Connecticut Approves Pay Raises For Thousands Of State Workers
Connecticut lawmakers have approved a new four-year contract covering nearly 37-hundred state workers. The deal includes annual raises of 2 POINT 5 percent for the first three years, along with step increases based on experience. The agreement passed, though most Republican lawmakers voted against it.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Lawmakers Push Higher Fines For Loud Exhausts
Connecticut lawmakers are moving to crack down on loud vehicles by increasing fines for modified mufflers. A bill would raise the penalty from 150 dollars to as much as one thousand dollars for excessive exhaust noise. The proposal also includes a pilot program to test solar-powered highway noise barriers.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFour Charged In Danbury Retaliation Shooting
Four people are facing charges after a Danbury home was riddled with bullets in what police call a retaliation shooting. Investigators say the suspects used a stolen car and fired dozens of rounds at a home on Caye Road. No injuries were reported, and all four suspects are being held on high bonds.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSandy Hook Restaurant To Close After More Than A Decade
A well-known Sandy Hook restaurant is shutting down. Foundry Kitchen and Tavern says its final day of service on Glen Road will be Sunday after more than a decade in business. The restaurant, opened in 2013, thanked customers and the community for their support through the years.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Fire Chief Richard Thode Retiring After 43 Years
Danbury Fire Chief Richard Thode is retiring after a 43-year career in firefighting. The 61 year old Thode will step down March 30 after serving as Danbury’s chief since 2021. City officials say Assistant Chief Bill Lounsbury will take over on an interim basis while a search for a new chief begins.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSouthbury Couple Pays 680K For Illegal Tree Cutting
A Southbury couple is paying more than 680-thousand dollars after illegally cutting down over 100 trees on town-owned land near Lake Lillinonah. A court found Alan and Teresa Salzman cleared nearly 140 trees from protected open space, triggering restoration costs and penalties. The couple dropped their appeal and has now paid the full settlement, with […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDeadline Approaching For Danbury Women Of The Year Nominations
The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that time is running out to nominate candidates for its Women of the Year award. The honor recognizes women who demonstrate leadership, community service, and a commitment to helping others across the Greater Danbury region. Nominations are now open, with community members encouraged to submit names […]
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