Danbury Railway Museum Santa Train Up & Running For The Holiday Season
The Danbury Railway Museum Santa Train will run again this weekend. 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 every weekend through December 22, with tickets $25 for ages 2 and up. Visitors can also enjoy model trains, […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWCSU Community Honors Jane Goodall With Memorial Gathering
Western Connecticut State University held a memorial gathering Wednesday to celebrate the life of Jane Goodall, who passed away on Oct. 1. Students, faculty, and friends shared stories of the world-renowned primatologist, highlighting her decades-long connection to the university and her dedication to environmental education. The Jane Goodall Center on campus continues her work through […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWaterbury Man Arrested After Threatening Home Depot Employees With Box Cutter
24 year old Isuel Cordero of Waterbury faces first-degree robbery and fifth-degree larceny charges after trying to steal two Ryobi drills from a Home Depot. Police say Cordero pushed staff and brandished a box cutter before fleeing, but he was later caught. The stolen drills, valued at nearly $660, were not recovered.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew York Developer Appeals Bethel Denial of 75 Unit Apartment Project
A New York developer has filed a court appeal after Bethel’s Planning and Zoning Commission denied plans for a 75-unit apartment building with 30% affordable units. The developer cites state workforce housing laws, saying the denial did not properly weigh the town’s affordable housing need. Town officials say they hope to negotiate a resolution outside […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Catches Up On City Audits Ending State Oversight
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves says the city has completed three overdue audits in less than two years, clearing state oversight and stabilizing its finances. The latest 2024 audit shows revenues about $2.3 million above budget and a strong fund balance. Alves credited added finance staff and tighter controls for the turnaround, saying work on the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Names New Town Historian And Assistant Historian
The Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons has appointed Jack Sanders as Town Historian and Betsy Reid as Assistant Town Historian. Sanders, a longtime editor of The Ridgefield Press and author of several local history books, has chronicled the town’s past for decades. Reid recently retired after 20 years with the Ridgefield Historical Society, where she led […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury To Hold Swearing In Ceremony For Mayor And City Officials
Danbury’s newly elected and re-elected officials will be sworn in Monday evening at 6 in the Danbury High School auditorium. Mayor Roberto Alves will take the oath for his second term, alongside Treasurer Daniel Jowdy, Town Clerk Laurie Esposito, and members of the City Council, Board of Education, Zoning Commission, and Constables.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCT House adopts relief fund to bolster federal programs
The Connecticut House has voted to adopt a new emergency relief fund that is meant to provide a safety net for unexpected expenses or revenue shortfalls. By passing the measure with a 60% majority, lawmakers were able to ensure that the fund could be established without violating the state’s budgetary spending cap. Lawmakers say the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew CT housing bill passes House during special session
A new bill passed during the special session that aims to address Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis by providing funding for affordable housing projects, streamlining the approval process for certain developments, and increasing incentives for municipalities to create more affordable housing units. The compromise bill includes provisions for increasing the number of affordable housing units in […]
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