Statewide Housing Needs Assessment Moves Forward
A statewide housing needs assessment is now underway in Connecticut as part of a new law aimed at addressing housing shortages. State officials say the study will guide regional housing targets, with towns required to adopt housing growth plans beginning in 2028. Guidelines for municipalities are expected later this year as the review process continues.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYSenate Republicans Unveil $1Point 5 billion tax relief proposal
Senate Republicans have rolled out a $1.5 billion tax relief proposal aimed at cutting income taxes, vehicle property taxes, and electric bills for Connecticut residents. The plan would eliminate the 2 percent income tax bracket, lower the 4.5 percent rate, and reimburse residents for vehicle taxes, while also reducing the paid family leave payroll tax. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYMan Charged With DUI In Newtown Crash
A 22 year old man is facing DUI and assault charges following an investigation into a Newtown crash that injured three people. Police say Scott Ronald Bardinelli crossed into oncoming traffic on Main Street back in November, hitting a pickup truck and causing serious injuries. Bardinelli is scheduled to be arraigned February 25.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNewtown Approves Soccer Complex Despite Neighborhood Objections
Newtown land-use officials have unanimously approved a two-field soccer complex on a 33-acre site along Route 6, rejecting nearby residents’ objections. The Planning and Zoning Commission said the project is a better fit than a previously denied 200-unit apartment proposal. A protest petition failed to meet legal thresholds, clearing the way for approval.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Proposes Free Bus Passes For Veterans, Discounts For Students
Governor Ned Lamont has proposed funding to give U.S. military veterans free access to Connecticut’s public bus systems, including CTtransit and CTfastrak. The budget plan also includes a 50 percent fare discount for K-12 students, part of a $3.5 million investment now before the legislature’s Appropriations Committee. If approved, the Department of Veterans Affairs would […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury School Board Backs $175 Million Budget Proposal
The Danbury Board of Education has unanimously approved a proposed $175 million school budget for the 2026–27 school year. The plan increases spending by about $3 million, or 1.75 percent, and is described by district leaders as a tightly constrained budget that still meets core needs. The proposal now moves to Mayor Roberto Alves for […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYLamont Extends Severe Cold Weather Protocol Through Sunday
Governor Ned Lamont has extended Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through at least noon Sunday, February 15, as dangerously cold temperatures continue statewide. The extension makes this the longest continuous activation of the protocol since 2015. Warming centers and shelters remain open, and residents needing assistance are urged to check for locations and transportation.
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYGreater Danbury Chamber To Host Economic Forecast Breakfast
The Greater Danbury Chamber will host an Economic Forecast Breakfast Friday, February 20, at Anthony’s Lake Club in Danbury. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and features Curtis Dubay, chief economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, offering an outlook on the 2026 economy. A buffet breakfast is included, with tickets priced at […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Begins Housing Needs Assessment
Connecticut has launched a statewide housing needs assessment aimed at addressing a growing housing shortage. The Office of Policy and Management says the study will guide how many housing units are needed by region under a law passed last year. Regional councils and towns will use the findings to develop housing growth plans focused on […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Probes Three Inmate Deaths In One Week
State officials are investigating after three inmates died in Connecticut custody last week. Thirty-two year old Andrey Desmond was found unresponsive at Garner Correctional Institution, while 40 year old Noe Tavares died at MacDougall-Walker the same day. Fifty year old Clemente Giusto died days later. The Connecticut Department of Correction says all deaths remain under […]
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