70 Year Old Accused Danbury Drug Dealer Jailed
Danbury detectives executed a search warrant April 4 at 27 Foster Street, targeting 70-year-old Vera Ribeiro-Menezes. On Sunday, they showed up again, marking the fourth time her apartment has been searched following complaints of illegal sales of cigarettes, alcohol, and narcotics. Police say they found $13,000 in cash, crack cocaine, and more cigarettes. Ribeiro-Menezes, who […]
Read MoreBethel Budget Headed For Referendum
Bethel’s proposed $97 million school and town budget will move to referendum after voters rejected a proposal to cut the school budget by $250,000. The vote, set for April 22, includes a 5.44% increase in overall spending and a potential new tax rate of 30.41 mills.
Read MoreBethel Developer Adjusts Plans
A developer in Bethel has reduced the number of proposed apartments for a Taylor Avenue affordable housing project from 26 to 22 units. The builder also reassured residents that rock blasting would be done with smaller, less disruptive charges to minimize impact. The project is up for further discussion at a public hearing set for […]
Read MoreDanbury Streetscape Project Looking For State Assistance
Danbury is seeking a $5 million state grant to help fund Phase II of its $17 million downtown Streetscape project. The initiative aims to enhance pedestrian access, improve sidewalks, and boost the city’s economic vitality. Construction is expected to begin later this year.
Read MoreEV Bursts Into Flames On Interstate 84
Fire crews responded to a burning electric vehicle on Interstate 84 westbound in Danbury just after 8 Friday night. The car was fully engulfed near Exit 5. Firefighters had to use large amounts of water and an EV blanket to contain the flames. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
Read MoreDanbury Man To Be Sentenced For Stabbing
A Danbury man has been convicted of a stabbing outside a Wildman Street bar last year. 31 year old Kevin Pereira was found guilty of assault and other charges after slashing a man during a fight. The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries. Pereira’s sentencing is set for July 7.
Read MoreNew Milford School Budget Getting Close Eye
New Milford residents are urging town leaders to restore $295,000 that was cut from next year’s proposed school budget. At a public hearing, parents and teachers warned that federal education cuts could soon impact local funding. The reduction eliminated key staff positions, including an assistant principal and school psychologists. The Board of Finance will revisit […]
Read MoreOld Danbury Garage Could Soon Be Transformed
In Danbury, a former auto garage on Mill Plain Road could soon become a service station and convenience store. A developer plans to modernize the site, which has been out of use for years, with zoning variances set for review this Thursday.
Read MoreSome Pending Legislation
Connecticut lawmakers advanced several bills Friday, including one banning first cousins from marriage, another decriminalizing small amounts of psilocybin, and a measure protecting doctors involved in gender-affirming care. The Judiciary Committee also backed tougher laws against hate crimes and a ban on female genital mutilation.
Read MoreRedding Crash Causes Power Outages
A car crash in Redding brought down a utility pole and wires early Sunday on Old Redding Road. Police say no one was hurt, but the road was closed between the 50 block and Mountain Road as Eversource crews were on scene making repairs.
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