Gas prices fall below $3 in parts of Connecticut, Danbury seeing lower pump costs
Connecticut drivers are seeing gas prices around the state average at about $2.77 a gallon. Connecticut’s overall price remains higher than many parts of the country even as national averages dip. In Danbury, regular gas is tracking a bit lower… at about $2.68 per gallon.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYInterstate 84 Lanes Reopen After Southbury Crash
Traffic came to a halt on Interstate 84 east in Southbury after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. The wreck closed the left lane between exits 13 and 14 shortly after 8 a.m. The state Department of Transportation says all lanes reopened by 9. No injuries, and so far, the cause has not been reported.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Job Growth Lags Despite Modest Gains
Connecticut added a net 1,400 jobs across October and November, according to new labor department data delayed by the federal shutdown. The state gained about 2,100 jobs in November, offset by losses the month before. Over the past year, job growth was just 0.1 percent, well below the national pace. The unemployment rate edged up […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLuxury Homes Get Environmental OK On New Milford Ridgeline
A plan to build 13 luxury homes on an ecologically sensitive area in New Milford has cleared a major hurdle. The town wetlands commission approved the project, citing no feasible alternatives with fewer environmental impacts. The proposal covers a 54-acre property off Bonnie Vu Lane, with 21 acres set aside as permanent open space. Final […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCharges Dismissed In Danbury Assault Case
Charges against a West Haven man accused of assaulting a Danbury woman have been dismissed. Prosecutors say 37 year old Kevin Reyes completed a court-ordered family violence education program. Reyes had faced strangulation, assault and disorderly conduct charges tied to a June incident. The woman involved was later arrested in a separate case for allegedly […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Tightens Enforcement On Illegal Apartments
Danbury is cracking down on illegal apartments. The City Council approved a new ordinance giving the city stronger enforcement tools against landlords who ignore safety violations. Penalties start after 30 days and increase if problems are not fixed. Mayor Roberto Alves says illegal apartments are a public safety risk and the city will no longer […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHummus Producer Issues Allergy Recall
State consumer protection officials are warning residents about a hummus recall tied to a company formerly based in Redding. Carrot Top Kitchens, now operating in Bridgeport, is recalling five hummus varieties due to undeclared sesame. The products were sold at Connecticut farmers markets. No illnesses are reported, but anyone with a sesame allergy should return […]
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