Santa Train Rides Return to Danbury Railway Museum
Santa train rides return to the Danbury Railway Museum November twenty-eighth. Families can ride a vintage train and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on select dates through December twenty-first. Tickets cost thirty dollars for ages two and up. Reservations are required at CTSantaTrain.org. No walk-in tickets will be sold.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Accused of Gift Card Tampering in Wilton
Wilton police arrested 35 year old Chunlin Wang of Flushing, New York, on thirty-six forgery counts and an attempted larceny charge. Police say he was removing protective coverings from gift cards outside CVS on Ridgefield Road. Investigators recovered thirty-six cards and materials allegedly used to reseal the packaging.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThanksgiving Leads the Year in Home Cooking Fires
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and according to the National Fire Protection Association, it's the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. The group says unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor. They urge cooks to take precautions such as staying in the kitchen while using the stovetop and keeping children […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Earns Federal Award for Supporting Veterans
Eversource has received the federal HIRE Vets Medallion Award for the seventh consecutive year. The Labor Department honor recognizes employers for recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans. Eversource says more than eight hundred veterans work across the company, which offers veteran support through leadership programs, tuition assistance and other resources.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Honors Veterans at War Memorial Ceremony
Danbury honored military veterans during a Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial. Organized by the Danbury Veterans Council, the event brought together veterans, families and local officials. Mayor Roberto Alves spoke, while musical tributes, a rifle salute and the playing of Taps honored those who served.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Cremation Alternative Plan Clears Wetlands Review
A proposed business offering a water-based alternative to cremation has cleared Brookfield’s wetlands commission. Still River Resomation would serve funeral homes, handling remains of people and pets on four acres along Pocono Road. Plans call for a thirty-six hundred square foot building. The process, called alkaline hydrolysis, uses water and chemistry to reduce remains. A […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Emissions Decline but Faster Cuts Needed
Connecticut’s greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2024, but state environmental officials say faster cuts are needed to meet the state’s 2030 climate goal. Emissions dropped one point three percent from the previous year. Transportation remained the largest source of emissions and posted a slight increase.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Man Dies After House Fire
59 year old Stephen Vadas has died after firefighters pulled him from a burning home on Charterhouse Road in New Milford Sunday morning. The medical examiner says he died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with state police assisting local officials.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMatt Ritter Will Remain Connecticut House Speaker
Matt Ritter says he’ll remain Connecticut’s House speaker following discussions about potentially serving as UConn’s interim president if a vacancy occurs. The Hartford Democrat will begin his fourth term as speaker in January, leading an expanded Democratic majority. Ritter says leading the House remains his dream job.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Advances Proposed Vape Shop Ordinance
Danbury’s City Council has moved a proposed vape shop ordinance to a public hearing, with no date announced yet. City officials say the measure would strengthen enforcement against shops illegally selling cannabis. The proposal follows an eighteen-month moratorium on new vape shops that gave officials time to review existing businesses.
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