Former Danbury Principal Pleads Guilty In Larceny Case
A former Danbury middle school principal has pleaded guilty in a felony larceny case involving misuse of school funds. Fifty-seven year old Jennifer Blue admitted there was enough evidence to convict her after investigators found more than 55 hundred dollars in unauthorized spending. She now faces a suspended prison sentence and probation. Sentencing is scheduled […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThree Teens Arrested In Newtown Home Break-In
Three teenagers are facing charges after police say they broke into a Newtown home last weekend. Officers responded to a burglary in progress on Boggs Hill Road and found the suspects inside the house. Two 15 year old girls and a 17 year old boy were charged with burglary and criminal mischief. All three are […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Seeks Program In DraftKings Fraud Case
A Danbury man charged in a DraftKings fraud scheme is asking a judge for a program that could erase his record. Twenty-six year old Yoel Perez faces larceny and conspiracy charges tied to thousands of dollars in fraudulent transactions. Investigators say the case is part of a larger scheme involving stolen credit card data. A […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Republicans Oppose Non-Citizen Police Hiring Proposal
A proposal in Danbury to expand police hiring to non-citizens is drawing strong opposition from local Republicans. The plan from Mayor Roberto Alves would allow permanent residents and DACA recipients to apply for officer positions. The Republican Town Committee calls it a major shift in public safety policy. The City Council is set to take […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWestCOG Report Calls For Targeted Industrial Zoning
A new report from WestCOG is taking a closer look at how industrial and commercial land uses have blended over the past century. The study warns that misclassification can create long-term planning problems and limit economic growth. It highlights service-industrial zoning as a proven approach to better support industry in Connecticut. The report is now […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOfficials Urge Caution As Spring Wildfire Season Begins
State officials are warning residents to stay alert as spring wildfire season gets underway. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says dry, windy conditions increase the risk, with most fires caused by human activity. Last year alone, more than 250 wildfires were reported across Connecticut. Officials are urging people to follow burn rules and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Gas Station Proposal Stalls After Years Of Delays
A Danbury business owner says a three-year fight with city officials is delaying plans to reopen a vacant Mill Plain Road gas station with new pumps and a convenience store. Sami Jamal told the planning commission the project has faced repeated hurdles despite proposed upgrades and monitoring systems. The site sits in a sensitive watershed […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYHistoric Ridgefield Battle Site Could Be Developed Into Housing
A key site from the 1777 Battle of Ridgefield could be turned into townhouses, raising concern from preservationists. The property on Main Street is under review for redevelopment that would include multiple new homes alongside a historic structure built in 1730. The Ridgefield Historical Society is pushing to preserve the land, calling it a significant […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Announces $15 Million For Clean Air Projects
Connecticut is rolling out 15 million dollars in funding aimed at cutting air pollution across the state. The money comes from the Volkswagen emissions settlement and will support projects that reduce smog-forming emissions, especially from older diesel engines. State officials say transportation is a major source of pollution, while also taking aim at what they […]
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