Connecticut Leaders Highlight Success of Housing Pilot Program
State officials are reviewing early results of the Urban Investment Initiative, a pilot program aimed at expanding affordable housing across Connecticut. Launched by the Department of Housing, the program targets cities like Danbury with high need based on income and overcrowding data. So far, investments have retrofitted homes and created new affordable units, with plans […]
Read MoreJosh Elliott Becomes First Democrat to Enter Connecticut Governor’s Race
Progressive state Rep. Josh Elliott is the first Democrat to announce a run for Connecticut governor in 2026, saying the state needs new leadership as Gov. Ned Lamont weighs a third term. Elliott, a 40 year old from Hamden, has criticized Lamont’s moderate positions and says he’ll push to raise taxes on the wealthy to […]
Read MoreDanbury Officials Eye West Side Property for New Fire Station
Danbury officials remain in talks with a property owner about a potential site for the city’s planned west side fire station. The new station—Engine 27—would serve the growing Mill Plain Road area, where response times can reach up to 14 minutes. Voters approved $49 million in bonding last fall, with up to $22 million earmarked […]
Read MoreCt Businesses Now Face Fines for Skipping State Retirement Program
Businesses in Connecticut that don’t enroll workers in the state-run retirement savings program could now face fines. A new law that took effect July 1 allows financial penalties for companies with five or more employees that fail to comply. The Connecticut Retirement Security Program launched in 2022 for private-sector workers whose employers don’t offer retirement […]
Read MoreRoute 7 Safety Project in New Milford on Track for Fall Completion
New Milford’s $2.5 million Route 7 safety upgrade is 75% complete and expected to wrap up by mid-November. The project includes 2,300 feet of new sidewalks, three new bus shelters, crosswalks, and a pedestrian bridge. Funded mostly by federal transportation money, the improvements aim to address long-standing safety concerns following multiple fatal crashes along the […]
Read MoreYonkers Man Drowns in Housatonic River Near Kent Road in New Milford
A 43 year old man from Yonkers drowned Sunday in the Housatonic (Who-za-tonic) River in New Milford. Police say Simon Hernandez went into deep water in an area known for dangerous undercurrents and never resurfaced. His body was recovered after a multi-agency search lasting several hours. Police say Hernandez was at the river with family […]
Read MoreElectronics Firm Relocating to Danbury, Bringing 60 Jobs
A Brookfield-based electronics company is relocating to Danbury, bringing 60 jobs to the city’s west side. AB Electronics signed a long-term lease for a 60,000-square-foot building on Apple Ridge Road, and the move is now set for August. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves called the relocation a sign of the city’s economic strength. The site is […]
Read MoreLamont Activates Extreme Heat Protocol Across Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol starting at noon today through at least Friday night. The move comes as heat indexes are expected to top 100 degrees across the state. The protocol opens cooling centers and mobilizes emergency resources to help protect seniors and others at risk. You should stay hydrated, […]
Read MoreConnecticut Law Preserves Water Fluoridation Standard
Connecticut will continue to require public water systems to maintain the current fluoride level of 0.7 milligrams per liter, under a new law signed by Governor Ned Lamont. The move attempts to separate the state from any future federal efforts to roll back fluoride recommendations. The law took effect immediately and according to the governor, […]
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