Matt Ritter Will Remain Connecticut House Speaker
Matt Ritter says he’ll remain Connecticut’s House speaker following discussions about potentially serving as UConn’s interim president if a vacancy occurs. The Hartford Democrat will begin his fourth term as speaker in January, leading an expanded Democratic majority. Ritter says leading the House remains his dream job.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Advances Proposed Vape Shop Ordinance
Danbury’s City Council has moved a proposed vape shop ordinance to a public hearing, with no date announced yet. City officials say the measure would strengthen enforcement against shops illegally selling cannabis. The proposal follows an eighteen-month moratorium on new vape shops that gave officials time to review existing businesses.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGreater Danbury Chamber Plans Business and Community Connections Expo
The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce will host its Business and Community Connections Expo Thursday, November nineteenth, at the Candlewood Inn. The evening event is open to the public, bringing businesses, organizations and residents together. Exhibitor booths are still available for businesses looking to showcase their services.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury High Named Focus School After Test Score Decline
Danbury High School has been designated a focus school by the state after declining SAT English scores among students with high needs. Only twelve percent reached proficiency last spring, down from nearly twenty-four percent a year earlier. School officials say the district will intensify support for struggling students.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYCouple Plans to Reopen Roxbury Trails Despite Zoning Dispute
Charles and Elizabeth Copley plan to reopen their Roxbury property to hikers and dog walkers Friday for a ten-dollar fee. Town officials say the operation violates residential zoning rules. The couple says officials haven’t clarified the alleged violations, and their attorneys are prepared to challenge any enforcement action.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Expands Homebuying Assistance for First Responders
Connecticut first responders can apply starting November sixteenth for up to twenty-five thousand dollars in forgivable homebuying loans. The expanded Time to Own program helps eligible police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel buy primary residences in communities they serve. Applicants must have at least two years of service.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Schools Seek Business Partners for Career Academies
Danbury Public Schools is seeking more business partners for its career academies. A free forum November nineteenth at Danbury High School’s West Campus will highlight mentoring and internship opportunities. The class of twenty twenty-seven will be the first to complete all four years of the program.
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