Police Urge Increased Security And Awareness
- Ed Histed
- November 7, 2024
Police in the are are urging people to lock their cars after a string of vehicle thefts and attempted burglaries. Surveillance footage shows two teens stealing a key fob from an unlocked Range Rover. The suspects returned the next day, attempting to use the stolen keys to enter a nearby home. Although they failed to […]
Read MoreNuvance Health Bailout Plan Raises Questions
- Ed Histed
- November 7, 2024
A proposed $1 billion bailout plan to rescue Nuvance Health, the financially struggling parent company of Danbury and Norwalk hospitals, faced scrutiny during a public hearing in Hartford. Northwell Health, a major New York-based health system, aims to take over Nuvance, which has reported $370 million in losses over the past three years. State regulators […]
Read MoreTime Is Running Out To Apply To FEMA
- Ed Histed
- November 7, 2024
Homeowners, renters, and business owners in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster aid to cover uninsured or underinsured damage from the historic floods of August. The deadline for assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is Tuesday, November 19. Applications can be submitted in […]
Read MoreTaste Of Danbury Offering Tempting Deals
- Ed Histed
- November 7, 2024
Taste of Danbury has unveiled its fall lineup, featuring a list of downtown restaurants offering set menus at discounted rates through November. Passes are $30 per person, giving participants a chance to experience some of Fairfield County’s finest cuisine. The event encourages locals and visitors to explore Danbury’s dining scene, savoring flavors from across the […]
Read MoreFormer Principal’s Arraignment On Larceny Charges Postponed
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
The arraignment of Jennifer Blue, the former principal of Westside Middle School Academy in Danbury accused of stealing over $5,500 from a school fund, has been postponed until December 2. Blue allegedly misused a school debit card to make 49 unauthorized purchases, including fuel, meals, and items bought while vacationing. She resigned in June following […]
Read MoreNo Excuse Absentee Voting Measure Passes
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
Connecticut voters passed a ballot measure supporting no-excuse absentee voting. The measure won by more than 49,000 votes, advancing it to the state Legislature for implementation. Lawmakers will now develop specific guidelines for universal absentee voting, which would allow voting by mail without needing to meet specific criteria, such as illness or travel.
Read MoreWater Warning Issued
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
Aquarion Water Company is warning thousands of Connecticut residents about possible lead or galvanized pipes in their homes. The company, which supplies water to nearly 60 towns, launched an online map showing pipe materials, though it states that mainline water remains lead-free. Customers are encouraged to inspect their pipes and complete a survey to help […]
Read MoreMore Election Results
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy was e-elected, Representative Jahana Hayes secured a third term, and voters approved a measure for no-excuse absentee balloting. Democrat Julie Kushner retained her seat in the 24th State Senate District, while races in the State House had wins for Raghib Allie-Brennan, Anne Weisberg, Farley Santos, Bob Godfrey, and Kenneth Gucker in […]
Read MoreNewtown Voters Approve Sale Of Old Police Headquarters
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
Newtown voters approved the sale of the old police headquarters on Main Street, paving the way for redevelopment. Meanwhile, Danbury’s $49 million bond proposal, which would fund a west-side fire station, police camera upgrades, and roadwork, is still awaiting final vote counts. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves expressed confidence that the bond will pass, citing urgent […]
Read MoreMore Details Released On Danbury Armed Robbery
- Ed Histed
- November 6, 2024
Danbury police have arrested four suspects after an armed robbery last Saturday. They say three people, one armed with a handgun, robbed a local business and fled in a black sedan. Officers later arrested three adults and a minor. Deyvson Alves-Moreira, Luis Felipe Pereira-Dasilva, and Ana Ribeiro Dos Santos face charges including robbery, weapon possession, […]
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