Day: December 5, 2025

Fairfield County Could Be Among Hottest Housing Markets in 2026

Fairfield County is projected to join the nation’s hottest housing markets next year as New York City employers enforce return-to-office policies. A Redfin study highlights strong demand, while Realtor.com predicts home prices could rise nearly 7%. Lower mortgage rates and rising incomes are expected to help both buyers and sellers.

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Connecticut Towns Limit Gas Powered Leaf Blowers Amid Statewide Debate

Several Connecticut towns have restricted the use of gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise and air pollution concerns, with ordinances limiting hours, seasons, or banning them outright. Meanwhile, state legislation aimed at phasing out gas-powered blowers in government agencies cleared committee review but never reached a House vote. Supporters cite health and environmental benefits, while […]

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Connecticut Transportation Fund Faces Potential Shortfall by 2030

New budget forecasts warn Connecticut’s Special Transportation Fund could run out of cash by 2030 without additional revenue or spending cuts. The fund, which pays for highways, bridges, and transit, faces rising costs from debt service and bus and rail operations.

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Officials Warn Connecticut Residents To Handle Ashes Safely After Fires

State fire officials are urging residents to properly cool and store ashes after several recent Connecticut house fires were linked to fireplaces and woodstoves. Authorities say hot embers can hide for days and should never be left in plastic containers or near combustible materials.

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New Flight School Set To Boost Danbury Airport Workforce

Epic Flight Academy is opening a new campus at Danbury Municipal Airport, adding flight training to the airport’s Business Aircraft Center. The school plans about 2,000 square feet of classrooms and offices, hiring 10 employees and starting with 30 students training to become professional pilots. City leaders say the move comes as the nation faces […]

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New Milford Schools Approve New Contracts For Teachers And Administrators

New Milford’s school board has signed off on new labor contracts for teachers and administrators, set to take effect July 1, 2026. The deals were reached months after fierce budget fights that at one point put 62 teaching jobs on the chopping block. Voters later overturned those cuts. Contract details will be released after they’re […]

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Danbury Seeks Public Input On Road Safety Plan

Danbury officials are asking residents to weigh in as the city builds a new Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at cutting serious crashes and fatalities. The Safe Streets Danbury project is gathering feedback from anyone who lives or travels in the city. People can use an online interactive map to point out problem spots and […]

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State Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol Ahead of Deep Freeze

With Connecticut bracing for a hard blast of arctic air through early next week, Governor Lamont yesterday, ordered the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol activated, and it will remain in place until midday Tuesday. Residents needing shelter or a warming center can call 211 for help, and transportation is available.

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Eversource Schedules Planned Outage for December 12

Eversource customers in many local towns should expect a brief power interruption on December 12 as crews perform required maintenance at the Bulls Bridge substation in New Milford. The outage window runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., though the utility says the actual loss of power will be momentary. An alternate date of December […]

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Santa Returns To Danbury Railway Museum For Snow Clipper Rides

The Danbury Railway Museum is presenting its “Snow Clipper” holiday train rides featuring Santa Claus on select weekends through December 22nd. Tickets are $25 for ages two and up, and reservations are required at www.CTSantaTrain.org

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