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Expect Discolored Water During Weeks Of Danbury Hydrant Flushing Expect Discolored Water During Weeks Of Danbury Hydrant Flushing
Expect Discolored Water During Weeks Of Danbury Hydrant Flushing DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning Monday, April 3 for about nine weeks.Annual flushing of the hydrants is necessary to provide better quality water and fire protection.  City resident may experience fluctuations in pressure and/or discoloration of their water during flushing.  If you experience discolored water, run your cold water tap until it clears.  During periods of discoloration, postpone washing clothes and limit your use of hot water until the cold water clears.  Click here for the list of streets to be flushed in a given week.…
Connecticut Compiles Toolkit For Families Worried About Immigration Action Connecticut Compiles Toolkit For Families Worried About Immigration Action
Connecticut Compiles Toolkit For Families Worried About Immigration Action FAIRFIELD County, Conn. -- Connecticut parents worried about being detained or deported can download a state guide on how to arrange for childcare for their kids in those instances. Gov. Dannel Malloy issued the step-by-step guide or "toolkit" this week.  Developed by Malloy's office and state agencies, the downloadable kit has a Family Preparedness Plan - in English and Spanish - with information on what people can do without the help of an attorney to arrange for the childcare in the event of an immigration action. “It is estimated that there are around 22,000 U.S. citizen chil…
Brookfield Police Training Dive Finds No Sign Of Zebra Mussel In Candlewood Brookfield Police Training Dive Finds No Sign Of Zebra Mussel In Candlewood
Brookfield Police Training Dive Finds No Sign Of Zebra Mussel In Candlewood BROOKFIELD, Conn. — As Brookfield police took the plunge into Candlewood Lake to practice cold water dives this past weekend, they also investigated a report of possible zebra mussels in the lake, according to the Candlewood Lake Authority.Fortunately, the divers found Asian clams — but not zebra mussels as had been reported, the Candlewood Lake Authority said on its Facebook page. The Asian clam, although a non-native species like the zebra mussel, is not considered to be a big potential problem like the zebra mussels would, the group said. Asian clams are similar in size to zebra mussels …
Have Your Say In Monroe Budget At April 4 Referendum Have Your Say In Monroe Budget At April 4 Referendum
Have Your Say In Monroe Budget At April 4 Referendum MONROE, Conn. -- Monroe's proposed budget of $82,815,886 for next year met the Board of Finance's approval in time for an April 4 referendum, according to the Monroe Courier.The budget reflects a reduction of 0.26 percent over last year's budget and $3.59 million under the February proposal of First Selectman Steve Vavrek, the Monroe Courier reported. The allocation is $28,174,119 on the town's municipal side and $54,641,767 for education, according to the Monroe Courier. The town-wide budget referendum will be held Tuesday, April 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots are available in the …
Join Wilton Police At Swearing-In Ceremony For New Chief Join Wilton Police At Swearing-In Ceremony For New Chief
Join Wilton Police At Swearing-In Ceremony For New Chief WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Police Commission invites local residents to attend the swearing in of John Lynch as the Wilton Police Department's new chief of police on Monday, April 3.The ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Brubeck Room at the Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. Those interested in attending should RSVP by calling Kris Fager at (203) 563-0259 or send him an email at Kris.Fager@wilonct.org.
Fairfield's 203 Brand Launches Pink Hat Sales To Help Friend Fight Cancer Fairfield's 203 Brand Launches Pink Hat Sales To Help Friend Fight Cancer
Fairfield's 203 Brand Launches Pink Hat Sales To Help Friend Fight Cancer FAIRFIELD, Conn. --"When Roscoe and I found out, our hearts were breaking," said Tory Brown, of Fairfield, half of the brother and sister team whose virtual company The Two Oh Three is selling pink hats to raise money for a friend's breast cancer treatment. That friend is Bonnie Wilson, 25, a nursing student who lives in Stamford and girlfriend of Andrew Stallings, who helps contribute to the company's marketing and social media. "He's done so much for us. He's incredible. We wanted to do something to help Bonnie. She started her chemo this week and scheduled the treatment ar…
Duchess of Cambridge Fave Brings Touch of British Fashion To Greenwich Duchess of Cambridge Fave Brings Touch of British Fashion To Greenwich
Duchess of Cambridge Fave Brings Touch of British Fashion To Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. — Hobbs London, a fashion favorite of the Duchess of Cambridge, is bringing its wares across the pond and opening its first U.S. store in Greenwich. The retailer known for its understated British style and as a favorite of the former Kate Middleton will open April 26 on Greenwich Avenue. “We look forward to giving the successful, confident women of Greenwich an alternative label, with contemporary clothing and accessories to manage their busy schedules, spanning both casual and formal needs, all with a playful British twist, of course," said Jim Walters, Hobbs USA Pres…
Danbury Middle Schoolers Learn ABCs Of Careers: CSI To City Hall To Cooking Danbury Middle Schoolers Learn ABCs Of Careers: CSI To City Hall To Cooking
Danbury Middle Schoolers Learn ABCs Of Careers: CSI To City Hall To Cooking DANBURY, Conn. -- It's never too early for kids to look at their career options. A whopping 50 choices were presented in a career fair March 22 at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury as the students attended presentations by professionals instead of classes.The professionals who presented information included a police forensic investigator, a chef and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. Police officer David Antedomenico taught students how to dust for fingerprints own. “I want to become a crime scene investigator,” said eighth-grader Justin Cordero. “I already know some stuff like this, but I wan…
Long Hill Firefighters Respond To Two Crashes On Merritt In Trumbull Long Hill Firefighters Respond To Two Crashes On Merritt In Trumbull
Long Hill Firefighters Respond To Two Crashes On Merritt In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. --  Long Hill firefighters were on scene for about two hours Wednesday night responding to a three-car crash on the Merritt Parkway near exit 47 in Trumbull.There was a second accident about a quarter mile from the crash scene, apparently due to rubbernecking on the parkway, fire officials said. Crews from Trumbull EMS, Trumbull police, and state police also responded.
Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company
Boogie Down At Disco Dance Party 'Fun-Raiser' For Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Hustle in for a night of boogieing when "Disco Inferno" dance party takes over the Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse for a "fun-raiser" Friday, April 21. All are welcome to the event, part of the "Build the Loft" capital campaign to raise money for a 3,000 square foot expansion of currently unused FTC space. "‘FTC Celebrates Disco’ will be the biggest, baddest, boldest, bestest, beat-bangin’est, boogie-down in town. Forget Studio 54, 70 Sanford Street is the place to be," said Allison Ziering Walmark, the evening’s Event Co-Chair…
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