Changes Ahead For Savings Bank Of Danbury… In Name Only
The Savings Bank of Danbury will rebrand as Ives Bank later this year, honoring its historical roots and first Secretary-Treasurer, George W. Ives. This change, marking the bank’s 175th anniversary, will not affect ownership, structure, or services. Customers will keep their current account numbers and cards, which will be updated gradually. The bank’s headquarters will […]
Read MoreConnecticut Credit Rating Improves
2 credit rating agencies… Fitch and Moody’s… have upgraded Connecticut’s general obligation bond outlook from “stable” to “positive.” The change reflects the state’s significant economic progress and efforts to reduce fixed costs. The benefits of this improved outlook include lower borrowing costs for state residents and businesses. Over the past six years, Connecticut has made […]
Read MoreDrug Investigation Results In Major Arrest And Seizure In Danbury
Danbury police arrested 24-year-old Dakota Lancey on Thursday, after a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales. Detectives from the Special Investigations Division executed several search warrants following complaints from concerned citizens. Lancey was taken into custody at his home in Park Brook Apartments, where detectives found drugs, a scale, and packaging material in his 2017 […]
Read MoreFlags To Be Lowered To Honor Fallen Trooper
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered U.S. and state flags all across Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier, who was killed Thursday afternoon while on duty. Trooper Pelletier was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on I-84 in Southington. Flags will remain lowered […]
Read MoreDanbury Man Sentenced For Lying About Kidnapping That Never Happened
A Danbury man has been sentenced to two years of probation for falsely claiming he was kidnapped at gunpoint. 39 year old Diego Vizhco admitted to lying about the incident, which he reported happened at the Stop & Shop parking lot on Newtown Road. Following an investigation, police found no evidence to support his claims. […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield To Hold Third Budget Referendum On June 8
New Fairfield will hold a third budget referendum on June 8 for the 2024-25 spending plans. Voting will take place at the New Fairfield Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The ballot includes a $54.9 million school budget and a $14.1 million town budget. This follows further school spending cuts approved by the […]
Read MoreFormer Danbury Resident Sentenced To Almost 3 Decades In Prison
A former Danbury resident was sentenced to 28 years in prison for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl in Michigan. 24 year old Kristian Feliz was a graduate student in Barcelona when he began an online relationship with the girl, pressuring her to create and send pornographic videos. In January 2023, Feliz traveled to Kalamazoo, Michigan, […]
Read MoreSunday Is Portuguese Day In Danbury
The City of Danbury will host the 2024 Portuguese Day celebration on Sunday. Events begin at 8:15 a.m. with a flag-raising ceremony at John Perry Soccer Field in Rogers Park, followed by a 9 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. The parade starts at 10:15 a.m. from the church, ending at Portuguese Square […]
Read MoreRidgefield Farmers Market Returns Saturday
The Ridgefield Farmers Market returns for its second season SATURDAY at Jesse Lee Church. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every other Saturday through October, the market features over 20 local farmers and producers. New vendors will make their appearances this year, while returning favorites will also be there. The market aims to support […]
Read MoreWCSU Gets Warning
Western Connecticut State University has been warned by the New England Commission of Higher Education that it is “in danger of not meeting” several accreditation standards. Concerns include financial instability, declining enrollment, staffing reductions, and “lack of a diversity, equity, and inclusion plan.” The university must undergo a focused evaluation next year. University officials expressed […]
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