Lamont Floats Rebate To Help Connecticut Residents With Rising Costs
Governor Ned Lamont says he is considering a one-time rebate for Connecticut residents to help offset soaring living expenses, including energy bills. The governor suggested families could receive about $400 as lawmakers look for short-term relief during the winter cost crunch. Details are still being worked out.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Requires Work Zone Safety Course For New Drivers
New drivers here in Connecticut must now complete a free online work zone safety course before getting a learner’s permit. The requirement, signed into law last year, is aimed at reducing crashes in construction zones and protecting highway workers. State officials say the training will also be mandatory for drivers convicted of endangering road crews.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Schools Seek $125M Budget Increase
Ridgefield’s superintendent is proposing a $125.3 million school budget for the 2026–27 year, a 4.6 percent increase aimed at special education, student support and staffing needs. The plan adds positions across schools while largely keeping current services in place. District leaders say rising costs and growing student needs are driving the increase, with voters set […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Approves 32 Unit Apartment Project Near Rogers Park
Danbury has approved a 32 unit apartment building at the foot of Main Street after a developer successfully pushed back against paying for traffic signal upgrades. The project adds a fourth story and 10 more units to a plan first approved in 2024, replacing two South Street homes near Rogers Park. City planners ultimately waived […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBethel Officer Appears In Court In Fatal Shelton Crash Case
A Bethel police officer is facing felony charges after prosecutors say she tried to interfere in a fatal Shelton crash investigation that killed 14 year old Chloe Ramsubhag. Jessenia Beamonte appeared in Derby Superior Court, accused of helping her brother evade responsibility following the January 2025 wreck on Route 8. Beamonte, a 10 year veteran […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Rent Pressures Grow As New Study Flags High Housing Costs
A new Construction Coverage study shows rent prices remain elevated nationwide, and Danbury renters are feeling the squeeze as shelter costs keep outpacing inflation. Federal data shows housing climbed 3.6 percent, driven by tight supply and strong demand. Analysts point to years of slow construction, Millennials entering the market, and pandemic-era price spikes as key […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDangerous Wind Chills Trigger Cold Weather Advisories Across Connecticut
Cold weather advisories are in effect for most of Connecticut as wind chills plunge below minus-20 degrees, with gusty winds adding to the danger. State officials have extended the severe cold weather protocol, opening warming centers and shelters.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Luncheon Highlights Revolutionary War History
A Revolutionary War-themed luncheon is set for Friday, February 13, from 11:30 to 2 at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The event will spotlight Danbury’s role as a key supply depot, kicking off events tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets are $76 and include lunch. The event benefits the […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Gets FEMA Recovery Funds As Region Receives $105 Million
Connecticut is set to receive $4.4 million in FEMA funding to repair the Middlesex County railroad damaged by flooding from Hurricane Ida, part of a $105 million regional recovery package approved under President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The money supports debris removal, emergency measures and rebuilding public infrastructure across five New England […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTask Force Pushes Lawmakers On Pet Abandonment Laws
A new task force is taking aim at rising pet abandonment, urging Connecticut lawmakers to toughen penalties and strengthen protections for animals left behind. Members say current laws don’t go far enough as shelters fill up and more pets are dumped. The group says tougher consequences are overdue and could deter abandonment while giving vulnerable […]
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