Two Crashes, One Medical Call in Brookfield; Patients Taken to Danbury Hospital
Emergency crews responded to two crashes and a medical call early Saturday in Brookfield. At 1:13 a.m., a vehicle rolled over on Tower Road, and around 9:29 a.m., a car hit a utility pole on Stony Hill Road. One person from each crash was taken to Danbury Hospital. Power remained out near the utility pole […]
Read MoreRidgefield Names School Psychologist Teacher of the Year for Wellness Work
42 year old Jeffrey Lovelace, the school psychologist at Veterans Park Elementary, was named Ridgefield’s Teacher of the Year. Lovelace was chosen for going beyond one-on-one sessions by teaching weekly wellness lessons to all grades, using skills based on behavior therapy. He also offers parent training to support student mental health. Lovelace has worked in […]
Read MoreMan Tied to $230 Million Crypto Theft Accused of Plotting Danbury Kidnapping
Federal prosecutors say 23 year old James Francis planned to kidnap a Danbury couple to extort their son linked to a $230 million cryptocurrency theft. Court documents show Francis considered killing the son after a nightclub altercation. He helped coordinate the August 2024 kidnapping attempt involving six Florida men. Authorities are now seeking to revoke […]
Read MoreBrookfield Awarded $545,000 State Grant to Upgrade Athletic Fields
Brookfield will use a $545,000 state grant to add lighting and improve drainage at its baseball and softball fields as part of a $4 million renovation project. The first phase, expected to start in August and finish this fall, includes installing 56 light fixtures on 10 poles to extend field usage by about 380 hours […]
Read MoreBethel Approves Beer Gardens Along Route 6 Corridor
Beer gardens are now allowed along Bethel’s Route 6 corridor after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave unanimous approval. The new rule permits beer gardens on properties of at least five acres as accessory uses to existing businesses. Regulations require a 100-foot setback from nearby homes and compliance with local noise rules. The town […]
Read MoreAngler Breaks State Carp Record with 45-pound Catch in Southbury Lake
A Long Island man broke a Connecticut state fishing record after reeling in a massive 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah in Southbury. 44 year old Rafal Wlazlo made the record-setting catch on May 25 after nearly two months of near round-the-clock fishing. State officials confirmed the new mark. Wlazlo, who owns a carp-fishing […]
Read MoreRetaining Wall Movement Prompts Urgent Repairs at Danbury Magnet School
Emergency repairs are underway at the Western Academy for International Studies Magnet School in Danbury after engineers discovered dangerous movement in a 21-foot-tall retaining wall between two parking lots. City officials say the wall, built on a steep slope, has shifted up to 7 inches outward. A temporary fix, including steel beams and barrier removal, […]
Read MoreNew Milford Starts Work on Structurally Deficient Bridges
Work is underway to replace the Van Car Road bridge in New Milford, with completion expected in early November. The town also plans to start replacing the Sand Road bridge by mid-June. Both spans were deemed structurally deficient, with daily traffic of several hundred vehicles. Officials say the $5.8 million in combined projects are being […]
Read MoreStolen Audi Chase Ends with Arrest After I-84 Pursuit in Danbury
A stolen Audi led police on a multi-agency chase Friday morning, ending with a foot pursuit and arrest near Interstate 84 in Danbury. New York State Police deployed spike strips before the vehicle crossed into Connecticut. The Audi was dumped near the highway, prompting a K-9 search and helicopter response. One suspect was caught with […]
Read MoreNew Milford Gets $1m Grant to Rebuild Merryall Road
New Milford has been awarded a $1 million state grant to repave and rebuild over a mile of Merryall Road between West Meetinghouse and Wellsville roads. The project, set for summer 2026, is backed by Connecticut’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program. The town will contribute more than $316,000. Public Works says the road surface is […]
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