Big Changes At Danbury Fair Mall
The Danbury Fair Mall is seeing major changes as several stores expand and renovate. JD Sports is converting and expanding its Finish Line store, while Foot Locker is moving into a larger space. Other changes include Windsor relocating, Pandora completing a store renovation, and LEGO updating its storefront. Recently opened additions to the mall include […]
Read MoreHouse Fire Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that broke broke out at a home on Birchwood Road in Monroe late Friday night continues. The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said a closed bedroom door helped stop the fire from spreading. Firefighters responded around 11 p.m., and within 90 minutes, the flames were under control. While the bedroom was […]
Read MoreDifferences Surface In Danbury School Administrator’s Resignation
School officials now say a former Danbury schools administrator who resigned in June, citing “family obligations” in his resignation letter, actually stepped down after a complaint surfaced, alleging that he offered a teacher money to impersonate someone and take an online statistics class. Hired in 2022 to build business partnerships for the district’s career academies, […]
Read MoreNew Options For Flood Victims
New partnerships with banks and credit unions are aimed at supporting Connecticut residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties back in August. The Connecticut Department of Banking is urging financial institutions to assist borrowers through loan restructuring and fee accommodations. The deadline for federal disaster assistance applications is […]
Read MoreDanbury Facing Job Losses At Year’s End
Hologic, a Massachusetts-based medical technology company, has announced plans to close its Danbury facility by December 20th, resulting in the layoff of 86 employees. The closure comes as part of the company’s decision to relocate operations to Newark, Delaware. The Danbury site will see 71 workers lose their jobs at the end of December, with […]
Read MoreRidgefield Restaurant Demolition Plans Meet With Opposition
Plans to demolish the Red Rooster Pub in Ridgefield and replace it with a 20-unit apartment complex are sparking controversy. The proposal includes 10 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units, with six designated as affordable housing. However, opponents argue that tearing down the popular restaurant, which has been part of the community since 2016, would detract […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Now Underway
Early voting for the 2024 general election in the area runs from today through November 3, with Election Day on November 5. Polling locations include Danbury City Hall and various town halls across the region. Voters can cast ballots daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on October 29 and 31. To […]
Read MoreMore Development In Danbury After Automotive Dealership Purchase
Curry Automotive has purchased a $4 million property in Danbury’s automotive corridor to open the tri-state’s only Ineos Grenadier dealership. The rugged off-road vehicles will have a new showroom and service garage next to the recently opened Mercedes-Benz dealership. Curry executives highlighted that the Grenadier isn’t a daily driver, with most owners logging just 3,000 […]
Read MoreRidgefield Redevelopment Plan Studied
A Ridgefield property owner is seeking a zone change to build four townhomes on 2.6 acres near Prospect Ridge. The homes would sit behind a converted barn and a Victorian house with three apartments, which will remain. Some residents have raised concerns about overdevelopment, but the applicant’s attorney says the plan is an alternative to […]
Read MoreSouthbury FEMA Recovery Center Relocated
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center in Southbury is temporarily moving. Starting today, it will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Main Street. The previous location, Southbury Town Hall, is closed. The center will remain at the new site through November 7 with adjusted hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays […]
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