Black Bear Break-Ins Prompt Safety Forum
Connecticut wildlife officials will hold a public bear safety forum Wednesday night after residents reported black bears breaking into homes this summer. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Warren Woods on Brick School Road in Warren. State biologists will discuss how to keep bears out of homes, safely handle encounters and reduce attractants such […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYJustice Department Challenges Connecticut Tuition Benefits for Illegal Aliens
The Trump administration is suing Connecticut over a law giving illegal aliens access to lower in-state college tuition rates. The Justice Department says the policy unfairly gives people in the country illegally a financial advantage that U.S. citizens from other states do not receive. Connecticut has in fact, offered the questionable and controversial lower tuition […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Council Backs Moratorium on Flock Cameras
Newtown’s Legislative Council has unanimously backed drafting a resolution calling for a moratorium on Flock license plate cameras. Council members raised concerns about privacy, data sharing and the reach of the nationwide camera network. The council cannot directly remove the cameras, but could ask the Board of Selectmen to cancel the contract or block future […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Man Charged in $80,000 Bank Fraud Case
43 year old Edison Jovanny Duta Pindo of Danbury has been indicted on federal bank fraud charges involving fraudulent U.S. Treasury checks. Prosecutors say he deposited two counterfeit checks totaling more than $204,000 into a Newtown Savings Bank business account, then withdrew or transferred $80,000. Duta Pindo faces seven federal charges and has been held […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Residents Oppose Route 202 Commercial Project
New Milford zoning officials could vote August 25 on a proposed 6,300-square-foot commercial building at Route 202 and Park Lane West. Fifteen nearby residents have signed a letter opposing the project, saying it would hurt the residential character of the neighborhood and worsen traffic. The developer says the property is already zoned for business use […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Community Food Drive Set for Monday
A community food drive benefiting FAITH Food Pantry will be held Monday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Big Y on Queen Street in Newtown. Donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, diapers, pet supplies, paper goods and gift cards will help families and individuals in Newtown and Sandy Hook. FAITH […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Reminds Customers to Call Before Digging
Eversource is reminding Connecticut residents to call 811 before beginning any project that involves digging. The warning comes on National Safe Digging Day. Homeowners and contractors are required to contact Call Before You Dig at least two business days before excavation so underground utility lines can be marked. Hitting electric, gas, water or communication lines […]
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