Voters Will Decide Fate Of Proposed Brookfield Cell Tower
- Ed Histed
- October 8, 2024
Brookfield voters are gearing up to weigh in on a proposed cellphone tower near Brookfield High School, aimed at improving service in the northeast corner of town. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM at the high school, where residents can voice their opinions before a town meeting vote. The Connecticut Siting […]
Read MoreRidgefield To Decide On School Plan Wednesday
- Ed Histed
- October 8, 2024
Ridgefield will vote on Wednesday to lease space at 66 Grove Street to house the school district’s alternative high school and transition program. The building, previously a gym, would provide more space and better facilities than the current locations, which are said to be inadequate. Renovations are estimated at $2 million, with rent set at […]
Read MoreSherman Voters Approve School Renovation Project
- Ed Histed
- October 8, 2024
Sherman voters have overwhelmingly approved a $43 million renovation project for the town’s only school. The proposal passed by a vote of 961 to 505 in a referendum held on Saturday. The plan will modernize the 87-year-old Sherman School, addressing issues like plumbing, electrical, and structural problems. Construction is set to begin next summer and […]
Read MoreHunting Seasons Underway
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced fall hunting season dates. Firearms turkey season kicked off on Saturday, October 5 and runs through October 31, while pheasant and small game hunting begins October 19. Peak hunting activity typically occurs in the early mornings and late afternoons through mid-December. Hunters must wear at […]
Read MoreMall Threat Chalked Up To Another “Swatting”
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
Danbury police responded to a reported threat at the Danbury Fair mall Sunday afternoon, but quickly determined it was not credible. Officers arrived at 4:30 p.m. and found no danger to the public, allowing the mall to resume normal operations shortly after. Officials are investigating the incident as a swatting call, marking the third false […]
Read MoreNuvance Health Says Planned Affiliation With Northwell Health Critical To Survival
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
Nuvance Health, the parent company of Danbury Hospital, has warned that it may face bankruptcy if Connecticut does not approve its planned affiliation with Northwell Health, a New York-based hospital system. Nuvance, which has reported losses exceeding $220 million over the last two fiscal years, is seeking regulatory approval to form a $20 billion network […]
Read MoreNew Life Possible For Old Hospital
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
The Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown, once home to Connecticut’s last psychiatric hospital, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. This designation opens the door for redevelopment, including plans for 169 apartments in two vacant hospital buildings. While some Newtown leaders see potential for transforming more of the 155-acre site, which includes […]
Read MorePA Man Jailed In NY For Attempted Armed Robbery In CT
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars in New York State, awaiting extradition to Connecticut on felony charges related to an attempted armed robbery in New Milford. 28-year-old Dalin Gonzalez-Marte was arrested Friday by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department after an undercover unit identified his vehicle on Interstate 84. Authorities say Gonzalez-Marte attempted to steal a […]
Read MoreTeen Pulled Over For Doing 113MPH On I-84 – – Claims He Was Coming From Brazil
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
A Naugatuck teen was arrested after being caught driving 113 mph while intoxicated in Southington. State Police pulled over a Toyota Corolla driven by Avila Carvalho near Exit 32 on Interstate 84. When asked where he was coming from, he bizarrely claimed to be driving from Brazil. The legal speed limit where he was stopped […]
Read MoreWell And Septic Damage May Be Covered By FEMA
- Ed Histed
- October 7, 2024
Residents in Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven counties who lost access to water through private wells or had septic system damage may be eligible for FEMA aid through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This can cover repair or replacement costs, as well as estimates from licensed technicians. If you applied for FEMA aid and haven’t […]
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