Officials Warn Aquarion Sale Could Raise Water Bills
A group of Connecticut officials is urging regulators to reject a proposed 2 POINT 4 billion dollar sale of Aquarion Water Company. Attorney General William Tong and other leaders warn the deal could saddle customers with billions in debt and lead to higher water rates for decades. They say ratepayers could see significant increases if […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut State Police Roll Out New Tasers
Connecticut State Police are now carrying a new generation of Tasers designed to reduce the need for deadly force. The Taser Ten allows troopers to fire up to ten probes individually, giving officers multiple chances to subdue a suspect without using a firearm. Officials say the devices also record data that can be matched with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAddiction Treatment Center Seeks Approval For Overnight Beds
A regional addiction treatment provider is seeking approval to expand services in Danbury. The Mid-Western Connecticut Council on Alcoholism wants to convert about 3,200 square feet of office space at its Old Ridgebury Road campus into 16 overnight beds. The change replaces earlier plans to build a new wing at the facility.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Fairfield Budget Proposal Includes Tax Increase
Residents in New Fairfield could see higher property taxes under a proposed town budget now under review. Town officials have introduced a more than 71 million dollar spending plan that would raise taxes by about 5 POINT 8 percent if approved. Leaders say rising capital costs and infrastructure needs are driving much of the increase. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYApartment Plan Proposed For Former Ridgefield Animal Sanctuary
A new development proposal has been submitted for the site of a former animal sanctuary in Ridgefield. The plan calls for two apartment buildings with about 40 units on nearly 20 acres along Branchville Road. The project would include a mix of affordable and market-rate housing. Town officials are expected to review the proposal, with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Republican Alliance Sweeps Town Committee Primary
The Danbury Republican Alliance scored a decisive victory in the city’s Republican Town Committee primary. Alliance candidates captured 34 of the 35 available seats in Tuesday’s vote, with former Mayor Dean Esposito receiving the highest number of votes. Only one seat went to the opposing Danbury Republican PAC slate. Alliance leaders say the focus now […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRedding Man Charged After Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation Found
A Redding man is facing felony drug charges after police say an illegal marijuana operation was uncovered in his home. 33 year old Nicholas H Kominski was arrested after officers responding to a reported fight last November detected the smell of marijuana and spotted suspected drugs in plain view. Investigators later seized more than one […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBusiness Networking Event Scheduled In Danbury
Local professionals will have a chance to connect at a business networking event later this month in Danbury. The Greater Danbury Chamber is hosting a Business to Business networking gathering at Signarama on Eagle Road March 19 from five to seven in the evening. Admission is ten dollars and includes refreshments.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Film Watching Mr Pearson To Screen In Bethel
A new Connecticut-produced film is coming to the big screen in Bethel next month. “Watching Mr Pearson” will be shown at Greenwood Features on April 9, 11 and 12, with each screening starting at 1 p m. The drama follows a once-famous actor coping with memory loss and the caregiver who helps restore dignity and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Orders Businesses To Remove Newly Banned Substances
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection is warning businesses to pull several newly banned substances from store shelves immediately. State regulators have added drugs including kratom and several synthetic opioids to the Schedule One controlled substances list. Possession, sale or distribution is now illegal and could bring felony charges. Businesses must destroy the products or return […]
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