Police issue alert for missing Danbury teen

Police on Sunday issued a missing child alert for 14-year-old Danbury girl who was last seen on Wednesday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-teen-missing-4639334.php

Parish maintains unity after fire

Jeff Evans, of JP Maguire Property Damage Clean Up & Reconstruction, carries the rescued tabernacle after Saturday's fire at St. Nicholas Byzantine Church in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Parish-maintains-unity-after-fire-4639299.php

Funky style at graduations

Newtown High School Class of 2013 graduation exercises take place at the O'Neill Center, on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/slideshow/Funky-mortar-boards-65515.php

Danbury church heavily damaged by weekend fire

St. Nicholas Church, a Byzantine Catholic Church that uses the rites of the Greek Orthodox Church, may have been destroyed by the blaze on Saturday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/06/30/danbury-church-heavily-damaged-weekend-fire/KPw2B5o28vnJW0u8RMLy8M/story.html

Fireworks over Candlewood Lake in Danbury

Drew Woods, of Newtown, and Macaire Jones, of Danbury, sit on the beach before the July 4th fireworks display at Candlewood Lake in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Fireworks-over-Candlewood-Lake-in-Danbury-65514.php

Fire Destroys Danbury Church; Probe Underway

... about 2 p.m. Saturday after receiving a call about the blaze. Volunteer units from throughout the area joined the Danbury department at the scene. After firefighters had the blaze under control, they continued to pour water into the church to make ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.firehouse.com/news/10979157/fire-destroys-danbury-church-probe-underway

Local roundup: Schooners rout Danbury 9-3

Adam Touhey was 3-for-5 with three RBI as the Mystic Schooners beat the Danbury Westerners 9-3 Saturday night in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130630/SPORT04/306309907/1069/rss07

Mystic beats Danbury

Danbury Westerners coach Jamie Shevchik feels he has a good baseball team this summer, but right now they are just are not playing good ball.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Mystic-beats-Danbury-4638588.php

Fired Danbury cop had mixed personnel record

A Danbury police officer fired for harassing a motorist during a traffic stop in March had a reputation as an "aggressive" cop whose hard-nosed tactics sometimes got him in trouble.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Fired-Danbury-cop-had-mixed-personnel-record-4638626.php

Cell phone drivers caught in sweep

... died last year alone in accidents caused by distracted driving," he said. "It's becoming a national crisis." The Danbury area is one of two locations in the nation chosen for a pilot distracted driving enforcement program that began last week. Local ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Cell-phone-drivers-caught-in-sweep-4638604.php

Fire destroys Danbury church [St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church]

... about 2 p.m. Saturday after receiving a call about the blaze. Volunteer units from throughout the area joined the Danbury department at the scene. After firefighters had the blaze under control, they continued to pour water into the church to make ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3037289/posts

Hundreds caught in distracted driving enforcement action

... died last year alone in accidents caused by distracted driving," he said. "It's becoming a national crisis." The Danbury area is one of two locations in the nation chosen for a pilot distracted driving enforcement program that began last week. Local ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Hundreds-caught-in-distracted-driving-enforcement-4638515.php

Danbury's St. Nicholas Church Devastated By Fire

... be seen in the center and far right of St. Nicholas Church. The roof collapsed on the main sanctuary of the church. DANBURY, Conn. -- Part of the roof caved in and the sanctuary of St. Nicholas Church in Danbury was destroyed in a large fire ...



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/danburys-st-nicholas-church-devastated-fire

Fire destroys Danbury church

"My guess is the church is totalled,'' said Fire Chief Geoff Herald as fire crew from out the area shot cascades of water into the gold-dome church on Pembroke Road through its collapsed roof.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Fire-destroys-Danbury-church-4638150.php

Westerners fall to Saratoga for third straight loss

... Sam Eagleson delivers a pitch against the North Shore Navigators Tuesday night at Rogers Park. Photo: Barry Horn Danbury's Chris Waylock bobbles the ball but still gets the force at second on North Shore's Dario Pizzano Tuesday night at Rogers Park. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-fall-to-Saratoga-for-third-straight-4637485.php

Danbury Firefighters Battle Blaze At St. Nicholas Church

According to Mayor Mark Boughton's Twitter account , the church is a "total loss" and water was coming out the churches front doors as of 3:15 p.m. Saturday.



via Danbury Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/danbury-firefighters-battle-blaze-st-nicholas-church

Fire heavily damages Danbury church

The roof of the church, located off Route 39 in Danbury, has collapsed and many of its stained glass windows have been smashed.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Fire-heavily-damages-Danbury-church-4638150.php

New Fairfield High School graduation

Stephen Bond shows off his diploma as New Fairfield High School holds commencement exercises at the O'Neill Center, on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/New-Fairfield-High-School-graduation-63814.php

Lauretti nets $1.6M profit in Shelton land sale

... will face competition from former U.S. ambassador to Ireland Tom Foley, state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney , Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and others. "Mark is a dedicated public servant who has led Shelton to an economic revival during the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lauretti-nets-1-6M-profit-in-Shelton-land-sale-4633331.php

Mill Plain supplanting downtown as dining hotspot

Tom Warlow, left, Jeannine Ludeke, center, and Heidi Brown order drinks from bartender Dave Shepard at Market Place Kitchen & Bar on Mill Plain Road in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Mill-Plain-supplanting-downtown-as-dining-hotspot-4637181.php

Greater Danbury fireworks

Fireworks, Saturday, June 29, at dusk on Candlewood Lake . Rain date is Sunday, June 30. Visit www.danbury-ct.gov.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Greater-Danbury-fireworks-4637171.php

Seeing faith renewed in Brazil

Fifteen years ago I moved to United States to be a pastor in Danbury and to live and work in this great country among the immigrants that came in the last two decades.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Seeing-faith-renewed-in-Brazil-4637060.php

7 big home-buying deal breakers

... 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/homes/gallery/7-big-home-buying-deal-breakers-65107.php

Boy, 12, faces intent-to-murder charge after bringing knife on last day of school, Conn. police say

DANBURY, Conn. - A 12-year-old Connecticut boy is charged with criminal intent to commit murder after police say he brought a knife to school, intending to harm classmates.



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State House minority leader says he won't run for governor

... for governor in order to clear the way for other candidates. Republicans said to be considering running include Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, state Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Republicans Joseph Visconti of West ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130627/NWS12/130629718/1019&town=

Cafero: not running for CT governor

... one of several possible contenders for the party's nomination. Others include Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. So far, only Joseph Visconti of West Hartford and Gordon Ward of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/cafero-says-hes-not-running-for-conn-governor

Teachers retiring this year in high numbers

Retiring teachers Barbara Fortunato, left, and Nancy Berman share a hug at the Danbury Public Schools teacher retirement reception at the Danbury Schools Administrative Office in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Teachers-retiring-this-year-in-high-numbers-4628502.php

CACD looks to change, but critics remain skeptical

Officials with the area's anti-poverty agency, the Community Action Committee of Danbury , announced Thursday that the organization will be renaming itself and looking for a new home in an effort to improve its image with the community.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/CACD-looks-to-change-but-critics-remain-skeptical-4628475.php

Police Reports June 17 - 25, 2013

... driving a 2012 Toyota Corolla sedan, struck the rear end of the Ford, according to police. Arena was transported to Danbury Hospital to be checked for pain, police said. Arena received an infraction for following too closely, police said. Motorist ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/news/2013/06/27/police-reports-june-17-25-2013/146495

Fairfield Warde's Cate Allen continues to have all the right moves

... Driscoll Fairfield Warde's Cate Allen wins the girls 800 meter run at the FCIAC Track and Field Championships at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Warde's junior runner posted three seasons -- ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Fairfield-Warde-s-Cate-Allen-continues-to-have-4627070.php

GOP's Cafero not running for Conn. governor in '14

... Others include Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, the party's 2010 candidate; Senate Minority Leader John McKinney; Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton; and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Only Joseph Visconti, of West Hartford, and Gordon Ward, of Manchester, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/06/27/gop-cafero-not-running-for-conn-governor/sGnqtL69WHfxr1ftBy5CXJ/story.html

Count Cafero Out

... any of the other potential Republican candidates, which include Foley, Sen. Minority Leader John McKinney, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. Joseph Visconti of West Hartford and Gordon Ward of Manchester are the only two candidates to file their ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/count_cafero_out/

