Danbury Developer Pulls The Plug
Danbury’s attempt to regulate a proposed $10 million regional car leasing hub has backfired. Developer plans have been scrapped after attorney Neil Marcus warned the city’s strict zoning rules would drive away investment. The investor is now exploring sites in New York, leaving Danbury without the potential tax revenue and jobs the project could have […]
Read MoreNew Milford Addressing Short Term Rentals
New Milford residents are calling for new regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb and Vrbo. At a recent meeting, concerns were raised about increased traffic, overburdened septic systems, and disruptive renters. While some advocate for property owner rights, others propose forming a committee to develop and enforce rental rules. With state law now allowing towns […]
Read MoreSamaritan Health Closing
Samaritan Health Center in Danbury, which has provided pediatric care to nearly 5,000 uninsured children since 2008, will close on August 13th. The closure comes in response to new Connecticut state rules expanding the Husky health insurance program that ensure that all children, regardless of immigration status, have coverage up to age 15. Patients have […]
Read MoreConcerns Arise Over Planned Apartment Complex
Homeowners at the Newtown-Monroe border are raising concerns over a proposed 11-unit apartment complex at South Main Street and Swamp Road. Residents fear the project, which includes three low-rise buildings and a one-bedroom ranch, will exacerbate traffic issues at a problematic intersection. Despite the developer’s plan to add a “Welcome to Newtown” sign, local residents […]
Read MoreCandlewood Lake Drowning Victims Identified
Authorities have identified 26-year-old Muzha Medardo Vayancela and 36-year-old Loja Klever Guanuchi as the two Danbury men recovered from Candlewood Lake last Thursday. The pair were reported missing on Monday night, July 15th, after jumping off a boat near City Island. Their bodies were found following a search that lasted for days and involved multiple […]
Read MoreDanbury Zoom Meeting Tonight To Discuss Chickens
The so-called “Chicken Petition” is up for a Public Hearing and possible final action by the Danbury Zoning Commission tonight at 7 via Zoom. The petition faced setbacks last week, with the Planning Commission unanimously denying it last Wednesday, July 17th. That denial came after both the Acting Planning Director and the Director of Health […]
Read MoreBudget Passes In New Fairfield On 5th Attempt
It’s now official! New Fairfield voters have finally approved the 2024-25 budgets in a fifth referendum after four previous failures. The school operating budget, nearly $55.3 million, and the town operating budget, coming in at $14.1 million, were passed after a contentious budget season, with significant debate over school funding. A $600,000 restoration to the […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Approves Goats
New Fairfield has approved a zoning amendment to allow goat-raising on residential properties. The regulation permits one goat per 2 acres, with a maximum of four goats. The amendment received unanimous support from the Zoning Commission. Concerns about noise and predators were discussed, but proponents highlighted the benefits, such as goats being natural lawnmowers. The […]
Read MoreNominate Veterans Now For The 2024 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame
Connecticut residents can now nominate distinguished veterans for the 2024 Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame. The application period is open until September 15th. Established in 2005, the Hall of Fame honors veterans who have made significant impacts in their communities post-service, recognizing leaders in education, public service, the arts, volunteer activities, and business. A committee […]
Read MoreOvercrowding Again Shuts Down State Parks
It happened again… Another hot weekend with more Connecticut residents refused entry to some state parks. Four Connecticut state parks closed to new visitors Sunday after reaching capacity. Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield was one of them. It closed by 9:30AM yesterday! The others were Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme; Gardner […]
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