Danbury to Receive $176.5 Million in State Funding Over Two Years
Danbury will get $176.5 million in state aid under Connecticut’s new $55.8 billion budget. Most of the funding — about $62.3 million each year — will go toward Danbury schools through Education Cost Sharing grants. Other funds include road aid, PILOT payments, and grants for special education.
Read MoreWilton Man Charged with DUI After Speeding Stop
Wilton police say 32 year old Steve Defrancesco was stopped just after midnight for speeding on Wilton Road. Officers say he showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking. He failed field sobriety tests and blew over the legal limit. Defrancesco was charged with DUI and speeding, then released on $300 bond.
Read MoreConnecticut Ranks Among Worst States for Road Conditions
Bad news for Connecticut drivers! The state is ranked the 5th worst state in the country for road conditions, according to federal data. But experts say the ranking may be misleading. Connecticut collects more detailed data than most, which could skew the numbers. Even so, potholes, rough pavement, and winter damage cost drivers an average […]
Read MoreDanbury to Receive $176
Danbury will get $176.5 million in state aid under Connecticut’s new $55.8 billion budget. Most of the funding — about $62.3 million each year — will go toward Danbury schools through Education Cost Sharing grants. Other funds include road aid, PILOT payments, and grants for special education.
Read MoreAnimal Cruelty Case Against Danbury Man Dismissed After Program Completion
The animal cruelty charge against a Danbury man accused of killing his puppy has been dropped. Stephen Siguenza admitted to police in early 2023 that he hit his 3-month-old miniature Goldendoodle in the head multiple times after claiming the dog became aggressive. The dog later died. Siguenza was accepted into a court diversionary program, which […]
Read MoreRally Outside Governor’s Residence for Striking Workers Bill
A small group of people rallied outside the Governor’s Residence in Hartford calling on Governor Ned Lamont to sign a bill that would give unemployment benefits to striking workers. Senate Bill 8 passed the legislature, but Lamont is expected to veto it, saying it would hurt Connecticut’s business climate. Union leaders and workers say the […]
Read MoreAnimal Cruelty Case Against Danbury Man Dismissed After Program Completion
The animal cruelty charge against a Danbury man accused of killing his puppy has been dropped. Stephen Siguenza admitted to police in early 2023 that he hit his 3-month-old miniature Goldendoodle in the head multiple times after claiming the dog became aggressive. He said the dog later died. Siguenza was accepted into a court diversionary […]
Read MoreEx-brookfield Officer Gets Probation in Evidence-tampering Case
A former Brookfield High School resource officer has been sentenced to probation for tampering with evidence in a case involving explicit photos of students. Thirty-five year old Steven Rountos was given three years probation and a suspended five-year prison term after pleading no contest in Danbury Superior Court. He was accused of destroying a cellphone […]
Read MoreEpa Awards $2.9 Million to New England for Lead Testing in Schools, Child Care Centers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving $2.9 million to New England states, including Connecticut, to help remove lead from drinking water at schools and child care facilities. The funding comes through a voluntary grant program aimed at reducing kids’ exposure to lead. EPA officials say more than 33,000 schools and child care centers nationwide […]
Read MoreUnited Way to Host Annual Meeting Tonight in Wilton
The United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut will hold its 2025 Annual Meeting tonight at the Wilton Library. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 and will feature keynote speaker Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas. Highlights include scholarship presentations, a panel on civic engagement, and recognition of outgoing board members. The discussion panel […]
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