State House Minority Leader Cafero decides not to run for governor in 2014

... order to clear the way for other candidates. Some of the Republicans besides Foley who are considering running are Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, state Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and Shelton Mayor Mayor Mark Lauretti. Joseph Visconti and Gordon ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130627/NWS12/130629718/1069/rss

Cafero says he's not running for Conn. governor

... for the party's nomination. Others include Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Joseph Visconti of West Hartford and Gordon Ward of Manchester have ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/06/27/cafero-says-not-running-for-conn-governor/sGnqtL69WHfxr1ftBy5CXJ/story.html

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

House GOP Leader Larry Cafero Not Running For Governor

... primary against 2010 party nominee Tom Foley of Greenwich , Senate Republican leader John McKinney of Fairfield and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. "It's a name-recognition poll, if you will," Cafero told reporters. "Everybody in the race is about a $1 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/hc-house-gop-leader-larry-cafero-not-running-for-governor-20130627,0,4356831.story?track=rss

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

Therea s Movement in the Relocation Sector

... of international assignment compensation services for Cartus Corp., a global relocation services provider based in Danbury, Connecticut. "It's funny - the clients are all talking to us about relocation, and they're very optimistic about it. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.workforce.com/article/20130627/NEWS02/130629988/there-s-movement-in-the-relocation-sector

Have a Family Picnic in Danbury

Open House Sunday June 30, 2013 12-3 p.m. at 27 Carriage House Dr, Danbury CT. Hosted by Margaret Nagy Prudential Connecticut Realty 203-885-8003.



via Danbury Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/have-family-picnic-danbury

Sanford Mainers tie Westerners in 9th, win in 12th

Danbury's Chris Riopedre fields a ground ball barehanded during the NECBL baseball game between the Danbury Westerners and the Sanford Mainers at Rogers Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Sanford-Mainers-tie-Westerners-in-9th-win-in-12th-4624819.php

NewOak Capital to bring 100 jobs to city

Keynote speaker James Frischling, left, talks with Dianne Yamin, chairman of the board of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber president Stephen Bull at the group's 2013 Annual Meeting Leaders Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/NewOak-Capital-to-bring-100-jobs-to-city-4623374.php

Danbury pizzeria robbery suspect sought

Danbury police are looking for a man who robbed a pizza shop employee over the weekend, a department spokesman said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-pizzeria-robbery-suspect-sought-4622977.php

'Aroused' man charged in Bethel park

A 48-year-old Danbury man was arrested for public indecency at Meckauer Park after he was seen "standing in the area of the men's room naked and `aroused,'" according to police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Aroused-man-charged-in-Bethel-park-4622908.php

Harold Trachtenburg, 85, Of Stamford, Math And Science Teacher

Trachtenburg was born Sept. 17, 1927, in Danbury, to Jacob and Anna Shalita Trachtenburg.



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/harold-trachtenburg-85-stamford-math-and-science-teacher

Waypoints: Running on hope

... fuel and not just hope to run. A Cirrus SR20 pilot pulled the airplane's parachute and landed in trees just short of Danbury, Connecticut, after reporting that he was out of fuel. Fortunately, thanks to the chute, all three on board walked away ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2013/June/1/Waypoints-Running-on-hope.aspx

WestConn Offers College Prep Course For Students With Disabilities

The AccessAbility Services office at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will once again offer "WestPrep" - a summer transition program for students with disabilities.



via Danbury Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/schools/westconn-offers-college-prep-course-students-disabilities

Boy, 12, brings knife to school to kill

A 12-year-old from Danbury was arrested Monday, after police say he brought a knife to school because he wanted to kill someone.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/12-year-old-brings-knife-to-school-to-allegedly-kill-someone

Big bats power Westerners to come-from-behind win over Holyoke

... batting average. He also has nine RBIs and four stolen bases. Not far behind Spingola in the NECBL batting race is Danbury teammate Alex Tuccio , who is second with a .419 average. He went 2-for-4 with a sacrifice fly and three runs batted in on ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Big-bats-power-Westerners-to-come-from-behind-win-4622405.php

Jaden Williams, Austin Willoughby, Alexa Woodin and fellow members...

New Milford High School's commencement exercises at the O'Neill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/New-Milford-High-School-graduation-63811.php?

Redding woman honored as 'Champion of Open Government'

... been its chairman since 2011. The council's Stephen Collins Award, named for the late editor of The News-Times in Danbury, was given to Jon Lender of the Hartford Courant , Keith Phaneuf of the Connecticut Mirror, and Alex Wood of the Journal ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Redding-woman-honored-as-Champion-of-Open-4622180.php

Observant teacher prevents harm

... student is being held at a juvenile facility in Bridgeport and will be arraigned Monday in state Superior Court in Danbury on the charges. Pascarella said nobody was threatened during the incident. He added the "observant teacher" who realized ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Observant-teacher-prevents-harm-4622032.php

Reservations about reservoirs

... in the southern end of town, and the small Mountain Pond and the Eureka reservoir system on Bethel-owned land in Danbury -- could go off line. Public Works Director Andrew Morosky said Tuesday that the town water system now gets about 30 percent of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Reservations-about-reservoirs-4621856.php

20 city employees take retirement offer

Several senior-level city employees are among the 20 workers who elected to take the early retirement package offered by Mayor Mark Boughton .



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/20-employees-take-retirement-offer-4621965.php

a Wynne for the Ages: Staples runner stamps legacy with record-breaking spring

Staples' Henry Wynn competes in the boys 1600 meter run at the FCIAC Track and Field Championships at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/A-WYNNE-FOR-THE-AGES-Staples-runner-stamps-4621599.php

Jeff Slate, Cryers head lineup at Danbury Fields Forever Beatles fest

The lineup for the Aug. 3 Danbury Fields Forever Beatles festival , being held at Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Ext.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/jeff-slate-cryers-head-lineup-at-danbury-fields-forever-beatles-fest

Danbury Hospice Receives $1.2 Million In State Funding, Breaks Ground

... residential facility. The facility will include the Healing Hearts Center for Children and Families program in Danbury. The envisioned two-story, more than 30,000-square-foot space will include 12 patient suites with balconies, according to its ...



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/news/danbury-hospice-receives-12-million-state-funding-breaks-ground

Danbury Boy Charged With Taking Knife To School, Intent To Commit Murder

A 12-year-old boy was charged with intent to commit murder Monday after teachers at Broadview Middle School told Danbury police that he brought a weapon to school, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/danbury-boy-charged-taking-knife-school-intent-commit-murder

Lauretti considering run for governor

... Gov. Dannel P. Malloy . Public opinion polls show he faces a tough re-election campaign in 2014. Candidates include Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney , and Tom Foley , former U.S. ambassador to Ireland, who ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Lauretti-considering-run-for-governor-4619574.php

Boy, 12, arrested for knife at school

A 12-year-old student was arrested Monday at a city school, charged with criminal intent to commit murder after bringing a knife to school, The News-Times of Danbury reported.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Boy-12-arrested-for-knife-at-school-4619851.php

'Some Enchanted Evening' wows them at Richter Park

Danbury's summer festival of Musicals at Richter has been providing entertainment steadily since 1985.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Some-Enchanted-Evening-wows-them-at-Richter-Park-4619648.php

Shelton's Lauretti considering run for governor

... to Ireland Tom Foley, who lost by 6,500 votes to Malloy in 2010; state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney ; and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton . Twice before, Lauretti has flirted with leaving his comfort zone of Shelton. In 2010, he started a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Shelton-s-Lauretti-considering-run-for-governor-4619574.php

Hospital CEO warns of cuts

Dr. John Murphy , the president and chief executive officer of Western Connecticut Health Network , has warned employees at Danbury and New Milford hospitals that a severe reduction in state funding will translate to cuts in services and staffing.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Hospital-CEO-warns-of-cuts-4619165.php

Superior Court judge testifies in bribery case

... that, represented a business co-owned by Badaracco and Ronald "Rocky" Richter when he was in private practice in Danbury from 1980 to 1983. But Brunetti testified he was much closer to Richter, who he's known for more than 45 years, than Badaracco. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Superior-Court-judge-testifies-in-bribery-case-4618691.php

Danbury Lawmaker Hosts 'Axe The Gas Tax' Petition Drive

The largest gas tax hike in state history is set to start on July 1, and Danbury state Sen. Michael McLachlan is asking residents to help him fight it.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/politics/danbury-lawmaker-hosts-axe-gas-tax-petition-drive

