Early Voting Now Underway
Early voting for the 2024 general election in the area runs from today through November 3, with Election Day on November 5. Polling locations include Danbury City Hall and various town halls across the region. Voters can cast ballots daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on October 29 and 31. To […]
Read MoreInvasive Species Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for its 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program. Proposals are due by December 6. Established in 2019, the program funds projects aimed at controlling invasive species like hydrilla and zebra mussels, which harm freshwater ecosystems and outdoor recreation. So far, $1.5 million has […]
Read MoreMore Development In Danbury After Automotive Dealership Purchase
Curry Automotive has purchased a $4 million property in Danbury’s automotive corridor to open the tri-state’s only Ineos Grenadier dealership. The rugged off-road vehicles will have a new showroom and service garage next to the recently opened Mercedes-Benz dealership. Curry executives highlighted that the Grenadier isn’t a daily driver, with most owners logging just 3,000 […]
Read MoreRidgefield Redevelopment Plan Studied
A Ridgefield property owner is seeking a zone change to build four townhomes on 2.6 acres near Prospect Ridge. The homes would sit behind a converted barn and a Victorian house with three apartments, which will remain. Some residents have raised concerns about overdevelopment, but the applicant’s attorney says the plan is an alternative to […]
Read MoreSouthbury FEMA Recovery Center Relocated
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center in Southbury is temporarily moving. Starting today, it will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Main Street. The previous location, Southbury Town Hall, is closed. The center will remain at the new site through November 7 with adjusted hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays […]
Read MoreMajor Announcement From Walgreens
Walgreens is set to close up to 1,200 drugstores nationwide, following recent announcements from Rite Aid and CVS about store closures. This decision impacts two Walgreens locations in Bridgeport. Walgreens has not yet released a complete list of affected stores, and there has been no word yet on the fate of other local Walgreens, including […]
Read MoreWrong Way Crash Proves Fatal
A wrong-way crash on Route 8 North in Waterbury early Sunday morning has left one man dead. State police report that 30-year-old Aron Vann was traveling south in the northbound lanes when he collided head-on with another vehicle around 3:10 a.m. Vann was killed. The other driver sustained minor injuries. The highway was closed for […]
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