Tarrywile Park Authority Is Celebrating Arbor Day
The Tarrywile Park Authority is celebrating Arbor Day with two days of community-driven environmental care at Tarrywile Park in Danbury. Today, professional arborists will work on tree health, and Sunday, local volunteers will help plant pollinators and create Danbury’s first Monarch Butterfly Migration Runway. For more details, visit the Tarrywile Park Authority website.
Read MoreBank Executive To Do Prison Time
A Connecticut bank executive will serve four years in prison for stealing $7.4 million over the course of a decade. 56 year old James Blose admitted to pocketing legal fees, real estate proceeds, and other bank funds while working high-level jobs at multiple banks here in the state. He used the money to buy luxury […]
Read MoreOfficer of the Year Marked in Bethel
Bethel Police Officer Danilo DeOliveira has been named Officer of the Year for 2024. Born in Brazil, he became a U.S. citizen before joining the department in 2018. Known for his strong work ethic, upbeat attitude, and multilingual skills, he handled over 1,000 calls and 845 traffic stops this fiscal year. He also assists as […]
Read MoreConnecticut Marks Arbor Day
Connecticut marks Arbor Day today with statewide events led by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The state is home to 24 Tree Cities and holds the top spot for urban forest cover nationwide. Fairfield and Stamford lead as the longest-standing Tree Cities in the state—37 years each. Since 2021, more than $2 million […]
Read MoreElectric Rates on the Decline Finally
Electric bills are dropping in Connecticut. It means that starting May 1, Eversource customers will save about 13 dollars a month. State regulators approved the changes after months of back-and-forth over how much should be refunded. The compromise uses 142 million in credits—less than half what Eversource first proposed. The reduction ties back to long-term […]
Read MoreDEEP Warns Of Fire Danger
Connecticut’s spring fire season is off to a dangerous start, with 155 wildfires reported since January, burning around 385 acres—double the number from the same period last year. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says most fires are human-caused. In 2024 alone, one firefighter died and eight others were injured. Residents are now urged […]
Read MoreNewtown Animal Sanctuary Earns Awards
The Catharine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown has earned recognition with two prestigious awards. The sanctuary was honored as Non-Profit Organization of the Year, and its president, Jennifer Hubbard, was named Thought Leader of the Year. The awards recognize global excellence, highlighting the sanctuary’s innovative approach to animal care and community involvement. Founded in […]
Read MoreNewtown Facing Growing List of Suits
A Manhattan builder has appealed the town of Newtown’s denial of a 136-apartment project near Newtown High School, adding to the growing list of housing-related lawsuits the town is facing. In fact, the appeal marks the fifth legal challenge in just four months, including three appeals and two lawsuits over various housing developments. The builder […]
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