Apartment Project Moving Forward In Bethel
A new 11-unit apartment project is moving forward in Bethel. The town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Milwaukee Avenue development near the high school under a state law that encourages affordable housing. Despite pushback from a neighbor, only one commissioner voted no.
Read MoreCleanest Bathrooms in All of Connecticut Here in Danbury
The Interstate 84 Danbury Welcome Center westbound has been ranked as having the best public restrooms in all of Connecticut, based on a national survey of more than 3,000 drivers and truckers. In fact, it came in at number 82 nationwide. Surveyors say clean restrooms show how communities treat the people passing through.
Read MoreDanbury Man Indicted on Drug Charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Danbury man for trafficking cocaine through the U.S. Mail. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Roman Santiago Jr. received multiple drug shipments from Puerto Rico—each about two kilos—between last September and this February, totaling more than 11 kilos of cocaine. He’s also charged with intent to distribute fentanyl. Santiago was arrested […]
Read MoreDanbury Coach To Become First Female Football Coach
Danbury’s new arena football team, the Diesel, is making history. When the team debuts June 7, Tracey Curtis will become the first woman to lead a professional arena football team as head coach. Curtis brings decades of coaching experience—from high school to college—to the new Entertainment Football Association.
Read MoreConnecticut Woman Admits To Huge Medicaid Fraud
A Connecticut woman admitted in federal court this week, to running a scheme that defrauded Connecticut’s Medicaid program out of a staggering nearly $1.9 million. Prosecutors say 38-year-old Suhail Aponte filed fake claims for autism treatment that never happened. Aponte wasn’t licensed and billed Medicaid for services patients never received, including while they were hospitalized. […]
Read MoreDrone Leads to Two Arrests in Southbury
More details today about the discovery of a drone spotted flying near Interstate 84 in Southbury recently. That discovery led police to arrest two men on drug and weapons charges. Officers tracked the drone to a commuter lot, where they found 42-year-old Karl Crozier and 36-year-old Michael Reho. Crozier, a convicted felon, had a gun, […]
Read MoreFilming Wraps up in New Milford
Bank Street in downtown New Milford was shut down Thursday as film crews rolled cameras for a new movie called Convoy. Set in the 1990s, the shoot featured vintage cars, throwback outfits, and a marquee showing hits like Good Will Hunting and The Wedding Singer. The film is said to be tied to Matchbox cars, […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Headed for Big Tax Increase
New Fairfield voters have passed town and school budgets, avoiding a drawn-out budget process seen in previous years. The $14.8 million town plan and $59.15 million school budget each passed by narrow margins. Officials also set the new mill rate at 26.33, which translates to a roughly 7.5% average tax hike. Some homeowners could see […]
Read More33 New Environmental Conservation Rangers
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has graduated 33 new Environmental Conservation Rangers from its 2025 Ranger Academy. The recruits completed 120 hours of training and will serve in state parks across Connecticut, with 10 returning Rangers also rejoining the force. Wearing bright yellow shirts, Rangers help enforce park rules, assist visitors, and promote […]
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