Danbury Mayor Alves Makes Big Announcement
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves announced that the Office of Economic Development will now be a dedicated role in the Mayor’s office. Farley Santos, currently the Community Relations and Constituent Services Advisor, will become the Economic Development and Community Relations Advisor starting Monday, July 1. Santos has served in his current role since December and has […]
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Joe Biden’s Political Future Is Now On The Line After Dismal Debate Performance
In a pivotal moment Thursday night, Connecticut emerged from political obscurity to play a critical role in President Joe Biden’s future. As key figures in the Biden wing of the Democratic Party, Connecticut’s elder statesmen and stateswomen now face the daunting task of persuading Biden to step down gracefully. After a lackluster debate performance against […]
Read MoreAnother Vote Tomorrow In New Fairfield
New Fairfield will hold a fourth referendum on its 2024-25 budget proposals tomorrow. Voting takes place at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The ballot includes a $54.7 million Board of Education budget and a $14.1 million Board of Selectmen budget, both previously reduced. The town has faced three failed referendums this […]
Read MoreMore Regulations Spring From Special Session
The Connecticut state Senate passed an omnibus bill addressing car taxes and school construction in a special session. Democrats in the Senate, facing Republican opposition, approved measures to lower commercial vehicle taxes and expedite historic building development reviews. GOP lawmakers criticized a provision allowing a Connecticut-based water company to bid for Aquarion, fearing higher rates. […]
Read MoreStorms Leave Destruction In Their Wake
The severe storms that passed through much of Connecticut left one person dead and thousands without power. A man in Willimantic was killed by a fallen tree. About 50,000 power outages were reported Thursday morning, with Eversource warning some could last into the weekend. High winds and heavy rain caused significant damage, leaving behind blocked […]
Read MoreConnecticut Trails Grant Program Awards $280,000
The Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy has secured a significant boost for outdoor enthusiasts with a $280,000 grant from the state’s Connecticut Recreational Trails Grant Program. Administered by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, this funding will support the enhancement of trail networks across 22 existing public preserves and potential new sites in 11 municipalities. […]
Read MoreWater Conservation Measures Stepped Up In Danbury
Danbury officials are urging residents to stop watering their lawns and gardens due to high water demand caused by the recent hot weather. The city posted on Facebook asking residential water customers to voluntarily halt irrigation, while all commercial customers and residential complexes are required to stop using irrigation systems immediately. The goal is to […]
Read MoreMore Roof Repairs At New Milford High School
Efforts are underway to rectify deficiencies in the ongoing New Milford High School roof project. Following multiple setbacks including fires and installation issues, officials are set to begin remediation this summer, starting in July. The bonding company will oversee repairs to ensure the roof meets its intended specifications. This six-year saga, marred by delays and […]
Read MoreSuspects Hunted In Southbury
In Southbury, police are looking for suspects involved in a purse snatching incident at the Southbury Library on Poverty Road. An 80-year-old woman’s purse was forcibly taken as she was getting into her vehicle. The suspects fled in a stolen black Cadillac XT5 with Rhode Island plates, taken earlier from Stonington. One suspect, described as […]
Read MoreSuit Withdrawn In Brookfield
In Brookfield, a lawsuit involving a former Zoning Commission chairman has been withdrawn. Mark Mansa had sued Michael Biolsi and Gary Goetz over a 2022 fight outside a Federal Road bar. Goetz, who recently ran for town clerk, was accused of assaulting Mansa. Police reports indicated that Goetz acted in self-defense. Both sides have since […]
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