Praxair Expands Presence in Southern Russia with Acquisition of Volgograd Oxygen Factory

DANBURY, Conn., and MOSCOW, June 24, 2013 - Praxair, Inc. has acquired Volgograd Oxygen Factory , a leading producer and distributor of industrial gases in southern Russia, significantly strengthening the company's merchant liquid and packaged gas business in this key region.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/praxair-expands-presence-southern-russia-acquisition-volgograd-oxygen-factory

Bribery Trial Begins Of Suspect In Wife's Disappearance

... that he had befriended another man, Ronald "Rocky" Richter, about 45 years earlier when they caddied at a Danbury golf course. Later, as a lawyer, Brunetti said, he had represented Richter and his then business partner, Badaracco, in legal dealings ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-badaracco-trial-20130624,0,5338391.story

Praxair Expands Presence in Southern Russia with Acquisition of Volgograd Oxygen Factory

DANBURY, Conn. & MOSCOW-- --Praxair, Inc. has acquired Volgograd Oxygen Factory , a leading producer and distributor of industrial gases in southern Russia, significantly strengthening the company's merchant liquid and packaged gas business in this key region.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130624005278&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Praxair Expands Presence in Southern Russia with Acquisition of Volgograd Oxygen Factory

DANBURY, Conn. & MOSCOW-- --Praxair, Inc. has acquired Volgograd Oxygen Factory , a leading producer and distributor of industrial gases in southern Russia, significantly strengthening the company's merchant liquid and packaged gas business in this key region.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130624005278/en

Obituaries for Monday, June 24

... . Remembrance: Corticobasal Degeneration Research, National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), 55 Kenosia Ave., Danbury, CT 06810.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/06/23/3357525/obituaries-for-monday-june-24.html

Boughton calls for new anti-poverty agency

Several top area officials have signed onto an effort led by Mayor Mark Boughton to replace the Community Action Committee of Danbury with a new anti-poverty agency.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Boughton-calls-for-new-anti-poverty-agency-4617887.php

Malone's late goal lifts Danbury Police to victory in annual charity hockey game

Chris Baker, from Police Department in blue, and Jaime Schiller, Fire Department in White, during the 10th Annual Danbury Conn Police vs. Fire charity hockey game in the Danbury Arena on Sunday June 23 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Malone-s-late-goal-lifts-Danbury-Police-to-4617856.php

'Supermoon' draws out moonwatchers

... 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/news/nation-world/gallery/Supermoon-draws-out-moonwatchers-65071.php

Barlow graduates see 'big picture'

Joel Barlow High School Class of 2013 enters commencement ceremonies at the O'Neill Center, on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Barlow-graduates-see-big-picture-4617592.php

Boaters greet summer on the lake

Melissa Dos Santo and Robert Muller leave Poet's Landing on Candlewood Lake in Danbury, Conn., with their boat "Summer Winds" Saturday, June 22, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Boaters-greet-summer-on-the-lake-4617680.php

For Brookfield graduates, time is 'now'

Andrea Jelaska, right, and Shana Simonson share a hug after the 2013 Brookfield High School commencement ceremony at the O'Neill Center in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/For-Brookfield-graduates-time-is-now-4617448.php

Silver alert for Danbury teen

A silver alert has been issued for a missing Danbury teen. Police say Adriena Marin, 16, was last contacted on Friday, June 21st on New Street.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/silver-alert-for-danbury-teen

Purple Stride benefit pancreatic cancer

... death, a group of us got together and decided to bring Purple Stride to Connecticut," said Kristen Angell of Danbury. "We had our first event five years ago in Danbury and got 300 participants, we raised $50,000. It was fantastic," she said. "It's ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/purple-stride-connecticut-raising-awareness-for-pancreatic-cancer

Local Roundup: Preece wins Mr. Rooter 161 at Speedbowl

... not get back alongside Preece through the final turns. The Mystic Schooners improved to 8-3 with an 8-0 win over Danbury in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. Kurt Sowa (Rider) pitched seven strong innings to earn the win, allowing seven ...



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Prediction: Pleasant summer

Za'More Carmack, 5, slides into the cooling spray a slip and slide while playing with his godbrother Tyrae McGee, 4, at Tyrae's home on Mill Ridge Road in Danbury, Conn., on Friday, June 21, 2013, the first day of Summer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Prediction-Pleasant-summer-4616918.php

Whalers start work on title defense with summer free agent camp

Bill Walsh, white jersey, and James Ryerse, green jersey, playing in the Danbury Whalers 4th annual Summer All-Star Game at the Danbury Arena, Danbury Conn on June 22 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Whalers-start-work-on-title-defense-with-summer-4616824.php

Westerners blanked by Mystic

Kurt Sowa pitched seven shutout innings and two relievers finished the job as the Mystic Schooners blanked the Danbury Westerners 8-0 in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Fitch High School Saturday night.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-blanked-by-Mystic-4616844.php

Brookfield High School graduation

Andrea Jelaska, right, and Shana Simonson share a hug after the 2013 Brookfield High School commencement ceremony at the O'Neill Center in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Brookfield-High-School-graduation-63812.php

New Milford Class of 2013: "This is just the beginning"

Class of 2013 president Ben Lawson leads his fellow graduates inthe traditional turning of the tassel to climax Saturday's New Milford High School graduation ceremony at the O'Neill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/New-Milford-Class-of-2013-This-is-just-the-4616733.php

Future of Danbury castle debated

Dawn Enriquez and Susan Mills explore the Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Conn. on Thursday, June 20, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Future-of-116-year-old-Danbury-castle-debated-4616578.php

Photos: New Milford graduation

Valedictorian Krista Pullen reminds her fellow grads "this is just the beginning," during Saturday's New Milford High School graduation ceremony at the O'Neill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/New-Milford-High-School-graduation-63811.php

2 DUI arrests in Brookfield

... of alcohol and/or drugs, police said. He was released on $500 bond with a court date of July 1 in Superior Court in Danbury. John Lukse , 43, of Lakeview Road, Brookfield was arrested following a motor vehicle stop on June 20 , police said. Lukse ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/2-DUI-arrests-in-Brookfield-4616313.php

Newtown Class of 2013 lauded for "Resiliency"

Elizabeth Di Domiziol hugs math teacher Eugene Hall as Newtown High School Class of 2013 graduation exercises take place at the O'Neill Center, on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Newtown-Class-of-2013-lauded-for-Resiliency-4616312.php

Joel Barlow High School's Class of 2013 Graduates Sunday

... scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Sunday at the O'Neill Center on the campus of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Doors will open to allow seating starting at 2 p.m. For directions to the location, click here. "The ceremony will be a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/schools/joel-barlow-high-schools-class-2013-graduates-sunday

Fasting leads to piety

... live purposeful lives. Chaplain Shazeeda Khan is director of Islamic education at Baitul Mukarram Masjid of Greater Danbury, 339 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810. Yet this awareness is constantly being interrupted by life, which can compromise our ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fasting-leads-to-piety-4615806.php

Ridgefield High School graduation

... its graduation ceremony Friday, June 21, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. Photo: Carol Kaliff Chase Lasswell holds up his diploma after receiving it Friday afternoon. Ridgefield High School holds ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Ridgefield-High-School-graduation-63809.php

'Someone Else' Edges Into Governor's Race

... Malloy beating all other possible challengers by seven to nine points, although the Glass Half Full Award goes to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton who tweeted: "Not even a candidate and 7 pts down to an incumbent Guv? Not too bad. Thanks CT!" Boughton ...



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Ridgefield High grads speak of variety of success

... previous graduation drifted down from the speakers of the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, where the ceremony was held. But Emerson's and Old Hickory's words were leavened by quotes from Conan O'Brien and Robert ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Ridgefield-High-grads-speak-of-variety-of-success-4615323.php

Prediction: Pleasant summer

Za'More Carmack, 5, slides into the cooling spray a slip and slide while playing with his godbrother Tyrae McGee, 4, at Tyrae's home on Mill Ridge Road in Danbury, Conn., on Friday, June 21, 2013, the first day of Summer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Prediction-Pleasant-summer-4615308.php

Annie's Mailbox: Girl wants to help friend

... Please use your column to educate your readers about this potentially fatal syndrome. Michael Schwarzchild, Ph.D., Danbury, Conn. Dear Dr. Schwarzchild: Thank you for your take on this. MSP is a form of child abuse, as well as a mental health ...



