Danbury Protestors Get Lukewarm Reception
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
Protesters, many waving Palestinian flags and holding handwritten signs, caused a disruption at Tuesday night’s Danbury City Council meeting… calling for the council to adopt a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. But City Council didn’t take up a resolution. They did however, leave the possibility open for future action… admitting though […]
Read MoreLawsuit Filed Against Danbury Hospital
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
The family of a Ridgefield boy who died back in 2021 at the age of 13, after being diagnosed with leukemia two years earlier… when he was just 11… is now suing Danbury Hospital. Logan Hale’s family alleges negligence and violation of care by Danbury Hospital and its parent company, Nuvance Health Inc; Memorial Sloan-Kettering […]
Read MoreFire In Bethel
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
Flames heavily damaged a house on Windaway Lane in Bethel early Thursday morning. Three adults and a dog who were inside all were able to get out safely. Firefighters rescued a cat that was trapped inside on the third floor of the house. Volunteer firefighters in Bethel got the first call yesterday morning around 3:30. […]
Read MoreNew Development In New Milford Panned By Concerned Neighbors
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
A proposed 2-building development with 107 townhouses on Pickett District Road in New Milford is raising concerns from nearby residents, citing the fact that it’s a very narrow road. The residents fear that 107 new townhouses would have a big and dangerous impact on traffic, and a big negative impact on their property values. They […]
Read MoreLocal Puppies To Be In Nationally Telecast Puppy Bowl
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
A big part of Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally the annual Puppy Bowl. This year will mark the 6th year that the Danbury Animal Welfare Society will compete in the nationally televised event. 4 local dogs will be participating in this year’s Puppy Bowl. The Danbury Animal Welfare Society is actually one of seven Connecticut […]
Read MoreIt’s Going To Be A Rematch
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
In what is being described as a rematch of a very close 2022 race, incumbent Republican State Representative Rachel Chaleski of Danbury and her challenger, Democrat Ken Gucker, will compete for the seat to represent the 138th District in the Connecticut General Assembly. It was back in November 2022 when Chaleski unseated Gucker to win […]
Read MoreRidgefield Restaurant Week Ends Sunday
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
Ridgefield Restaurant Week is still happening, and it runs until Sunday. About two dozen restaurants are participating. The event is being presented by the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Chefs Warehouse and Fairfield County Bank. Participating restaurants are offering special fixed-price menus. This week in February was chosen because historically it is a […]
Read MoreConnecticut Man Makes National News With Surfing Pickup Truck
- Ed Histed
- February 9, 2024
A man from Connecticut made national headlines after he tried to surf in his pickup truck in Florida. 49 year old Jason Brzuszkiewiczv of Bridgeport was arrested Tuesday by Volusia County Sheriff’s Deputies after he drove onto a closed beach in New Smyrna Beach, and then drove right out into the ocean. The sheriff’s office […]
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