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 MoreFormer Connecticut Lawmaker Reports To Prison
A former Connecticut lawmaker reported to prison on Monday for stealing COVID funds. Michael DiMassa, was sentenced back in May to 27 months in prison, and he was also ordered to pay nearly $866,000 in restitution. He pleaded guilty in November 2022 to three counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Read MoreConnecticut Company Purchased By SpaceX
A prominent company owned by billionaire Elon Musk has purchased a parachute maker based in Connecticut. SpaceX has purchased the Pioneer Parachute Company of Manchester for $2.2 Million. Their history goes back decades and their parachutes were used in the D-Day invasion of World War II. The purchase comes following the bankruptcy filing of the […]
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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