Body Found In Danbury Identified
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
Danbury Police have released the identity of the woman who was found dead last week in her car which was parked at a local shopping center. Originally, it was reported that she was 79 years old, but on Monday police said she was 74 year old Nancy Proudfoot who was known to be homeless. On […]
Read MoreRidgefield Dealing With Fair Rent Commission Ruling
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
As required by law, Ridgefield will have to join nearly 45 other large municipalities in Connecticut in establishing a Fair Rent Commission. That isn’t sitting too well with many, but in Ridgefield it will be done a little differently than in some other towns. At their recent meeting, the Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons agreed unanimously, […]
Read MoreGucker Announces Candidacy
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
Ken Gucker, former Connecticut State Representative for the 138th District in Danbury, has announced his candidacy for State Representative, 138th District, for the upcoming 2024 election. Gucker is a longtime public servant and community advocate, who claims that his successful legislative achievements include an unprecedented volume of state aid funding for education, economic, environmental, and […]
Read MoreMonday Night Fire In Southbury
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
Firefighters in Southbury were called out Monday night to battle structure fire on the 700 block of Fish Rock Road. Not a lot of details yet this morning, but we have learned that the fire marshal has begun an investigation into it. So far, no reports of any injuries.
Read MoreMillions In Grants Awarded
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
On Monday, it was announced that the Connecticut Department of Housing is awarding $12.1 million in grants to eight municipalities for upgrades that will modernize and rehabilitate housing for low and moderate-income individuals, as well as community infrastructure. The grants are being awarded through the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities program, which is administered […]
Read MoreBrookfield Man Confirmed Dead
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
Police now say it was a Brookfield man who was killed in a crash over the weekend in Newtown. The fatal accident happened Saturday night around 10:30 on Berkshire Road, and the victim has now been identified as 75-year-old John Schmalbach, of Brookfield. Investigators say Schmalback was headed east in a pickup truck when he […]
Read MoreDigital Detox Offer Could Net You $10K
- Ed Histed
- January 23, 2024
Think you could do this? A yogurt company is offering to pay $10,000 to participants who complete a monthlong “digital detox” with their phone locked in a box. Siggi’s Dairy says the program was inspired by “Dry January.” The company is accepting applications through January 31. Ten people will be selected for the digital detox […]
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