Danbury Railway Museum Santa Train Returns for Holiday Season
The Danbury Railway Museum Santa Train has returned. Families can ride the Snow Clipper through the historic railyard and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the 1903 station. The First Gift Express runs weekends through December 22, with tickets $25 for ages 2 and up. Visitors can also enjoy model trains, a coloring station with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Home Sales Rise Three Percent In October
Connecticut’s housing market saw a 3 percent increase in home sales in October, with about 95 more houses and condos sold than a year ago. The median price rose to $425,000, up from $400,000 in 2024. Limited new listings and homeowners holding low-rate mortgages are keeping prices high, while some buyers are still negotiating discounts.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYYankee Gas Customers To See $15 Monthly Rate Increase
Connecticut utility regulators have approved a rate hike that will add $15 per month to the average Yankee Gas residential bill. The decision covers the period from November 1 through October 31, 2026, and includes a $40 million refund to customers over three years. Officials say the increase is part of an $802 million revenue […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Voter Turnout Climbs To Highest Level Since 2017
Voter turnout in Connecticut’s local elections hit 35.7 percent this year — the highest level in at least eight years. But the increase wasn’t statewide. Larger cities like Hartford and Bridgeport saw turnout below five percent, while Waterbury was under 17. Smaller towns led the way, with Lyme topping the list at 66 percent and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Pharmacy Closes After 26 Years In Business
Bissell Pharmacy in Ridgefield has officially closed its doors after serving the community for more than two decades. Owner and longtime pharmacist Ed Karvosky announced his retirement, calling it an “incredible 26-year adventure.” The pharmacy, located on Governor Street, first opened in 1999. Karvosky says prescriptions will now be available at nearby Walgreens, while the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBethel Awarded $521K Grant To Launch Composting Program
Bethel is getting more than half a million dollars to start a new composting program at its transfer station. The $521,000 grant from the Housatonic Resource Recovery Association will fund an in-vessel composting system powered by solar equipment, cutting disposal costs and reducing food waste, with completion expected in about nine months.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSuspicious Package At Danbury Hospital Deemed Safe
A suspicious package found early Thursday at Danbury Hospital turned out to be harmless. Police say hospital security reported the item early Thursday morning in the Rizzo Parking Garage. Officers and emergency teams responded, and they were able to confirm that there was no threat. The hospital remained open with no disruption to patient care. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Killed After Being Struck By His Own Truck In Newtown
Newtown Police say a man was killed Thursday evening after being hit by his own commercial vehicle on Hawleyville Road near Old Hawleyville Road. Investigators say the truck began rolling forward after the driver stepped out, striking him and causing fatal injuries. The vehicle stopped near the Exit 9 commuter lot. Police say no other […]
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