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Housatonic Railroad sprays herbicide days before new regs
The Housatonic Railroad Co. (HRRC) sprayed herbicide along tracks between New Milford and North Canaan days before new state laws took effect on July 1 requiring notification of spraying times and locations, local officials said Tuesday, July 2. “They snuck it in just before they had to follow all the...
Waterbury man accused of attacking person with special needs
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A 53-year-old Waterbury man is facing charges after police said he attacked a student with special needs with a cane at an adult vocational rehabilitation program. Andre Dickens was arrested on Tuesday and charged with second-degree assault on a disabled/intellectual disabled person. He has been released on a $20,000 bond. Dickens […]
Lincoln police arrest man accused of brandishing stolen firearm
(WJAR) — Lincoln Police Department announced that it arrested a California man accused of brandishing a stolen firearm on Wednesday. Police said they responded to a report of an argument that led to a man brandishing a firearm at another person at around 2:28 p.m. near 100 Higginson Ave.
CityCenter Danbury Announces the Return of the Annual International Festival
Danbury is excited to announce the return of our annual Danbury International Festival. This vibrant celebration of Danbury's diverse culture will take place at CityCenter Green, located at 1 Ives St, Danbury, CT, on Saturday, July 27, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The International Festival is a significant event...
A Slew of Spooky Events are Coming to Connecticut This Summer
Scary movie fans and paranormal enthusiasts of Connecticut, do you need a chill in the air to enjoy your scary movies and ghost stories? The summertime is just as creepy and mysterious. There's a slew of spooky events happening around here leading up to Halloween, and if you like your entertainment a bit on the spooky side, here are a few coming up.
$280K to enhance trail networks on NCLC lands
KENT — Not long ago, people headed for the hills and trails at nature preserves in unprecedented numbers as hiking became an antidote to the global pandemic. Although COVID-19 has subsided, trail usage in the Northwest Corner and throughout Connecticut continues to climb as residents and visitors seek outdoor recreation and a connection to nature.
DEEP adds state forest to places where alcohol is banned
NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB) - A state forest has been added to a list where alcohol has been banned. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said it imposed a temporary alcohol ban for Naugatuck State Forest. The forest was added to seven state recreation areas where bans were previously...
Marking 20 years of Highlands Act success with Sen. Murphy
BARKHAMSTED — U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), visited the People’s State Forest in Barkhamsted Thursday, June 27, to celebrate 20 years of the federal Highlands Conservation Act, one of the most important sources of public funding for land protection in northwest Connecticut. The event was hosted by Housatonic Valley Association.
Connecticut flags to fly half-staff in honor of DOT worker killed
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Ned Lamont Wednesday directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered starting Friday, in honor of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) employee killed while working in Wallingford last week. 26-year-old Andrew DiDomenico sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while working on the Wharton Brook […]
Mass. officials urge protection after mosquitos in test positive for two viruses
Health officials urged Bay Staters on Wednesday to use bug spray outdoors this summer after mosquito samples tested positive for two viruses. The Department of Public Health said the Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus was detected in mosquito samples collected June 30 in Carver. DPH's alert comes a day after officials said the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory identified West Nile virus (WNV) in two mosquito samples collected June 25 in Quincy.
Highlighting Spring Academic Success, SCSU Owls Place 284 On NE10 Academic Honor Roll
Southern Connecticut State University Athletics & Recreation featured 284 student-athletes placed on the Northeast-10 Conference Spring 2024 Academic Honor Roll. Of the 284 student-athletes, 40 received Academic Excellence recognition after registering a 4.00 grade-point average for the Spring semester. The Owls also had 147 student-athletes finish with a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99 and were recognized with Academic Distinction honors. The remaining 97 student-athletes received Academic Honors with a GPA from 3.00 to 3.49.
Billboard Builder Seeks “Spectacular” Relief
An Ohio-based advertising firm seeking to erect another billboard by the Q Bridge has run into a “spectacular” roadblock, in the form of an expanded highway and a decades-old zoning map. That “outdoor advertising” dispute entered public view during the latest monthly online meeting of the Board...
Symposium Shows The Love For Newhallville
Back in 2019, then-NHPD Lt. Manmeet Bhagtana and then-Newhallville Alder Delphine Clyburn drove around the neighborhood identifying the light posts that were either out or low. At night Bhagtana had her officers check the same. Bhagtana wrote up a list for UI, and gave them the crime stats from CompStat. Then she learned UI would replace the light posts.
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