17 Fairfield County Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
Seventeen high school seniors from Fairfield County have each been awarded a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. They’re among 30 recipients from Connecticut and 2,500 total across the U.S. The winners were selected from a pool of 15,000 finalists based on academic records, leadership, and potential for college success. Another round of college-sponsored scholarship recipients will […]
Read MoreMore Acorns Mean More Ticks in Connecticut
Tick populations are on the rise in parts of Connecticut, and scientists say acorns are to blame. More acorns lead to more rodents, which ticks feed on in their early stages. Two years later, tick numbers surge. That’s what researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station are tracking now. Blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease—but experts […]
Read MoreCT Life Expectancy Jumps Ahead of National Trend
Women born in Connecticut in 2000 are living more than 12 years longer than those born a century earlier, according to a Yale study. That’s well above the national gain and one of the sharpest increases among U.S. states. Men in Connecticut also saw a rise of more than 18 years over the century. By […]
Read MoreCT Democrats and Gov. Lamont Clash Over Tax Proposal
A proposed 1.75% surcharge on unearned income for Connecticut’s wealthiest residents could spark a showdown between Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont, who opposes tax hikes to ensure fiscal stability, remains at odds with House Democrats who believe taxing the state’s wealthiest will help fund vital services. The surcharge, which targets individuals earning over […]
Read MoreSign Up Now For Candlewood Lake Cleanup
The Candlewood Lake Authority is calling for volunteers for its annual lake clean-up, set for next Saturday. Registration is required by Wednesday. Check in will then be on Saturday morning from 9 to 10 at New Fairfield Town Park. A free lunch will follow the event. Boat Captains are Still Needed! The Authority is also […]
Read MoreDanbury Residents Targeted in Jury Duty Phone Scam
Danbury-area police are warning about a phone scam claiming residents missed jury duty. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement and demanding payment over the phone to avoid arrest. Authorities stress no real agency will ever ask for money this way. Victims are urged to hang up and not share personal info. Concerned residents can […]
Read MoreDanbury Council OKs $328.9M Budget, Tax Hike Coming July 1
Danbury homeowners will see a 2.28% property tax increase starting July 1. The City Council passed a $328.9 million budget in an 18-to-3 vote. The plan includes more than $10 million to help launch a new high school campus on Apple Ridge Road this fall. The city’s tax rate jumps from 24.44 to 24.99 mills. […]
Read MoreTurkish Town Accidentally High After Police Burn 20 Tons of Weed
In southeastern Turkey, residents of one town say they were involuntarily high for days after police burned over 20 tons of confiscated cannabis in the town center. The burn filled the air with thick smoke, reportedly causing dizziness, nausea, and hallucinations. Locals say they had to keep windows shut and avoid going outside. Authorities had […]
Read MoreDanbury Greenlights Former Crowne Plaza Hotel Conversion into 200 Apartments
After two years of planning and debate, the Danbury Planning Commission has approved a project to convert the vacant Crowne Plaza Hotel on the city’s west side into 200 micro-apartments and a makerspace. Developer Dan Bertram’s ambitious vision for the property, now dubbed “Bright Ravens Innovation Studios,” includes affordable housing units priced from $1,250 per […]
Read MoreWCSU’s New President
Jesse M. Bernal, set to become Western Connecticut State University’s next president in July, is committed to increasing access to higher education. Bernal, a first-generation college graduate, plans to expand opportunities for underserved communities and strengthen local ties to boost college enrollment in Danbury. Bernal, currently at Grand Valley State University, aims to build on […]
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