Major Upgrades Coming To Brookfield Athletic Fields
Brookfield High School’s athletic fields are set for a major upgrade, thanks to a $4 million project aimed at improving drainage and adding turf. The project will enhance field availability and include lighting for evening games. A state grant could help fund the first phase, with construction expected to wrap up by 2027.
Read MoreConnecticut State Colleges Show Enrollment Jump
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities saw a 6.2% jump in spring enrollment, marking the first year of continued growth after years of decline. Western Connecticut led with a 10.1% increase, while Central Connecticut followed at 8.3%. Community colleges saw their largest spring gain in 15 years, up 6%. Officials credit programs like automatic high school […]
Read MoreNewtown Zoning Approves Single Family Homes
Newtown’s Zoning Commission has approved a plan for 99 single-family homes on Castle Hill Drive, reducing the original proposal by 15%. Developer George Trudell had planned 117 homes but will now move forward with a smaller, clustered development near Taunton Pond. Critics have raised concerns about environmental impacts and traffic.
Read MoreCar-Pedestrian Encounter In Danbury Proves Fatal
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Newtown Road in Danbury has died from their injuries. The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. Saturday near Eagle Road. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The victim was taken to Danbury Hospital with life-threatening injuries and passed away the following […]
Read MorePlan Now For CERT Training Course
Ridgefield’s Community Emergency Response Team is offering a four-part training course for future CERT members on April 1, 3, 8, and 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Emergency Operations Center at Yanity Gym. CERT volunteers assist during storms, disasters, and town events. A hands-on “Super Saturday” session will follow on April 26. The […]
Read MoreRidgefield School Budget Tops $120 Million!
Ridgefield’s school superintendent is proposing a $120.5 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, a 4.8% increase over the current year. The plan adds 14 positions, including elementary world language and special education teachers, while cutting seven roles to meet shifting needs. It also reduces utility and technology costs. The school board is set to […]
Read MoreFlames Tear Through Danbury Home
A fire tore through a 2½-story home on Hoyt Street in Danbury Saturday morning, displacing residents but causing no injuries. Firefighters arrived within three minutes and quickly knocked down the heavy flames, which started on a second-floor exterior staircase. Seven local and five volunteer fire companies responded, with mutual aid from neighboring towns covering other […]
Read MoreChase Across State Lines Results In Arrests In Danbury
A high-speed chase that began in Mt. Kisco, New York ended in Danbury with the arrest of three Connecticut teens. Police say the suspects, who were first spotted trying to break into cars, fled in an Audi, reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour. A Westchester County helicopter tracked the car across state lines, where […]
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