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The parking lot “was a sea of pavement before this,” Mayor Elinor Carbone said. “Now you have designated crosswalks.”
01/11/2025

The parking lot “was a sea of pavement before this,” Mayor Elinor Carbone said. “Now you have designated crosswalks.”

The Municipal Riverview Parking Lot renovation with an extension of the Sue Grossman Still River Greenway includes new signs, landscaping and more.

“I’m excited that new people want to participate,” Bob Reiling said of the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's new...
01/11/2025

“I’m excited that new people want to participate,” Bob Reiling said of the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce's new executive board.

The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year 2025 with a new executive board, including a new president.

Shepaug Valley is averaging 83 points, winning by nearly 40 and looking to add to the laurels of autumn.
01/09/2025

Shepaug Valley is averaging 83 points, winning by nearly 40 and looking to add to the laurels of autumn.

Berkshire League unbeaten powered by high scoring 'Big 3' of Reed Woerner, Drew Konik, James Kersten

Kent First Selectman Martin Lindenmayer said he was “a little disappointed" that voters voted against installing them.
01/08/2025

Kent First Selectman Martin Lindenmayer said he was “a little disappointed" that voters voted against installing them.

Nearly 400 Kent residents voted against an ordinance to install speed cameras in town to monitor traffic at a referendum held at Kent Town Hall on Tuesday.

The woman fled the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian, but police followed a trail of fluids from the scene to...
01/08/2025

The woman fled the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian, but police followed a trail of fluids from the scene to a condo complex.

Maria-Angela Bosch, 43, of New Milford, charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a Bethel man in 2022, was sentenced Monday to 15 months behind bars.

“Hard choices will have to be made," Jason Buchsbaum said of his role as the new state representative of the 69th House ...
01/08/2025

“Hard choices will have to be made," Jason Buchsbaum said of his role as the new state representative of the 69th House District.

As the new rep for the 69th House District, Jason Buchsbaum will represent Bridgewater and Roxbury and parts of Southbury and New Milford.

A Connecticut man has been trying to sue the state's child protection agency for more than a decade over the death of hi...
01/07/2025

A Connecticut man has been trying to sue the state's child protection agency for more than a decade over the death of his 4-year-old daughter.

The Connecticut Supreme Court will hear arguments in a lawsuit filed against the state Department of Children and Families over the 2012 death of Plymouth girl.

The Meriden man told a trooper that the vehicle belonged to family members who had lost the keys, police said.
01/07/2025

The Meriden man told a trooper that the vehicle belonged to family members who had lost the keys, police said.

Lawrence Patterson was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle after police said he tried to force entry into vehicle parked at a Harwinton lot.

Drivers would be fined $50 for a first violation and $75 for all others, according to the draft ordinance.
01/06/2025

Drivers would be fined $50 for a first violation and $75 for all others, according to the draft ordinance.

The town of Kent will host a referendum on Jan. 7 to establish an ordinance to allow the installation of automatic traffic safety devices to slow down traffic.

Republican newcomer Joe Canino of Torrington previously worked as a spokesperson for the state legislature.
01/06/2025

Republican newcomer Joe Canino of Torrington previously worked as a spokesperson for the state legislature.

Torrington Republican Joe Canino beat longtime Democratic state Rep. Michelle Cook after a recount to represent the 65th House District in the General Assembly.

O'Connor's Public House, OC Organic Kitchen and Dunkin Donuts were cited for critical health code violations, during Nov...
01/06/2025

O'Connor's Public House, OC Organic Kitchen and Dunkin Donuts were cited for critical health code violations, during November inspections.

O'Connor's Public House, OC Organic Kitchen and Dunkin Donuts were cited for critical health code violations throughout the month of November, reports say.

Connecticut State Police did not provide any information on the crash, such as if there were injuries.
01/06/2025

Connecticut State Police did not provide any information on the crash, such as if there were injuries.

A motor vehicle crash in the area of Route 199 and Sentry Hill Road in Roxbury caused 170 power outages Sunday night, according to Eversource.

Students will begin attending classes in the new Torrington High School building on Jan. 21.
01/05/2025

Students will begin attending classes in the new Torrington High School building on Jan. 21.

Students will begin attending classes in the new Torrington High School building on Jan. 21. The new school has a price tag of $179 million.

Robert Krawiecki, 67, of Bristol allegedly changed the locks on a tenant's room in Thomaston and deprived him of his pos...
01/03/2025

Robert Krawiecki, 67, of Bristol allegedly changed the locks on a tenant's room in Thomaston and deprived him of his possessions.

A Bristol resident and Thomaston property owner was charged last month after allegedly changing the locks on a tenant and depriving him of his belongings.

"I think it’s great to see that kind of investment put in town," Mayor Pete Bass said.
01/03/2025

"I think it’s great to see that kind of investment put in town," Mayor Pete Bass said.

Global Montello Group has proposed demolishing the existing Citgo facility at 61 Danbury Road to build a new convenience retail center and gas station.

Connecticut State Police say Gerard Hines was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, and robbery i...
01/03/2025

Connecticut State Police say Gerard Hines was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, and robbery involving an occupied motor vehicle.

Connecticut State Police say Gerard Arlonzo Hines, a 22-year-old New Britain man, is charged in connection with a carjacking in Bethlehem early last year.

State regulators fine Johnson Memorial Hospital for closing its birthing unit permanently after the pandemic.
01/02/2025

State regulators fine Johnson Memorial Hospital for closing its birthing unit permanently after the pandemic.

In a deal with state regulators, Johnson Memorial Hospital promises to allocate the fine funds toward reproductive health services in the Stafford Springs area.

In spite of the stigma surrounding the use of methadone to treat op**te addiction, it is safe and effective, experts say...
01/02/2025

In spite of the stigma surrounding the use of methadone to treat op**te addiction, it is safe and effective, experts say.

McCall Behavioral Health & Wellness, the Litchfield County Op**te Task Force and others say methadone is a safe and effective way to treat opioid addiction.

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