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Woman taken into custody shortly after prison release

... warrant shortly after being released from the Federal Correctional Institution , a low-security women's prison in Danbury, said police department spokesman Lt. Christian Carroccio . Carroccio said that Ronquillo-Corrales is wanted in Midland, Texas ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Woman-taken-into-custody-shortly-after-prison-4614888.php

New Milford death ruled accidental drowning

... Milford, went missing June 11 at Lover's Leap State Park. Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck Jeff and Lindsey Blaiotta of Danbury attend a candlelight vigil Monday, June 17, 2013 at Lover's Leap State Park in New Milford for Eric Langlois of New Milford, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/New-Milford-death-ruled-accidental-drowning-4614153.php

Video Encoder/Decoder operates in extreme environments.

... Designed for Environmentally Challenging Applications Las Vegas, NV -- ComNet, Communication Networks of Danbury, Connecticut, a USA-based manufacturer of fiber optic transmission and networking equipment, is introducing a video encoder/decoder ...



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Just be there for friend dealing with dad's death

... use your column to educate your readers about this potentially fatal syndrome. -- Michael Schwarzchild, Ph.D., Danbury, Conn. DEAR DR. SCHWARZCHILD: Thank you for your take on this. MSP involves a parent or caregiver who deliberately exaggerates, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/lifestyles/ci_23509430?source=rss

My friend just lost her father. What can I do to help her?

... Please use your column to educate your readers about this potentially fatal syndrome. - Michael Schwarzchild, Ph.D., Danbury, Conn. Dear Dr. Schwarzchild : Thank you for your take on this. MSP involves a parent or caregiver who deliberately ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dailyrepublic.com/features/state-national-lifestylecolumnists/my-friend-just-lost-her-father-what-can-i-do-to-help-her/

Danbury High School graduation

Nicole Reiss, left, and Alison Reisert celebrate after being dismissed at the Danbury High School commencement ceremony in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Danbury-High-School-graduation-63808.php?pid=photo-4809027

Former New Milford pastor pleads guilty to larceny

... larceny counts. The Merryall Road, New Milford resident stole the money from Squeaky's Car Wash on Newtown Road in Danbury between December 2007 and June 2008. Judge Susan Reynolds said Valentine, who will be on probation for five years, must also ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Former-New-Milford-pastor-pleads-guilty-to-larceny-4613239.php

Future of 116-year-old Danbury castle debated

Dawn Enriquez and Susan Mills explore the Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Conn. on Thursday, June 20, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Future-of-116-year-old-Danbury-castle-debated-4613217.php

Wedding dresses get personal

... Occasions in Bethel, Conn. Sorena was modeling gowns during the Spring Wedding Expo at the Amber Room Colonnade, in Danbury, Conn. on Monday, June 3, 2013. Adrienne Keeler, 27, of New Fairfield, wears a gown by Maggie Sottero, made of lace with a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Wedding-trend-Slimmer-styles-more-4612975.php

Danbury woman tailored gown of crystals for newly crowned Miss USA

Irene Rocha of Tailoring & Alterations by Irene Rocha sits in her office on Main Street in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-woman-tailored-gown-of-crystals-for-newly-4613109.php

Casting for 'Four Weddings'

Kelly Brown, an assistant casting director for the TLC show "Four Weddings," talks with an expo attendee during the Spring Wedding Expo at the Amber Room Colonnade, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Casting-for-Four-Weddings-4612903.php

Ridgefield Neighbors

... Caroline is considering a career in photography. Emily Castle ran a summer reading program, in conjunction with the Danbury public school system, for students in the Sensational Summer Day Camp. She designed a curriculum to encourage kids to read ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Ridgefield-Neighbors-4612994.php

FuelCell Declines After Announcing Bond Offering: Boston Mover

FuelCell Energy Inc., the Danbury, Connecticut-based manufacturer of fuel-cell power plants, fell the most in a year after announcing plans to offer $38 million in debt.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-20/fuelcell-declines-after-announcing-bond-offering-boston-mover.html

Indians Baseball Outed in Second Round

They had defied the odds in the first round of the state tournament, edging heavily favored Danbury High School by a 3-0 margin, and they almost did it again.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.rarereminder.com/story.php?id=200471&story=Indians_Baseball_Outed_in_Second_Round

Man charged with threatening government

A 27-year-old Danbury man has been charged with calling 911 to voice his displeasure with a previously undisclosed government data collection program, as well as threatening to "blow up" his apartment building, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Man-charged-with-threatening-government-4612101.php

Praxair to Increase Supply and Extend Pipeline System in the Port of Antwerp

DANBURY, Conn., and Schoten, Belgium, June 20, 2013 - Praxair, Inc. today announced it will build its second air separation plant and extend its pipeline system in the Port of Antwerp, the second largest petrochemical enclave in the world after Houston, Texas.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/praxair-increase-supply-and-extend-pipeline-system-port-antwerp

Economy, Taxes Dog Malloy As His Disapproval Rating Jumps

... in a primary, compared with 11 percent for Senate Republican leader John McKinney of Fairfield and 8 percent for Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who ran for lieutenant governor on Foley's ticket in 2010. Cafero, who along with McKinney has been a major ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctnow.com/news/hc-poll-malloy-foley-0620-20130619,0,3347894.story?track=rss

Study: College grads give up job hopes after just 7 weeks

... co-authored an op-ed today with Tom Kuroski, president of the Newtown Federation of Teachers in the News-Times of Danbury, Conn., to plead for new... Maryland has approved new teacher evaluation systems in Prince George's County Public Schools and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://washingtonexaminer.com/study-college-grads-give-up-job-hopes-after-just-7-weeks/article/2532177?custom_click=rss

Praxair to Increase Supply and Extend Pipeline System in the Port of Antwerp

DANBURY, Conn. & SCHOTEN, Belgium-- --Praxair, Inc. today announced it will build its second air separation plant and extend its pipeline system in the Port of Antwerp, the second largest petrochemical enclave in the world after Houston, Texas.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130620005265&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Study: Market interest rates would have helped student borrowers in past years

... co-authored an op-ed today with Tom Kuroski, president of the Newtown Federation of Teachers in the News-Times of Danbury, Conn., to plead for new... Maryland has approved new teacher evaluation systems in Prince George's County Public Schools and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://washingtonexaminer.com/study-market-interest-rates-would-have-helped-student-borrowers-in-past-years/article/2532160?custom_click=rss

Praxair to Increase Supply and Extend Pipeline System in the Port of Antwerp

DANBURY, Conn. & SCHOTEN, Belgium-- --Praxair, Inc. today announced it will build its second air separation plant and extend its pipeline system in the Port of Antwerp, the second largest petrochemical enclave in the world after Houston, Texas.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130620005265/en

Local Police To Join Texting And Driving Crackdown

... Connecticut DOT, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help stall texting and driving in the state. DANBURY, Conn. For the next week, police across Fairfield County will be on high alert in the area as Connecticut participates in a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/danbury-police-join-texting-and-driving-crackdown

Westerners blasted in Maine

Danbury Westerners starting pitcher Brandon Bonilla lasted just 2 1/3 innings and allowed eight runs -- all earned -- on five hits and four walks in a 14-5 loss to the Sanford Mainers Wednesday night in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-blasted-in-Maine-4611187.php

238 say farewell to Bethel High School

... graduation ceremonies Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Neill Center at Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Conn. The Bethel High School Chamber Singers perform the Lennon-McCartney song, "In My Life" Wednesday evening. Bethel High ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/238-say-farewell-to-Bethel-High-School-4611009.php

Quinnipiac Poll: Foley Has Edge Over Malloy In 2014

... poll sees Malloy up 44 percent to 37 percent over state Sen. John McKinney of Fairfield, 43 percent to 36 percent to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and 44 percent to 37 percent over state Rep. Larry Cafero of Norwalk. "On the plus side for Malloy, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/politics/quinnipiac-poll-foley-has-edge-over-malloy-2014

Music helps Danbury High grads celebrate

Yvonne Sanchez holds her diploma in the air after crossing the stage at the Danbury High School commencement in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Music-helps-Danbury-High-grads-celebrate-4610947.php

