Danbury Businessman Headed To Prison
A Danbury business owner has been sentenced to seven months in prison for tax evasion. Federal officials say 58-year-old Bill Makros concealed income from his company, Budget Tree and Stump Removal Service, LLC, to avoid paying $140,694 in federal taxes. Between 2016 and 2020, Makros deposited customer checks into personal or non-business accounts and sometimes […]
Read MoreDanbury Sending Help To North Carolina
Danbury is stepping up to support North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Mayor Roberto L. Alves and the City of Danbury Recreation Department, partnering with Clancy Relocation, have established a donation site at Hatters Park to gather essential relief supplies. Danbury residents can drop off items like bottled water, non-perishable foods, diapers, […]
Read MoreDanbury Man Arrested For DUI In Monroe
Police in Monroe made a DUI arrest last Sunday. It happened when officers responded to a report of a speeding vehicle. They found a 24-year-old Danbury man behind the wheel of a Subaru Outback with a flat tire. He showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for DUI, evading responsibility, and other violations. His blood […]
Read MoreBlood Donations Sought
The American Red Cross is marking 30 years since FRIENDS first aired by encouraging blood and platelet donations. From November 18th to December 8th, donors will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS socks, while supplies last. To make an appointment and give in the spirit of FRIENDSgiving, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. Blood donation opportunities this week include […]
Read MoreDanbury Council Green Lights Farm Purchase
The Danbury City Council has approved the purchase of Happy Trails Farm for $1.57 million. The 16-acre farm will be maintained as open space and provide additional recreational opportunities. Council members see this as a “once-in-a-lifetime” chance to extend Rogers Park and reconnect it with the Old Quarry Nature Center. The current owners will lease […]
Read MoreNewtown Renovations Moving Forward
A blighted 1946 warehouse on Church Hill Road in Newtown is now set to become a retail center after receiving approval from town planners. Danbury investor Anthony Rizzo Jr. will transform the 30,000-square-foot property into five storefronts, with plans for further development once renovations are complete. Rizzo says site work will begin soon, and tenants […]
Read MoreLamont “Unlikely To Pursue” EV Mandates Now
Governor Ned Lamont says he’s unlikely to pursue electric vehicle mandates here in Connecticut, following Donald Trump’s reelection. Speaking yesterday in Shelton, Lamont indicated that federal standards tied to reducing greenhouse gas emissions will likely be put on hold. Earlier this year, state lawmakers decided against a proposal requiring electric vehicle plug-ins by 2035 after […]
Read MorePA Man Extradited To CT To Face Sex Charges
A man from Pennsylvania has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges related to attempting to solicit sexual contact from an 8-year-old girl. Naugatuck Police say 31-year-old Kevon Beckford is now charged with attempted fourth-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor. The investigation began in February, and Beckford was taken into custody […]
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