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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Democrats give Boughton heat over tweet

Connecticut Democrats likened Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton to Marie Antoinette on Monday following a Twitter exchange between the Republican and a local high school student over a lack of heat in her classroom.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Democrats-give-Boughton-heat-over-tweet-4945036.php

For this hairstylist, its much more than just hair

Left to right at New Wave Reflections in Danbury are Joan Oliveira, Jodi Beckham, Marie Szymanel, Kim Phu, and owner Maria Marinho.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/For-this-hairstylist-its-much-more-than-just-hair-4944915.php

Brookfield chief's humility doesn't disguise his heroism

... Veterans Hall of Fame, an honor that focuses on post-military achievement. Navy veteran Robert Young , of Danbury, will be inducted as well. "He's had a very distinguished military and law enforcement career, and a lot of younger officers and first ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Brookfield-chief-s-humility-doesn-t-disguise-his-4944825.php

Danbury woman sentenced for drug trafficking

A 61-year-old Danbury woman who served 13 years in prison for drug trafficking was sentenced to another 57-month term for helping distribute more than $100,000 worth of oxycodone last year.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-woman-sentenced-for-drug-trafficking-4944440.php

Art EXHIBITS

DANBURY The debut of @287, a meet-up space for art and culture, will feature an exhibit of photography by John Kane and sculpture by Jim Felice when it opens during the grand opening of the new administrative offices of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, 287 Main St., Fri, Nov. 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The show combines Kane's figure ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Art-EXHIBITS-4944524.php

Tower contract on board agenda

... p.m. in Town Hall. On the agenda will be authorization for the final signing of a contract with Homeland Towers in Danbury for a cell tower to be erected behind the Brookfield fire station on Pocono Road. The selectmen have already agreed to the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Tower-contract-on-board-agenda-4944028.php

Danbury's Bob Young to be honored

... "I grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and Boston has all that history," Young, 64 and president of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society board of directors, said Thursday. "I had an aunt who was into genealogy, and she traced our ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-s-Bob-Young-to-be-honored-4944387.php

Overturned Car Jams Traffic On Westbound I-84 In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. -- Traffic on westbound I-84 was backed up near Exit 5 in Danbury because an overturned car was blocking two lanes late Thursday afternoon, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said The left and center lanes were closed at about 5:15 p.m. Thursday because of the accident, DOT said.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/news/overturned-car-jams-traffic-westbound-i-84-danbury

Boughton sexual harassment deposition obtained

Will the depositions of Mark Boughton and former HR director Carol DeSantie finally put the rumors to rest or create more questions than answers? No thanks to the stonewalling tactics at City Hall , yours truly will have in his possession the transcript of the deposition Mayor Mark Boughton provided in her sexual harassment lawsuit filed against ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://hatcityblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/boughton-sexual-harrassment-depostion.html

Comedians star in new documentary

Larry King, seen here, is among the comedians in "When Comedy Went to School," a new documentary that will be screened on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Palace Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Comedians-star-in-new-documentary-4944135.php

Friends back accused professor

Western Connecticut State University professor Paul Hines, 73, an advocate for Danbury's homeless, is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy on the Internet.Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Photo "I would expect to win the lottery before this guy would be accused of something like that," said Colin Fitzsimons , a Danbury resident and ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/Friends-back-accused-professor-4941289.php

Library plans wine fundraiser

... om 6 to 9 p.m. to raise money to renovate the library. The event will be at the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road, Danbury. Guests will find hors d'oeuvres, cheeses, Edible Arrangements and Dove chocolates, and will...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Library-plans-wine-fundraiser-4943736.php

Photography and sculpture at new gallery

... Project," created by Bethel sculptor Jim Felice. The space gets its name from the venue's address, 287 Main St. in Danbury. Photo: Contributed Photo/John Kane, Contributed Photo This photograph of Pilobolus dancers, by John Kane of New Milford, is ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Photography-and-sculpture-at-new-gallery-4943624.php

Police: Parents Used Electric Dog Collar to Punish Child

A Danbury couple allegedly used an electric shock collar to punish their 9-year-old daughter for a bad progress report at school.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-parents-used-electric-dog-collar-to-punish-child-danbury

Court Holds Parents Charged with Dog Collar Child Abuse

... probable cause was found he should stand trial. The defense and prosecutor flung claims and counter claims around in Danbury Superior Court Wednesday as Judge Andrew Roraback issued protective orders against both parents accused in a child abuse ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/court-holds-parents-charged-with-dog-collar-child-abuse

Bail set at $50,000 for Conn. professor charged in Somers sex case

... sexual contact with a Somers boy had bail set at a hearing Thursday morning in White Plains. Paul S. Hines, 73, of Danbury, Conn., is charged with third-degree criminal sexual act, a felony, and endangering the welfare of a minor, a misdemeanor. ...



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Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome Chef Robert Irvine, 11/17

... special event is partially underwritten by Albano Appliance & Service, No. 109 Cheese & Wine and Whole Foods Market Danbury. It is part of the Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations Series with media sponsor i95.1fm The Home of Rock 'n' Roll.? Will ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Ridgefield-Playhouse-to-Welcome-Chef-Robert-Irvine-1117-20131031

New Eclecticism on display in Ethan Allen's Design Center

Ethan Allen last week unveiled its vision of its style theme The New Eclecticism at a champagne reception in its newly redesigned flagship Design Center in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.homeaccentstoday.com/article/568835-New_Eclecticism_on_display_in_Ethan_Allen_s_Design_Center.php?rssid=20948

Putnam man waives extradition in Conn. heroin-overdose case

A Putnam County man wanted in Danbury, Conn., on a manslaughter charge in the 2010 heroin overdose death of a 39-year-old man agreed to waive extradition Wednesday in Putnam County Court and will soon be transferred to Connecticut.



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Arhaus Furniture to add 4 stores, enter 2 new markets

... the Top 100 company to two new markets. The company said it has finalized lease agreement for stores in new markets Danbury, Conn., and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as for locations in Schaumburg, Ill., and Alpharetta, Ga., which will expand its ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/566750-Arhaus_Furniture_to_add_4_stores_enter_2_new_markets.php?rssid=20050

Weekends Only hires Jane Roberts in merchandising post

... of merchandising at Thomasville Home Furnishings. Before that, Roberts was director of upholstery merchandising at Danbury, Conn.-based Ethan Allen. She has 23 years of retail and merchandising experience. "Jane brings a wealth of product knowledge ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/567397-Weekends_Only_hires_Jane_Roberts_in_merchandising_post.php?rssid=20054

Dems rap Danbury mayor over Tweet on building heat

Two Democratic Party activists dressed as chickens appeared in front of Danbury City Hall on Tuesday to poke fun at a Twitter exchange between Republican Mayor Mark Boughton and a student complaining about the lack of heat at Danbury High School.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/10/31/dems-rap-danbury-mayor-over-tweet-building-heat/klyvCcDiuEGHTgUWhD936N/story.html

Can We Agree on This? Don't Use Dog Shock Collars on Kids, People

... on your kids. That fairly basic point of humanity was completely missed by Eduardo and Paula Montanez, a couple in Danbury, Connecticut. The Montanezes were arrested this week on allegations that they used a sound-activated bark collar to discipline ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dogster.com/the-scoop/dog-shock-collar-couple-charged-girl-connecticut

Tag Sales In And Around Lewisboro

Friends and colleagues were shocked to hear of the charges levied against Paul Hines, the Western Connecticut State University professor from Danbury who was charged with having sexual contact ...



via Danbury Newswire http://lewisboro.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/tag-sales-planned-northern-westchester-13

New Rochelle's Hudson Country Montessori School Invites Parents To Visit

... Europe. The school now educates 500 students annually (pre-K through 8th grade) on its campuses in New Rochelle and Danbury, Conn. Parents should register for the event by Nov. 17, by calling Regina Milano at 914-830-9957. Children remain at home. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/schools/new-rochelles-hudson-country-montessori-school-invites-parents-visit

Friends support accused Western professor

... went down, the number of Americans forced from their homes and into the streets went up. Urban communities, such as Danbury, found themselves dealing with an increasing number of homeless people, and in contrast to previous generations, when the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Friends-support-accused-Western-professor-4941304.php

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Arrest In Somers Child Sex Case Comes As Shock To Some

Friends and colleagues were shocked to hear of the charges levied against Paul Hines, the Western Connecticut State University professor from Danbury who was charged with having sexual contact with a 15-year-old Somers boy , according to the newstimes.com.



via Danbury Newswire http://bedford.dailyvoice.com/news/arrest-somers-child-sex-case-comes-shock-some

Friends support accused Western professor

... went down, the number of Americans forced from their homes and into the streets went up. Urban communities, such as Danbury, found themselves dealing with an increasing number of homeless people, and in contrast to previous generations, when the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Friends-support-accused-Western-professor-4941056.php

Couple in shock-collar punishment case held on bond

Paula Montanez, represented by Public DefenderAngelica Papastavros, and her husband, Eduardo Montanez, presented by Attorney Robert Kolesnik Jr., are arraigned in the Danbury Superior Court, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Couple-in-shock-collar-punishment-case-held-on-4940751.php

