New Milford Holds Second Budget Vote On Restored $124M Plan
New Milford voters are heading to the polls for a second referendum on a newly restored $124 million town and school budget for 2025-26. The revised plan includes $76 million for education and $48 million for town operations. Polls are open until 8 p.m.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Approves Redevelopment Of Former Taunton Press Site
Newtown’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved plans to convert the former Taunton Press campus into 83 luxury apartments and a construction company headquarters. Developer Phil Clark says the existing structures will be preserved and upgraded. The 13-acre site on South Main Street has been vacant since late 2023.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLeaders of college degree scam linked to 127 Connecticut nurses got $7 million to recruit students, records show
Federal documents reveal leaders of a nationwide nursing school scam, including those connected to 127 Connecticut nurses, collected over $7 million in kickbacks for recruiting students to obtain fake nursing diplomas. The scheme, part of Operation Nightingale, involved issuing more than 7,500 fraudulent diplomas across multiple states, allowing unqualified individuals to pass nursing licensure exams […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Approves Plan To Pay $7.6M Wrongful Conviction Settlement
The town of New Milford has approved a plan to pay $7.6 million to Ralph “Ricky” Birch, who spent more than 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. A federal jury found town police helped secure Birch’s wrongful conviction in the 1985 killing of Everett Carr. The settlement will be paid using […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Alternative Center for Excellence celebrates 23 graduates
The Alternative Center for Excellence, Danbury’s alternative high school, held its graduation ceremony Tuesday at Broadview Middle School. Twenty-three students received their diplomas, with several honored for academic achievements, leadership, and community service. Ariana West stood out as a top graduate, earning multiple awards including a scholarship from the Women’s Club of Danbury/New Fairfield.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Child Care Workers Could See Big Raises Under New Program
Connecticut day care and preschool workers could get major pay increases under a new state-funded program announced Tuesday. Governor Ned Lamont said the initiative will provide free child care by 2027 for families making under $100,000. Funded by a $300 million endowment, the plan also aims to raise pay for early childhood educators to match […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Weighing Whether To Sign Sweeping Connecticut Housing Bill
Governor Ned Lamont has yet to decide whether he’ll sign House Bill 5002, a wide-ranging housing measure passed by state lawmakers. The bill includes zoning changes, parking rule restrictions, and incentives tied to affordable housing targets. Lamont says he supports much of it but raised concerns about the section assigning each town a specific number […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Square Undergoes Major Upgrades With New Tenants On The Way
Danbury Square is getting a facelift as Elicit Brewing and Hobby Lobby prepare to move in. Crews are transforming the former Barnes & Noble into a new brewpub set to open later this month. At the same time, the old Christmas Tree Shops building is being renovated for a Hobby Lobby store. According to a […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCrash Shuts Down Part Of Route 39 In New Fairfield
A section of Route 39 in New Fairfield was closed Tuesday after a car hit a utility pole around 11 a.m. State police said the single-car crash caused only minor injuries but brought down wires, forcing emergency repairs between Sawmill Road and Fleetwood Drive. Eversource and state DOT crews responded. Power outages were minimal, with […]
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The town of New Milford has approved a plan to pay $7.6 million to Ralph “Ricky” Birch, who spent more than 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. A federal jury found town police helped secure Birch’s wrongful conviction in the 1985 killing of Everett Carr. The settlement will be paid using […]
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