Big Changes At Danbury Fair Mall
The Danbury Fair Mall is seeing major changes as several stores expand and renovate. JD Sports is converting and expanding its Finish Line store, while Foot Locker is moving into a larger space. Other changes include Windsor relocating, Pandora completing a store renovation, and LEGO updating its storefront. Recently opened additions to the mall include […]
Read MoreEarly Voting Instructions Listed
Early voting for the 2024 general election in Connecticut is now underway, and in case you still are unsure how it works, listen closely. Each town has at least one designated location for early voting, typically at town halls. Voting hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours on October 29 […]
Read MoreHouse Fire Under Investigation
The investigation into a fire that broke broke out at a home on Birchwood Road in Monroe late Friday night continues. The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said a closed bedroom door helped stop the fire from spreading. Firefighters responded around 11 p.m., and within 90 minutes, the flames were under control. While the bedroom was […]
Read MoreDifferences Surface In Danbury School Administrator’s Resignation
School officials now say a former Danbury schools administrator who resigned in June, citing “family obligations” in his resignation letter, actually stepped down after a complaint surfaced, alleging that he offered a teacher money to impersonate someone and take an online statistics class. Hired in 2022 to build business partnerships for the district’s career academies, […]
Read MoreNew Options For Flood Victims
New partnerships with banks and credit unions are aimed at supporting Connecticut residents and businesses affected by severe flooding in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven Counties back in August. The Connecticut Department of Banking is urging financial institutions to assist borrowers through loan restructuring and fee accommodations. The deadline for federal disaster assistance applications is […]
Read MoreDanbury Facing Job Losses At Year’s End
Hologic, a Massachusetts-based medical technology company, has announced plans to close its Danbury facility by December 20th, resulting in the layoff of 86 employees. The closure comes as part of the company’s decision to relocate operations to Newark, Delaware. The Danbury site will see 71 workers lose their jobs at the end of December, with […]
Read MoreRidgefield Restaurant Demolition Plans Meet With Opposition
Plans to demolish the Red Rooster Pub in Ridgefield and replace it with a 20-unit apartment complex are sparking controversy. The proposal includes 10 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units, with six designated as affordable housing. However, opponents argue that tearing down the popular restaurant, which has been part of the community since 2016, would detract […]
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