Ridgefield Children Support Ann's Place

... nical director and clinical social worker, Su Murdock and Kevin Berrill. Ann's Place is located at 80 Saw Mill Road, Danbury, CT 06810. For more information, visit www.annsplace.org or call 203-790-6568.



via Danbury Newswire http://ridgefield.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/ridgefield-children-support-anns-place

Hospital director discusses Obamacare

... from the insurance company and the providers must cut up the pie." "Three years ago, before the affiliation with Danbury Hospital , New Milford was at a $6.5 billion loss. Since the affiliation, we have been able to save $11.2 million," she said. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Hospital-director-discusses-Obamacare-4940835.php

Education foundation fundraiser on Saturday

... jazz Saturday to raise money for such efforts. Brookfield Uncorked III will be held at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury on Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. BROOKFIELD -- The Brookfield Education Foundation, which provides enrichment learning events to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Education-foundation-fundraiser-on-Saturday-4940851.php

Danbury streetscape project gets boost

... on the south end of the city's downtown. The area surrounds a redevelopment section where the Savings Bank of Danbury recently completed a new branch and a major health center and senior housing is being developed by the Connecticut Institute for ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-streetscape-project-gets-boost-4940750.php

Professor accused in sex crime volunteered at shelter

A Western Connecticut State University professor charged with having sexual contact with a 15-year-old boy is a longtime volunteer at a Danbury, Conn., homeless shelter, said Danbury's mayor.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/30/conn-professor-sex-crime-shelter/3318669/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomNation-TopStories+%28USATODAY+-+Nation+Top+Stories%29

Conn. couple held in shock collar caseConn. couple held in shock...

Conn. couple held in shock collar case on KSDK.com: DANBURY, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/30/connecticut-couple-held-in-shock-collar-case/3319211/

Conn. couple held in shock collar case

... ticket presales, trips, advance notice on upcoming 710 KNUS events, movie screening passes, giveaways and more! DANBURY, Conn. (AP) - A Connecticut man is accused of using an electric shock collar on his 9-year-old step-daughter while the girl's ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.710knus.com/news/article.aspx?id=6017654

Connecticut Veterans Parade In Hartford Sunday

... a special place in this year's parade as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The Danbury native, now 82, was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 20. Serving with a tank crew in the 176th Armored Field Artillery, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-veterans-day-parade-20131030,0,3893177.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Courant%2FConnecticutNews+%28courant.com+-+CONNECTICUT+NEWS%29

Veterans Day Parade In Hartford Sunday

... a special place in this year's parade as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War. The Danbury native, now 82, was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 20. Serving with a tank crew in the 176th Armored Field Artillery, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-veterans-day-parade-20131030,0,3893177.story

Professor charged in Somers sex crime is volunteer at homeless shelter

A Western Connecticut State University professor charged with having sexual contact with a 15-year-old Somers boy he met on the Internet is a longtime volunteer at a Danbury, Conn., homeless shelter, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton said.



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Couple forced girl, nine, to bark while she wore an electric dog collar

... wear an electric dog collar that shocked her every time she was forced to bark. Eduardo and Paula Montanez, from Danbury, Connecticut, in the US, were detained when a member of staff from the child's school contacted social services after seeing ...



via Danbury Newswire http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/30/couple-forced-girl-nine-to-bark-while-she-wore-an-electric-dog-collar-4167086/

WCSU to host Veterans Day observance and Remembrance Day events

Western Connecticut State University will host its annual Veterans Day observance as well as National Remembrance Day on the Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/Entertainment_12/WCSU-to-host-Veterans-Day-observance-and-Remembrance-Day-events21006.shtml

Child forced to bark wearing electric dog collar for punishment; couple arrested

A Connecticut couple, Paula and Eduardo Montanez of Danbury, are facing charges after allegedly using an electric dog collar to punish a child..



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/child-forced-to-bark-wearing-electric-dog-collar-for-punishment-couple-arrested?cid=rss

Danbury's Mayor Received Cold Chickens?

... incorrect. Please try again. If you're unable to remember it, you can reset your password . Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury received a weird present yesterday..cold chickens after he told schools NO HEAT TILL TRICK OR TREAT! What's going on?! Listen ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wplr.com/chaz-aj/2013/10/30/danburys-mayor-received-cold-chickens

Man used electric dog collar on child

... of them allegedly used an electric dog collar to punish a nine-year-old in his care. Paula and Eduardo Montanez of Danbury are facing charges after allegedly using an electric dog collar to punish a child. A US couple have been arrested after one of ...



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Conn. couple allegedly used electric dog collar to punish girl, 9

DANBURY, Conn. - Police say a Connecticut couple used an electric dog collar to punish a 9-year-old girl who was in their care.



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Annual Taste for Education Fundraiser Set for November

... for Education logo. Tickets can also be purchased by mailing to NEF, 125 East Avenue, 3rd Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police arrested a husband and wife Tuesday on charges of using an electric dog collar to discipline a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/annual-taste-education-fundraiser-set-november

Record operating cash flow of $0.9 billion; capex of $0.5 billion

DANBURY, Conn., October 30, 2013 -- Praxair, Inc. reported third-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $445 million and $1.49, respectively.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/record-operating-cash-flow-09-billion-capex-05-billion

Danbury Police: Couple Used Electric Dog Collar To Punish Child

Danbury police arrested a husband and wife Tuesday on charges of using an electric dog collar to discipline a 9-year-old girl in their care, according to NBC Connecticut .



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/danbury-police-couple-used-electric-dog-collar-punish-child

Karen Dalessio, 66, Elementary School Teacher In Mt. Kisco

... her formative years growing up in Rosedale, Queens, attending the prestigious Mary Louis Academy. She considered Danbury as her real home. She attended Western Connecticut State University receiving both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/karen-dalessio-66-danbury

WCSU professor charged with sexual assault

New York State Police arrested a Danbury man who they said crossed state lines and had sexual contact with a teenager.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wnem.com/story/23824009/wcsu-professor-charged-with-sexual-assault

Conn. professor accused of sexual contact with boy

... has been arrested in New York state on accusations he had sexual contact with a boy he met online. Paul Hines of Danbury was held without bail at the Westchester County, N.Y., jail on Tuesday after New York state police said he had sexual contact ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.twincities.com/alllistings/ci_24416599/conn-professor-accused-sexual-contact-boy?source=rss

Ethan Allen quarterly sales down slightly

DANBURY, Conn. - Ethan Allen expects to report net sales of $180 million to $182 million for the quarter ended Sept.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/568735-Ethan_Allen_quarterly_sales_down_slightly.php?rssid=20044

Meet Adele, The Cortlandt Daily Voice Dog Of The Week

The Croton Fire Department responded to a person trapped in a vehicle Sunday evening after responding to a lift assist. DANBURY, Conn. -- A Western Connecticut State University professor was arrested in New York on Monday and accused of engaging in a sex act with a minor, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/meet-adele-daily-voice-dog-week

New Market Study Published: Praxair, Inc. (PX) - Alternative Energy - Deals and Alliances Profile

... Technologies, Inc. The company operates in more than 50 countries across the world. Praxair is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the US. Full Report Details at - .. Praxair, Inc. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://reports.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-praxair-inc-r3842107.htm

Pot or Not: A Free Debate on the Future of Marijuana in Connecticut and America

On October 30th MCCA will host a debate on the future of marijuana at 7pm at the Ives Concert Hall in Danbury, CT.



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.patch.com/groups/mccas-blog/p/pot-or-not-a-free-debate-on-the-future-of-marijuana-in-connecticut_9c3911b5

22nd Annual Brookfield Festival of Crafts Saturday

... can shop and feed the kids at the same time. Admission for adults is $5 or $4 with a coupon that will appear in the Danbury regional papers and on the Brookfield Historical Society website. Children 12 and under enter free. For more information and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/22nd-annual-brookfield-festival-of-crafts-saturday

WestConn Professor Charged In Sex Crime With Minor In Westchester

... of engaging in a sex act with a minor, police said. According to a New York State Police report, Paul Hines, 73, of Danbury, was accused of communicating with a 15-year-old in Somers, N.Y., via the Internet and meeting with the child at the minor's ...



via Danbury Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/college-professor-charged-sex-crimes-involving-somers-minor

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Cops: Couple used shock collar on child

A Kohanza Street couple who used an electric shock collar to discipline a 9-year-old girl were arrested by Danbury police Tuesday as the result of an investigation that began last week after a school employee noticed signs of suspected child abuse.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Cops-couple-used-shock-collar-on-child-4937207.php

WCSU Professor Charged in Sexual Assault of 15-Year-Old

... University is facing charges after police say he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old from New York. Paul S. Hines, of Danbury, was arrested and charged with third-degree sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Police said Hines met the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/WCSU-Professor-Charged-in-Sexual-Assault-of-15-Year-Old-229800361.html

