Newtown police seek info on incident that severly injured woman riding horse
Newtown police are searching for a dirt bike operator whose reckless actions caused a woman on horseback to be thrown and suffer a broken neck. It happened Sept. 1 on Platts Hill Road. Police say the dirt bike operator, a white male about 13 to 15 years old, stopped to apologize before leaving the scene.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury schools enrollment drops again
Student enrollment in Danbury Public Schools has dropped for the second straight year, falling to 11,430 students — down 526 from last year. School leaders say declines are sharpest among English learners, which still makes up more than a third of the district’s population, and low-income students.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMouring underway after sudden death of Danbury police officer
The Danbury Police Department is mourning the sudden death of 39-year-old Officer Dominic Barthelemy, who passed away unexpectedly in New York on October 23. Barthelemy joined Danbury’s force in 2023 after serving two years with the NYPD and primarily worked the overnight patrol shift.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeveloper says new letter proves Newtown development should be approved
A New York developer suing Newtown over a denied 136-unit apartment project near the high school says a new letter from Aquarion Water proves the plan should now be approved. Vessel Technologies told a judge Aquarion has moved forward enough water for all units, resolving the issue that led to the project’s rejection. But nearby […]
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