Day: October 30, 2023

Local News

Sunday Crash Snarls Interstate Traffic In Danbury

A multi-vehicle crash tied up traffic at the Interstate 84 exit in Danbury on Sunday. The Connecticut Department of Transportation said one lane and the exit had to be closed after the crash that happened between exits 6 and 7 around 6:20pm. Connecticut State Police said no injuries were reported. The highway reopened around 8pm […]

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Danbury Restaurant Announces Changes

The owners of Barbarie’s Grill have announced plans to close their Danbury Fair mall location when they open the new Chuck’s Steakhouse by Barbaries on Segar Street. They say they plan to make the whole switch seamless, and it will all likely happen by this coming January or February.

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Fire At Brookfield CVS Termed Arson – Juvenile Arrested

One person was arrested after flames broke out in the CVS on Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield. Brookfield Police say the fire was intentional started Sunday morning around 11. It was extinguished by a CVS store manager and everyone inside got out safely, but it left behind minor damage and a lot of smoke, causing […]

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Danbury Budget Gets Award

The Government Finance Officers Association has named Danbury as a recipient of their Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its FY23-24 budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the City of Danbury… reflecting the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Mayor Dean Esposito released a statement, […]

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Danbury Man Called A Liar

A Danbury man who is accused of lying about a kidnapping has pleaded not guilty. 38 year old Diego Vizhco was arrested and charged with second degree false reporting, after he claimed to have been kidnapped at gunpoint on September 10th in the parking lot of Stop and Shop on Newtown Road. He said he […]

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Murder Suicide In Danbury

The deaths of two people late last week being are being referred to as a murder-suicide… Danbury Police today, continue the investigation into the incident that happened Friday afternoon near High Ridge Road. No names have been released yet as police are still trying to find the next of kin for one of the two […]

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Cell Tower Controversy

Previously announced plans to build a 100-foot tall cell tower at The Ridgefield golf course is now facing some opposition… that despite the fact that voters unanimously approved a lease agreement for it earlier this month. Now, some residents say they are upset that the cell tower would be built so close to their homes. […]

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Connecticut News

Solar Plans Moving Forward

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released two Requests for Proposals for new grid-scale zero carbon electricity resources, and they include solar and onshore wind energy. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut announced in early October a first-of-its kind agreement to explore potential multi-state offshore wind procurements. Combined, the states’ solicitations are for […]

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