Judge Allows Challenge To Vaccine Religious Exemption Repeal To Proceed
A judge has cleared the way for a legal challenge to Connecticut’s repeal of its vaccine religious exemption to move forward. The lawsuit argues eliminating the exemption violates constitutional religious freedoms. Supporters of the repeal say it protects public health and limits the spread of preventable disease, while opponents contend it unfairly targets families with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Prison Chief To Step Down May 1
The head of Connecticut’s prison system will leave his post May 1, according to reports. He has led the Department of Correction for several years, overseeing reforms focused on inmate conditions and reducing repeat offenses. State officials have not named a successor but say a search is underway. The commissioner will remain in the role […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Won’t Rule Out Veto Of Emergency Spending Bill
Governor Ned Lamont is not ruling out vetoing parts of Senate Bill 298, an emergency measure moving quickly through the General Assembly. The bill includes millions in spending and new earmarks, drawing scrutiny amid an FBI investigation tied to how grants were influenced. Republicans are calling for stronger reform and transparency, while Democratic leaders say […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFlex Lane Project Aims To Cut I-84 Delays In Danbury
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is moving ahead with plans for a flex lane on Interstate 84 in Danbury aimed at easing daily gridlock. The proposal would use the left shoulder between Exits 3 and 7 as a travel lane during peak hours, controlled by overhead signs, with speeds reduced to 45 miles per hour […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORY7 Brew Drive-Thru Proposed For New Milford Plaza
A drive-thru coffee chain could soon be coming to New Milford. Plans are in front of the Zoning Commission to convert a vacant former Webster Bank building at Litchfield Crossings into a 7 Brew location, the first for the greater Danbury area. The Arkansas-based franchise would split the 3,500 square foot building with another unnamed […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAdditional Charges Filed In Danbury DraftKings Fraud Case
Two Danbury residents already charged in an alleged DraftKings fraud scheme are now facing additional counts. Twenty-seven year old Skyler Corte-Real and 23 year old Lengny Vasquez are accused of using stolen credit card information to move thousands of dollars through online gambling accounts. Investigators say the scheme involved more than $190,000 in fraudulent transactions […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Grand List Rises In 2025
Danbury’s taxable grand list climbed 1.16 percent to $10.6 billion for 2025, marking a $121.6 million increase over last year. City officials say growth in real estate, motor vehicles and personal property is driving the jump, which is expected to generate roughly $3 million in additional tax revenue based on the current 24.99 mill rate. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Fairfield Zoners Revisit School Bus Lot Plan For Third Time
Zoning officials in New Fairfield are reviewing a controversial school bus parking lot proposal for a third time, with a possible vote expected in March. The plan would build a dispatch office and parking for 26 buses, nine vans and staff vehicles at 302 Ball Pond Road, behind former school property razed in 2024. The […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYInvasive Hydrilla Threatens Lake Waramaug Area
A highly invasive aquatic plant known as Hydrilla has been identified in lakes near Lake Waramaug, raising concerns about its spread. The plant forms dense mats that crowd out native species, disrupt boating and swimming, and reduce oxygen levels in the water. Officials are planning a boat decontamination station to prevent Hydrilla from reaching Lake […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Library Launches Food for Fines Program
The Danbury Library is bringing back its Food for Fines initiative for the month of March, giving patrons a chance to clear overdue fines while helping families in need. Residents can bring unexpired, unopened canned or packaged food items to the Main Floor Information Desk, and the library will waive late fees in exchange. Donations […]
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