Western professor charged in New York child sex case

... community work has been charged with having sexual contact with a 15-year-old child in New York. Paul Hines, 73, of Danbury, was arrested by New York State Police on Monday and was being held without bail on Tuesday. Hines is charged with criminal ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Western-professor-charged-in-New-York-child-sex-4937117.php

Cops: Couple used 'shock collar' on child

A Kohanza Street couple who used an electric shock collar to discipline a 9-year-old girl were arrested by Danbury police Tuesday as the result of an investigation that began last week after a school employee noticed signs of suspected child abuse.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Cops-couple-used-shock-collar-on-child-4937207.php

College Professor Charged With Sex Crimes Involving Somers Minor

... of engaging in a sex act with a minor, police said. According to a New York State Police report, Paul Hines, 73, of Danbury, was accused of communicating with a 15-year-old in Somers, N.Y., via the Internet and meeting with the child at the minor's ...



via Danbury Newswire http://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/college-professor-charged-sex-crimes-involving-somers-minor

Parents Using Electric Dog Collar Charged with Abuse

Danbury Police charged a Kohanza Street couple with two counts of risk of injury to a minor each for punishing a child with an electric dog collar.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/parents-using-electric-dog-collar-charged-with-abuse

WCSU Professor Charged With Criminal Sexual Act

Paul Hines, 73, of Danbury, a chemistry professor at Western Connecticut State University, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual act, a felony, Monday.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/wcsu-professor-charged-with-criminal-sexual-act

60-Year Bethel Resident Ernst Kugler, 87

Obituary provided by Bethel Funeral Home . Ernst K. Kugler, age 87, of Bethel, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 at Danbury Hospital.



via Danbury Newswire http://bethel.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/60year-bethel-resident-ernst-kugler-87

Obituary: Jeffrey S. Simpson Died Sunday, Oct. 27

Jeffrey S. Simpson, 51, of Danbury, husband of Lisa Simpson died unexpectedly shortly after his admission to Danbury Hospital on Sunday, October 27, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://ridgefield.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/obituary-jeffrey-s-simpson-died-sunday-oct-27

Danbury Man Punished Child With Electric Dog Collar: Police

Paula and Eduardo Montanez of Danbury are facing charges after allegedly using an electric dog collar to punish a child.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Danbury-Man-Uses-Electric-Dog-Collar-on-Child-Police-229752671.html

Chickens come to 'roost' at City Hall

Two members of the state Democratic Party dressed up as chickens and paraded in front of City Hall to poke fun at a Twitter exchange Mayor Mark Boughton had with a Danbury High School student on Monday about the lack of heat in the school.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Chickens-come-to-roost-at-City-Hall-4936971.php

Elderly CT professor arrested for sex with child

A professor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, faces felony sex charges in connection with an incident involving a Westchester child.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23821307/elderly-ct-man-arrested-for-sex-with-ny-teen

Taxi 'e-hailing' testing may continue in NYC

... up passengers who hail them on streets in much of the city. A professor at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, faces felony sex charges in connection with an incident involving a Westchester child. A professor at Western Connecticut ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23821075/taxi-e-hailing-testing-may-continue-in-nyc

Harris School of Business announces new campus in Danbury, Conn.

The Harris School of Business announced that it is expanding to include a new campus located in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.universitybusiness.com/news/harris-school-business-announces-new-campus-danbury-conn

Connecituct Veterans Hall Of Fame To Induct Westport Man

... Day parade since 1970 and was member/treasurer of Westport's War Monument Committee from 1996-99. Robert J. Young of Danbury will also be inducted. Young enlisted in the Navy in 1968 and served in Vietnam as a corpsman. After his service, he became ...



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/connecituct-veterans-hall-fame-induct-westport-man

Comedians star in new documentary

Larry King, seen here, is among the comedians in "When Comedy Went to School," a new documentary that will be screened on Saturday, Nov. 2, at The Palace Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Comedians-star-in-new-documentary-4935387.php

Arhaus Furniture to add 4 stores, enter 2 new markets

... the Top 100 company to two new markets. The company said it has finalized lease agreement for stores in new markets Danbury, Conn., and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as for locations in Schaumburg, Ill., and Alpharetta, Ga., which will expand its ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/566750-Arhaus_Furniture_to_add_4_stores_enter_2_new_markets.php?rssid=20051

Yes Moms Go To Prison, The Story Of Heather Bliss

... like a Bliss was eight months pregnant with her fourth child when she self surrendered to the federal prison camp in Danbury, CT. Her parents were unable to care for her three children so she left them in the care of a family she met through her ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.forbes.com/sites/walterpavlo/2013/10/29/yes-moms-go-to-prison-the-story-of-heather-bliss/

Federal chief judges to Holder: Keep women prisoners in Connecticut

... in Manhattan, and Carol Amon, whose Brooklyn-based court covers Long Island, said that if the plan to convert the Danbury, Conn., prison goes through, most women prisoners from the region will be sent to Alabama. In a letter to Attorney General Eric ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newsday.com/news/nation/federal-chief-judges-to-holder-keep-women-prisoners-in-connecticut-1.6335023

Quilting Sweat Shop

Six of us took a quilting class last spring at The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to learn how to use the Quick Curve Ruler and make the Urban Abacus Quilt .



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Strangulation, Third, Assault, Third, Disorderly Conduct

Danbury Police charged William Palardy, 43, 9th Ave., Danbury, with third-degree strangulation, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct at about 11 p.m. Friday.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/strangulation-third-assault-third-disorderly-conduct

Hearthstone Castle May Become 'Ruins in the Woods'

As Danbury tries to figure out what to do with the abandoned and collapsing Hearthstone Castle, one idea, which may be significantly cheaper than others, is to stabilize it and leave it as "Ruins in the Woods."



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/hearthstone-castle-may-become-ruins-in-the-woods

Ethan Allen sees drop in fiscal Q1 sales and net income

... to get more focused on decorating their homes, and as a result we remain cautiously optimistic as we move forward." Danbury, Conn.-based Ethan Allen owns and operates eight manufacturing plants and sells through a network of about 300 Design Centers ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/568638-Ethan_Allen_sees_drop_in_fiscal_Q1_sales_and_net_income.php?rssid=20041

McMahon, Ansonia, Top 10s, notables, storytime, and 2,434 other words

... when senior captain Trevon Forney, their most explosive offensive player, fractured his arm early in Week 2 against Danbury (he won't return this season). He averaged 10.5 yards a carry last year and was second in touchdowns (nine). McMahon has used ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20131029/INTERACT010114/131029699

Learning from Sandy

This house in the Lake Waubeeka community in Danbury, Conn., was heavily damaged by falling trees during Hurricane Sandy.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Learning-from-Sandy-4934221.php

Learning from Sandy

This house in the Lake Waubeeka community in Danbury, Conn., was heavily damaged by falling trees during Hurricane Sandy.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Learning-from-Sandy-4934212.php

Monday, October 28, 2013

Police: Two Theft Attempts In One Day at TJ Maxx

... unrelated - shoplifting attempts on the same day, according to Newtown Police. Police arrested Hugo Viera, 49, of Danbury at about 10:45 a.m. Security personnel said he'd taken the security tags of an $80 item and was walking out the door when they ...



via Danbury Newswire http://newtown.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/police-two-theft-attempts-in-one-day-at-tj-maxx

Dropkick Murphys' Matt Kelly on Connecticut, Boston and music

... the band almost since their first day seventeen years ago. The band will be playing at WestConn's Ives Center in Danbury this coming Thursday. Here's what Kelly had to say about being from Boston, coming to Connecticut and Dropkick's latest album. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/dropkick-murphys-matt-kelly-on-connecticut-boston-and-music

Forgotten Liquor Labels...with Proof

... forever. These places are familiar to everyone; they are usually the oldest homes or neighborhoods in any town. In Danbury,CT some of those homes are on Deer Hill Avenue. This summer when I saw some of that neighborhood's residents holding a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/groups/the-urban-archeologist/p/forgotten-liquor-labelswith-proof

Gifted Cook, Loving Matriarch Frances LaPine, 87

... School, a one-room schoolhouse. Had she not quit school during the war to go to work she would have graduated in the Danbury High School class of 1944. She married Walter LaPine in 1949 and worked at Bardens for many years before starting a family ...



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/gifted-cook-loving-matriarch-frances-lapine-87

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is Two Weeks Away from Opening Its First Restaurant in Danbury, Conn.

During grand opening week, the Gourmet Burger Authoritya will donate all sales from signature Freckled LemonadeA to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation /PRNewswire/ -- Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is two weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Located at the Danbury Fair Mall between JC Penney's and Lord & ... (more)



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Kimco Raises New England Profile with...

