Public Hearing Tonight on Zoning Change for Ridgebury Corporate Center
Danbury planners have endorsed a zoning change for the Ridgebury Corporate Center, a four-story office building stuck in a residential zone, to allow medical office use. The property, once home to General Electric, has struggled to lease space due to zoning restrictions. Officials say the change would help attract tenants and modernize the area’s fragmented […]
Read MoreDanbury Gop Choose Slate of Municipal Election Candidates Tonight
While Danbury Democrats finalized their slate of candidates last week, led by current Mayor Roberto Alves, Republicans are scheduled to do the same today at Anthony’s Lake Club. Longtime City Council member Emile Buzz-aid will top the GOP ticket as the Mayoral candidate.
Read MoreAnother Drowning in Connecticut Brings Total to Near 50 in Last Five Years
A body was recovered from the Who-za-tonic River near Stevenson Dam in Monroe on Monday afternoon. Crews were called around 3:15pm to a report of someone in distress. The body was located at the base of the dam and pulled from the water by dive teams. The identity of the victim has not been released. […]
Read MoreLake Boat Ban on Lake Waramaug Up for Vote Next Week
Voters in Kent, Warren and Washington will decide July 31 whether to ban wake boats on Lake Waramaug. The proposed ordinance would prohibit enhanced-wake vessels due to environmental and safety concerns. First Selectmen say communities are divided, and a referendum is the fairest way forward. Voting will be held from noon to 8 p.m. at […]
Read MoreRail Crossing in Bethel to Close for 10 Days As Part of Railroad Work
The Town of Bethel has announced South Street at the railroad crossing will be closed from August 7th to August 17th, as part of the Danbury Branch Line work that will shut down Metro-North service starting August 1st. Detours will be in place at the crossing and at Blackman Avenue.
Read MoreViral “labubu” Trend Descending Soon on Danbury
The viral Labubu trend — collectible plush toys sold in mystery “blind boxes” — is gaining steam in Connecticut, with a second Pop Mart store set to open at Danbury Fair in the near future. A Labubu is a $30 toy sold sight unseen, which experts say mimics gambling by fueling excitement and resale mania. […]
Read MoreTracking State Police Traffic Stops to Get Easier
Connecticut has launched a new online portal offering near real-time data on traffic stops by State Police. Officials say the dashboard increases transparency following past record-keeping errors. The move is being praised as key to rebuilding public trust, and the state hopes to expand the system to cover more law enforcement data soon.
Read MoreMore Details About Danbury Road Repairs Coming Soon
During a live video on the City of Danbury’s Facebook page Monday, Mayor Roberto Alves provided an update on a number of topics and answered questions from the public. Alves said the city’s new five-year street paving plan will increase road repairs from 8 to 15 miles per year. Full details of the plan will […]
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