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Monroe zoning board weighs proposal to allow more mixed-use housing
MONROE, CT — A developer is proposing an amendment to town zoning regulations to allow mixed-use developments with multifamily residential housing units above businesses on lots of one acre or more within the Main Street Development District (MDD). Currently housing in the MDD, which includes the town’s major thoroughfares...
West Nile Virus detected in Danbury mosquitoes: Connecticut Mosquito Management Program
DANBURY, Conn. — For the first time this season, West Nile Virus has been detected in the city of Danbury. According to a release from the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program on Thursday, West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitos collected from a testing site in Danbury. West Nile Virus...
Family of prominent CT doctor offers to settle wrongful death lawsuit. They want $22.5M.
The family of a doctor who died after surgery for a perforated intestine has offered to settle a wrongful death lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital and several doctors for $22.5 million. Dr. Jacqueline Rosemarie Satchell of New Haven died Oct. 7, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She had been assistant professor of medicine at the Yale Medical School and medical director for the Women’s ...
City Pool Lost and Found Items Need Claimed Soon
Lose an item this at the Bridgeport City Pool? It could be a puddle jumper, a life vest, kickboard, footballs, basketballs, or maybe even a hat. Those are among the items workers at the pool have found and currently are available for pickup at the Benedum Civic Center. However, time...
Hillary Clinton stopping in Hartford for book tour
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Former presidential hopeful (and longtime New Haven pizza fan) Hillary Clinton will stop in Hartford as part of her book tour this fall. The Bushnell announced on Tuesday that Clinton will visit at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26. During the event, she’ll talk about her new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: […]
Derby Town Clerk Calls For An Investigation Into Field Project Spending
DERBY – Derby Town Clerk Marc Garofalo is calling for an investigation to find out why the city doesn’t have enough money to pay for replacement signs at the renovated Leo F. Ryan Athletic Complex. “It is a question that someone needs to ask, and I’m asking it,” Garofalo said during the July 23 meeting of the Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation. “And it is a question that needs to be answered.”
2 Connecticut Republicans battle to be party’s Senate nominee
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Connecticut Republicans are vying to be their party’s nominee against incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in November. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and businessman Matthew Corey, of Manchester, are set to square off in a statewide primary election next month. Both candidates sat down with News 8 chief political […]
Few Spots Remain for Lightsaber Training Class This Weekend at Benedum Civic Center
Editor's Note: According to the City of Bridgeport's Facebook Page, only a few spots remain for the lightaber training class. Details on how to register in story below. The Force will be strong in Bridgeport later this month with a gathering of Star Wars enthusiasts and perhaps some Jedis in training as the Benedum Civic Center will be host for a lightsaber training class.
Special meeting held in Bethany Tuesday night as angry parents demand answers
BETHANY, Connecticut — To say parents are angry is an understatement, as a special meeting held in Bethany left them with more questions than answers. Dozens of town residents filled the Bethany Town Hall gym Tuesday night, demanding answers from town leaders for nearly three hours. Several residents directed much of their anger at First Selectwoman Paula Cofrancesco.
Connecticut Up Close: New Haven native, veteran still dancing into his 100s
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — July 11, 1924. Calvin Coolidge was our president, a stamp would only set you back two cents and a gallon of gas for your Ford “Model T” cost about 14 cents a gallon. But that day was also when Milton Collins came into the world. The man who is known […]
Fully Occupied Neighborhood Center Changes Hands in Fairfield County
Heritage Plaza, a newly renovated, 26,403-square-foot neighborhood shopping center located at 28 CT-39 in New Fairfield, CT, has sold for $6,191,000. Heritage Acquisitions LLC acquired the fully leased complex from 28 Route 39, LLC. The CBRE team of Karly Iacono, Dean Rosenzweig and Christopher Betting spearheaded the marketing campaign for...
Easton Updates Its Land Use Regulations
Easton’s Planning and Zoning Commission has updated the town’s land use regulations, impacting areas from cannabis establishments to residential fences and daycare facilities. The new regulations, presented during a public hearing on May 28, are a response to state mandates aimed at better serving the community’s needs. A copy of the updated regulations can be found here.
Whabendos To Perform At Shelton Plumb Memorial Library
SHELTON – The following was sent by the Plumb Memorial Library:. The Plumb Memorial Library at 65 Wooster Street in Shelton will be offering a special program of music featuring the local group “Whabendos” on Friday, August 16th at 6:30 pm. “Whabendos” is a party band,...
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