Bethel Voters to Decide $3 Million Land Purchase
Bethel voters will decide Tuesday whether the town should spend $3 million to buy 108 acres near Codfish Hill Road. Officials say preserving the Menegay property would prevent development and connect existing conservation areas, creating a network of about 20 miles of trails.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFather-Daughter Art Exhibition Opens in Danbury
An exhibition featuring illustrators Leslie Cober and her late father, Alan E. Cober, opens today at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The free exhibition runs through October 4, with a reception September 10 and an artist talk September 22.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFinal Suspect Charged in Fairfield Home Invasion
33 year old Leon Jackson of New Haven is the fourth and final suspect charged in a February armed home invasion in Fairfield. Police say the robbery may have targeted suspected drug proceeds. Investigators seized about $885,000 from the home. Jackson is being held on $1 million bond.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Fire Department Phone Line Disrupted
The Danbury Fire Department reported its non-emergency phone line was out of service Tuesday afternoon. Residents with non-emergency matters were directed to call 203-797-4611, extension one. Emergency lines remained operational, and emergencies could still be reported by calling 911.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Police Plan DUI Checkpoint
Danbury police will conduct a DUI checkpoint Saturday evening in the Main Street area. Drivers should expect additional police activity. Officers are urging anyone who plans to drink to arrange a sober driver, taxi or rideshare before going out.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYTrucker Killed in I-84 Crash in Danbury
42 year old Jason Valarezo of Manchester, New Hampshire, was killed early Wednesday when his tractor-trailer struck a parked big rig on I-84 west near Exit 1 in Danbury. The other driver suffered minor injuries. State police are investigating.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYReduced Lifeguard Coverage Planned at State Parks
Connecticut officials are urging caution at state swimming areas as lifeguard staffing drops. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Labor Day weekend at five parks, including Squantz Pond. No state swimming areas will have lifeguards beginning Tuesday.
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