Flash Flooding Slams Fairfield County
Heavy rain flooded roads, submerged vehicles and knocked out power to thousands across Fairfield County Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning as rainfall rates reached up to two-and-a-half inches per hour. Police urged drivers to avoid flooded roads and use alternate routes.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYYale Financial Aid Recipients Receive Settlement Payments
Eligible current and former Yale students are receiving payments averaging about $2,000 from a $284 million antitrust settlement involving 10 universities. The lawsuit accused the schools of limiting competition in financial aid decisions. Yale agreed to pay $18.5 million.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYThousands Lose Power During Connecticut Storms
Nearly 3,000 Eversource customers remained without power late Tuesday after severe thunderstorms crossed Connecticut. Outages peaked near 4,400 and were blamed largely on fallen tree limbs.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Car Tax Deadline Approaches
Connecticut residents have until the end of July to pay motor vehicle taxes before penalties begin. Unpaid bills become delinquent after the 30-day grace period and accrue interest at 1.5% per month. Municipalities may also place a hold on future vehicle registrations until overdue taxes are paid.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Seeks Dismissal of New Trial Bid in Danbury Murder
The state wants a judge to dismiss 51 year old Carlton Martin’s request for a new trial in the 1999 murder of Robert Gallo in Danbury. Prosecutors say the petition was filed too late and that questions over ballistics evidence would not have changed the verdict.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Industrial Project Faces Review Today
Danbury’s wetlands commission is scheduled to review plans today for a 120,000-square-foot light industrial building at Berkshire Corporate Park. The project would include 219 parking spaces near Sunrise Road and Pocono Lane. Approval is needed because part of the parking lot would enter a protected stream buffer.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSerious Crash Closes Newtown Road
Mount Pleasant Hill Road in Newtown was closed near Saw Mill Road following a serious single-car crash down an embankment. Police, firefighters and emergency medical crews responded. Authorities have not released information on possible injuries and are asking witnesses to contact Newtown police.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Named One of America’s Best Companies
Eversource has been named to TIME’s list of America’s Best Companies for 2026. The ranking evaluated employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency. Eversource serves more than 4 million electric and natural gas customers here in Connecticut, and also in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYStew Leonard’s Names New Danbury Store Vice President
34 year old Andrew Hollis has been named vice president of Stew Leonard’s Danbury store. Hollis is the grandson of company founder Stew Leonard Senior and the nephew of CEO Stew Leonard Junior. He previously worked at the chain’s Yonkers location and spent five years with Polar Beverages before returning to the family business.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Car Tax Elimination Faces Long Odds
Connecticut lawmakers continue pushing to eliminate the state’s unpopular vehicle property tax. State Senator MD Rahman wants to phase it out over five years, but towns rely on more than one billion dollars in annual revenue. Economists say replacing that money would make eliminating the tax extremely difficult.
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