New Connecticut Law Targets Rising Classroom Violence
Teachers in Danbury and across the state for that matter, are facing a surge in aggressive student behavior, with physical and verbal confrontations up 44% last school year. Threats climbed 32%, and property damage rose 21%, according to a state report. Now, a new law aims to calm classrooms and protect both students and staff. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPolice Warn Connecticut Drivers About Deer In Roadways
Police are again urging drivers to be extra cautious as deer mating season increases the risk of collisions. Dashcam footage shows deer darting across roads, with multiple crashes reported in just the past week. Last year, Connecticut saw 387 deer-vehicle accidents from October through December, averaging one every six hours. Authorities advise drivers to scan […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Clears Contaminated Site For New Housing Project
A long-vacant former dry cleaning site in Brookfield has been cleaned up and cleared for redevelopment. More than 1,300 tons of contaminated soil were removed from 20 Station Road, where tests once showed solvent levels thousands of times above safe limits. The property will now become a 60-unit apartment complex with 20 percent designated as […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Accused Of Setting Off Fireworks Near Neighbor’s Home
A 41 year old Danbury man accused of stalking his neighbor was arrested again after police say he set off fireworks near her home. Officers say Michael Coschigano violated a court order by lighting fireworks close to the woman’s property, where propane tanks were nearby. It’s his fifth arrest this year involving the same neighbor. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBethel Reconsiders Denied Apartment Project Under State Affordable Housing Law
A developer in Bethel is getting a second chance to build six two-bedroom apartments on Knollwood Drive and Reservoir Street, just two weeks after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied the plan. The proposal is back under a state law that favors developers who set aside 30 percent of units as affordable housing. The […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSchool Funding And Accountability Top Issues In Danbury Board Of Education Race
Twelve candidates are running for six open seats on the Danbury Board of Education in the November 4 election. School funding, accountability, and transparency are the leading issues. Democrats say their focus is on improving resources and closing student achievement gaps, while Republican candidates stress fiscal oversight after recent audits showed millions in unspent funds. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Awarded State Grant For Waste Reduction Efforts
Southbury will receive $157,000 from the state to support new waste reduction programs. The grant comes as part of a $7.5 million package benefiting 18 municipalities and regional groups across Connecticut. The funding will help Southbury develop a unit-based pricing system and food scraps recycling program at its transfer station — an effort aimed at […]
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