Bethel Smoke Shop Worker Fined For Underage Sales
An employee of a Bethel smoke shop has been fined for selling tobacco products to underage buyers. The employee’s name has not been publicly released, but they worked at Smokey Smoke Shop on Old Hawleyville Road in an investigation begun by Bethel Police who received complaints about underage people purchasing such products in town. 17 […]
Read MoreDanbury Christmas Tree Pickups Begin Tuesday
The City of Danbury will begin picking up live Christmas trees on Tuesday, January 2nd. To have your tree removed, you need to place it out by the curb, but before you do that, you need to make sure everything is removed from the tree. Trees still containing any decorations, such as tinsel, lights, tree […]
Read MorePowerball Jackpot This Weekend Growing
If you feel lucky for the last weekend of 2023, you might want to pick up a Powerball ticket. The jackpot for this Saturday’s drawing will be about $760 Million, the 6th largest prize in the game’s history. The drawing takes place Saturday at 10:59pm Eastern Standard Time, meaning Connecticut residents need to buy tickets […]
Read MoreParty Registration Deadline Is Next Tuesday
It’s happening in many other states at a fast clip… Here in Connecticut, if you want to change parties before our state’s Presidential Primary, you have to do so before January 2nd… next Tuesday. The Presidential Primary here in Connecticut will be held on April 2nd. According to state law, voters who switch party affiliation […]
Read MoreUnited Illuminating Asks For $14 Million Rate Increase
United Illuminating customers could see an electric rate increase here in Connecticut in the coming new year. United Illuminating is seeking a $14 million rate increase from state utility regulators… after a $130 Million increase over a three year period was rejected earlier this year. If it happens, it would translate into an approximate $3.80 […]
Read MoreTake A Hike To Ring In The New Year
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and its partners are encouraging folks to get outside on New Year’s Day. Here in Connecticut, in-person and self-guided hikes and programs will be offered at 17 state park and forest locations, including Southford Falls State Park in Southbury. Most of the outings average one to two […]
Read MoreNew Milford Accountant Arrested
New Milford Police have arrested an accountant who they say stole $25,000 from one of his clients. Carl Anderson, of Anderson Accounting and Finance LLC, is now facing charges including first-degree larceny following what police say was a lengthy investigation by not only the local police department, but also by the IRS and the State […]
Read MoreCandlewood Lake Authority Releases Annual Report
The Candlewood Lake Authority has released their annual report, highlighting what has been accomplished in the past year to preserve the ecological health of Candlewood Lake and provide public safety. Evening patrol hours were increased, and the second of three custom built Marine Patrol vessels was launched. The third boat has been ordered. Loss of […]
Read MoreConnecticut Lottery Draws Attention Of State Regulators
State regulators are now taking a closer look at the Connecticut Lottery Corporation after they cite ‘many incidents’ tied to a new gaming system. The state Department of Consumer Protection is investigating technical malfunctions, especially with regard to mobile phone lottery wagering, connected to a new Las Vegas-based contractor. Some cases involve customers with both […]
Read MoreJorge Sousa Appointed Danbury Economic Development Officer
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves has announced the appointment of longtime Danbury resident, business owner, and developer, Jorge Sousa, as the city’s Economic Development Officer. Sousa is a graduate of Henry Abbot Tech in Danbury. He spent eight years with Cendant Mobility, now Cartus, in Danbury as a relocation accounting analyst before founding Clearview Realty LLC […]
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