Quinnipiac Poll: Foley Has Edge Over Malloy In 2014

... in the 2014 election. The poll sees Malloy up 44 to 37 percent over State Sen. John MckKinney, 43 to 36 percent to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and 44 to 37 over State Rep. Larry Cafero. "On the plus side for Malloy, Connecticut voters say 57 - 38 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/politics/quinnipiac-poll-foley-has-edge-over-malloy-2014

Police unveil anti-texting campaign

... Wednesday morning. The State Department of Transportation announced an anti-texting enforcement campaign for Danbury and five other area towns, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. The press conference, held at City Hall in Danbury, Conn., was attended by DOT, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Police-unveil-anti-texting-campaign-4610750.php

For Boughton, poll results a mixed bag

... laws 57/37 HARTFORD -- A new Quinnipiac University Poll released Wednesday had good news and bad news for Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , a Republican who has made no secret of his interest in the governor's job and a former candidate for the post. In ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/For-Boughton-poll-results-a-mixed-bag-4610743.php

Quinnipiac Poll: Foley Has Edge Over Malloy In 2014

... in the 2014 election. The poll sees Malloy up 44 to 37 percent over State Sen. John MckKinney, 43 to 36 percent to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and 44 to 37 over State Rep. Larry Cafero. "On the plus side for Malloy, Connecticut voters say 57 - 38 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/politics/quinnipiac-poll-foley-has-edge-over-malloy-2014

Orange is the New Black, A Netflix Original Series Based on the Book by Former Convict Piper Kerman

... Kerman . Kerman was arrested for smuggling drug money and was sent to "the infamous federal correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut." The series is set in a women's prison, stars Taylor Schilling (as Piper), Jason Biggs (as Larry), and Laura ...



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Don't Count Cafero Out Yet

... captured 36 percent of those surveyed. State Senate Minority Leader John McKinney trailed Foley with 11 percent, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton received 8 percent. Cafero received 4 percent. Another 37 percent of voters are undecided. Cafero said ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/dont_count_cafero_out_yet/

Biodel Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! DANBURY, Conn., June 18, 2013 -- Biodel Inc. today announced that it is offering to sell, subject to market and other conditions, shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=300469&full=1

Cracking down on distracted driving

... is joining with state and local police departments for this one week wave, focusing on distracted driving in the Danbury region. Our state's law covers both talking on a cell phone and texting, but the focus is on texting in an effort to gather ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartford_cty/cracking-down-on-distracted-driving

Q poll: Malloy, Foley in horserace

... primary with 36 percent, followed by State Senate Minority Leader John McKinney , of Fairfield, with 11 percent, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton with 8 percent and House Minority Leader Larry Cafero , of Norwalk, with 4 percent. Another 37 percent are ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Q-poll-Malloy-Foley-in-horserace-4609067.php

Poll: Foley Beats Malloy

... the Republican primary pack with 36 percent, followed by state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney with 11 percent, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton with 8 percent and House Minority Leader Larry Cafero pulls up the rear with 4 percent. Another 37 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/poll_foley_beats_malloy/

Whalers' to host free agent camp, Summer All-Star Game

The defending Commisioner's Cup champion Danbury Whalers will be hosting a two-day free agent camp on Friday and Saturday, culminating with the fourth-annual Summer All-Star Game on Saturday at 7 p.m. The players will be fighting for spots at the Whalers' training camp in October.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Whalers-to-host-free-agent-camp-Summer-All-Star-4608762.php

Ascher pitches Westerners past Holyoke Blue Sox

Danbury infielder Chris Riopedre tags out Holyoke baserunner Matt Reida during the Danbury Westerners' NECBL baseball game against the Holyoke Blue Sox at Rogers Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Ascher-pitches-Westerners-past-Holyoke-Blue-Sox-4608746.php

Danbury Legion team wins second straight

The Danbury American Legion 19U baseball team won it's second straight game to start the season on Monday with a 6-5, last-inning victory over Oxford.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-Legion-team-wins-second-straight-4608511.php

Special town meeting to be held on water line

With great confidence, town leaders over the last few years endorsed spending the money needed to bring public water lines down Federal Road from the northern New Milford border south to the Danbury city border.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Special-town-meeting-to-be-held-on-water-line-4608181.php

Foundation seeks to create Newtown performing arts center

... across the nation. The Newtown Performing Arts Centre is the vision of Dr. Michael Baroody , a plastic surgeon from Danbury who founded the 12-14 Foundation. The foundation is one of dozens of organizations established here since the Sandy Hook ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Foundation-seeks-to-create-Newtown-performing-4608229.php

Farmers markets a growing regional trend

Willow Schulz, 36, of New Milford had plenty of eggplant and other fresh produce to sell Friday at the farmers market in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Farmers-markets-a-growing-regional-trend-4608131.php

Danbury Alternative Center for Excellence graduation

The Alternative Center for Excellence in Danbury, Conn. held it's graduation ceremony at the Locust Avenue school building, Tuesday, June 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Danbury-Alternative-Center-for-Excellence-63932.php

Fishkill Martial Arts School Evolution Jiu Jitsu a success at Grappling Championships

College in Danbury, CT. The tournament was a convenient location for many schools in the tri-state area including Evolution Jiu Jitsu a Fishkill, NY Martial Arts school.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prlog.org/12159191-fishkill-martial-arts-school-evolution-jiu-jitsu-success-at-grappling-championships.html

Danbury Alternative Center for Excellence seniors celebrate their graduation

A roar of applause erupted Tuesday morning as the 17 graduates at Danbury Alternative Center for Excellence walked down a ramp toward the front steps of the school for their graduation ceremony.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-Alternative-Center-for-Excellence-seniors-4607500.php

A Prairie Home Companion's Radio Romance Tour Comes to Ives...

... rolls through town, as it will when A Prairie Home Companion's Radio Romance Tour comes to Ives Concert Park in Danbury, Connecticut, on July 25. Garrison Keillor will host, and performers include singer/fiddler Sara Watkins, comedian Fred Newman, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/July-2013/A-Prairie-Home-Companions-Radio-Romance-Tour-Comes-to-Ives-Concert-Park-in-Danbury-Connecticut/

Bill Secures Funds For Upgrades On Metro-North's Danbury Branch

A provision in the omnibus bill covering the Connecticut Department of Transportation's funding guarantees that money in the Special Transportation Fund will stay there and secures funding for upgrades to Metro-North's Danbury and New Canaan branch lines, legislators said.



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/politics/bill-protects-transportation-funds-secures-metro-north-branch-upgrades

Blue Mountain Gallery Hosts 2013 Wcsu Mfa Thesis Exhibition, Now thru 7/6

... the chaos of the debris and cleanup efforts, she senses the resiliency of the human spirit. Antonio Carvalho , of Danbury, is from Portugal and his realistic paintings come from both careful observation and from his imagination. He said his ...



via Danbury Newswire http://art.broadwayworld.com/article/Blue-Mountain-Gallery-to-Host-2013-WCSU-MFA-Thesis-Exhibition-618-76-20130617

Militia notches second straight exhibition win

... stand by the Militia, who stopped the Miners on 4th and 6 from the Militia 25. The Militia will be back home in Danbury on Saturday when they host the New York Demon Knights at 1 p.m. at Rogers Park. Militia receiver Will Andrews finished with 121 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Militia-notches-second-straight-exhibition-win-4606322.php

Vigil held for missing photographer

Jeff Blaiotta and Lindsey Blaiotta, of Danbury Conn, attend a candlelight vigil in Lovers Leap State Park in New Milford Conn, for Eric Langlois, on Monday June 17, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Vigil-held-for-missing-photographer-4606245.php

Speeding a factor in recent serious accidents

... from the car, but did not sustain serious injuries. The accident was the latest serious speeding-related crash in Danbury involving young drivers in the past 30 days. Three of the crashes were fatal. A police spokesman said Monday that traffic ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Speeding-a-factor-in-recent-fatal-accidents-4606005.php

Police to crack down on distracted driving

... in those unsafe practices every day. But under a new state program that will be unveiled Wednesday, drivers in the Danbury area will soon face an increased risk of being ticketed for distracted driving. "It's going to be like shooting ducks in a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Police-to-crack-down-on-distracted-driving-4605966.php

Henry Abbott Technical High School graduation

Henry Abbott Technical School holds graduation exercises in the Danbury, Conn, high school Monday, June 17, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Henry-Abbott-Technical-High-School-graduation-63931.php

Biodel Inc. Announces Data Presentations at American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting

Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! DANBURY, Conn., June 17, 2013 -- Biodel Inc. will present data from human and animal studies with its ultra-rapid-acting prandial insulin product candidates during the 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association being held at the McCormick ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?StoryID=300168&full=1

YTForce YouTube Likes Helps Has Been Reported to Raise Video Ranking

... on, please feel free to visit http://www.ytforce.com . Name: Jack Perry Company: Contact Address: 98 West Wooster St Danbury CT, 06810 Email: YTForceServices@gmail.com Website: http://www.ytforce.com Country: United States



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YTForce Emerges as Cost Effective Medium to Buy Quality Video Likes on YouTube

... ase feel free to visit http://www.ytforce.com . Name: Jack Perry Company:YTForce Contact Address: 98 West Wooster St Danbury CT, 06810 Email: YTForceServices@gmail.com Website: http://www.ytforce.com Country: United States



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Gerard Joseph Sweeney, 58, Of Easton, Certified Master Technician

... son of Jacqueline and Francis Sweeney of Redding. He was an ASE certified master technician who worked in Easton and Danbury, and owned his own business in New Milford. He was currently employed at Home Depot in Danbury. Sweeney is survived by his ...