... Kings Supermarket-anchored centers in New York City's northern New Jersey suburbs; and a WalMart anchored center in Danbury, CT. The acquisition will quadruple Kimnco's holdings in the Bay State. At a total of 1.4 million square feet, the portfolio ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.globest.com/news/12_722/boston/retail/Kimco-Raises-New-England-Profile-with-270M-Deal-339081.html

WCSU to host women's basketball tip-off breakfast

The Western Connecticut State University Women's Basketball Tip-Off Breakfast, the biggest annual fundraiser for the women's basketball team, will be at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Ballroom of the Westside Campus Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/education/WCSU-to-host-women-s-basketball-tip-off-breakfast20992.shtml

Danbury, Conn. officials asked to adjust school redistricting plan

About 250 of the 5,000 of the city's public-school students would be reassigned to different schools for next year once a final plan is tweaked, presented to parents and approved by the board.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.districtadministration.com/news/danbury-conn-officials-asked-adjust-school-redistricting-plan

14 charged with drunken driving in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam

... while intoxicated about 5:50 a.m. Sunday on Route 9 in Cortlandt, state police said. Juan R. Siles-Romero, 32, of Danbury, Conn., was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated about 6 a.m. Sunday on Interstate 84 in Southeast, state police ...



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SFP Device extends Ethernet over UTP/COAX cables.

... fits all Ethernet SFP Sockets and Extends Distances to 3000 Ft Chicago, Il., ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a unique SFP (Small ...



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September Restaurant Health Inspection Report

This is the Health and Human Services Department's health inspections of Danbury restaurants for September.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/september-restaurant-health-inspection-report-two-automatic-failures

Missing Minion

Taken from my yard last night. Ripped off of the metal supports. Anyone in the Danbury & Brookfield area please help! Be on the look out for my lawn decoration that was taken from it's perch in my yard.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/missing-minion

Danbury Police: Domestic

Danbury police charged a city man with domestic violence charges after a fight that started in the parking lot of the Danbury Fair mall and ended at a Mill Plain Road gas station.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/danbury-police-domestic

Danbury Slips to Third in Safe Driving Contest

Danbury High School fell to third in the Celebrate My Ride contest Saturday morning, a contest that will bring the top high school $100,000 and a Kelly Clarkson contest.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/schools/p/danbury-slips-to-third-in-safe-driving-contest

Darien Rep To Moderate Debate On Pot Legalization In Danbury

State Rep. Terrie Wood will moderate a debate on the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana in Connecticut on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Ives Concert Hall in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/politics/norwalk-rep-moderate-debate-pot-legalization-danbury

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Danbury officials asked to adjust school redistricting plan

About 250 of the 5,000 of the city's public-school students would be reassigned to different schools for next year once a final plan is tweaked, presented to parents and approved by the board.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-officials-asked-to-adjust-school-4930978.php

Community events

... in plastic bags will be asked to empty the waste and take the bags home. Brush and branches will not be accepted. DANBURY -- "Wildman" Steve Brill will lead a three-hour foraging tour in Tarrywile Park, off Southern Boulevard, beginning at 1 p.m. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Community-events-4930874.php

Halloween on the Green

Jalen Uribe,2, dressed as a boxer for the 21st annual Halloween on the Green in Danbury, Conn, on Saturday October 26, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Halloween-on-the-Green-72803.php

The Cat in the Hat Quilts

When I went to The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to sign up for the quilting class last spring, I purchased the fabric for my class, plus some wonderful Dr. Seuss fabric by Robert Kaufman.



via Danbury Newswire http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2013/10/the-cat-in-the-hat-quilts.html

Boy's family grateful for cornea donation from young woman

... offer them. Photo: Michael Duffy About Barbie Mable She's 47 and lives in New Fairfield with her husband, Ethan, a Danbury police detective, and their son Gregory, 7, a student at Wooster School in Danbury. She's a graduate of Western Connecticut ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Boy-s-family-grateful-for-cornea-donation-from-4929658.php

Saturday, October 26, 2013

The family home, gone

A newly-built home in Danbury stands where a house destroyed by Hurricane Sandy stood a year ago.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/The-family-home-gone-4929575.php

Ridgefield first, Danbury second at Class LL boys meet

... Hopper at No. 2 in 16:07 -- to claim the LL team title. The Tigers scored 60 points to easily beat FCIAC competitors Danbury, which placed second with 104 points, and Staples (105). Amity (147), Fairfield Prep (148) and New Milford (151) rounded out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Ridgefield-first-Danbury-second-at-Class-LL-boys-4929469.php

Moore's goal plenty to propel Hatters

Taylor Moore booted home a goal to help propel the Danbury girls soccer team to a 1-0 win over Ridgefield in an FCIAC quarterfinal matchup at Danbury High School .



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Moore-s-goal-plenty-to-propel-Hatters-4929470.php

A year after Sandy, Danbury home still ruined

... floor. Although Hurricane Sandy brought more destruction along the shoreline in Connecticut, many houses in greater Danbury were badly damaged, mainly by falling trees, not water. What's left today -- a year later -- is only a broken ugly chunk of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/A-year-after-Sandy-Danbury-home-still-ruined-4929525.php

Fairfield Prep's Alvarado captures Class LL title

... Hopper at No. 2 in 16:07 -- to claim the LL team title. The Tigers scored 60 points to easily beat FCIAC competitors Danbury, which placed second with 104 points, and Staples (105). Amity (147), Fairfield Prep (148) and New Milford (151) rounded out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Fairfield-Prep-s-Alvarado-captures-Class-LL-title-4929262.php

Archeologist: Vampire belief goes back centuries

Connecticut State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni speaks about vampire folklore beliefs in historic Connecticut at the Danbury Historical Society in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Archeologist-Vampire-belief-goes-back-centuries-4928962.php

Danbury teachers and administrators get raises

Danbury education contracts, July 1, 2014-June 30, 2017 NEA Danbury teachers union contract Teacher salaries range from $48,104 for a first year teacher to $100,000 for one at maximum level with a doctoral degree.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-teachers-and-administrators-get-raises-4928839.php

City Council could include many new faces

... Gartner, Al Almeida, Robert Taborsak, Dev Patel, Henry Hall and Paul McAllister * Incumbents running for re-election DANBURY -- A new cast of characters could emerge on the City Council after next month's election, with a third of Republicans not ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/City-Council-could-include-many-new-faces-4928750.php

Homes for Sale in Danbury

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/homes-for-sale-in-danbury

Danbury Police: Robbery, Larceny

Nicholas Negro, 35, of Danbury, was charged with first-degree robbery and sixth-degree larceny Monday in charges that arose from the robbery of a convenience store in June.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/danbury-police-robbery-larceny

Ethan Allen quarterly sales down slightly

DANBURY, Conn. - Ethan Allen expects to report net sales of $180 million to $182 million for the quarter ended Sept.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/568735-Ethan_Allen_quarterly_sales_down_slightly.php?rssid=20041

Frank Pepe's Clam Pizza Named Best In The Country; Colony Grill Ranks 27th

The white clam pizza at Frank Pepe, arguably Connecticut's most famous pizzeria with local locations in Fairfield and Danbury, has been named the best pizza in the country in a survey conducted by The Daily Meal.



via Danbury Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/frank-pepes-clam-pizza-named-best-country-colony-grill-ranks-27th

Trending: Where Families Go Private

... through the process of solving a mystery Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. Wooster School on Miry Brook Road in, Danbury, Conn., is a pre-school through 12, private co-educational school. Photo: Carol Kaliff Wooster students walk to their next activity ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Trending-Where-Families-Go-Private-4927788.php

Friday, October 25, 2013

5 people injured in ride mishap at NC State Fair

... a young boy was hospitalized after falling from a small roller coaster provided by Powers' company for a fair in Danbury, Conn. Labor Department inspectors performed safety checks on all the rides before the fair opened, Chambers said. Ride ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=27380452&s_cid=rss-157

Stiff penalties await work-zone speeders

Department of Transportation workers Patrick Emerson, left, and George Haray straighten the median guard rail on I-84 by exit nine in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/articleGallery/Stiff-penalties-await-work-zone-speeders-4925912.php

5 people injured in ride mishap at NC State Fair

... a young boy was hospitalized after falling from a small roller coaster provided by Powers' company for a fair in Danbury, Conn. Labor Department inspectors performed safety checks on all the rides before the fair opened, Chambers said. Ride ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dailyrepublic.com/usworld/5-people-injured-in-ride-mishap-at-nc-state-fair/

Jason Sonski: Heroic teacher remembered in Vicki Soto 5K

... brave teachers at the school and that her mother, Teresa, was somebody I worked with for years at The News-Times in Danbury. They are names that Connecticut residents will never forget and should never forget. It's a day in our lives when everybody ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Jason-Sonski-Heroic-teacher-remembered-in-Vicki-4927536.php

A bike lane from New York to Montreal

Imagine getting on your bicycle in Danbury and ending up in New York City or Montreal, traveling on dedicated bike paths the entire trip.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/A-bike-lane-from-New-York-to-Montreal-4927030.php

Kimco to Buy 24-Property Portfolio in New England and New Jersey

... identify the seller or sellers. ) . Four other facilities are elsewhere in Massachusetts, while a shopping center in Danbury, Connecticut is anchored by a Wal-Mart ( In the press release announcing the news, Kimco quoted its CEO David Henry as ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/10/25/kimco-to-buy-24-property-portfolio-in-new-england.aspx

In Every Life, There Should be 'Justice'

... a family and show them all the love I have to give. Please come and see me at Tails of Courage, One Pembroke Rd., Danbury, CT any day, 7 days per week from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or by appointment, or view me at www.tailsofcourage.org . As for me; I ...



