Eversource Parting Ways With Aquarion
Eversource Energy is selling Aquarion Water Company in a $2.4 billion deal. The South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority is acquiring the company in a deal calling for it to pay $1.6 billion in cash and assume $800 million in debt. Eversource says the sale will help focus on its electric and gas businesses. The […]
Read MoreFlags Return To Full Staff After Today
Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents that U.S. and state flags should return to full-staff as of sunset today. The flags were lowered on December 29th following the death of President Jimmy Carter, in accordance with federal law.
Read MoreDanbury Hotel Sold
The Maron Hotel & Suites in Danbury has been sold to a New York-based hotel group for $5 million. The sale, finalized on January 13, includes the 86-room hotel and 18,000 square feet of retail space. The new owners plan renovations and potential rebranding of the facility. The property is located near Western Connecticut State […]
Read MoreConnecticut Medical Cannabis Market Tanking
Connecticut’s medical cannabis market has seen a sharp decline since recreational sales began two years ago, with sales dropping 44 percent and patient numbers down by 26 percent. Lawmakers are now pushing for changes. Bills have been introduced aimed at expanding access, better defining medical cannabis patients and caregivers, and increasing product availability. If passed, […]
Read MoreCrash Claims New Milford Man
A New Milford man was killed in a crash on Interstate 684 in New York. State police say 23-year-old Makayla McIntyre of Mount Vernon, lost control, hit a guardrail, then collided with 65-year-old Michael Keller’s car. Both vehicles went off the road. Keller died at the scene, while McIntyre was taken to Danbury Hospital with […]
Read MoreNew Milford Teen Facing Charges
A New Milford teen is facing charges after a crash in Roxbury knocked out power to 170 customers. Police say 19-year-old Matthew Napoli was driving under the influence when he lost control on Jan. 5, hitting utility equipment and a tree. He’s due in court Feb. 4.
Read MoreSchool Layoffs Loom In Newtown
Newtown’s proposed 2025-26 school budget includes 28 layoffs to address a 5% tax increase. The $92.6 million budget, impacted by a 24% rise in insurance costs, will be reviewed by the Board of Education before a final vote in April.
Read MoreDigital Coupons Coming To A Store Near You
Stop & Shop, Connecticut’s largest grocery chain, is rolling out digital coupon kiosks in all 83 of its Connecticut stores this week. The kiosks, called Savings Stations, will allow customers to access weekly circular coupons and personalized offers without needing a smartphone or internet, simply by scanning their loyalty card or entering their phone number.
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