Danbury Plans 911 Ceremony On Wednesday
Danbury will hold a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Wednesday led by Mayor Roberto Alves. Local officials and members of the Danbury Fire and Police Departments will join the community for the event at the city’s 9/11 Memorial in Elmwood Park on Main Street. The memorial features a twelve-foot glass tower on a granite pentagon, lit from […]
Read MoreFormal Request For Disaster Declaration Filed
Governor Ned Lamont has formally requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government following historic flooding in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties on August 18. The request comes after assessments by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed extensive damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure. The flooding destroyed 19 homes and […]
Read MoreSouthbury Library Now Closed TFN
The Southbury Public Library has been closed indefinitely due to extensive flood damage from the August 18 storm. The library’s basement was flooded, destroying thousands of donated books, and repairs are still being assessed. The cleanup is underway, but no cost estimate is available yet. Residents are advised to hold onto checked-out materials or return […]
Read MoreNewtown Sign Stolen
Newtown police are investigating the theft of a “Borough of Newtown” sign valued at $2,000. The sign, about 7 feet tall, was stolen from the intersection of Castle Hill and Taunton Lake roads before August 29. Authorities are seeking information on the incident and urge anyone with details to contact police. The sign, which features […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield House Fire
An early morning fire on Monday destroyed a vacant house owned by the estate of a deceased individual, on Lavelle Avenue in New Fairfield. Firefighters responded around 3:20 yesterday morning and found the structure fully engulfed in flames. Crews from Sherman and Putnam Lake, N.Y., provided mutual aid to bring the fire under control within […]
Read MoreDog Park Controversy In Danbury
Danbury’s proposal for Connecticut’s first Central Bark canine day care on Kenosia Avenue has sparked environmental concerns. The plan involves converting a former office building into a dog facility with outdoor runs near the flood-prone Miry Brook. Critics worry about potential runoff from dog waste affecting nearby wetlands and stormwater. The Danbury Wetlands Commission has […]
Read MoreNew Milford Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash
A New Milford man died in a motorcycle crash on Kent Road Friday night. According to New Milford police, 33-year-old Randall Cable’s motorcycle was traveling north on Route 7 when it crossed into the southbound lane and collided with an oncoming vehicle near Sherman Road around 7 p.m. Cable was pronounced dead at the scene. […]
Read MoreNew Life For A Former Gym In Ridgefield
Ridgefield officials are considering converting a former gym at 66 Grove Street into a new home for the town’s alternative high school and transition program. The plan, which involves renting the 11,227-square-foot space, was unanimously supported by the Board of Selectpersons. It will be discussed in a public hearing set for this Thursday (9/12), followed […]
Read MoreRebel’s Stadium Getting Facelift
New Fairfield has taken a big step towards upgrading Rebels Stadium’s track and turf field. Yesterday, the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Finance approved a $600,000 transfer from the town’s 2023-24 budget surplus to fund the replacement project. This amount will cover most of the $950,000 total cost, with additional funding coming from […]
Read MoreUrban Forestry Funding
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, in collaboration with UConn, is launching a series of workshops to boost access to nearly $3 million in urban forestry funding. This initiative, supported by federal programs, aims to help communities with low tree canopy cover, including Danbury. Workshops will provide networking, environmental data, and grant-writing support. […]
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