DEEP Warns Of Fall Bear Dangers
Connecticut residents are being urged by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to reduce bear conflicts this fall, following a record 68 home entries by black bears in 2024. A bear also bit a resident in July. Bear-related incidents here in Connecticut have tripled in recent years, with bears now spotted in all 169 […]
Read MoreCleanup In Brookfield
Brookfield has received state approval to remediate a contaminated site at 20 Station Road, formerly home to a dry cleaning business. The project will transform the area into 60 apartments, with 12 units designated as affordable housing. It was noted that the state’s waiver on prevailing wage requirements will help move the project forward, allowing […]
Read MoreImpact FFC Announces Reorganizational Meeting
Impact Fairfield County (Impact FFC), a collective giving organization, has announced its new board members and reorganization for the 2024-25 grant cycle. Impact FFC will hold its Fall Kickoff on November 7th at the Darien Community Association, honoring its founders and last year’s grant recipients, who will share updates on their community projects. All are […]
Read MoreFunds Transfer Causes Stir In New Fairfield
New Fairfield has approved a $600,000 transfer for high school track and turf field replacement, a decision made during a contentious special town meeting. The gathering saw significant community engagement, particularly regarding a proposal to rescind $791,809 in unused American Rescue Plan Act funds. After heated discussions, the town ultimately voted to withdraw funding for […]
Read MoreNewtown Woman Due In Court Today
A Newtown woman accused of having a part in a Christmas Eve standoff and shooting last year is scheduled for a court hearing today. 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 husband […]
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