Report- Fairer Wages Key to Rebuilding Connecticut’s Labor Force
A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children says wage inequality is slowing the state’s economy. The nonprofit says fewer women and “prime-age” workers are participating in the labor force, partly due to caregiving demands and low wage returns. To reverse the trend, the report urges Connecticut to raise wages, close racial and gender pay […]
Read MoreNew Milford Sees Retail Growth with Openings, Moves, and Upgrades
New Milford’s retail scene is booming in 2025, with new shops, relocations, and renovations reshaping the town’s business landscape. Mayor Pete Bass says the activity signals strong economic vitality. So far this year, four new businesses have opened, including Planet Fitness and Jesse’s Ice Cream, with more on the way. Closures include Walgreens and Bleu […]
Read MoreTrump-backed Bill Slashes Nutrition Program Funding in Connecticut
Connecticut nutrition educators are bracing for major cuts after President Donald Trump’s newly passed spending bill eliminates all federal funding for SNAP-Ed programs beginning Oct. 1. The $4.6 million cut puts dozens of jobs at risk and threatens food access, obesity prevention, and outreach programs statewide. UConn and the Hispanic Health Council say staff layoffs […]
Read MoreLawyer Says Wilton Executive Held After Stabbing Camping Companions Had Bad Reaction to Cannabis
An executive with a discount retailer from Wilton who allegedly stabbed two friends in an unprovoked attack at a Massachusetts campground had an adverse psychological reaction to cannabis-infused gummies, according to his lawyer. Police say 47-year-old Jeffrey DeLuca used kitchen knives to stab both men in front of their children Friday night. DeLuca, a Ross […]
Read MoreDanbury Approves Zoning Change for 225 Apartments Off Saw Mill Road
Danbury’s Zoning Commission has approved a land use change to allow 225 apartments on a 27-acre wooded site off Saw Mill Road near the New York line. The unanimous vote follows a pitch from former Waterbury Mayor Neil O’Leary, now a consultant on the project. Blasius Enterprises, which bought the land for $2.3 million, will […]
Read MoreDanbury Gop Finalizes Slate of Candidates for November Municipal Election
Danbury Republicans have officially nominated longtime City Council member Emile Buzaid Jr. as their candidate for mayor. Speaking to supporters Tuesday at Anthony’s Lake Club, Buzaid vowed to lead the city “back to where it needs to be,” outlining a platform focused on business, education, safety, and transportation. Buzaid, a local business owner and third-generation […]
Read MoreDanbury Couple Charged After Sex Acts on Florida-bound Flight
A Danbury couple is facing felony charges after allegedly performing sex acts that were seen by children aboard a commercial airliner over the weekend. 43-year-old Trista Reilly and 42-year-old Christopher Arnold were each charged with two counts each, after the alleged incident on a flight Saturday from JFK to Sarasota.
Read MoreGroundbreaking for New Fire Substation in New Milford This Sunday
The Water Witch Hose Company No. 2 will break ground Sunday morning on a major expansion of its Lanesville Road substation in New Milford. The $5 million, two-phase project will more than double the station’s size, adding over 8,000 square feet and upgrading facilities for future emergencies and growth. The station, built in 1980, will […]
Read MoreDanbury High School West Project Nears Finish Line, Welcomes 800 Students in September
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. Mayor Alves said he is excited to see a major project nearing the finishing line. “Danbury High School West is still slated to open this September, […]
Read MorePair of Recreation Areas Along Housatonic River Shutdown After Recent Drownings
Two recreation areas along the Housatonic (hoos-uh-TON-ic) River in New Milford have been shut down by the town and FirstLight Power, after another drowning over the weekend. A New York 43-year-old died after going into the water to retrieve a ball during a family picnic. His was the third death in the last five years […]
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