Day: August 21, 2026

Connecticut To Join Regional Nuclear Energy Summit

Connecticut will join five other New England states for a regional nuclear energy summit September 30 in Lowell, Massachusetts. The meeting will examine advanced nuclear and fusion technologies, including their potential impact on energy costs, grid reliability and future power needs. Connecticut energy officials will take part in the discussions.

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Nominations Open For Connecticut Veterans Hall Of Fame

Connecticut is accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Veterans Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes veterans who continued serving their communities after leaving the military. Nominees must meet state eligibility requirements and have an honorable discharge. Nominations are due September 30.

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Connecticut Student Absenteeism Drops Again

Connecticut’s chronic student absenteeism rate fell for a fourth straight year during the 2025-26 school year. State data shows 16.4 percent of students were chronically absent, down from 17.2 percent the year before and well below the 23.7 percent peak recorded in 2021-22.

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Two Firefighters Injured In Southbury House Fire

Two firefighters were injured while battling a house fire in Southbury Wednesday evening. Crews found heavy flames at a home on Route 67 near Route 172. Mutual aid was called from surrounding towns. Officials say the home suffered extensive damage and the firefighters were hospitalized with minor heat-related issues.

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Federal Aid Uncertain For Connecticut Storm Damage

Connecticut officials say federal disaster aid remains uncertain following severe Fourth of July storms. Local communities are still documenting damage and cleanup costs, but officials say the total may fall short of FEMA’s roughly 6.9-million-dollar threshold for a major disaster declaration.

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Danbury Approves Boehringer Ingelheim Parking Garage Demolition

Danbury has approved Boehringer Ingelheim’s plan to demolish a two-story parking garage at its Briar Ridge Road campus and replace it with a 173-space surface lot. The existing garage has 379 spaces. City officials say the project met zoning requirements and did not require a public hearing.

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