More Growth In Bethel
The Town of Bethel has offers for two new lots in Clarke Busines Park that recently were offered for sale, adding up to a combined total of a little more than $1.2 Million. Two separate companies… Klar Studio Windows & Doors and Skyview Builders… want to purchase 21 and 23 Trowbridge Drive to open new […]
Read MoreAccused Dog Shooter Surrenders In New Fairfield
A New Fairfield man is facing charges after police say he shot a dog. 67 year old Gary Benicewicz is now set to be arraigned Thursday on animal cruelty, firearm and reckless endangerment charges after police say he fatally shot a dog back in May. Benicewicz turned himself in on a warrant last week stemming […]
Read MoreFunds Available For Local Small Businesses
Danbury will be handing out a grand total of $325,000 to local small businesses, courtesy of the federal government’s American Rescue Plan Act Small Business Assistance Program. The money is available to eligible businesses through August 31st. Local small businesses can apply for grants of up to $5,000 depending on needs. Qualifying for-profit businesses must […]
Read MoreJoey Chestnut Wins Gluttonous Challenge Again!
Competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut continued his winning tradition on Tuesday, celebrated the Fourth of July by winning Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island for the 16th time. Here’s the winning call as heard on ESPN…
Read MoreNational Guard Recruitment Initiative
Governor Ned Lamont has announced the creation of a state initiative to help incentivize prospective members to join the Connecticut National Guard. The initiative, known as the Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP), will provide current and retired members of the Connecticut National Guard with the financial incentive of $500 per qualified lead that results in […]
Read MoreDate To Be Chosen For Third New Fairfield Referendum Attempt
New Fairfield will hold a third referendum for its $52.8 Million school budget and its $13.7 Million town budget after the two previous referendums were decisively turned down by the voters. The date of New Fairfield’s third budget referendum will be chosen during a special town meeting that is now set for July 11th at […]
Read MoreRidgefield Dam Must Be Raised
An earthen dam in Ridgefield that protects Mamanasco Lake must be raised 3 inches if it is to meet new 100 year Connecticut flood standards. Mamanasco Lake is on Mamanasco Road, across the street from Ridgefield High School. The dam was originally created way back in the 1700’s. It has both a dam and spillway, […]
Read MoreStorms Bring Power Outages Statewide
Thousands of power outages reported across Connecticut as storms swept through on July 4th. The thunderstorms and rain dampened the holiday plans of many, as Eversource reported almost 4,000 customers left in the dark, and United Illuminating reported additional outages. The National Weather Service said thunderstorms that made their way across the state Tuesday, led […]
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