Brookfield Considering Modernizing Police Station
Brookfield has formed a committee to determine whether to renovate its aging police station or build a new one. The station, built in 1980, no longer meets modern standards, with outdated jail cells and limited locker space. The committee will review costs and options before presenting recommendations to town officials. Voters will have the final […]
Read MoreConnecticut Colleges Offering Cannabis Training
Several Connecticut colleges are now offering cannabis job training programs, preparing students for roles in the rapidly growing industry. Courses cover areas like cultivation, retail, and business, helping fill the demand for skilled workers in both recreational and medical cannabis sectors.
Read MoreBethel Approves Business Growth Plan
Bethel officials have approved plans for a 30,000-square-foot custom garage to be built by Robert Madeira, a vintage off-roader restorer. The facility, located in the Trowbridge Drive industrial park, will house Madeira’s growing business, Legacy Overland. Changes were made to the design, including British racing green garage doors, after feedback from the town’s Planning and […]
Read More$4 Million Grant To Support Danbury Improvement Program
The City of Danbury has secured a $4 million grant through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program to fund Phase II of its Streetscape Renaissance Project. The project aims to create a more pedestrian-friendly and economically vibrant downtown by upgrading sidewalks, lighting, and roadways. The Planning & Zoning Department is also seeking additional state funding […]
Read MoreHead-On Crash Leaves 3 People Injured
Three people were hospitalized after a head-on crash on Fish Rock Road in Southbury Monday afternoon. Firefighters had to extricate at least one person from the wreckage. The crash, involving a Mini Cooper and a Dodge minivan, happened around 4:10 p.m. Emergency crews transported the injured in three ambulances, with some suffering serious injuries.
Read MoreRiverfront Revitalization In New Milford
New Milford is moving forward with its riverfront revitalization project, approving $449,550 for an architectural firm to begin designs. While some residents want a public vote before more money is spent, officials say this funding was already allocated for planning. The project aims to boost economic growth while protecting the river’s ecosystem.
Read MoreSmall Business Owners Pressed To Find Good Workers
A new report from the National Federation of Independent Business shows 35% of small business owners struggled to fill job openings in January, unchanged from December. The biggest gaps were in transportation, construction, and manufacturing, with construction job openings up four points from last month. NFIB Connecticut Director Andy Markowski says businesses are working to […]
Read MoreSocial Media Ban For Kids Under Consideration
Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for a new bill to restrict social media use for children and teens, including a ban on access from midnight to 6 a.m. The legislation aims to combat addiction and protect youth from the harmful effects of social media algorithms.
Read MoreSouthbury Library Opens Temporary Location At Heritage Hotel
The Southbury Public Library has reopened at a temporary location inside the Heritage Hotel after being closed since last August’s devastating floods. The town signed a month-to-month lease for nearly 1,000 square feet of space near the hotel’s lobby. The main library remains closed with $1.5 million in needed repairs. An official ribbon-cutting is set […]
Read MoreConnecticut Towns May Be Able To Tax Endowments
A new bill in Connecticut could allow towns to tax the endowments of private universities within their borders. Introduced by Democratic lawmakers, the proposal aims to help municipalities with budget challenges due to universities’ property tax exemptions. Some towns are pushing for this measure to generate additional revenue.
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