Bethel To Launch Food Scraps Smart Bin Program
The Town of Bethel will launch a new Food Scraps Smart Bin at the Municipal Center parking lot on Jan. 23. Town officials say the secure, locked bin will allow residents to drop off food scraps around the clock while reducing waste and producing compost. The program is run in partnership with the Housatonic Resources […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Police Warn Residents Of Phone Scam Resurgence
Ridgefield police are warning residents about a rise in scam phone calls designed to create fear and urgency. They say callers often pose as jailed family members needing bail money or claim missed jury duty with immediate fines due. Police stress that legitimate law enforcement and courts do not demand payment over the phone or […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Foreclosures Fall But Rate Remains High
Foreclosure activity in Connecticut declined for a second straight year in 2025, but the state still ranks among the highest in the Northeast. Newly released data shows just over 4,300 homes were in foreclosure proceedings last year, about one in every 356 properties statewide. That places Connecticut 12th highest nationally and second in the region […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNorthern Lights Visible Over Connecticut Skies
The northern lights have made a return to Connecticut skies, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center says the aurora borealis may be visible at times along the state’s northern horizon, more than two months after a colorful display lit up the region in November. Viewing is best away […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Settles Wetlands Dumping Dispute With Former Councilman
Danbury officials have resolved a three year environmental dispute involving Halas Farm and former City Councilman Michael Halas. City regulators accused Halas of dumping pumpkins and other organic debris onto protected wetlands owned by the city. Under the agreement, Halas removed the debris, will build a concrete composting enclosure on his Pembroke Road property, and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHundreds Of Power Outages After Winter Storm
Utility crews restored hundreds of power outages across Connecticut after weekend snowstorms, but several hundred customers were still without electricity late Monday. Eversource reported 391 outages statewide, down from nearly 1,100 earlier in the day. Most were blamed on fallen tree limbs. Smaller outages were reported in eastern Connecticut.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Moves To Block Farmland Tax Increases
Governor Ned Lamont ordered an immediate rollback of proposed property tax increases on Connecticut farmland, forestland, open space, and maritime heritage land. Lamont directed the Office of Policy and Management to reinstate 2020 land use values under Public Act 490 after flawed data triggered sharp assessment hikes starting with the 2025 grand list. State officials […]
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