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51 facts you didn't know about the Miss USA contestants

... 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/Meet-the-Miss-USA-2013-contestants-64437.php

Supreme Court decision defines genetic testing, benefits patients

Rina Siddiqui, left, a molecular genetic pathologist, and Shannon Morrill-Cornelius, a genetic counselor, discuss a recent Supreme Court decision, at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Conn., Friday, June 13, 2013.



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Court decision may speed genetic counseling

Rina Siddiqui, left, a molecular genetic pathologist, and Shannon Morrill-Cornelius, a genetic counselor, discuss a recent Supreme Court decision, at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Conn., Friday, June 13, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Court-decision-may-speed-genetic-counseling-4604001.php

Military museum will remain open this year

Jim Crossen and his sons, Caiden, 4, right, and Jack, 6, look at an exhibit honoring the 10th Mountian Division inside the Military Museum of Southern New England in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Military-museum-will-remain-open-this-year-4603919.php

Cops: Possible racing accident injures three

... underneath a pickup truck. "I couldn't believe it when I got to the hospital and found out they were OK," said Danbury police Sgt. Rory DeRocco , an accident investigator and head of the Traffic Division .. Police said the accident occurred about ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Cops-Possible-racing-accident-injures-three-4603851.php

No One Hurt As Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Danbury Saturday

DANBURY, Conn. No one was hurt Saturday when a single-engine plane made an emergency landing Saturday morning at Danbury Municipal Airport.



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Bear Sightings, House Fire Lead Weston Area's Week In News

... and photographed in Weston back yards this week. It turns out the bear was the same one tranquilized and tagged in Danbury the week prior. a-a Weston Volunteer Firefighters responded to a large house fire on Steep Hill Road on Thursday. No injuries ...



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Archaeology class searching Revolutionary war site

... the Hudson Valley to its west, to be on hand to stymie any British invasion from Long Island Sound and to shield Danbury, a major supply depot for the revolutionary cause. Living conditions in the camps were akin to what Washington's troops suffered ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/06/16/archaeology-class-searching-revolutionary-war-site/sNClc5yWF3oKTyroWSfKnN/story.html

Archaeology class searching Revolutionary war site

... the Hudson Valley to its west, to be on hand to stymie any British invasion from Long Island Sound and to shield Danbury, a major supply depot for the revolutionary cause. Living conditions in the camps were akin to what Washington's troops suffered ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_23471632/archaeology-class-searching-revolutionary-war-site?source=rss

Graduates Matt Sciarrino, of Norwalk, and Carolyn Phelan, of...

Catherine Sharp, of Katonah, NY, stands in line with her fellow graduates prior to commencement for the Wooster School Class of 2013, in Danbury, Conn., June 14th, 2013 Photo: Ned Gerard Richard Randolph, of Danbury, gives the thumbs up after receiving his diploma during commencement for the Wooster School Class of 2013, in Danbury, Conn., June ... (more)



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Fathers (longer) Day

... 7.3 hours in 2011, the most recent year for which data is available. Brian Walsh , a stay-at-home dad who lives in Danbury with his wife and two children, estimates he spends about six hours a day with his children. "I make their lunches, get them ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Fathers-longer-Day-4603121.php

Flag Day observances

The Danbury Elks Lodge #120 holds Flag Day Service at the War Memorial in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Flag-Day-observances-64644.php

More bear sighting in regional suburbs

... By the numbers Following are bear sightings in the area from June 8, 2012 to May 29: Bridgewater: 1 Brookfield: 1 Danbury: 2 Darien: 2 Easton: 3 Greenwich: 1 Kent: 17 Milford: 1 Monroe: 8 New Canaan: 2 New Fairfield: 41 New Milford: 35 Newtown: 21 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/More-bear-sighting-in-regional-suburbs-4602816.php

No one hurt as plane belly lands in Danbury

A single-engine plane made an emergency belly landing on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Danbury Municipal Airport, fire officials said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/No-one-hurt-as-plane-belly-lands-in-Danbury-4602395.php

No one hurt as plane belly lands in Danbury

A single-engine plane made an emergency belly landing on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Danbury Municipal Airport, fire officials said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/No-one-hurt-as-plane-belly-lands-in-Danbury-4602395.php

Plane crashes at Danbury airport

... were racing to the scene of the crash, which occurred about 10 a.m. It is unclear whether anyone was injured. DANBURY -- Fire officials say a small plane crashed at Danbury Municipal Airport Saturday morning. According to a fire dispatcher, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Plane-crashes-at-Danbury-airport-4602395.php

No emphasis on shooting anniversary in Newtown schools

... temporary home for the Sandy Hook school, the guard at the security gate parked his cruiser facing the street. In Danbury, a bomb threat was called in to the magnet school at about 11:30 a.m., but police knew the caller and deemed it not credible. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/No-emphasis-on-shooting-anniversary-in-Newtown-4601976.php

Lismar Santos called skilled and hard working

Business owner Lismar Santos, center, stands with Sidney Viano, left, and Felipe Romao in front of the Santos Works LLC van, in Danbury, Conn.



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Wooster grads celebrate achievements

Graduates Matt Sciarrino, of Norwalk, and Carolyn Phelan, of Danbury, share a kiss following commencement for the Wooster School Class of 2013, in Danbury, Conn., June 14th, 2013 Photo: Ned Gerard Catherine Sharp, of Katonah, NY, stands in line with her fellow graduates prior to commencement for the Wooster School Class of 2013, in Danbury, Conn., ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/graduations/slideshow/Wooster-School-graduation-63804.php

Danbury's Smith transfers from St. Joseph to Fairfield

Casey Smith , a three-time all-state and all-FCIAC selection in basketball at Danbury High, has decided to transfer to Fairfield.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-s-Smith-transfers-from-St-Joseph-to-4601677.php

No emphasis on shooting anniversary in Newtown schools

... temporary home to the new Sandy Hook school, the guard at the security gate parked his cruiser facing the street. In Danbury, a bomb threat was called in to the magnet school at about 11:30 a.m., but police knew the caller and deemed it not ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/newtownshooting/article/No-emphasis-on-shooting-anniversary-in-Newtown-4600412.php

Teachers union head: We must have new gun regulations

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten co-authored an op-ed today with Tom Kuroski, president of the Newtown Federation of Teachers in the News-Times of Danbury, Conn., to plead for new gun control regulations.



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Norwalk football team shows plenty of talent and heart

... being awarded a forfeit victory over Westhill, which was penalized for having an ineligible player. The Bears beat Danbury in the opener and their only true victory after that was over winless Harding. Not good ... but better than one might think. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Norwalk-football-team-shows-plenty-of-talent-and-4601032.php

Ken Dixon: Mayors get a gloomy forecast

... Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, where Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch was elected president of the board and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton was named second vice president. The crowd of over 100 officials and business people had just received a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ken-Dixon-Mayors-get-a-gloomy-forecast-4601395.php

Danbury magnet school gets bomb threat

... olice knew the caller and deemed it not credible. Deputy Schools Superintendent William Glass said officers from the Danbury Police Department went immediately to the Western Connecticut...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-magnet-school-gets-bomb-threat-4600833.php

New Website Gives Real-Time Waits For Connecticut DMV Offices

... title and making registration and license name changes. The DMV offices in Fairfield County are at 2 Lee Mac Ave. in Danbury, 540 Main Ave. in Norwalk and 95 Sylvan Ave. in Bridgeport.



