No One Hurt in Pair of Weekend Fires in Brookfield
No injuries were reported after a fire at home early Sunday morning on Lexington Drive in Brookfield. Fire crews arrived around 7:37 a.m. and quickly contained the blaze to a second-floor front bedroom, preventing further damage. The Red Cross is assisting three adults displaced by the fire. The cause is under investigation. Less than 12 […]
Read MoreDanbury Intersection Getting Long-awaited Improvements
A $2.65 million state-funded project is underway to ease congestion and boost pedestrian safety at Danbury’s White Street, Locust Avenue and Wildman Street intersection. City Traffic Engineer Veera Karukonda says the upgrades include road widening, added turn lanes and new sidewalks. The improvements aim to protect students near WestConn’s midtown campus and address long-standing traffic […]
Read MoreBuses Banned From South Kent Road in New Milford
In response to residents’ safety concerns, the New Milford Town Council has voted to pursue a ban on commercial buses along South Kent Road. The town plans to work with Kent and the state Department of Transportation to implement signage and possibly route restrictions. Most buses are heading to Club Getaway, whose owner supports the […]
Read MoreCongressional Cuts Threaten Summer Meals Programs for Kids
With schools out, more than 37,000 Connecticut kids are expected to rely on free meals through the state’s Summer Meals Program. The USDA-backed effort serves breakfast and lunch at hundreds of sites with no registration required. But advocates warn hunger could rise if Congress approves cuts to SNAP or Medicaid, which could complicate access to […]
Read MoreNew Milford Shifting Independence Weekend Fireworks to Site with Better View
New Milford is moving its Independence weekend fireworks back to Young’s Field Road to give spectators a better view. Mayor Pete Bass says tree growth at the previous launch site blocked much of last year’s show. The celebration starts at 5:30 p.m. Sunday on the Town Green with music and cake, and the fireworks begin […]
Read MoreNascar Trucks at Lime Rock A Hit
Lime Rock Park hosted its first-ever NASCAR national series event Saturday, drawing what officials say was the largest crowd in track history. The Craftsman Truck Series race saw 22-year-old Corey Heim notch his third straight road course win. Track president Dicky Riegel called it a “magical” day and said the success could pave the way […]
Read MoreHost of New State Laws Take Effect on Tuesday
Ninety-three new Connecticut laws take effect tomorrow, covering education, energy, elections and more. Key changes include free pre-K for families earning under $100,000, expanded special ed funding, and required personal finance classes in high schools. An energy policy update aims to cut household electric bills by $200 a year. Other laws ban certain pesticides, limit […]
Read MoreDanbury Schools Get New Leader
Danbury Public Schools has named Dr. Kristy Zaleta (zah-LET-uh) as its new K-12 Chief of Schools. Zaleta, a 22-year district veteran and 2024 Connecticut Middle School Principal of the Year, most recently led Rogers Park Middle School, where she drove one of the state’s biggest achievement gains. Zaleta replaces Christopher Roche, who is heading to […]
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