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.patch.com/groups/cynthia-r-exners-blog/p/in-every-life-there-should-be-justice_93c926b2

Transferring Female Inmates To Rural Alabama Still A Bad Idea

The Federal Bureau of Prisons still intends to resume its misguided transfer of 1,120 female inmates from its women's prison in Danbury to a new facility in the Alabama hinterlands and other locations.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/opinion/editorials/hc-ed-female-prison-transfers-cruel-20131025,0,3550207.story

Your safe-driving pledge can win school $100,000

Keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone. That's one of the important safe driving practices Danbury High School students are creating awareness of through participation in a national contest that ends on Saturday, Oct. 26, at midnight.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Your-safe-driving-pledge-can-win-school-100-000-4925902.php

Pot or Not? What Are the Real-Life Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana?

In anticipation of the debate on the future of marijuana in Connecticut, scheduled for Oct. 30, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Danbury, the following op-ed piece was submitted by Redding, CT, resident Lee Bodkin of the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism Public opinion now favors legalization of marijuana.



via Danbury Newswire http://clinton.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/pot-or-not-what-are-the-reallife-consequences-of-legalizing-marijuana-clinton

Quilting Sweat Shop

Six of us took a quilting class last spring at The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to learn how to use the Quick Curve Ruler and make the Urban Abacus Quilt .



via Danbury Newswire http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2013/10/quilting-sweat-shop.html

Stamford Gets Top Ranking On Connecticut Magazine's City List

... to the lowest crime rate and best economy among the eight cities in the state, Stamford edged Norwalk as best and Danbury came in third among cities. Fairfield County dominated in the towns category, with Ridgefield, Darien, New Canaan, Wilton, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/stamford-gets-top-ranking-connecticut-magazines-city-list

TV personality Chef Robert Irvine will face the challenge Live?on stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse

... special event is partially underwritten by Albano Appliance & Service, No. 109 Cheese & Wine and Whole Foods Market Danbury. It is part of the Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations Series with media sponsor i95.1fm The Home of Rock 'n' Roll.? With ...



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Ethan Allen sees drop in fiscal Q1 sales and net income

... to get more focused on decorating their homes, and as a result we remain cautiously optimistic as we move forward." Danbury, Conn.-based Ethan Allen owns and operates eight manufacturing plants and sells through a network of about 300 Design Centers ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/568638-Ethan_Allen_sees_drop_in_fiscal_Q1_sales_and_net_income.php?rssid=20041

Miss Universe contestants gather in Moscow

... high school sports blogger Sean Patrick Bowley. Find out what's going on in your town. When it comes to the Greater Danbury area, we're all over it. Wondering what should you see this weekend and what should you wait to come out on DVD? Find out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/gallery/Miss-Universe-contestants-gather-in-Moscow-72678.php

Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts of Danbury, Connecticut Has...

The Danbury Connecticut location of Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts, the nation's largest martial arts organization, has announced a web-only special toward its beginner's kickboxing program.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11263714.htm

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Best bets: What to do in and around Danbury this weekend

Morgan Sand of Danbury came dressed as a witch to the 2012 Halloween on the Green event in Danbury, Conn.



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Giuliani: Turning tragedy to triumph

Rudy Giuliani speaks at the Amber Room Colonnade during the Annual Fall Celebrity Breakfast for Catholic Charities of Greater Danbury, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Giuliani-Turning-tragedy-to-triumph-4922578.php

Singer Chasanoff at WestConn

... missed. The ballroom of the Westside Campus Center on Western Connecticut's westside campus is at 43 Lake Ave. Ext., Danbury. 203-837-8486, www.wcsu.edu. The Danbury Music Centre will host an all-Mozart performance of the 75-voice Danbury Concert ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Singer-Chasanoff-at-WestConn-4923879.php

Fuel Cell Stock Alert: FuelCell Energy (Nasdaq:FCEL) Announces Market ...

Fuel Cell Stock Alert: FuelCell Energy Announces Market Development Updates in Asia for Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Fuel Cell Power Generation Fuel Cell Stock Alert: FuelCell Energy Announces Market Development Updates in Asia for Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Fuel Cell Power Generation DANBURY, Conn.



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FuelCell Gains as Posco Begins Building South Korea Factory

... is building a factory that's expected to begin production in 2015 with an initial annual capacity of 100 megawatts, Danbury, Connecticut- based FuelCell said in a statement today. Posco has licensed FuelCell's technology and plans to sell them ...



via Danbury Newswire http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MV6LVR6TTDSW01-7PE8QFG95AMUUQ2HAEBE8FCFEB

FuelCell Gains as Posco Begins Construction on South Korea Plant

... is building a factory that's expected to begin production in 2015 with an initial annual capacity of 100 megawatts, Danbury, Connecticut-based FuelCell said in a statement today. Posco has licensed FuelCell's technology and plans to sell them ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-10-24/fuelcell-gains-as-posco-begins-construction-on-south-korea-plant.html

Nighthawks Run In SWC Cross Country Championships

... finished fifth, and the girls, who earned the Sportsmanship Award, were sixth. The Brookfield boys and Immaculate of Danbury girls won their respective races. Newtown's top five boys' placements added up to 120, and Brookfield finished with a team ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/0001/11/30/nighthawks-run-swc-cross-country-championships/170943

How Plonia Nixon really feels about art

"Kamper Onion," by Plonia Nixon, is on view at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/How-Plonia-Nixon-really-feels-about-art-4922893.php

Rudy Guiliani thanks pastor for Sandy Hook actions

Rudy Giuliani speaks at the Amber Room Colonnade during the Annual Fall Celebrity Breakfast for Catholic Charities of Greater Danbury, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Rudy-Guiliani-thanks-pastor-for-Sandy-Hook-actions-4922578.php

Weekend Planner: Frankenfest, Halloween Hustle, Howl-o-Ween

Pondering what to do this weekend in Danbury and the surrounding region? There's a lot going on including many Halloween events involving pumpkins, hayrides, a Frankenfest, pet costumes and more.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/weekend-planner_69c2a44c

Visit These Open Houses in Danbury This Weekend

Check out these open houses in Danbury this weekend. Take a look-see. This is how you'll find your next home.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/real-estate/p/visit-these-open-houses-in-danbury-this-weekend

Halloween Cult Favorite 'Rocky Horror' Comes To Palace Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. -- Do the Time Warp on Saturday, Oct. 26 when the Palace Danbury hosts an audience participation screening of the 1975 cult favorite film, "Rocky Horror Picture Show."



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/events/halloween-cult-favorite-rocky-horror-comes-palace-danbury

Hispanic Center sues CACD

Carolina Bortelleto, left, listens to Ingrid Alvarez-DiMarzo, executive director of the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, talk about the AmeriCorps Collegiate Development Program, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.Photo: Carol Kaliff Officials with the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury have filed a lawsuit against the Community Action Committee of Danbury , ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/Hispanic-Center-sues-CACD-4921597.php

In brief: Services set for Pawling High senior killed in car accident

... in Taylor's vehicle at the time of the crash -- Emily Ketchum, 18, and Kendal Spray, 17 -- were treated at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Conn., for injuries that weren't life-threatening, authorities said. All three occupants were wearing seat ...



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Undermanned Immaculate forfeits game; season in question

Immaculate's Steven Bohling, center, avoids being tackled by Brookfield defenders Daniel Jackson, left, and Benjamin Martone in the SWC high school football game between Immaculate and Brookfield at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Undermanned-Immaculate-forfeits-game-season-in-4921603.php

Weekends Only hires Jane Roberts in merchandising post

... of merchandising at Thomasville Home Furnishings. Before that, Roberts was director of upholstery merchandising at Danbury, Conn.-based Ethan Allen. She has 23 years of retail and merchandising experience. "Jane brings a wealth of product knowledge ...



