Absentee Voting Changes Proposed
This November, Connecticut voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to permit no-excuse absentee voting. If approved, the state legislature will draft new laws allowing absentee voting for any reason. Currently, absentee voting is limited to specific reasons only, such as military service or illness. A ‘yes’ vote supports legislative action on the change, while […]
Read MoreShelton Case Of Fireworks Destruction Continued
A Shelton man has had his case continued after being charged with reckless endangerment and illegal possession of fireworks. 54 year old Stephen Lupkas allegedly stored fireworks in his home, which ignited, causing a massive fire back on June 22. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze as fireworks continued to explode. The fire displaced Lupkas’ […]
Read MoreFormer Connecticut Swim Coach Accused Of Secret Recordings
A former Connecticut swim coach is accused of secretly recording three minors as they changed. 41 year old David Laudati was arrested in Newington this week after being accused by authorities in Arizona of of the secret recordings after an investigation was kicked off following the discovery by a 14 year old girl, of a […]
Read MoreDanbury Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation
Danbury police are investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash where the driver fled the scene Monday night. Officers responded to the crash near Hayestown Road just before 9 MOnday night. Upon arrival, police found the motorcycle but no sign of the operator. No injuries have been reported, and no arrests have yet been made.
Read MoreNew Newtown Superintendent Named
Anne Uberti has been appointed as the new superintendent of Newtown Public Schools. After putting in five years as the district’s assistant superintendent, Uberti will step into her new role on August 5th. Her appointment follows a competitive search process initiated in April. She began her career as an elementary teacher and later served as […]
Read MoreSurgery Center In Danbury Change Of Ownership
Health Plus Ortho Management, based in Uniondale, New York, is seeking majority ownership of the Orthopaedic Specialty Surgery Center in Danbury. The company aims to increase its stake to 57.7% by acquiring an additional 17.7% ownership interest for $7.26 million. The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy held a public hearing on Tuesday regarding the transaction. […]
Read MoreTeachers Facing Reassignments
Due to budget constraints, several dozen Danbury teachers will be reassigned to new roles this fall. The changes, aimed at avoiding widespread layoffs, include shifting teachers to different schools and grade levels. Despite a nearly $21 million funding shortfall initially threatening mass layoffs, new state funding reduced the gap. Meanwhile, the district still has 50 […]
Read MoreUnited Way Announces Recipients Of Impact Philanthropy Grants
The United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut has announced the recipients of the fiscal year 2025 Impact Philanthropy grants. This year, 56 organizations will receive a total of $456,000 in unrestricted grants to support health, education, and financial stability initiatives. The mini-grant application process attracted 114 applications requesting over $1,000,000 in funding. A committee […]
Read More2 Bomb Threats In One Day In Naugatuck
Bomb threats prompted the evacuation of the Naugatuck Walmart and Stop & Shop on Monday. Police responded to the Walmart on New Haven Road at 3:45pm yesterday after a caller claimed a bomb was set to go off in the bathroom. Bomb detection K-9s found no explosives, and the store reopened by 5pm. Meanwhile, a […]
Read MoreNew Details Released After Bethel House Fire
More details today about a weekend fire in Bethel… Firefighters from multiple departments spent about two hours extinguishing the blaze at a 19th-century home on Route 302 in Bethel early Sunday. Emergency personnel were dispatched early Sunday, at 5:45am, to the house on Dodgingtown Road. The fire’s intensity was due to the old-style construction of […]
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