Spotted Lanternfly Numbers Rise Across Connecticut
Connecticut scientists say the spotted lanternfly population is larger this year, with heavy activity reported in Fairfield and New Haven counties. The invasive insects don’t harm people but can damage crops and make wine and honey taste bad. State officials are asking residents to kill them on sight and report sightings.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCTDOT Pauses Highway Work For Labor Day Weekend
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says all construction and maintenance on limited-access highways will be suspended for the Labor Day holiday. The pause runs from 6 a.m. Friday, August 29, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 2. Only emergency work will be allowed during that time. CTDOT says contractors must follow contract rules on restrictions.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Labor Day Parade To Feature ‘Pets On Parade’ Theme
Newtown will celebrate its 63rd Labor Day Parade on Monday, stepping off at 10 a.m. with this year’s theme, “Pets on Parade.” Floats, marching bands, vintage cars, and community groups will line Main Street, with retired animal control officer Carolee Mason serving as grand marshal. Roads along the parade route will close at 9:30 a.m., […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Animal Welfare Society Completes $2.1M Shelter Renovation
The Danbury Animal Welfare Society in Bethel has wrapped up a $2.1 million renovation project, expanding its shelter and adding new features like a kitten nursery, puppy nursery, and grooming room. The upgrades coincide with the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary and are designed to improve animal care and speed up adoptions. So far this year, DAWS […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Railway Museum Reschedules Steel & Wheels Car Show
The Danbury Railway Museum will host its Steel & Wheels benefit car show on Saturday, September 13, with a rain date set for the 14th. The event was postponed from June and will raise money for HomeBridge Ventures, a group helping formerly incarcerated individuals reenter society. The show runs from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYUnited Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Receives $74,500 from Eversource
United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut is receiving $74,500 in funding from the Eversource Foundation and employee donations. The support will help local families access critical health, education, and financial services. Over the past year, Eversource contributions totaled $2.7 million to United Way agencies across New England, with employees also volunteering thousands of hours to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDEEP Urges Water Safety as Lifeguard Coverage Ends at State Parks
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding visitors to stay cautious in and around water as lifeguard coverage winds down. Lifeguards will remain at many parks through Labor Day, but starting September 2, no state park swimming areas will be staffed. DEEP urges supervision of children, no swimming alone, and use of […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut to Hold Annual 911 Memorial Ceremony
Governor Ned Lamont invites the public to Connecticut’s annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. The event will honor the 161 Connecticut victims of the 2001 attacks, with family members reading their names. The memorial site overlooks Manhattan and was chosen for its historical […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAll Public Islands on Candlewood Lake to Close Friday
The Candlewood Lake Authority announced all public islands on Candlewood Lake will close starting today, due to safety and overcrowding concerns. The closure is supported by Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Sherman, and lake owner FirstLight. Law enforcement, including the CLA Marine Patrol will enforce the closures, with trespassers facing fines or removal.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCourt Orders New Trial For Man Imprisoned 18 Years In New Milford Case
Connecticut’s Appellate Court has ordered a new trial for 58 year old Roger Brown, who has served more than 18 years of a 23-year sentence for sexually assaulting two girls in New Milford. Judges ruled police delayed his arrest for years and his trial lawyer failed to challenge it.
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