Alcohol Compliance Checks Reveal 4 Violators
Last Friday, members from the Danbury Police Department Detective Bureau, working with the Connecticut Department of Liquor Control, conducted unannounced compliance inspections of establishments that sell off-premise alcohol. The inspections were performed to determine compliance with state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of alcohol to minors under the age of 21. A total […]
Read MorePorsche Dealership Plans Stir Debate In Danbury
Danbury’s proposed new Porsche dealership on Mill Plain Road is contingent on a rule change allowing auto repairs near the city’s drinking water sources. The dealership aims to move from its current location on Sugar Hollow Road to a larger site, but environmental concerns are causing delays. The city’s planning staff supports the move, provided […]
Read MoreNewtown Carnival Worker Facing Charges
A carnival worker was arrested last Friday at Fairfield’s SeptemberFest after grabbing a minor she believed was stealing from a game trailer. Police say 35-year-old Amanda Stewart from Newtown was charged with second-degree breach of peace after witnesses reported she roughly grabbed the minor by the neck. Officers confirmed the minors were behind the trailer […]
Read MoreLow Helicopter Over Candlewood Lake Sparks FAA Investigation
The FAA is now investigating whether a helicopter pilot flew too low over Candlewood Lake, raising safety concerns. The probe follows complaints that Avi Shevah, flying a Robinson R-22, hovered dangerously close to boats over the past six weeks. Danbury Municipal Airport Administrator Michael Safranek, who filed the complaint, said Shevah’s low-altitude flights violated federal […]
Read MoreMetro Mattress Shuttering More CT Locations
Metro Mattress is closing several Connecticut stores as the company faces eviction lawsuits and struggles with a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The retailer, which owes more than $23 million in debts, including nearly $2 million to Tempur-Pedic, has shut down locations in towns including Avon, Westport, and in Danbury. Metro Mattress expanded into New England […]
Read MoreNewtown Woman Due In Court On Friday
A Newtown woman accused of having a part in a Christmas Eve standoff and shooting last year is scheduled for a court hearing on Friday. 34 year old Meghan Gouveia was arrested last December after allegedly shooting her husband and engaging in an hours-long standoff with police at their home on Boggs Hill Road. Her […]
Read MoreThreat Shuts Down New Milford School
Schaghticoke Middle School in New Milford is closed today due to an ongoing investigation, according to local police. All other schools in the district remain open. No additional details have been released. The closure comes amid heightened concerns about school safety following recent incidents in other states.
Read More2024 Impact Breakfast Today
United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut is holding its inaugural Leading the Way Together: 2024 Impact Breakfast this morning. Today’s event will bring together community leaders and supporters to unveil the organization’s new strategic plan and discuss key initiatives. State Treasurer Erick Russell is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at Pinstripes Norwalk.
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