Former Danbury Principal Still in Hot Water
A former Danbury middle school principal won’t get a chance to wipe her record clean. Jennifer Blue was denied entry into a court diversionary program after being charged with first-degree larceny. She’s accused of using a school debit card to make more than $5,500 in unauthorized personal purchases—including nearly $1,000 in clothing and charges from […]
Read MoreConnecticut Police Now Have A High Tech New Weapon
Police departments across Connecticut are turning to high-tech GPS darts to track suspects without chasing them. The dart-like trackers, fired from patrol cars, stick to fleeing vehicles and transmit real-time location data. But critics, including the ACLU and public defenders, argue the practice may violate privacy laws if done without a warrant. State police say […]
Read MoreNewtown Tentatively Approves Taunton Press Conversion
Newtown officials are backing plans to turn the former Taunton Press campus into 80 apartments and new headquarters for Claris Design Build. The developer agreed to add sidewalks connecting the 13-acre site to the nearby Fairfield Hills campus, a key concern for the town. The project includes two renovated buildings, a new apartment building, and […]
Read MoreSmithland Closing All Locations
Smithland Pet & Garden Centers has announced it will close all 13 of its locations, including the one in Bethel at 74 South Street. The company, formerly known as Agway and Dave’s Soda and Pet City, has served customers across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts for 40 years. Storewide closing sales begin today. No specific closure […]
Read MoreCharter Changes Moving Closer to Vote in Bethel
In Bethel, proposed charter changes are moving closer to a vote. Among the top items: shifting selectmen to four-year terms, restoring a public utilities director, and officially recognizing the town’s fire commission. A volunteer charter panel has wrapped up public hearings and will meet again this month to decide whether to pass the changes to […]
Read MoreBrookfield Board of Ethics Speaks Out on Possible Violation
Brookfield’s Board of Ethics says there’s probable cause that Board of Education Chair Wendy Youngblood violated the town charter by failing to recuse herself from discussions on a complaint involving her. A public hearing will be held this month. Youngblood disputes the allegation and says she’ll respond at the hearing.
Read MoreCandlewood Lake Cleanup Planned
The Candlewood Lake Authority is calling for volunteers for its annual lake clean-up, set for Saturday, May 17th. Registration is required by Wednesday, May 14th. Check in will then be on the 17th from 9 to 10 a.m. at New Fairfield Town Park. Boat captains must register their own crews. A free lunch will follow […]
Read MoreAquarion Set to Begin Construction Project in New Fairfield
Aquarion Water Company will begin construction on May 12 to connect a new well to the Interlaken Distribution System in New Fairfield. The project aims to improve system reliability and add redundancy. The work, located at 19 Knollcrest Road, includes building a small facility for power, control equipment, and future water treatment. The project is […]
Read MoreGround Broken for New Ridgefield School
Ridgefield has broken ground on a new school for its alternative high school and transition program. The two-story building is set to open this fall near the dog park on Prospect Ridge. It will serve about 40 students, offering life skills training and full accessibility. The $2.9 million project replaces outdated and overcrowded spaces currently […]
Read MoreSouthbury Land Deal Unfolds
Southbury officials are asking state lawmakers to lift restrictions on a 45-acre piece of the Southbury Training School campus. That land was set aside in 2013 for senior-only housing, but plans for an affordable elderly complex stalled. A new bill would let the town lease or sell the land for other types of housing—affordable or […]
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