New Milford Board Of Education Backs $78 point 8 Million Budget For 2026-27
The New Milford Board of Education unanimously approved a $78.8 million spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. The budget, up 3.2% from last year, includes small reductions in lower-grade teaching staff and adds a fifth-grade teacher at Sarah Noble Intermediate. It now moves to town officials before a spring referendum.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSherman Veteran Seeks To Move Lake Maintenance Business To New Milford
A Sherman veteran wants to relocate his lake and pond maintenance company to a 5-acre property on Route 7 in New Milford. Matt Vogt plans a 7,500-square-foot headquarters with indoor and outdoor storage for equipment. Some neighbors oppose the move over noise and traffic concerns, while others support it. The Zoning Commission could vote on […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYA Taste Of Ridgefield Returns Feb 1
The annual A Taste of Ridgefield event returns February 1, featuring food and drink samples from more than 20 local restaurants. The event will be held at Ridgefield Parks and Recreation on Danbury Road with two sessions scheduled. Tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Proceeds benefit a Ridgefield High School scholarship […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Accused Of Withholding Evidence In Church Lawsuit
A Brazilian church suing the town of Brookfield over alleged religious discrimination now claims the town is violating federal court rules by failing to turn over evidence. Attorneys for K Church say Brookfield missed a court ordered deadline and issued broad objections instead of producing documents. The lawsuit stems from a zoning dispute over use […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOver One Million Angry Orange Cleaner Bottles Recalled
More than one million bottles of Angry Orange Enzyme Stain Remover are being pulled from store shelves not only here in Connecticut, but nationwide, due to possible bacterial contamination. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the product may contain a substance that can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems. The cleaner was […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Of Emergency Declared As Major Winter Storm Hits Connecticut
A powerful winter storm dumped heavy snow across Connecticut, prompting Governor Ned Lamont to declare a state of emergency and ban commercial vehicles from state highways. More than a foot of snow fell in some towns, with up to 18 inches reported inland. Power outages remained limited, and plow crews continued clearing roads. Officials urge […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStudy Ranks Connecticut Among Least Burned Out States
New research shows Connecticut ranks near the bottom nationally for occupational burnout. A recent study places the state 46th with a burnout score of 41.73. Workers average 38.8 hours a week, below the national norm, and fewer than 10 percent face commutes longer than an hour. Residents report losing just over eight days a month […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCH Booth Library Closed Monday Reopens Tuesday
The C H Booth Library will be closed today to protect staff and patrons. The library is scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning at 9:30. During the closure, patrons can still download or stream books movies television shows and music online through the library’s website.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDozens Of Crashes Reported As Winter Storm Hits Connecticut
Connecticut officials report 53 highway crashes during a winter storm that moved across the state. Governor Lamont says the power grid is, for the most part anyway, holding up despite difficult conditions. About 650 state plows are on the roads, along with private contractors clearing snow. Utilities have hundreds of additional crews on standby in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Executive Branch Offices Closed Monday Due To Winter Storm
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered all Connecticut executive branch office buildings closed to the public today because of the winter storm. Level 1 state employees are expected to report as directed, while Level 2 employees should not report to work. Lamont says travel should be avoided so plow crews can clear snow and ice.
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