Danbury High School’s new West campus is set to open in the coming fall, repurposing the former Cartus headquarters. The facility will house 1,400 high school students and introduce a clean energy and green design program. Meanwhile, city leaders face challenges addressing what some refer to as “a fiscal cliff” in the school budget. Also, Western Connecticut State University continues its search for a permanent president after recent financial struggles and accreditation concerns there. Mayor Roberto Alves has pledged to tackle these issues during his re-election year.