Holiday Travel Rush Is On
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
The holiday travel rush is underway at airports and interstates. Triple-A’s Holly Dalby says the rush began Friday and today is expected to also be one of the busiest travel days…. For those traveling by air, be sure to pack your patience as well. Yesterday, there were hundreds of delays at airports, but just a […]
Read MoreSouthbury Eagle Observatory Now Open
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
The Shepaug Eagle Observation Area in Southbury is now open for its 38th season, offering a chance to view bald eagles and other birds of prey in their natural habitat. Located near the Shepaug Dam, the site is a prime wintering spot for eagles, which feed on aquatic life in the area. Up to 100 […]
Read MoreHundreds Gather To Remember Teen Crash Victim
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
Hundreds gathered Sunday at Admiral Stockdale Arena in South Kent to honor 16-year-old William Neeb, the New Milford High School junior who died in a car crash on December 16. Known for his love of hockey and golf, Will’s friends and family shared heartfelt memories during the memorial service. The event featured a symbolic “face-off” […]
Read MoreRoute 7 Safety Improvements Hopefully On The Way
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
Officials in New Milford are pushing for safety improvements along Route 7 following recent tragedies involving teen drivers. A state audit by the Connecticut Department of Transportation shows a need for better lighting, sidewalks, and crosswalks along the busy roadway, which sees up to 30,000 vehicles daily. The report comes after multiple fatal crashes. The […]
Read More2nd Arrest Made In July Danbury Drive-By Shooting
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
A second arrest has been made in a July drive-by shooting at Danbury’s Rogers Park. Police say 19 year old Jimmy Acevedo faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and carrying a pistol without a permit. No injuries were reported, but investigators say three juveniles were targeted, with one linked to drug sales. Acevedo is out […]
Read MoreDanbury Wetlands Controversy
- Ed Histed
- December 23, 2024
In Danbury, questions are arising over a developer’s claim that a proposed senior apartment complex near the Blind Brook would have “zero” impact on downtown flooding. Geoffrey Herald, a city wetlands commissioner, expressed skepticism, citing the brook’s history of flooding. The developer plans to install underground stormwater systems to manage runoff. The city’s wetlands commission […]
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