Danbury Rail Museum Gearing Up For Snow Clipper Gift Express
The Danbury Railway Museum is gearing up for its annual holiday fundraiser, “The Snow Clipper Gift Express,” running on weekends from November 30 through December 22. Families can enjoy a short ride through the historic railyard on a vintage 1953 Budd Rail Diesel Car. Once at the festively decorated 1903 station, kids can write letters […]
Read MoreBroadband Expansion Process Launched
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has launched a prequalification process for entities wanting to bid on broadband expansion projects funded by the $144 million BEAD Program. The initiative aims to deliver high-speed internet to unserved and underserved areas by 2025. Prequalification ensures compliance and readiness, streamlining applications for broadband providers and others. […]
Read MoreGovernor Declares Drought Advisory
Governor Ned Lamont has declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for all eight counties in Connecticut, citing alarmingly low rainfall and growing fire hazards. Connecticut has faced an exceptionally dry two-month stretch, the worst since records began in 1905. Groundwater levels, stream flows, and soil moisture are all critically low. Everyone is urged to conserve […]
Read MoreNew Urgent Care Available Locally
Nuvance Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has opened three new centers in Danbury, Brookfield, and Fairfield, expanding access to non-life-threatening medical care. Located near major spots like the Danbury Fair mall and Fairfield’s Black Rock Turnpike, the centers offer walk-in and online “save-a-spot” check-ins. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., services cover conditions like flu, […]
Read MoreNewtown Plans Approved
Newtown has approved plans to transform a blighted 1946 warehouse on Church Hill Road into a vibrant retail center. The project, led by Danbury investor Anthony Rizzo, will feature five storefronts on the 7-acre site. Rizzo promises a complete renovation, enhancing the property’s curb appeal. While tenant details are still being finalized, potential businesses include […]
Read MoreRidgefield Townhouses Expected To Be Denied
Ridgefield’s Inland Wetlands Board is set to deny a controversial proposal for 10 townhouses at 27 Abbott Avenue. The development has faced strong opposition from residents concerned about its impact on the town’s small-town charm. Board members expressed concerns over the plan’s effect on nearby wetlands, with issues like snow storage and stormwater management raised […]
Read MoreBrush Fire In Redding
Fire crews battled a 2.5-acre brush fire early Saturday in Redding’s Centennial Watershed State Forest. The fire, fueled by shifting winds and rough terrain near the Saugatuck Reservoir, took multiple local departments to contain. Redding Fire & EMS credited teamwork for stopping it from spreading further. Firefighters continued monitoring hot spots throughout the day.
Read MoreThe Clock Is Ticking For Federal Disaster Aid Apps
For homeowners, renters, and business owners in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties, time is running out to apply for federal disaster aid to cover uninsured or underinsured damage from the historic floods of August. The deadline for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is (ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW/Tuesday, November 19.) Applications […]
Read MoreConnecticut Honors Veterans
Today, Connecticut honors Veterans, with parades and ceremonies statewide. Many government offices, including the DMV, will be closed today, while grocery stores and pharmacies will by and large, operate normally. Post offices will be closed, but some UPS and FedEx services will still be available. School closures vary, and bank hours will differ by location. […]
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