Plans Approved In Bethel
In Bethel, the Planning and Zoning Commission has approved an affordable housing project that had been proposed by a local developer. Plans now call for the construction of a multi-family building at 42 Nashville Road which would mean three, two-bedroom rental units south of an existing two-family house. Two of the five units will be […]
Read MoreFree Swimming Lessons In Danbury
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble announced on Monday, that $128,000 is being spent to fund free swimming lessons to qualifying children ages 17 and under at the Danbury Community Center pool. The program is expected to serve 300 children each year in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Club […]
Read MoreRidgefield Man Found Dead In Park
A man from Ridgefield who had been reported missing has been found dead in a local park. 57 year old Jack Gordon was reported missing on Sunday after he was last seen going for a walk on the trails in Bennett’s Pond State Park. On Monday, Ridgefield police found Gordon’s body there. Not a lot […]
Read MoreJudge Squashes Super 8 Project
A judge has put the final wrap on plans that have been simmering for the past several years involving the old Super 8 motel on Lake Avenue in Danbury. The fight that has now been going on for about two-years is over, after a judge ruled the city had every right to side with neighborhood […]
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Mayoral Appointments
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves has announced two appointments to his office… State Representative Farley Santos as Community Relations and Constituent Services Advisor, and Francesca Capodilupo as Government Affairs and Communications Advisor. Representative Santos spent over 15 years at the Savings Bank of Danbury. Prior to his service with the State, he served on the Danbury […]
Read MoreSchool Roof Concerns
More problems now with the roof at New Milford High School. After two fires there, and millions of dollars being spent on repairs, now comes news that the roof isn’t up to code. That finding now has school officials worried that the newly repaired roof is not secure, although one report found that the roof’s […]
Read MoreHotel Conversion Plans Shut Down Again
Once again, the zoning commission in Danbury has nixed plans by a developer to convert the former Crowne Plaza Hotel into 198 studio apartments. The first refusal came last summer. Last week, the developer, Dan Bertram, came back with a revised plan, but that plan too was shot down. Danbury’s Zoning Commission voted 5-to-3 to […]
Read MoreLong List Of Upgrades Planned By One Area School District
Ridgefield schools are eyeing a massive $39 million capital improvement plan. It includes about $775,000 worth of repairs and upgrades to the 70-year-old auditorium at Veterans Park Elementary School, including a new sound system, a refinished stage, new curtains, new stage lighting controls and house lighting upgrades. Other work will include acoustical improvements in schools, […]
Read MoreAlves Takes Oath
On Thursday evening, Roberto Alves was sworn in as Danbury’s 1st Latino mayor and the first Democrat to lead Danbury City Hall in 22 years. Alves was sworn into office during a ceremony during a ceremony last evening at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury. The new mayor promised “an open door and partnership.” Along […]
Read MoreBrookfield Budget Busted
A developing money problem in Brookfield… The budget for deputy registrars of voters there runs dry this week. The main reason according to town officials, is that the employees are on track to have worked about three times more hours than they are authorized to work under the town’s spending plan for the entire fiscal […]
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