 megawatts of electricity. Massachusetts and Rhode Island joined the regional selection, which totals more than 100 megawatts. State officials say Connecticut’s share could generate the equivalent of the annual electricity use of more than 22,000 homes. The projects […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Accused of Driving Drunk With Children in Car
A Danbury man faces a felony charge in New York after state police say he drove drunk on Interstate 84 with his eight year old and one year old children in the car. Troopers stopped 35 year old Edber Chamba for speeding in Southeast. Police say a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFederal Marshals Track Former Connecticut Official in Greece
Federal authorities are searching for former Connecticut school construction official Kosta Diamantis after he missed his sentencing hearing and fled to Greece. A jury convicted him last year of bribery, extortion, conspiracy and lying to investigators. The U.S. Marshals Service says it has a warrant and is working with the FBI to locate him. Diamantis […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Fire Victim’s Death Ruled Accidental
The state medical examiner says 63 year old Sanjay Patel died from complications of smoke inhalation after a September 14th house fire on West Lake Shore Drive in Danbury. Heart disease was also listed as a contributing condition, and his death was ruled accidental. Firefighters rescued Patel from the home and took him to Danbury […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMiddlebury Registrar Sues Town Over Election Pay
Middlebury’s Democratic registrar of voters is suing the town for 992 dollars he says he’s owed for working two elections. Francis Barton Junior says registrars should receive hourly pay for election work in addition to their annual stipend. First Selectman Jennifer Mahr says that hourly pay was not authorized under the town charter or budget. […]
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