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/politics/new-website-gives-real-time-waits-connecticut-dmv-offices

Joe Namath camp seeks local football players

Joe Namath, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, will conduct his football camp this summer at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nashobapublishing.com/sports/ci_23459368/joe-namath-camp-seeks-local-football-players?source=rss

CCM elects officers, Board of Directors

... ed Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch as president; South Windsor Town Manager Matthew B. Galligan as first vice president; Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton as second vice president; and Portland First Selectwoman Susan S. Bransfield as treasurer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130614/NWS01/306149963/-1/nws

Same Black Bear Spotted Wandering Across Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The bear spotted roaming through a residential area of Weston this week was the same bear found eating branches in a tree in downtown Danbury on June 4, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed.



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Danbury man charged with burglary

A 33-year-old Danbury man was arrested after he tried to steal scrap metal from a Cross Street construction company Thursday morning, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-with-burglary-4599778.php

Newtown forever more than just a place

Kim Bald, a paraeducator at Broadview Middle School in Danbury, shows her commemorative crosses for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting outside of her Newtown, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/newtownshooting/article/Newtown-forever-more-than-just-a-place-4599415.php

Forever more than just a place

Kim Bald, a paraeducator at Broadview Middle School in Danbury, shows her commemorative crosses for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting outside of her Newtown, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Newtown-forever-more-than-just-a-place-4599415.php

Art EXHIBITS

... to 8 p.m., and Sun from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 203-792-2456 or visit www.taketimecenter.com. DANBURY "Winter Weavings: An Exploration of Radial Symmetry," an exhibit of the photographic works of Redding resident Jerome Nevins , ...



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Her photos turn hats into artworks

His name may have been William, John or Charles. You may have seen him walking down Main Street -- perhaps headed to his job at one of the many hat factories in Danbury back in the 1800s.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Her-photos-turn-hats-into-artworks-4599494.php

Unsealed affidavit describes police shooting of homeowner

... it happened -- remains unresolved. The State Police search warrant application unsealed in state Superior Court in Danbury on Wednesday provides a step-by-step account of the incident, beginning with a telephone call from a woman in Florida that ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Unsealed-affidavit-describes-police-shooting-of-4597646.php

Going bald to fight cancer

... this Saturday, at St. Joseph School in Brookfield. The event will be in memory of 4-year-old Mackenzie Newsome , a Danbury child who lost her battle with cancer this past March. The fundraiser will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can help by ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Going-bald-to-fight-cancer-4597548.php

Laconia Muskrats rally late, spoil Westerners' long-awaited home opener

Laconia Muskrats first base Kaleb Barlow and Danbury Westerners Zachary Blanden play at Rogers Park in Danbury on Wednesday, June 12, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Laconia-Muskrats-rally-late-spoil-Westerners-4597537.php

City men charged with DUI in Southeast

... stopped for speeding on Interstate 84 at about 5:30 a.m., police said. SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- State police charged two Danbury motorists with drunken driving as the result of separate stops over the weekend. David Tanges, 25, was charged after a traffic ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/City-men-charged-with-DUI-in-Southeast-4597422.php

Lake search does not find missing man

... Conn. June 12, 2013, for Eric Langlois, a New Milford photographer reported missing Tuesday. Peter Poulin of Danbury, Conn, uncle of Eric Langlois, was at Lover's Leap State Park Wednesday, June 12, 2013, during the search for Eric Langlois, a New ...



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Unsealed affidavit describes police shooting of homeowner

... feet, when the officer opened fire. Two shots tore through Valluzzo's torso, mortally wounding him. He later died at Danbury Hospital . Police believe that Valluzzo, an Army veteran and founder of the Military Museum of Southern New England in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Unsealed-affidavit-describes-police-shooting-of-4595747.php

Search on lake intense before heavy rains return

... Conn. June 12, 2013, for Eric Langlois, a New Milford photographer reported missing Tuesday. Peter Poulin of Danbury, Conn, uncle of Eric Langlois, was at Lover's Leap State Park Wednesday, June 12, 2013, during the search for Eric Langlois, a New ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Search-on-lake-intense-before-heavy-rains-return-4595918.php

Invest in Others awards four advisers grants to bolster their causes

... the National Rose Brucia Stranger Safety Day. Carl Bailey , president of Bailey & Beatty Financial Services LLC in Danbury, Conn., and president of the Danbury Grassroots Tennis & Enrichment Program. This program partners with the Danbury School ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130612/FREE/130619959

Photographers from around state help in search

... "When Eric was riding in the park Monday, and fell off his bike, he hit his head pretty hard,'' said Peter Poulin of Danbury, who said Langlois is his nephew. "We don't know where he is, if he is wandering around or if he fell in the water ." ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/People-gather-to-help-in-search-for-missing-man-4595918.php

7 reasons to hold multiple accounts at 1 bank

... your financial institution. Dawn Reshen-Doty, president of Benay Enterprises Inc., a financial services company in Danbury, Conn., says it's easier for her clients to plan their finances if their money is centralized. "Combining checking and savings ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.bankrate.com/finance/checking/keep-savings-checking-accounts-1-bank-1.aspx

Police dog Baro retires from Newtown force

... will rely on the service of K9 units from neighboring towns, including Monroe, Brookfield, Bethel, Seymour and Danbury, as well as the State Police . Plans are underway by Newtown Police to fund and identify training opportunities for a new dog. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Police-dog-Baro-retires-from-Newtown-force-4594699.php

Swimming at Kenosia still in doubt

... Since 1980, the city has pumped water from Kenosia into city reservoirs in dry years when supplies are running low. Danbury only pumps water from the lake after swimming season ends. This spring, however, the state Department of Public Health told ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Swimming-at-Kenosia-still-in-doubt-4594966.php

Honor society students salute Hochsprung

Paul Frucht, right, conducts "Dawn," a musical arrangement dedicated to former Assistant Principal and Honor Society Advisor Dawn Hochsprung, at the Junior Honor Society induction at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Honor-society-students-salute-Hochsprung-4595052.php

K9 Baro retired from Newtown service

... will rely on the service of K9 units from neighboring towns, including Monroe, Brookfield, Bethel, Seymour and Danbury as well as the Connecticut State Police . Plans are underway by Newtown Police to fund and identify training opportunities for a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/K9-Baro-retired-from-Newtown-service-4594699.php

Suit filed against Route 7 retail zone change

A group of residents is appealing the Planning and Zoning Commission 's decision to permit new retail stores on a mile of Route 7. The appeal, filed in Superior Court of Danbury this month by Residents for Responsible Zoning calls the commission's 5-to-4 vote in May to expand retail zoning to the road "unreasonable, illegal, capricious'' and an ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Suit-filed-against-Route-7-retail-zone-change-4594567.php

Housatonic Times ends publication

... reflected life in New Milford and its neighboring towns," said Cummings, now editor emeritus of The News-Times in Danbury. "There has been a lot of competition in recent years for local readers and advertising dollars," he added. "In this ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Housatonic-Times-ends-publication-4594568.php

Danbury area adult education awards diplomas

... math. WERACE provides free education services to adults 17 years of age and older who live in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield. Western Connecticut Regional Adult and Continuing Education program presented ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-area-adult-education-awards-diplomas-4594517.php

Black Bear Sighting Reported In Weston

... and relocate it to a different area. Residential area black bear sightings have also been reported in Westport and Danbury in the last few weeks. In the incident in Danbury, the animal was tranquilized and transported to a nature preserve in another ...



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Half of possible jurors in Badaracco trial dismissed

... are also missing. Photo taken Sunday, August 22, 2010. Photo: Carol Kaliff, ST In this file photo Sherrie Passaro of Danbury holds a poster of photographs in memory of her mother, Mary Badaracco, who disappeared from her Sherman home years ago. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Two-jurors-selected-in-Badaracco-bribery-trial-4593658.php

On My Honor at the Heirloom

On My Honor will headline at the Heirloom Arts Theatre in Danbury on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Photo: Contributed Photo Drew Justice doesn't like to think of the people who come to see his band, On My Honor, as fans; instead the 26-year-old singer sees them as friends.



