Downtown Danbury To Host Free Art Expo
A free art expo is coming to downtown Danbury this weekend, showcasing local and emerging artists. The event will feature live discussions, interactive displays and refreshments for visitors. Organizers say it’s designed to bring the community together and highlight local talent.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDistracted Driver Crash Sends Three To Hospital
A distracted driver is blamed for a crash in Brookfield that sent three people to the hospital. Police say the driver crossed the center line and struck another vehicle waiting to turn. Injuries were not considered life-threatening, and several charges have been filed.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Principal Pleads Guilty In School Funds Case
57 year old Jennifer Blue of Oxford has pleaded guilty in a felony larceny case tied to misuse of school funds in Danbury. Prosecutors say she made thousands of dollars in unauthorized purchases using a school debit card. She’s expected to avoid prison and faces sentencing in June.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYOfficials Seek Review Of Aquarion Water Sale Over Cost Error
State officials are pushing to reconsider the sale of Aquarion Water Company after claiming a major calculation error. They say the mistake could lead to nearly $500 million in additional rate increases for customers. Regulators are now being urged to revisit the approval of the deal.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Police Warn Of Text Scam Impersonating Officials
Authorities are warning about a new text scam targeting Connecticut residents by posing as law enforcement and government agencies. Messages demand immediate payment and threaten license suspensions, but officials say they are fake. Police urge people not to click links and to report the texts as spam.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLyme Disease Rates Spike Early In Tick Season
Connecticut Health officials are warning Lyme disease rates in deer ticks are already topping 40 percent early in the season. Scientists say that’s higher than recent years and could rise further as temperatures warm. Residents are urged to take precautions as tick activity ramps up statewide.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDriver Pleads Not Guilty In Fatal Newtown Crash
19 year old Alexis Salazar of Danbury has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and other charges tied to a deadly crash in Newtown. Police say the car was traveling at high speed before hitting a tree, killing 19 year old Mary Cordero. Salazar remains free on bond with a pretrial hearing set for next month.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Voters To Decide Budget With Tax Increase
Voters in Newtown will decide later this month on a $147 million budget that includes nearly a 3 percent tax increase. The proposal boosts spending for schools and town services while officials say cuts were made to keep the hike lower. The referendum is scheduled for April 28.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Approves Tesla Supercharger Station
A new Tesla supercharger station has been approved for Danbury’s busy Newtown Road corridor. The fast-charging site at Berkshire Shopping Center will allow drivers to add about 200 miles of range in just 15 minutes. City officials say the project will be built in an existing parking area with minimal disruption.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMill Plain Road Reopens After Hazard Response
A stretch of Mill Plain Road in Danbury is back open after a hazardous material response shut it down for about an hour. Police say the closure was between Kenosia Avenue and 73 Mill Plain Road while crews removed the material. Authorities say the cleanup was planned in advance and posed no danger to the […]
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