Danbury Proposes Faster Approval for Fast-Food Restaurants
Danbury is considering zoning changes that could speed approval for fast-food restaurants along Mill Plain, Federal and Newtown roads. Under the proposal, chains in those commercial areas could receive administrative approval without a public hearing. Restaurants expected to generate at least 500 car trips a day would still face additional review. The changes would also […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Police Council Urges Traffic Camera Changes
Connecticut’s police standards council is recommending changes to the rules for speed and red-light cameras. It wants lawmakers to give people driving leased or rented cars a way to contest tickets. The council also says camera data should stay separate from license plate reader systems and should not be searchable for unrelated investigations. It recommends […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Man Gets Probation in Brookfield Shooting Case
67 year old Gerald Rutledge of Southbury has been sentenced to three years of probation in a Brookfield shooting case. He pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree assault and one count of reckless endangerment. The judge also imposed a suspended 364-day jail sentence. The charges stemmed from a January 2025 fight in the Happy […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man’s Drowning Ruled Accidental
The state medical examiner says 89 year old Emilio Plante of Danbury died from an accidental drowning. His body was found September 23 in the swimming pool at his Stadley Rough Road home after a pool cleaner called 911. Plante founded Candlewood Construction and worked as a contractor for 60 years. His obituary says his […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Charged in Danbury and New Milford Drug Investigation
A tip about drug sales led to the arrest of 39 year old Keith Gordon, who police say was living in Danbury and New Milford. Arrest warrants accuse him of selling cocaine from both homes. Police say searches turned up seven grams of cocaine, other pills, scales and packaging materials. Gordon also faces a charge […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBethel Address Listed for Defendant in Cornell Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Bethel address is listed for one of seven men named in a lawsuit alleging a 2024 sexual assault at Cornell University. Court papers show the complaint was mailed to Diego Sarabia at that address. The woman alleges she was drugged and assaulted at a fraternity house. Tompkins County prosecutors say they are reopening their […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Man Charged With Killing Bear After Chicken Attack
A Connecticut man faces a charge after shooting a black bear that killed some of his chickens Friday. State environmental officials say the bear broke into an enclosure, and 39 year old Michael Gero reported seeing it eat a chicken in his yard before he shot it. Gero also told investigators he believed the bear […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Starts Fire Explorers Program for Teens
Danbury’s Fire Department has launched a Fire Explorers program for city teenagers ages 14 to 17. Participants will learn about firefighting and emergency medical services while working with firefighters. An open house is set for Saturday, October third, from 10 to two at the Fire Training Facility on Plumtrees Road.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBetter Business Bureau Warns of Storm Repair Scams
Connecticut’s Better Business Bureau is warning property owners to watch for questionable contractors after the nor’easter. It says homeowners should resist anyone demanding an immediate decision or offering a deal that expires on the spot. Check a contractor’s credentials and get details in writing before agreeing to repairs. The bureau also advises calling your insurer […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTwo Arrested in Danbury Drug Investigation
Danbury police say a monthlong drug investigation led to two arrests last Tuesday. Detectives say they saw 59 year old Patricia Saunders of Danbury make a drug sale in a South Street parking lot. Officers arrested Saunders and 49 year old Ronald Reiske Jr. of Brookfield without incident. A search of Saunders’ Fairfield Ridge home […]
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