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Connecticut Drive-In Highlighted for Best Breakfast Sandwich in the State
I know they told us growing up to never skip breakfast, but some people just don't listen to that. I wholeheartedly agree with the no skipping breakfast thing - I find it to be a superior meal of the day. There are so many options to choose from, but breakfast sandwiches are the ultimate choice in my opinion.
Blood donors come from far and wide
CARMEL- A steady stream of donors rolled up their sleeves during Putnam County’s semi-annual blood drive, Friday—a drive sponsored by the Driscoll Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police in conjunction with the Carmel Knights of Columbus lodge, Putnam residents serving with the Fire Department of New York City and Guardian Revival.
Danbury Mayor Alves Makes Big Announcement
Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves announced that the Office of Economic Development will now be a dedicated role in the Mayor’s office. Farley Santos, currently the Community Relations and Constituent Services Advisor, will become the Economic Development and Community Relations Advisor starting Monday, July 1. Santos has served in his current role since December and has a 15-year history at the Savings Bank of Danbury. He also served on the Danbury City Council and Board of Education. Mayor Alves said the move aims to enhance communication and collaboration within the city, providing businesses with direct access to essential resources.
Putnam STOP-DWI campaign ramps up for Independence Day
CARMEL – Putnam County police agencies are launching a campaign to reduce impaired driving in advance of the Fourth of July holiday celebration. Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville made the announcement last week, noting that the campaign is a coordinated effort between the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Carmel police department, Kent police department, and STOP-DWI coordinators.
Resident Fights Local Cabinet Maker’s Move in Court
A resident is suing the town, seeking to halt a local cabinet maker from relocating his business to a barn to be constructed several feet away on his property, according to court records. The lawsuit filed in Bridgeport Superior Court on June 24 by Daniel Lent claims the Planning and...
OpenGov software to allow easier access to Monroe land records
MONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney highly touts the benefits of OpenGov, a cloud-based government software system that makes filing, tracking and accessing public records easier. After seeing a presentation at a previous meeting, the Town Council listened to testimony on the system Monday, before unanimously deciding to purchase the new software.
Postal service fails to deliver
“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” may apply to U.S.P.S. mail carriers*, but even they are no match for the system the U.S.P.S. put in place for deliveries of mail like the July issue of the “Middlebury Bee-Intelligencer.” As a result, Middlebury residents whose papers would have been in their mailboxes today will find them missing.
With Just One Resident at Public Hearing, Sewer Authority Approves 5% Rate Hike for FY’25
Wilton’s Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) approved a 5% rate hike for sewer users for FY 2025, following a public hearing on the matter Thursday night, June 27. The new charges will be $282 per unit — a 5% increase over the current rate of $268 per unit. (Any residence, whether a single-family home or an apartment, is considered one unit.)
Adult Summer Programs Get Underway at the Library
Once again, the Easton Public Library is sponsoring its Summer Reading Program for adults. Each book read can be logged on a Google form on the Library’s website, and the person with the most entries each week will win a prize. There will also be a prize at the end of the summer for the person who reads the most books. The Summer Reading Program is in effect now through August 16.
Wilton Library Issues Call for Entries to Local Wilton Artists for Return of Summer Show Art Exhibition
Wilton Library has announced the return of its annual Summer Show art exhibition, which celebrates local artists who live or work in Wilton, or have a connection to the town. The Call for Entries is set for Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the library. This is the 78th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition.
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