Candlewood Lake Getting Grant To Fight Invasive Species
The Candlewood Lake Authority has received a $27,553 grant from Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to educate boaters on the dangers of invasive plants and animals. Funded through the state’s Aquatic Invasive Species stamp program, the initiative aims to protect Candlewood Lake, a key natural resource and economic driver in western Connecticut.
Read MoreDanbury Man Charged With Sexual Assault Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A Danbury man has been charged with sexual assault after police say he was caught assaulting a 12-year-old girl in her home on February 13th. The girl’s stepfather reportedly caught 25 year old John Guaman-Carangui in the act and contacted authorities. Guaman-Carangui later admitted to previous assaults. He’s facing charges of first-degree sexual assault, illegal […]
Read MoreNew Milford Man Arrested After Armed Robbery
A man from New Milford has been charged in connection with an armed robbery during a drug deal gone wrong in Danbury. Authorities say 25-year-old Brandon Arthur and another man robbed a 19-year-old at gunpoint on December 25th. The victim initially claimed he was buying marijuana but later admitted to selling it. Surveillance footage and […]
Read MoreDuracell Leaving Bethel
More than 100 local jobs will be lost when Duracell relocates its Bethel-based research and development headquarters to Atlanta. Duracell plans to invest $56 million in Georgia’s economy and settle into the new Science Square complex near Georgia Tech by the summer of 2026. Company officials haven’t confirmed if any Bethel employees will relocate or […]
Read MoreFormer Danbury Firehouse On The Auction Block
Danbury’s former Padanaram Hose #3 firehouse at 17 North Street is now up for auction. The 2,600-square-foot building will be available for bidding over the next month. The firehouse, once home to volunteer firefighters, has been decommissioned due to disrepair. The auction will be conducted online until March 20.
Read MoreGreenway Nominations Now Being Accepted
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Greenways Council are now accepting nominations for official state greenway designations. Greenways offer recreation, alternative transportation, and environmental benefits while boosting local economies. Selected greenways will be announced during the 26th Annual Greenways Awards on June 6th. Nominations are due by May 1st.
Read MoreBig Investment In Danbury
Blackstone Industries, a growing tools manufacturer, is investing $1 million in a new 75,000-square-foot headquarters on Danbury’s west side. The company, which specializes in tools for jewelry, dental, and industrial use, plans to consolidate its operations from three Bethel locations by May.
Read MoreMore Wrong Way Detectors Coming To Connecticut Roads
Connecticut is expanding its efforts to combat wrong-way driving, with plans to add over 200 new detection systems across the state. Currently, 137 locations are equipped with these systems, which have already helped prevent accidents by alerting authorities when drivers go the wrong way.
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