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Dropkick Murphys' Matt Kelly on Connecticut, Boston and music

... the band almost since their first day seventeen years ago. The band will be playing at WestConn's Ives Center in Danbury this coming Thursday. Here's what Kelly had to say about being from Boston, coming to Connecticut and Dropkick's latest album. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/dropkick-murphys-matt-kelly-on-connecticut-boston-and-music

Undermanned Immaculate forfeits game; season in question

Immaculate's Steven Bohling, center, avoids being tackled by Brookfield defenders Daniel Jackson, left, and Benjamin Martone in the SWC high school football game between Immaculate and Brookfield at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/articleGallery/Undermanned-Immaculate-forfeits-game-season-in-4920294.php

Hispanic Center sues CACD

Officials with the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury have filed a lawsuit against the Community Action Committee of Danbury , claiming that the anti-poverty agency failed to pay the center more than $64,000 for services it provided to the Hispanic community.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Hispanic-Center-sues-CACD-4921352.php

Danbury schools' security audit expected soon

A nearly-complete security audit will recommend safety upgrades and lay out procedures for dealing with emergencies big and small at the city's 17 schools Safe Havens International, the company run by Michael Dorn , a noted expert in school safety , is conducting the security audit.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-schools-security-audit-expected-soon-4921334.php

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Stamford beats Warde 3-1 in girls volleyball

... A win against Ridgefield, which is 13-4, at home on Friday will help. Stamford, Warde, Ridgefield, St. Joseph and Danbury are vying for the last four berths in the conference tournament. One team will be on the sidelines, preparing for the CIAC ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Stamford-beats-Warde-3-1-in-girls-volleyball-4921138.php

NYC Sportscasting Pioneer Bill Mazer Dies

Bill Mazer, who was a voice and face of sports coverage in New York for decades, pioneering sports-talk radio and becoming a television fixture while earning the nickname the Amazin' for his encyclopedic recall of sports facts and figures, died on Wednesday in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.radioink.com/Article.asp?id=2714866&spid=24698

Danbury volleyball survives Trumbull in 4 sets

Danbury High Schools Molly Wakeman hits the ball during a volley ball game against Trumbull High School at Danbury on Wednesday Oct. 23, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-volleyball-survives-Trumbull-in-4-sets-4921090.php

Hearing set for Friday in burglary case

The start of a Danbury man's trial for one of three residential burglaries in Brookfield and Danbury was pushed back on Wednesday to allow his attorney to challenge key evidence in the prosecution's case.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Hearing-set-for-Friday-in-burglary-case-4921033.php

Arhaus Furniture to add 4 stores, enter 2 new markets

... the Top 100 company to two new markets. The company said it has finalized lease agreement for stores in new markets Danbury, Conn., and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as for locations in Schaumburg, Ill., and Alpharetta, Ga., which will expand its ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/566750-Arhaus_Furniture_to_add_4_stores_enter_2_new_markets.php?rssid=20050

Undermanned Immaculate forfeits game; season in question

Immaculate's Steven Bohling, center, avoids being tackled by Brookfield defenders Daniel Jackson, left, and Benjamin Martone in the SWC high school football game between Immaculate and Brookfield at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Undermanned-Immaculate-forfeits-game-season-in-4920294.php

Final suspect in robbery ring caught

The final suspect accused by a federal grand jury of participating in a home invasion ring that robbed Danbury-area drug dealers was taken into custody Wednesday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Final-suspect-in-robbery-ring-caught-4920900.php

Undermanned Immaculate forfeits game; season in question

Immaculate's Steven Bohling, center, avoids being tackled by Brookfield defenders Daniel Jackson, left, and Benjamin Martone in the SWC high school football game between Immaculate and Brookfield at Immaculate High School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Undermanned-Immaculate-forfeits-game-season-in-4920294.php

Bill Mazer, longtime radio and TV sportscaster, dies at 92

Bill Mazer, who spent more than 60 years in broadcasting and many of those as the face of sportscasting in New York, died Wednesday in Danbury, Conn., at the age of 92 .



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/10/bill_mazer_longtime_radio_and_tv_sportscaster_dies_at_92.html

NYT: Bill Mazer, a Sports Fixture of New York Radio and TV, Dies at 92

Bill Mazer, who was a voice and face of sports coverage in New York for decades, pioneering sports-talk radio and becoming a television fixture while earning the nickname the Amazin' for his encyclopedic recall of sports facts and figures, died on Wednesday in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/newsstand/discussion/nyt_bill_mazer_a_sports_fixture_of_new_york_radio_and_tv_dies_at_92

Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother Myra Milewski

Obituary provided by Cornell Memorial . Myra J. Milewski, 83, of Brookfield, beloved wife of Andrew J. Milewski, Jr., died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 20. She was born in West Haven on April 23, 1930, daughter of the late Julius and Minnie Makowit.



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/groups/obituaries/p/devoted-wife-mother-grandmother-myra-milewski

Getting tough with work-zone speeders

Department of Transportation workers George Haray, left, and Patrick Emerson straighten the median guard rail on I-84 by exit nine in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/printpromotion/article/Getting-tough-with-work-zone-speeders-4918397.php

Penalties ramped up for work-zone safety violations

Department of Transportation workers Patrick Emerson, left, and George Haray straighten the median guard rail on I-84 by exit nine in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Penalties-ramped-up-for-work-zone-safety-4918849.php

August Restaurant Inspection Results

This is the Health and Human Services Department's health inspections of Danbury restaurants for August.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/august-restaurant-inspection-results-1-automatic-failure

Obituary: Joseph Deep Sr., died Saturday, Oct. 12

Joseph Deep. Sr., 89, of Danbury, husband of the late Jenny Deep, died on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at his residence, Maplewood of Danbury.



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Danbury is Number One (Or Two) Check the Leader Board

Danbury High School is winning or in close second in a nationwide State Farm Insurance contest that could land the high school $100,000 and a Kelly Clarkson concert.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/schools/p/danbury-is-number-one-or-two-check-the-leader-board

Stiff penalties await work-zone speeders

Department of Transportation workers Patrick Emerson, left, and George Haray straighten the median guard rail on I-84 by exit nine in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stiff-penalties-await-work-zone-speeders-4918343.php

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Feds charge 10 in home-invasion ring

A federal grand jury has indicted 10 people, including six Danbury residents, as a result of an investigation into a series of home-invasion robberies targeting drug dealers earlier this year.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Feds-charge-10-in-home-invasion-ring-4918090.php

Uncork your creativity with food, wine and painting

"Masters and Mixers," a fun night of food, wine and painting, will be held at Two Steps Downtown Grille in Danbury on Thursday, Oct. 24. Photo: Contributed Photo "Masters and Mixers" is set for Thursday, Oct. 24, at Two Steps Downtown Grille in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Uncork-your-creativity-with-food-wine-and-4917677.php

Stiff penalties await work-zone speeders

Department of Transportation workers Patrick Emerson, left, and George Haray straighten the median guard rail on I-84 by exit nine in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Stiff-penalties-await-work-zone-speeders-4917397.php

Obituary: William G. Wilson, Sr., formerly of Ridgefield and Danbury

William G. Wilson, Sr., 86, of Danbury, formerly of Ridgefield, husband of the late Elinor Wilson died on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Danbury Hospital.



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Darien boys cross country team takes second at FCIAC championships, several win All-FCIAC honors

... earned All-FCIAC Second Team Honors... The meet featured four of the top 10 teams in the state: Darien (No. 1), Danbury (No. 2), Ridgefield (No. 4) and Staples (No. 6)... Ostberg, Noonan and Appleby all broke the school record for the new FCIAC ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-boys-cross-country-team-takes-second-at-4916835.php

Darien boys and girls cross country teams claim second and fifth at FCIAC championships

... stone." Ridgefield won the boys event with 27 points -- just three points off the all-time meet low -- and snapped Danbury's eight-year reign as conference champions. The Hatters placed fourth with 99 points. Darien was second with 59 points, ...



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Next step for second turf field at Danbury High

School officials are a step closer to creating a public/private partnership to build a turf soccer field at Danbury High School .



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The Cat in the Hat Quilts

When I went to The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to sign up for the quilting class last spring, I purchased the fabric for my class, plus some wonderful Dr. Seuss fabric by Robert Kaufman.



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Pot or Not? What Are the Real-Life Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana?

In anticipation of the debate on the future of marijuana in Connecticut, scheduled for Oct. 30, 2013 at 7 p.m. in Danbury, the following op-ed piece was submitted by Redding, CT, resident Lee Bodkin of the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism Public opinion now favors legalization of marijuana.



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Pot or Not? What Are the Real Life Consequences of Legalizing Marijuana?

In anticipation of the debate on future of marijuana in Connecticut, scheduled for Oct. 30, 2013 at 7:00p.m. in Danbury, the following op-ed piece was submitted by Redding, CT resident Lee Bodkin of Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism "Public opinion now favors legalization of marijuana.



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Central's O'Brien honored by alma mater

Alicia O'Brien, associate athletics director, senior woman administrator and associate head softball coach at Central College, was inducted into the Western Connecticut State University Athletic Hall of Fame in Danbury, Conn.



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Cultural Alliance of Western CT's 'Business Supports the Arts'...

The 7th annual "Business Supports the Arts" Awards Breakfast, hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut on Thursday morning, October 17th at the Crowne Plaza Danbury, marked a significant 'tipping point' for the organization.



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Latest News

City officials are hesitating to provide copies of depositions taken as part of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed by Mayor Mark Boughton 's former assistant, Wendy DaCosta. [ News Source ]



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Monday, October 21, 2013

Kane's Music Store closes after nearly 70 years

Jim Clark has owned Kanes Music Store & Studio on Granville Ave. in Danbury, Conn., for over 30 years.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Kane-s-Music-Store-closes-after-nearly-70-years-4914664.php

Ridgefield CERT Team to Train on Downed Wire Safety

... first aid and other tasks. Aarons said the Redding training is really part of routine training all the greater Danbury area CERT teams go through every year. The trainings aren't open to the public, but the public is asked to join CERT teams when ...



