Danbury Begins Free Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup
Danbury is offering free curbside pickup of live Christmas trees through January 31, weather permitting. City officials say trees must be stripped of all decorations, lights, and stands to be collected. The service is limited to live trees only, with no set pickup schedule.
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A new youth center is now open in Danbury, operated by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Ridgefield. The Danbury Clubhouse at 12 Boughton Street includes a pool, gym, and program space for students in grades one through twelve. City officials say the site will offer year-round after-school, vacation, and summer programs for local families.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGameStop Store Closures Continue
GameStop is continuing to shrink its Connecticut footprint, with Danbury among the cities already impacted. The Texas-based video game retailer began 2025 by closing its Danbury location and has now shut down four more stores statewide to start 2026. Company filings show nearly 600 locations closed nationwide last fiscal year, with more closures expected. The […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMetro North Ends Round Trip Tickets For Connecticut Riders
Metro North has eliminated round trip tickets and replaced them with a day pass under new fare rules now in effect. The MTA says Connecticut fares remain flat, while monthly and weekly passes will increase. Riders are also urged to activate tickets before boarding to avoid higher onboard surcharges.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPolice Chief Retires After Admitting To Theft
A Connecticut Police Chief has abruptly retired after a Mayor says the chief admitted stealing money from a city fund used to pay confidential informants. The mayor of New Haven says officers flagged discrepancies and confronted Karl Jacobson Monday morning. Now, the Assistant Police Chief has been named acting chief as state authorities consider who […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Approves 12 New Apartments At Downtown Site
City planners in Danbury have approved a $900,000 project to build 12 one-bedroom apartments on a vacant lot at Liberty and Keeler streets. The two-story building will replace a demolished home and store and include 21 parking spaces. City officials say the project adds needed housing density and supports ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPhishing Loan Scam Floods Connecticut Phone Lines
The Better Business Bureau is warning Connecticut residents about a phishing scam involving fake loan offers from a group calling itself J Morgan. Victims report repeated calls demanding upfront fees or personal information. The BBB says the calls began late last month and span towns statewide.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGround Penetrating Radar Sheds New Light On Battle Of Ridgefield
New archaeological work in Ridgefield is using ground penetrating radar to locate buried features and possible graves tied to the Battle of Ridgefield. Researchers are searching for the foundation of the historic Stebbins House and unmarked burials believed to include at least 18 American and British casualties. The project is funded by a National Park […]
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