Boating In Connecticut? You’re Going To Need A New Stamp
Connecticut boaters are now required to purchase a separate Aquatic Invasive Species Stamp to operate on inland waters. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the new rule replaces the previous system, where the fee was bundled with boat registrations. The $7 individual stamp or $25 vessel decal must be purchased online or where […]
Read MoreDanbury School Escapes Penalty But Is Critically Eyed
Danbury won’t face state penalties despite missing enrollment targets at its AIS magnet school. The school was supposed to keep at least 25% of its students from outside the district but fell short. The state will still fund the school and only require a corrective action plan, not fines. A final decision on the school’s […]
Read MoreFelon Flying Drone Arrested In Southbury
A drone spotted near Interstate 84 in Southbury led police to arrest a felon with a gun, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of cash. Officers found 43-year-old Karl Crozier in a commuter lot last week. He now faces several felony charges and is due in court May 7.
Read MoreConnecticut Launches New e-Apprenticeship Program
Connecticut’s Department of Labor is launching a new e-Apprenticeship system today. The online platform will allow employers to register apprentices, manage records, and pay fees digitally. Apprentices can track their training progress. The system moves the state’s Registered Apprenticeship Training Program onto an existing e-license system used across state agencies. More than 7,000 apprentices and […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Financial Future May Get “Tough”
While Connecticut’s budget is steady for now, state leaders are bracing for a downturn. Governor Ned Lamont says tougher years lie ahead. He plans to work with lawmakers on a balanced budget. Budget Secretary Jeffrey Beckham echoed the concern, saying now isn’t the time to undo progress. He stressed the need to keep spending under […]
Read MoreDanbury Zoning Appeals Approved
Danbury’s Zoning Board of Appeals approved six variances to turn a long-vacant garage on Mill Plain Road into a gas station and convenience store. But the board rejected a seventh request to narrow a two-lane driveway to 20 feet, citing traffic concerns. The developer’s attorney argued that traffic design issues should be left to city […]
Read MoreInnovation MADE Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for “Innovation MADE,” the second event in the state’s MADE leadership series. It’s set for Wednesday, May 28th. The event will focus on how innovation is fueling Connecticut’s economy. A keynote from state innovation chief Daniel O’Keefe will kick off the program, followed by a panel on AI and quantum tech […]
Read MoreCamera Action Today in New Milford
Bank Street in downtown New Milford will be shut down today for filming of a new movie called Convoy. Crews will shoot scenes on the Town Green today until dusk. The film, based on Matchbox cars, features 1990s vehicles and kids playing in a small-town setting. Police are redirecting traffic around the Green and Railroad […]
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