About 500 Connecticut Customers Remain Without Power
About 500 Connecticut customers remained without power Sunday morning following Friday night thunderstorms that brought strong winds and rain. Eversource reported 465 outages. Some outages were blamed on fallen tree limbs and lightning.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSquantz Pond Reaches Capacity in New Fairfield
Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield closed to new visitors early Sunday after its parking areas reached capacity. State environmental officials say the park stopped admitting vehicles around 8:15 in the morning. Squantz Pond was one of eight Connecticut state parks that reached capacity and temporarily closed to additional visitors.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Cannabis Grower Seeks Permission to Sue State
A Connecticut cannabis company is seeking permission to sue the state for one million dollars, claiming changing testing rules caused more than $750,000 in losses. Affinity Grow says regulators forced a recall of 17 product lots. A November hearing will determine whether the company can take its negligence claims to Superior Court.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFormer Danbury School Employee Accused of Stalking Student
47 year old Natale (nah-TAH-lay) Manzo of Danbury is facing stalking, harassment and disorderly conduct charges involving a former Danbury High School student. Police say Manzo continued trying to contact the girl after she blocked his number and later showed up uninvited at her home. He has pleaded not guilty.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Council Backs Flock Camera Moratorium
Newtown’s Legislative Council is moving toward a moratorium on Flock license plate cameras amid privacy and surveillance concerns. Council members voted unanimously to prepare a resolution and also referred the issue to its ordinance committee. The council could also ask the Board of Selectmen to cancel the town’s Flock contract.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Board Seeks Clarification on Housing Ruling
Ridgefield’s Inland Wetlands Board is asking a Superior Court judge to clarify a ruling involving a proposed 40-unit apartment development on Branchville Road. The board says it is unclear whether the judge ordered approval of only a new access bridge or the entire development. The board has also authorized a possible appeal.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Directs State Aid for Nathan Hale Homestead Repairs
Gov. Ned Lamont is directing state agencies to identify funding to repair vandalism damage at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. The 1776 home of Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale is preparing for its 250th anniversary this fall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Calls for Review of Police Camera Technology
Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for a statewide review of the growing use of safety cameras and automated license plate readers by Connecticut municipalities. Lamont says residents have legitimate privacy concerns and is urging towns and cities to pause installation of new equipment while the Police Officers Standards and Training Council conducts its review.
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