Long Vacant Brookfield Property Being Addressed
Demolition is set to begin on a blighted building at 20 Station Road in Brookfield which has been vacant and contaminated for years. The two-story structure, formerly a dry cleaners, will be torn down starting May 5. The site will be redeveloped into a 60-unit apartment complex, with 20% of the units designated as affordable. […]
Read MoreDanbury Hospital Suing UnitedHealthcare
Danbury Hospital has filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare, accusing the insurer of repeatedly underpaying Medicare Advantage claims and breaching their contract. The lawsuit claims UnitedHealthcare has failed to pay the hospital properly since January 2023, violating Connecticut’s unfair trade practices law. The hospital is seeking at least $1 million on multiple counts, along with […]
Read MoreLocal Man Pleads Not Guilty to Child Exploitation
A Newtown man, Donald S. Hammalian Jr., pleaded not guilty to child exploitation charges in Hartford on Monday. Hammalian, a registered sex offender, faces multiple counts, including receiving child pornography and coercing a minor into sending explicit material. Federal authorities say he used social media to communicate with minors while managing several accounts, some with […]
Read MoreNewtown Property Manager Accused Of Stealing Millions
A Newtown property manager has admitted to stealing nearly $3 million from landlords to fund a day trading addiction. 33-year-old Timothy Mingione pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transmission of stolen money. He managed properties for a group of investors and used his access to bank accounts to funnel cash into personal trades. By […]
Read MoreNewtown Referendum Today
Newtown voters will decide today on a $12 million renovation plan alongside a proposed budget that could raise taxes by 6.7%. The upgrades include HVAC improvements at the library and community center, a high school roof replacement, and bridge repairs.
Read MoreStabbing Victim Named
A Danbury man is being held on $1 million bail in connection with a fatal stabbing on Granville Avenue. 21-year-old Bryan Eduardo Caceres-Pinguil is charged with murder, assault, and risk of injury to a minor. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Yorge Michael Andrade-Vera, who died at the hospital. Caceres-Pinguil has pleaded not guilty.
Read MoreSouthbury Couple On The Hook For Expensive Tree Cutting
A Southbury couple has been ordered to pay nearly $600,000 after cutting down almost 140 trees on town-owned land. A judge found Alan and Teresa Salzman “willfully” cleared the hillside below their $1.1 million home to improve lake views. The couple claimed it was a mistake, blaming hired day laborers, but the court didn’t buy […]
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