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Man charged in June robbery

A 35-year-old Danbury man suspected in a series of armed robberies earlier this year was arrested Monday and charged with holding up of a Clapboard Ridge convenience store in June.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Man-charged-in-June-robbery-4914762.php

Trumbull to audit milk deal with Danbury's Marcus Dairy

... consumed by school kids. The Trumbull Board of Education recently approved the review of its deal with the Danbury-based Marcus Dairy, which following an 11-month review by the Department of Consumer Protection gave Trumbull a nearly $6,500 award. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Trumbull-to-audit-milk-deal-with-Danbury-s-Marcus-4914634.php

Kane's Closes After Nearly 70 Years

Jim Clark has owned Kanes Music Store & Studio on Granville Ave. in Danbury, Conn., for over 30 years.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/KANE-S-CLOSES-AFTER-NEARLY-70-YEARS-4914664.php

Danbury dodges release of depositions in federal lawsuit

... deposition earlier this year, Desantie admitted to not having any of the requirements necessary to serve as Danbury's human resources director when she was hired for the job. "When asked about it she agreed that she didn't have the background," ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-dodges-release-of-depositions-in-federal-4914523.php

Trumbull to audit milk deal with Marcus

... consumed by school kids. The Trumbull Board of Education recently approved the review of its deal with the Danbury-based Marcus Dairy, which following an 11-month review by the Department of Consumer Protection gave Trumbull a nearly $6,500 award. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Trumbull-to-audit-milk-deal-with-Marcus-4914591.php

Westy Self Storage Supports Housatonic Habitat For Humanity in Danbury, CT

... Humanity volunteer-recognition dinner during which 45 volunteers were honored for their hours of service. Based in Danbury, Conn., and serving 16 local towns, Habitat provides home-ownership opportunities to families with limited incomes. Although ...



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Danbury Police: Sexual Assault, Violating a Protective Order, DUI

Jill Hancock, 50, Osborne Street, Danbury, was charged Sunday with driving under the influence and interfering with a police officer.



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Are Municipal Bonds Worth It Today?

... of individual bonds, even if they are picked by pros. Advisor Morris Armstrong of Armstrong Financial Strategies in Danbury, Conn., has a simple strategy for clients in need of tax-free income: 'You go into a diversified mutual fund,' he says, to ...



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Ridgefield ranked No. 1 rich town

... well on things like social engagement -- its voter turnout -- as part of its overall appeal. "That's terrific," said Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , who pointed out that considering the economic powerhouse Stamford now is, third place is a very good ...



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An amicable race in New Fairfield

Susan Chapman is the Republican interim candidate for New Fairfield first selectman. Photographed in Danbury, Conn. Monday, Oct. 21, 2013. Photo: Michael Duffy Susan Chapman, Republican interim candidate for New Fairfield first selectman, talks with ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/An-amicable-race-in-New-Fairfield-4914276.php

Determined daughter seeks cancer cure

... cancer. She reflects on those losses and her efforts to raise awareness of this disease during a conversation in Danbury, Conn. Sunday, Oct. 7, 2013. Photo: Michael Duffy Dawn Dettmering has lost her mother, grandparents, and great-grandparents to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Determined-daughter-seeks-cancer-cure-4913612.php

Muny Life: The Irresistible Charm Of Richter Park

FROM LEFT: David Owen and Tony Daloisio at the Danbury Amateur; Jane Mathew, eighth hole; Kathy Boggan and Jane Mathew; this old Richter house is now the Association for the Arts headquarters.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/2013-11/david-owen-muny-life

Favorite HS football photos

At left, Staples quarterback Jack Massie stiff-arms Danbury's Eric Henry on a running play during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-6-72401.php

Favorite HS football photos from Week 6

At left, Staples quarterback Jack Massie stiff-arms Danbury's Eric Henry on a running play during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-6-72401.php

Football week 6 in photos

At left, Staples quarterback Jack Massie stiff-arms Danbury's Eric Henry on a running play during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-6-72401.php

Weekends Only hires Jane Roberts in merchandising post

... of merchandising at Thomasville Home Furnishings. Before that, Roberts was director of upholstery merchandising at Danbury, Conn.-based Ethan Allen. She has 23 years of retail and merchandising experience. "Jane brings a wealth of product knowledge ...



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Cartus Earns Content Marketing Award from B2B Magazine for its "On...

DANBURY, Conn -- Cartus Corporation , a leading provider of global relocation services, has been selected by B2B Magazine as the runner-up in its B2B Content Marketing Awards competition for the Cartus "On the Ground" online video series.



via Danbury Newswire http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/10/21/7488293.htm

Sunday, October 20, 2013

New Milford cops make DUI arrests

Anthony Gardner , 73, of Lake Breeze drive in Danbury, was also cited for failure to drive to the right after police said they observed him heading south in the northbound lane of Route 7 about 2:50 a.m. Austin Coviello , 30, of Woodbury, was charged with drunken driving and failure to grant the right of way after an accident on Reynolds Farm Road, ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/New-Milford-cops-make-DUI-arrests-4911768.php

I-84 bridge replacement completed

... the interim, eastbound traffic was detoured off the highway at exit 20 in Southeast and re-entered I-84 at exit 1 in Danbury. The $10.2 million bridge project used a new technique that drastically reduces the amount of time traffic is disrupted. The ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/I-84-bridge-replacement-completed-4911756.php

Redrawing Danbury's school districts progresses

... Street to Park Avenue, and from Ellsworth to Stadley Rough school s. "I see this is beneficial for the kids of Danbury," Ross Haber , a consultant hired by the district to revise the school boundaries told a redistricting subcommittee Tuesday night. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Redrawing-Danbury-s-school-districts-progresses-4911764.php

This week's top HS football images

At left, Staples quarterback Jack Massie stiff-arms Danbury's Eric Henry on a running play during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-6-72401.php

Our favorite HS football photos from Week 6

At left, Staples quarterback Jack Massie stiff-arms Danbury's Eric Henry on a running play during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/slideshow/Our-favorite-HS-football-photos-from-Week-6-72401.php

Housing plan could be catalyst for downtown Danbury

... seen examples of cities that seemingly turn the lights off after offices close and workers head for the suburbs. Danbury is enticingly close to getting that needed housing catalyst with the potential to raise downtown -- and the city -- to a new ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Housing-plan-could-be-catalyst-for-downtown-4907848.php

Arhaus Furniture to add 4 stores, enter 2 new markets

... the Top 100 company to two new markets. The company said it has finalized lease agreement for stores in new markets Danbury, Conn., and Jacksonville, Fla., as well as for locations in Schaumburg, Ill., and Alpharetta, Ga., which will expand its ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/566750-Arhaus_Furniture_to_add_4_stores_enter_2_new_markets.php?rssid=20050

Western football team enjoys record day against Fitchburg State

Western Connecticut wide receiver Connor Falaguerra beats Fitchburg State defender David Dezeme down the sideline for a first-quarter touchdown in the homecoming football game between Western Connecticut State and Fitchburg State at the Westside Athletic Complex in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/articleGallery/Western-football-team-enjoys-record-day-against-4910625.php

Celebrating community involvement in concert

... In place of a birthday party, there will be a community party in their honor on Oct. 27. They are seen here in their Danbury, Conn., home on Monday, Oct 14, 2013. Photo: Michael Duffy Jack and Pearl Marcus will turn 97 and 95, respectively, on Oct. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Celebrating-community-involvement-in-concert-4910616.php

Celebrate My Drive: VoteDanbury.Com

Help Danbury High School students spread the word about safe driving, perhaps win $100,000 for the school by collecting the most votes in the country and win a concert in Danbury by Grammy Award Winner Kelly Clarkson.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/schools/p/celebrate-my-drive-votedanburycom

Homes for Sale in Danbury

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.



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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Danbury Class of '48 celebrates 65th reunion

Millie Godfrey, left, greets Don and Jackie Wetmore as the Danbury High School class of 1948 holds its 65th reunion Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, at Anthony's Lake Club, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-Class-of-48-celebrates-65th-reunion-4910085.php

Valluzzo family files notice to sue Ridgefield

File photo of the late John Valluzzo, of Ridgefield, founder and president of the Southern New England Military Museum in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Valluzzo-family-files-notice-to-sue-Ridgefield-4909933.php

New sliding technique used for upstate NY bridge

... 84 in Putnam County. Traffic will be detoured off I-84 at Exit 20 in Southeast and returned to I-84 at Exit 1 in Danbury, Conn., from 5 p.m. Saturday until Sunday afternoon. The $10.2 million bridge project uses a new technique that drastically ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/10/19/new-sliding-technique-used-for-upstate-bridge/T0HPglf16gLCu0osfmHsQI/story.html

Grocery wars heat up in Danbury

Lydia DeLaCruz, of Bethel, Conn., right, shops at C Town in Danbury Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Grocery-wars-heat-up-in-Danbury-4909665.php

Staples holds off Danbury 43-34

Danbury quarterback Anferny Ith throws a first quarter touchdown pass while being pressured by Staples defenders Ian Burns , at left, and Austin Nicklas , at right, during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-holds-off-Danbury-43-34-4908657.php

Danbury Dentists' New Technology Paves The Way For Patient Comfort

Drs. Daniel Tseng and Anthony Bonacorsi, Danbury, CT general dentists, installed an Isolite at Danbury Dental Group's dental office.



