Vehicle Overturns Into River In Bethel
One person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle left the road and overturned into a river in Bethel Friday. Police and a nearby homeowner pulled the occupant from the vehicle before firefighters and EMS arrived. A heavy-duty crane was used to recover the vehicle.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Panel Votes To Revoke Senator’s Disability Pension
A Connecticut medical review board has voted to revoke the disability pension of Republican State Senator Paul Cicarella. The decision follows an investigation into his eligibility for the taxpayer-funded benefit. The State Employee Retirement Commission will take the final action on the pension.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Approves First Housing Design Standards
Danbury has approved its first housing design standards aimed at improving the appearance of future residential developments. The new rules require higher-quality building materials and architectural features while discouraging flat roofs, exposed utilities and parking in front of buildings.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMissing Person Found Dead In Brookfield Woods
Brookfield Police are investigating after a missing person was found dead late Friday in woods near Candlewood Shores Road. Officers located the body near an all-terrain vehicle after responding to a missing person report. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brookfield Police.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFree And Reduced Transit Fares Planned For July 4 Holiday
Connecticut residents can ride CTtransit buses free on July 4 and 5 as part of the state’s America 250 celebration. Discounted fares will also be offered on many trains, with expanded rail and bus service planned for major Independence Day events.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut To Receive $307,000 For Drinking Water Improvements
Connecticut will receive $307,000 in new federal funding to help improve drinking water systems in smaller and rural communities. The EPA says the money will support infrastructure upgrades, reduce lead exposure, address PFAS contamination and help public water systems meet federal drinking water standards.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDEEP Reports Faster Permits And Processing Improvements
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says it has made major progress in speeding up permits, grant processing and regulatory reviews through its 20BY26 initiative. The agency says it has cut its backlog of older permit applications by 78 percent, improved permit turnaround times and expanded online tools to make environmental permitting and payments […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury To Mark Nation’s 250th Birthday With July 4 Commemoration
The Danbury Museum and Historic First Congregational Church will host a free Independence Day commemoration Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. The event includes a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, patriotic music and a community bell-ringing at 2:50 p.m. to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.
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