Danbury Students Head Back To School Aug. 26
Parents in Danbury are getting ready for the new school year. The first day of classes for grades 1 through 12 is set for Tuesday, Aug. 26. Kindergarten students will start with half days from Aug. 26 through Aug. 28 before moving to full days on Aug. 29. The district calendar also includes holiday breaks, […]
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 STORYEversource Replacing Aging Gas Lines In Danbury
Eversource is replacing more than 18,000 feet of old cast iron and bare steel gas pipes in Danbury with safer, more durable plastic lines. The work, underway through the end of the year, is part of a statewide program to modernize the system and improve safety. Crews are working on several city streets, with brief […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Mayor Releases 5-Year Paving Plan
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves has unveiled a five-year plan to repave 15 miles of city roads each year. The $49 million project is funded through bonds, state grants and other allocations. Roads are ranked by priority based on annual inspections, with the list adjusted for weather and wear. Danbury maintains 244 miles of city-owned roads.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut’s Tax-Free Week Gives Break On Back-To-School Shopping
Connecticut’s annual sales tax holiday is underway through this Saturday, waiving the 6.35% sales tax on most clothing and shoes under $100. The tax break applies both in stores and online, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Items like jewelry, handbags and athletic gear are not included, and school supplies such as backpacks and notebooks […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Seeks Dismissal Of Residents’ Road Appeal
Newtown is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by five residents over the town’s decision to discontinue part of Reservoir Road, a Revolutionary War-era route once traveled by French troops aiding George Washington. The residents argue the move benefits a housing developer and harms the trail’s historic value. The town says the group […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Opens New High School West Campus
Former Superintendent Sal Pascarella returned to Danbury for the ribbon cutting of the new Danbury High School West campus, calling it the fulfillment of a vision he first outlined in 2019. The $164 million, 266,000-square-foot building is designed to ease overcrowding and serve as a career academy. The new school will open August 26 to […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFeast of San Gennaro This Week
Danbury’s Feast of San Gennaro returns this week, running from today through Sunday at 1 Ives Street. The event celebrates Italian heritage with music, and fireworks, carnival rides, live entertainment, and classic Italian cuisine.
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