Danbury Mayor Seeks Moratorium on New Smoke Shops
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves is pushing for a moratorium on new smoke shops in the city. He wants to define smoke shops in zoning laws as stores mainly selling tobacco and vaping products. Alves says the city needs to limit their number due to concerns about illegal sales and overproliferation. Police support the move, citing […]
Read MoreBethel Youth Programs Receive $150,000 in Connecticut Budget
Bethel will get $150,000 from the new state budget to support youth programs. Half the funds will launch an afterschool program through Kind Works, Inc., focusing on emotional wellness and social skills. The other half will improve the town’s Teen Center with new equipment and expanded activities. Officials say the investments aim to create safer, […]
Read MoreDeveloper Seeks Zone Change to Build 225 Apartments in Danbury
A Waterbury developer wants to rezone 27 acres of industrial land on Danbury’s west side to build 225 apartments. The property sits off Saw Mill Road near the New York line, close to the growing Reserve complex. A representative for the developer says the steep, partially wet terrain makes it more suitable for housing than […]
Read MoreNewtown Woman Faces Charges After Standoff with Police
26 year old Newtown woman is now facing multiple charges after a police standoff on Park Lane Tuesday. Samantha Rivera is accused of assaulting a public safety officer, risking injury to a child, trespassing, larceny and resisting arrest. Police say she barricaded herself in a home during a DCF investigation and fled on foot after […]
Read MoreNewtown Music Teacher Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Girls
A 70 year old Newtown music teacher will serve four years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting underage girls. Richard Neal was sentenced in Danbury to 10 years, suspended after four, followed by 15 years’ probation. Neal was arrested twice — first in 2023 after an investigation involving a private lesson student, then […]
Read MoreFallen Wires Knock Out Power in Newtown After Truck Incident
Live wires came down on a tractor-trailer traveling Little Brook Lane in Newtown Wednesday, leaving 46 Eversource customers without power. Fire officials say the truck’s driver stayed inside until crews confirmed the power was off. No injuries were reported. Botsford Fire Rescue closed the area for several hours while repairs were made. The cause of […]
Read MoreDanbury Secures Record $47 Million in State Funding
Danbury is set to receive over $47.3 million in state aid under Connecticut’s new two-year budget, the largest municipal allocation in the state. Mayor Roberto Alves credited strong local advocacy and teamwork with state lawmakers for the increase, calling it a sign that leaders in Hartford support the city’s long-term goals. The funding marks the […]
Read MoreNewtown Man Accused of Knife Attack, Attempted Car Theft
A 19 year old Newtown man is facing multiple charges after police say he attacked a person with a knife during a domestic dispute, then tried to steal a food delivery vehicle. Officers say Stephen Wengart fled a Park Lane home Tuesday night and was later found on Apple Blossom Lane, where he allegedly assaulted […]
Read MoreDanbury Offering Free Cert Training to Boost Emergency Preparedness
The Danbury Health Department will offer free Community Emergency Response Team training starting June 16. The hands-on course teaches residents disaster response skills including first aid, fire safety, and search and rescue. It’s open to anyone 18 or older living in Danbury. Participants must attend all five sessions to earn certification. Classes will be held […]
Read MoreGirl Scouts of Connecticut to Honor 35 Gold Award Recipients This Weekend
Girl Scouts of Connecticut will recognize 35 girls earning the organization’s highest honor during a ceremony Sunday in New Haven. The annual Gold Award event means each honoree will receive an official certificate, letter and proclamation. Several scholarships will also be presented, including a $5,000 national award. The Gold Award recognizes leadership and impact in […]
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