Danbury Plans 911 Ceremony On Wednesday
Danbury will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Wednesday led by Mayor Roberto Alves. Local officials and members of the Danbury Fire and Police Departments will join the community for the event at the city’s 9/11 Memorial in Elmwood Park on Main Street. The memorial features a twelve-foot glass tower on a granite pentagon, lit from […]
Read MoreFormal Request For Disaster Declaration Filed
Governor Ned Lamont has formally requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following historic flooding in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties on August 18. The request comes after assessments by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed extensive damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. The flooding destroyed 19 homes and […]
Read MoreSouthbury Library Now Closed TFN
The Southbury Public Library has been closed indefinitely due to extensive flood damage from the August 18 storm. The library’s basement was flooded, destroying thousands of donated books, and repairs are still being assessed. The cleanup is underway, but no cost estimate is available yet. Residents are advised to hold onto checked-out materials or return […]
Read MoreNewtown Sign Stolen
Newtown police are investigating the theft of a “Borough of Newtown” sign valued at $2,000. The sign, about 7 feet tall, was stolen from the intersection of Castle Hill and Taunton Lake roads before August 29. Authorities are seeking information on the incident and urge anyone with details to contact police. The sign, which features […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield House Fire
An early morning fire on Monday destroyed a vacant house owned by the estate of a deceased individual, on Lavelle Avenue in New Fairfield. Firefighters responded around 3:20 yesterday morning and found the structure fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Sherman and Putnam Lake, N.Y., provided mutual aid to bring the fire under control within […]
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