Ridgefield looks to buy property near rec center, possibly add parking
Ridgefield is considering purchasing a 2.42-acre property at 217 Danbury Road, next to the Ridgefield Recreation Center, to address ongoing parking shortages. The property includes a 1959-built house listed for $750,000. Town officials say acquiring the land could provide space for additional parking or recreational use. A public hearing is set for May 21, with […]
Read MoreBethel denies request to alter Stony Hill Road apartment design
In Bethel, planners voted 5-2 against allowing a developer to move apartments to a higher floor at the Grand at Stony Hill Village. The change aimed to make leasing retail space easier but faced opposition from nearby condo residents concerned about building height. The 137-unit complex remains under construction.
Read MorePurdue Students Build Robot That Solves Rubik’s Cube in 0.103 Seconds
A team of Purdue University students set a new record by creating a robot that solves a Rubik’s cube in just… ready for this??? 0.103 seconds!!… Faster than a human blink!! The robot, named “Purdubik’s Cube,” is nearly three times faster than the previous record of 0.305 seconds set in 2024 by a Mitsubishi Electric […]
Read MoreDanbury Food Pantry Moves to Larger Park Avenue Location
The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Danbury has relocated to the former U.S. Military Museum on 125 Park Avenue. The new 6,000-square-foot space is 10 times larger than its previous site at St. James Episcopal Church. Volunteers helped renovate the building, adding new windows, improved parking, walk-in refrigeration, and a children’s book nook. The pantry […]
Read MoreConnecticut House Passes Bill Limiting Social Media Algorithms For Teens
The Connecticut House approved legislation to block personalized social media algorithms for users under 18 between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. The bill requires parental consent for teens to access full platform features and mandates annual disclosures on average daily use. It aims to curb negative mental health effects linked to excessive social media use. […]
Read MoreConnecticut Senate Approves Bill Letting DEEP Decide On Bear Hunt
Connecticut’s Senate passed legislation Thursday allowing the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to decide if and when a bear hunting season should be enacted. The bill, now headed to the House, would let the DEEP and governor act if human-bear conflicts threaten public safety. Current law allows killing bears in self-defense after non-lethal efforts […]
Read MoreConnecticut Rents Dip for First Time in Years, Zillow Data Shows
Connecticut renters are seeing rare relief. For the first time in years, average asking rents have dropped. Zillow says statewide rent listings through May 12 averaged $1,635 — down nearly $80 from April, a 4.6% dip. One-bedroom units fell by $86, and three-bedrooms dropped $183. While prices dipped here in Connecticut, rents continued rising in […]
Read MoreRidgefield Approves ‘Beaver Deceiver’ To Prevent Flooding On Old Sib Road
Ridgefield will install a “beaver deceiver” at Turtle Pond to stop flooding caused by persistent damming. The Inland Wetlands Board approved the device, officially called a Flexible Pond Leveler, which will lower water levels by more than a foot and prevent overflow onto Old Sib Road and Hidden Lake Court. The $2,500 cost will be […]
Read MoreDEEP Promotes Safety Ahead Of Boating Season
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is kicking off National Safe Boating Week starting Saturday. DEEP will use social media and in-person outreach to spread safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend. The agency will patrol inland and coastal waters. Boaters are urged to wear life jackets, check safety gear, and avoid alcohol. […]
Read MoreJudge Strikes Down Sherman Zoning Ruling In Long-Running Property Dispute
A Superior Court judge has overturned a decision by Sherman’s Zoning Board of Appeals, calling its handling of a property use case “arbitrary” and “legally flawed.” The dispute centered on unpermitted commercial activity at land owned by Joel and Roberta Judd. Neighbor John Dwyer complained about junk, noise, and trailers, prompting a 2022 cease-and-desist order. […]
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