New Milford Concrete Plant Faces Pollution Review
A New York company is making a second attempt to win approval for a concrete mixing plant along Route 7 in New Milford. The proposed 1.5 million dollar project still needs state air permits and local zoning approval. The company says pollution controls would capture nearly all dust emissions and traffic studies show the plant […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Housing Project Moves Toward Demolition
A long-delayed 21-unit housing development on Prospect Street in Ridgefield is moving closer to construction. Plans call for demolishing a home built in 1920 while preserving another house for three apartments. The project was approved in 2007, but court cases and other delays pushed back construction. A demolition date has not yet been set.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNorwalk Man Faces Second OUI Arrest With Child in Vehicle
45 year old Cirino Castillo-Lopez of Norwalk has been arrested for a second OUI offense after a traffic stop on Danbury Road in Wilton. Police say his vehicle was swerving and a child was inside. He faces charges including risk of injury to a child, OUI with a child passenger, driving without a required ignition […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYWestCOG Releases Traffic Safety Toolbox
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments has released a new traffic calming and Complete Streets toolbox for municipalities. The 114-page guide covers measures including speed humps, raised crossings, roundabouts, bicycle facilities and curb extensions. It also provides guidance on project costs, safety benefits, planning and implementation.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Food Drive Benefits FAITH Food Pantry
A community food drive in Newtown collected nonperishable food, diapers, personal care items and cleaning supplies for the FAITH Food Pantry. Organizers say the drive also brought in nearly 150 dollars in cash and 50 dollars in Big Y gift cards. The donations will help the pantry provide supplies to local families facing food insecurity.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Challenges Proposed Utility Merger
Connecticut is intervening in the federal review of a proposed 67 billion dollar merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy. State officials say the deal could reduce competition and increase energy costs by putting both of New England’s nuclear power plants under one company. The merger is also being reviewed by federal regulators and the […]
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