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Friday, October 18, 2013

Staples holds off Danbury

Danbury quarterback Anferny Ith throws a first quarter touchdown pass while being pressured by Staples defenders Ian Burns , at left, and Austin Nicklas , at right, during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Staples-holds-off-Danbury-4908420.php

Mentors to help students apply for college

From left, Carolina Brotelleto, Andrea Contreras, Camila Bortelleto and Brenda Rodrguez, work together Friday afternoon, reviewing applications from college students interested in the AmeriCorps Collegiate Development Program at Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Hispanic-students-get-federal-assist-4908332.php

Staples holds off Danbury

Danbury quarterback Anferny Ith throws a first quarter touchdown pass while being pressured by Staples defenders Ian Burns , at left, and Austin Nicklas , at right, during the high school football game between Staples High School and Danbury High School at Staples in Westport, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-holds-off-Danbury-4908420.php

Gala Fundraiser Hopes To Help NYA Move The Community Forward

... singer for notable artists. She will lend her talents to the NYA "Play it Forward" gala event at the Matrix in Danbury. From left are NYA "Play it Forward: Moving Through the Music" Gala event organizers and staff members Terry Sagedy, Cody Foss, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/0001/11/30/gala-fundraiser-hopes-help-nya-move-community-forw/169858

Voters can enroll Oct. 29

The registrars of voters of the city of Danbury will have a enrollment and registration session Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The registrars will also hear requests by persons whose names have been removed from the registry to have them added again.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Voters-can-enroll-Oct-29-4908121.php

Planning agencies merger nears

... The new 18-town district will stretch from Greenwich to New Milford and encompass two large cities, Stamford and Danbury. Currently, its representatives are appointed from each town. Under the new structure, the leaders of each town will be the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Planning-agencies-merger-nears-4908157.php

Quilting Sweat Shop

Six of us took a quilting class last spring at The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to learn how to use the Quick Curve Ruler and make the Urban Abacus Quilt .



via Danbury Newswire http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2013/10/quilting-sweat-shop.html

The Cat in the Hat Quilts

When I went to The Quilt Shop in Danbury, Connecticut to sign up for the quilting class last spring, I purchased the fabric for my class, plus some wonderful Dr. Seuss fabric by Robert Kaufman.



via Danbury Newswire http://majorknitter.typepad.com/major_knitter/2013/10/the-cat-in-the-hat-quilts.html

Comic Bob Marley at Palace Danbury

... www.thepalacedanbury.com, by phone at 203-794-9944, or at the box office starting one hour before show time. alace DANBURY -- Comedian Bob Marley will take the stage at The Palace Danbury on Saturday at 8 p.m. He's appeared on television with David ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Comic-Bob-Marley-at-Palace-4907500.php

Valluzzo family files notice to sue Ridgefield

... Ridgefield police in May during a domestic disturbance, has filed notice that it reserves the right to sue the town. Danbury Attorney Andrew Buzzi Jr., executor of the Valluzzo estate, said Friday that, by state law, the family must file such a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Valluzzo-family-files-notice-to-sue-Ridgefield-4907765.php

Thyro-Cat Releases Feline Hyperthyroidism Symptoms to Save Cats Lives

... symptoms - rapid heart rate, arrhythmia Thyro-Cat, with four feline hyperthyroidism treatment centers (Brookfield/Danbury, CT; Stamford, CT; Holbrook/Long Island, NY; and Syracuse/Fayetteville, NY) offers affordable, effective diagnosis and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.pr.com/press-release/522749

Comic Bob Marley at Palace Danbury

Comedian Bob Marley takes the stage at The Palace Danbury on Saturday, Oct. 19. If you were thinking this show might be a tribute to reggae music, you'd be mistaken.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Comic-Bob-Marley-at-Palace-Danbury-4907500.php

Church's Yankee Fair embodies faith

... Fair. The money supports mission projects, this year including the Brookfield food pantry, the Dorothy Day House in Danbury , and Loaves and Fishes in New Milford. The fair also supports our refugee resettlement ministry, and provides grant money ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Church-s-Yankee-Fair-embodies-faith-4907545.php

Staples boys third, girls second at FCIAC cross country championships

... stone." Ridgefield won the boys event with 27 points -- just three points off the all-time meet low -- and snapped Danbury's eight-year reign as conference champions. The Hatters placed fourth with 99 points. Darien was second with 59 points, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-boys-third-girls-second-at-FCIAC-cross-4907090.php

The Top of the Mountain

... The Newtown Youth Academy "Playing it Forward" gala is coming up on October 26, at the Matrix Corporation Center in Danbury. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support ongoing free programs at the local youth academy. I was not a bit concerned about ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/features/2013/10/18/top-mountain/169622

Weekend road closures to impact Interstate 84

... be detoured onto Route 6 at exit 20 in Southeast, New York, and directed back on to Interstate 84 at exit one in Danbury, Connecticut. According to the New York Department of Transportation, the intersection at Interstate 684 and Interstate 84 will ...



via Danbury Newswire http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/news/all_news/701127/weekend-road-closures-to-impact-interstate-84/

Danbury To Honor Favorite Son, Composer Charles Ives

The city is getting set for its annual celebration of Charles Ives Day in honor of the famed composer and Danbury native.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/danbury-honor-favorite-son-composer-charles-ives

Film About Danbury Revolutionary War Heroine Sybil Ludington Seeks Funds

Peggy Bruen poses with a statue and poster of Danbury heroine Sybil Ludington at The National Society Daughters of The American Revolution in Washington D.C. DANBURY, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/film-about-danbury-revolutionary-war-heroine-sybil-ludington-seeks-funds

Best bets: What to do around Danbury this weekend

... For those who enjoy outings with their animal friends, remember to attend the blessing of the animals event at Danbury United Methodist Church, 5 Clapboard Ridge Road on Sunday at 1 p.m. All animals are welcome, though dogs should be leashed and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Best-bets-What-to-do-around-Danbury-this-weekend-4905687.php

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Car show to help young fireman battling cancer

A classic car and bike show fundraiser will be on Sunday, Oct. 20, to help Joseph LaDuca, 24, a volunteer firefighter in Danbury who is battling brain cancer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Car-show-to-help-young-fireman-battling-cancer-4903551.php

Fairfield Giants report

... stripped the ball and ran it back for an insurance touchdown. The Mitey Mite Seniors suffered a 32-0 loss to the Danbury Trojans last weekend. The Giants mustered five first downs the entire game. On defense, the Giants just could not find an answer ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-Giants-report-4904450.php

Danbury school board candidates say parent engagement important

... education issues so they can be good board members. Republican challenger Michael Ferguson , a 2009 graduate of Danbury High School , proposed social media as a way to reach parents. The candidates were asked six questions, including how they've ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-school-board-candidates-say-parent-4904552.php

Danbury Dresses Up For 5th Annual Halloween Costume Party

The City of Danbury will host its fifth annual Halloween Costume Party at the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center on Friday from 8 p.m. to midnight.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/events/danbury-dresses-5th-annual-halloween-costume-party

Garden State Comedy Club to host HBO, Comedy Central acts this weekend

... stage as a vehicle to parody these events and the world around him. Bob was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Danbury, Conn. with his mom, dad and sister. Bob attributes his sense of humor to his mother, and his hard work ethic and discipline ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/10/garden_state_comedy_club_to_ho.html

(UPDATE) I-84 Closed (OPENED) at Exit 1, Heavy Traffic

A tractor trailer fire at exit 1 in Danbury, Saw Mill Road, westbound, has traffic backed up through Danbury into Bethel.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/i84-closed-at-exit-1-as-of-640-am

Ridgefield Playhouse to Welcome TV Personality Chef Robert Irvine, 11/17

... special event is partially underwritten by Albano Appliance & Service, No. 109 Cheese & Wine and Whole Foods Market Danbury. It is part of the Moffly Media Entertaining Conversations Series with media sponsor i95.1fm The Home of Rock 'n' Roll.? With ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.broadwayworld.com/connecticut/article/Ridgefield-Playhouse-to-Welcome-TV-Personality-Chef-Robert-Irvine-1117-20131017

Anonymous attacks throughout the years

... high school sports blogger Sean Patrick Bowley. Find out what's going on in your town. When it comes to the Greater Danbury area, we're all over it. Wondering what should you see this weekend and what should you wait to come out on DVD? Find out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/nation-world/gallery/Anonymous-attacks-throughout-the-years-72187.php

Car show fundraiser to help young fireman battling cancer

A classic car and bike show fundraiser will be on Sunday, Oct. 20, to help Joseph LaDuca, 24, a volunteer firefighter in Danbury who is battling brain cancer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Car-show-fundraiser-to-help-young-fireman-4903551.php

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