Connecticut Volunteer Firefighter Ranks Continue to Shrink
Connecticut has lost nearly 63 percent of its volunteer firefighters since 2017, leaving many small departments struggling to answer calls. About 64 percent of the state’s fire departments were fully volunteer as of 2022. Some towns are hiring paid firefighters, while others increasingly rely on neighboring departments for help. A new state law requires local […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Freed After New Milford Sex Assault Case Dismissed
A man who served 20 years in prison on sexual assault convictions involving two girls has been freed after a judge dismissed his case. Roger Brown received a 23-year sentence in 2008. An appellate court ordered a new trial after finding New Milford police unjustifiably delayed his arrest and his former attorneys failed to properly […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYAudit Questions Nearly 35 Million Dollars in State Health Payments
Connecticut auditors say the state comptroller’s office could not verify nearly 35 million dollars in payments and credits involving health care contractors. The review found inadequate documentation for 9.6 million dollars in administrative fees and 25 million dollars in credits during 2025, raising the possibility of overpayments. The comptroller’s office says carriers are responsible for […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYFour Connecticut State Parks Reach Capacity
Four Connecticut state parks closed to new visitors Monday after reaching capacity. Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield was not among them and remained scheduled for supervised swimming through Labor Day. The closures affected Silver Sands in Milford, Sleeping Giant in Hamden, Wadsworth Falls in Middletown and Millers Pond in Haddam. Sunny weather brought […]
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Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury House Fire Injures One and Displaces Eight
One person was injured and eight people were displaced after fire swept through a Beech Street home in Danbury early Monday. Firefighters were initially told someone was trapped inside, but determined everyone had escaped. One resident was taken to Danbury Hospital, while a dog was treated for smoke inhalation. Four adults, four children and two […]
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