Developer Appeals Bethel Housing Approval Conditions
A developer approved to build six apartments in Bethel has filed an appeal in state Superior Court, arguing that several conditions attached to the approval amount to a denial of the project. The plan includes two affordable housing units and falls under state law that limits how towns can restrict such developments. The developer claims […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYUtilities Make Progress Restoring Power After Connecticut Blizzard
Utility crews are making steady progress restoring power across Connecticut after a powerful nor’easter became the state’s first official blizzard in eight years. Eversource says more than 23,000 outages had been restored by midday Monday, with about 12,000 customers still without power statewide as of late yesterday. Utility crews from across the region, including out […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGovernor Ends Commercial Vehicle Travel Ban In Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont has terminated the emergency order that prohibited commercial vehicle travel during the major winter storm. The order expired at 4 p.m. Monday as conditions on interstate highways continued to improve. The governor is still urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel as plow crews continue clearing local and secondary roads.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Football Coach Takes Leave Of Absence
Brookfield High School football coach Bryan Muller is taking a leave of absence, citing family matters and the need to refocus at home. Muller says he is not stepping down and expects to remain involved on staff, but the school plans to hire an interim head coach for the 2026 season. Muller has led Brookfield […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMulti-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-84 East In Newtown
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 84 in Newtown left at least one person seriously injured and shut down the eastbound lanes Saturday afternoon. State police say the wreck happened near Exit 11, with the highway closed between Exits 11 and 13 as investigators worked the scene.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Seeks Public Input On New Public Safety Building After Referendum Defeats
Ridgefield is restarting its push for a new public safety complex after two referendums failed, including one in November that cut the project’s size and cost. Town officials say the goal now is to start with a blank slate and get more public buy-in before any new design takes shape. Plans include surveys, a town […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDEEP Allows In-Water Snow Disposal During Blizzard
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is temporarily allowing municipalities and other government agencies to dispose of snow in certain waterways as the state deals with severe blizzard conditions. The move is aimed at giving towns flexibility after land-based snow disposal sites are exhausted and helps keep roads open for police, fire, and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMore Than 80 Crashes Reported as Blizzard Pounded Connecticut
Connecticut State Police say troopers responded to more than 80 crashes as blizzard conditions swept across the state. From midday Sunday through late Monday morning, police handled 83 crashes, including four with injuries, along with about 360 motorist assists and more than 1,000 total calls for service. State police reported numerous vehicles off the road […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Charged With DUI, Assault After South Street Crash Injuring Five
A 29 year old Jose Ernesto Arias of Danbury has been arrested in connection with a December crash on South Street that seriously injured five people, according to police. Danbury Police Department say Arias is charged with driving under the influence, second-degree assault with a motor vehicle, reckless driving, speeding, first-degree reckless endangerment, and multiple […]
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