Danbury Considering Illegal Apartment Crackdown
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
Danbury is considering stricter penalties for illegal apartment violations as the number of cases rises. The city’s Unified Neighborhood Inspection Team reported 54 unpermitted dwellings in 2024, surpassing previous annual totals. City leaders are exploring tougher enforcement measures, including higher fines and potential liens on properties, citing concerns over safety.
Read MoreNew Milford Homeless Shelter Opens Doors Again
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
New Milford’s homeless shelter is now active after more than four years, with its doors opening to help those in need. The New Milford Community Shelter began operations on November 24 and will run until March. It rotates between local churches, with the current location at the Holy Infant Nursery School. The shelter will operate […]
Read MoreCatherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary Plans Barn Raising
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown will host a barn raising next Tuesday, December 10 for its first educational facility, Catherine’s Learning Barn. Named for one of the 20 children lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy, the barn will expand the sanctuary’s programs, which have already served over 150,000 participants. The barn […]
Read MoreSkiers Can Hit The Slopes This Friday
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
If you are a skier, chances are you’ve been waiting to hear this. Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Connecticut’s largest ski resort, is set to open for the 2024-25 season this Friday. The resort features over 100 acres of skiable terrain. Day passes are available for $25. The resort will also honor weekday season passes.
Read MoreSkimmer Warning Issued After Discovery Of More Devices
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
An investigation has been launched after card skimming devices were discovered at two Big Y locations here in Connecticut. The company reported finding a skimmer attached to a terminal in Milford and another in Stratford. Big Y released a statement, saying it is cooperating with law enforcement and has inspected all terminals statewide. Customers are […]
Read MoreDanbury Theater Cleans Up Its Act
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
Danbury’s Health Department has responded to complaints of messy conditions at the AMC Theatres on Eagle Road. Photos posted by former Mayor Mark Boughton showed spilled popcorn, littered concession areas, and overflowing trash bins. Health officials have since inspected the theater and confirmed cleanup was completed. AMC has implemented an action plan to ensure cleanliness […]
Read MoreTurkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Home
- Ed Histed
- December 3, 2024
Despite reminders never to use turkey fryers indoors, sometimes the message just doesn’t hit home. In this case, it did… literally. A Thanksgiving tragedy struck in Weston, where a $4 million mansion was destroyed in a fire caused by a turkey fryer mishap in the garage. The blaze erupted Thursday afternoon, quickly spreading through the […]
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