Former Danbury Principal Still In Hot Water
A former Danbury middle school principal won’t get a chance to wipe her record clean. Jennifer Blue was denied entry into a court diversionary program after being charged with first-degree larceny. She’s accused of using a school debit card to make more than $5,500 in unauthorized personal purchases—including nearly $1,000 in clothing and charges from […]
Read MoreConnecticut Police Now Have A High Tech New Weapon
Police departments across Connecticut are turning to high-tech GPS darts to track suspects without chasing them. The dart-like trackers, fired from patrol cars, stick to fleeing vehicles and transmit real-time location data. But critics, including the ACLU and public defenders, argue the practice may violate privacy laws if done without a warrant. State police say […]
Read MoreNewtown Tentatively Approves Taunton Press Conversion
Newtown officials are backing plans to turn the former Taunton Press campus into 80 apartments and new headquarters for Claris Design Build. The developer agreed to add sidewalks connecting the 13-acre site to the nearby Fairfield Hills campus, a key concern for the town. The project includes two renovated buildings, a new apartment building, and […]
Read MoreSmithland Closing All Locations
Smithland Pet & Garden Centers has announced it will close all 13 of its locations, including the one in Bethel at 74 South Street. The company, formerly known as Agway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City, has served customers across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts for 40 years. Storewide closing sales begin today. No specific closure […]
Read MoreIt’s Tick Season
Experts are warning of an increased risk of tick-borne illnesses this year, as a boom in acorn production has led to a rise in mouse populations, expanding tick habitats. According to researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, while ticks aren’t born with diseases, they pick up bacteria from animals like mice, increasing the risk […]
Read MoreTroopers Get Raises But Who Will Pay For It?
Raises approved for Connecticut State Troopers could trigger wage hikes for nearly 45,000 other state employees. Lawmakers on the budget-writing Appropriations Committee signed off on a new deal giving 885 troopers a 2.5% raise in year one, 2% in year two. The contract costs $4.4 million annually and is expected to serve as a benchmark […]
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