Wilton Hires Stratford Finance Director as New CFO
Wilton has named Dawn Marie Savo as the town’s new chief financial officer, replacing Dawn Norton who resigned in August amid a scandal. Savo, formerly Stratford’s finance director, brings more than 33 years of municipal finance experience. She officially started Monday, with an overlap period planned to ensure a smooth transition in the town’s finance […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Volleyball Coach Arrested on Animal Cruelty Charges
Danbury High School’s volleyball coach was arrested on two counts of cruelty to animals after police found his dogs confined in unsanitary conditions. Officers say one dog, a Rottweiler, appeared extremely thin and was kept in a bathroom with feces and urine on the floor. 37 year old Willie Hendricks of Brookfield, was released on […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Reports First Measles Case Since 2021
Connecticut health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case in four years. A child under 10 from Fairfield County, unvaccinated and recently returned from international travel, tested positive. Measles is highly contagious, and officials stress vaccination as the most effective protection. More than 98% of Connecticut kindergartners are already vaccinated, the highest rate in […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Holds Public Forums on Future of Nuclear Power
Connecticut has launched a series of six public forums to explore whether new nuclear power plants should play a role in the state’s energy future. Officials aim to address rising electricity demand, reduce carbon emissions, and control costs. Supporters cite nuclear energy as a cost-effective complement to renewables, while critics raise safety concerns from past […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Schools Brace For Higher Costs As West Campus Fills Up
Danbury school officials say next year’s budget will jump as the new Danbury High School West campus hits full enrollment. School officials say they expect 400 to 500 more students, requiring more teachers, custodians, and support staff. Transportation costs are also expected to rise once students pick career pathways. They say state education aid may […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYRidgefield Woman In Poisoning Case Hit With New Charges
A Ridgefield woman already accused of trying to poison the father of her child is now facing fresh charges. State police say 33 year old Kristen Hogan turned herself in and was charged with perjury and tampering with evidence after investigators found she used her sister’s children to fake DNA tests in a custody dispute. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYPrivate Golf Club Plans Major Overhaul In Danbury
A private New York golf club with 300 acres stretching into Danbury is looking to demolish 11 aging structures and rebuild much of its operation. Morefar Back O’ Beyond Golf Club wants a new clubhouse, housing units, a meeting venue, a fitness center, and a revamped driving range. Danbury’s wetlands commission is reviewing the Connecticut […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Joins Multistate Nursing Compact
Connecticut is now part of a multistate licensure compact that lets registered and practical nurses use one license to work in 43 participating states and territories. Governor Ned Lamont said the move boosts staffing flexibility and helps ease ongoing shortages. State officials say more than 3,500 Connecticut nurses have already applied since the change took […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYServices Set For Danbury Church Leader And Taxi Driver Killed In New York
Funeral services for 66 year old Aurelio Zhunio-Orbez of Danbury are scheduled this weekend following his death in a New York homicide. Zhunio-Orbez was reported missing Dec. 1 and found Dec. 7 in Croton Falls Reservoir. A wake will be held Saturday morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Newtown, followed […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYConnecticut Loses 5700 Jobs In September As Labor Report Resumes
Connecticut lost an estimated 5,700 jobs in September, the first report released since the federal government shutdown. Health care and social assistance led the losses with 1,700 jobs cut. The state added 4,500 payroll jobs over the year, but that increase fell below the national gain. Unemployment held at 3.8%, while the labor force declined […]
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