Boat DUI Patrols This Weekend
With boating under the influence a major factor in waterway incidents and deaths, local, state, and federal agencies will team up for Operation Dry Water, a national campaign to enforce laws against impaired boating. State officers, local law enforcement, and the Coast Guard will patrol the state’s waters from July 4th through the 6th to […]
Read MoreDevelopment Concerns In Newtown
A Revolutionary War-era road in Newtown is at the center of a debate over a proposed housing development. On July 15, the town will vote on discontinuing Reservoir Road, a move opposed by conservation activists who fear it will harm wetlands and historical sites. Developer George Trudell plans to build 117 homes, preserving 85 acres […]
Read MoreKoltz Steps Into House Race
Former Bethel Chamber of Commerce president Bradley Koltz will challenge incumbent Democrat Raghib Allie-Brennan for the 2nd House District seat this November. Koltz, running as a Republican-endorsed unaffiliated candidate, cites concerns about state mandates and local zoning. Allie-Brennan, seeking a fourth term, highlights his achievements in securing funds and legislative changes for Bethel and Danbury. […]
Read MoreSlow Down… And Live!
Connecticut officials are urging drivers to slow down and drive safer after the deaths of a state trooper and a DOT worker. Governor Ned Lamont called for more speed cameras and stricter DUI penalties. The recent death of a DOT worker who was struck by a drunk driver, highlights the dangers on the roads. The […]
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