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Construction begins on protected farm ahead of Superior Court case
SHARON — Paley Farm’s new owners have begun to develop a multi-million-dollar home on the property despite pending resolution of an injunction request to block construction. In March 2022, a couple from New York purchased 187.33 acres of protected farmland at 135 Millerton Rd. Since then, the owners,...
Free program offering girls opportunity to explore career in aviation to be held on Sept. 21
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — A free program offering girls the opportunity to explore a career in aviation is being hosted by the Connecticut Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) next month. As part of WAI's Girls in Aviation Day on Sept. 21, the program will take place at...
Waterbury 28-Year-Old Killed After Crashing Into Parked Car
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 7:19 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, on Hill Street at Pilgrim Avenue in Waterbury. According to Waterbury Police Lt. Ryan Bessette, a preliminary investigation indicated that the operator lost control of his motorcycle and was ejected, making contact with an unoccupied parked vehicle.
New Haven police investigating after 4 people shot within 13 hours
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police are investigating four shootings that happened between Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning — including one where a bullet went through a woman’s door and hit her in the face. Police became aware of the first shooting at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday when a 35-year-old West Haven […]
New teachers’ orientation includes a tour of Monroe
MONROE, CT — Monroe Public Schools hired 13 new teachers, who participated in orientation days at Masuk High School last week. This included a scenic tour of the town that Thursday morning. After Michael Crowley, the district’s director of instruction, went over the evaluation process in the media center,...
Addiction expert says 'fentanyl backlash' is impacting chronic pain patients
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) says an illicit form of fentanyl is being manufactured overseas and funneled into the U.S. for sale on the street, where it's killing people at a staggering rate.
Possible evening storms could bring brief but dangerous conditions to Hudson Valley
Some wet and nasty weather could make its way to the Lower Hudson Valley Monday evening, posing a slight flood risk for Westchester, Rockland and Putnam. The National Weather Service said some hazardous weather conditions could cause problems in the area starting after 2 p.m. A chance of severe thunderstorms could bring...
Alleged Kidnapping Leads To 6 Arrests, 3 Injured Officers In Danbury
The incident occurred in Danbury at 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, in the area of Clapboard Ridge Road near Dogwood Lane. According to Erin Henry, spokesperson for the Danbury Police Department, police responded to a call reporting three men in a van assaulted another man before pushing him inside the vehicle and speeding away.
Fall sports season begins at HVRHS
FALLS VILLAGE — Housatonic Valley Regional High School athletics resume as the fall semester gets underway. The Mountaineers are set to put forth teams in five sports this fall: football, volleyball, soccer, cross country and golf. Boys golf will be the first HVRHS team to play this season. The...
Town Council Approves Four New ARPA Projects
In an effort to make sure all available American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds are allocated by the Dec. 31 deadline, the Town Council approved funding for four new projects. In 2022, it was announced that Clinton would receive about $3.8 million of federal money from ARPA to help mitigate the financial effects of the COVID-19 virus.
CSP: Bristol man drove 120 mph on Route 2
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A Bristol man was driving almost double the speed limit on Route 2 when he was arrested Saturday afternoon, according to state police. Mohamed Safran Mohamed-Shakur, 22, was charged with operating a motor vehicle to endanger occupants of such motor vehicle, and with reckless driving. He has been released on a […]
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