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Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Coverage in Danbury, Connecticut

WHAT: Verizon Wireless recently enhanced fourth generation Long Term Evolution network coverage in Danbury, Connecticut.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130611006363/en

Black Bear Sighting Reported In Weston

... and relocate it to a different area. Residential area black bear sightings have also been reported in Westport and Danbury in the last few weeks. In the incident in Danbury, the animal was tranquilized and transported to a nature preserve in another ...



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/news/black-bear-sighting-reported-weston

Reacting to government surveillance

... to do anything about it, and maybe it's necessary. "I really can't do nothing about what our government does," said Danbury resident Bobby Wilson, "but I totally feel it's an invasion of my privacy." "That's why I'm afraid to use the computer a lot ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/reacting-to-government-surveillance-of-calls-email

23-year-old woman dies in Danbury crash

... was in the back seat of a white Hyundai Veloster that collided with a truck making a turn. Luis Martins , 20, of Danbury, the driver of the Hyundai; Casey Rutter , of Sandy Hook; and Jason Ferreira , of Danbury, were injured in the crash. The ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-crash-victim-23-identified-4591566.php

Badaracco hearing postponed after hearing aid fails

... accused of trying to bribe a judge in a grand jury case. Photo: Jason Rearick In this file photo Sherrie Passaro of Danbury holds a poster of photographs in memory of her mother, Mary Badaracco, who disappeared from her Sherman home years ago. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Badaracco-hearing-postponed-after-hearing-aid-4591174.php

Principal hits the roof for charity

St. Joseph School Principal Lisa Lanni spends the day on the Danbury, Conn., school roof Monday, June 10, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Principal-hits-the-roof-top-4592224.php

MJS To Operate LA's Historic Mayfair Hotel

... Fi. MJS Hotels is a national, full-service, owner and third-party management company with offices in Phoenix, Ariz., Danbury, Conn. and West Palm Beach, Fla. Logos, product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article72048MJS_To_Operate_LA______s_Historic_Mayfair_Hotel.html

WestConn Jazz Professor Jimmy Greene Earns Arts Award

... State University faculty member Jimmy Greene is one of three recipients of the 2013 Governor's Arts Award. DANBURY, Conn. Jazz artist and Western Connecticut State University professor Jimmy Greene is one of three people who will be honored with the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/westconn-jazz-professor-jimmy-greene-earns-arts-award

Danbury officer fired over treatment of immigrant

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has fired a police officer over his treatment of an immigrant during a traffic stop.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/22551048/danbury-officer-fired-over-treatment-of-immigrant

23-year-old woman dies in Danbury crash

... was in the back seat when the white Hyundai Veloster collided with a truck making a turn. Luis Martins , 20, of Danbury, the driver of the Hyundai; Casey Rutter of Sandy Hook and Jason Ferreira of Danbury were injured in the crash. The Hyundai, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/23-year-old-woman-dies-in-Danbury-crash-4591566.php

Maurice Sendak 85th Google Birthday Logo

... a video of the logo in action: Maurice Sendak died just over a year ago on May 8, 2012. He died at the age of 83 in Danbury, Connecticut from a stroke while in the hospital. He was born Brooklyn, New York 85 years ago today. Much of his childhood ...



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MJS To Operate LA's Historic Mayfair Hotel

... MJS Hotels is a national, full-service, owner and third-party management company with offices in Phoenix, Ariz., Danbury, Conn. and West Palm Beach, Fla. MJS principals-William Meyer, Richard Jabara, and Si Sloman-bring more than 100 combined years ...



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MJS To Operate LA's Historic Mayfair Hotel

... MJS Hotels is a national, full-service, owner and third-party management company with offices in Phoenix, Ariz., Danbury, Conn. and West Palm Beach, Fla. MJS principals-William Meyer, Richard Jabara, and Si Sloman-bring more than 100 combined years ...



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Westerners open with win in Laconia

The Danbury Westerners opened the season in triumphant fashion, holding on to beat the Laconia Muskrats 7-6 in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game Sunday night.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-open-with-win-in-Laconia-4591105.php

Obituary: Photojournalist Abigail Heyman, Documenter of Women's Changing Roles, 70

... of women in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, died May 28 of heart failure, The New York Times reports . She was 70. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Heyman attended Sarah Lawrence College and began her professional photography career in 1967. In her first book, ...



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Bears spread to SW Conn

A 250 pound black is discovered in a tree along West Wooster Street in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Bear-Country-Fairfield-County-edition-4590477.php

Bears spread to SW Conn

Bear Sightings in area from June 8, 2012, to May 29 Bridgewater: 1 Brookfield: 1 Danbury: 2 Darien: 2 Easton: 3 Greenwich: 1 Kent: 17 Milford: 1 Monroe: 8 New Canaan: 2 New Fairfield: 41 New Milford: 35 Newtown: 21 Orange: 1 Oxford: 8 Redding: 3 Ridgefield: 3 Roxbury: 26 Seymour: 8 Sherman: 41 Washington: 7 Weston: 2 Wilton: 4 Source: Connecticut ... (more)



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Bears spread into Connecticut

A 250 pound black is discovered in a tree along West Wooster Street in Danbury, Conn.



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Searching by the inch for Revolutionary remains

Dr Laurie Weinstein, from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury Conn, at an archaeological dig site in Redding, Conn.



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Names of Danbury crash victims released

... had not been released by police as of Sunday. Martins was operating a white 2013 Hyundai Veloster registered to Danbury Fair Hyundai northbound on Federal Road at a high rate of speed and collided with a 2008 Ford F250 truck registered to Eagle ...



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Wilton Rower Mary Beth Greer Tops The Week In News

... in the northeast area of Westport last weekend. Then on Tuesday, a black bear cub was spotted in a tree in downtown Danbury . The cub was safely brought down from the tree by authorities and moved to a forest. a-a A 50-year-old Wilton man and former ...



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School Leadership Changes Top Weston Area's Week In News

... Winters helped Community Plates expand its services closer to his home, with the organization opening offices in Danbury. a-a The Connecticut General Assembly wrapped up its session this week, passing a controversial state budget , voting to ...



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One Dead, Three Injured In Danbury Crash

... when a car and a pick-up truck collided on Federal Road near Morgan Avenue, police and fire officials said. Danbury police did not identify person who died. A sergeant said family members were still being notified late Saturday night. Police said a ...



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Players with Danbury ties selected in MLB Draft; Orioles pick WCSU's Bierfeldt

Several players with ties to Greater Danbury were selected in the Major League Baseball first-year player draft on Friday and Saturday, including seven current or former Danbury Westerners and Western Connecticut State University outfielder Conor Bierfeldt .



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One killed, others hurt in multi-car crash in Danbury

A multiple car collision at 84 Federal Road Saturday at about 2:45 p.m. left one person dead and sent other occupants of two of the vehicles to Danbury Hospital , police said.



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Four hurt in multi-car crash in Danbury

A multiple car collision at 84 Federal Road Saturday at about 2:45 p.m. sent four occupants of two of the vehicles to Danbury Hospital , police said.



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Police officer fired for berating driver during traffic stop

... he driver's race, ethnicity or country of citizenship. "Professionalism, respect and fairness are core values of the Danbury police, regardless of citizenship or country of origin," said Baker.



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Nurse's classes super popular at high school

Katie Tong, right, a registered nurse and certified teacher at Danbury High School, works with students in her class Monday, May 13, 2013.



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Creativity skyrockets in Danbury

Whether folks were selling organic, homemade baby food or the latest wearable electronic devices, entrepreneurs of all stripes were on hand in Danbury Saturday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Creativity-skyrockets-in-Danbury-4588849.php

Danbury Police Officer Fired For Berating Driver During Traffic Stop

... he driver's race, ethnicity or country of citizenship. "Professionalism, respect and fairness are core values of the Danbury police, regardless of citizenship or country of origin," said Baker.



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Helicopter crashes at Grand Prairie airport

... iday. There were medical markings on the fuselage of the 14-year-old aircraft, which is registered to CFS Air LLC in Danbury, Connecticut.



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Cop who threatened immigrant fired

Mayor Mark Boughton fired Danbury police officer Chris Belair on Friday after a day-long review of a traffic stop at which Belair was caught on video directing a profanity-laced tirade at an undocumented immigrant and threatening to beat him.



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Danbury mayor fires cop who threatened immigrant

Mayor Mark Boughton fired Danbury police officer Chris Belair on Friday after a day-long review of a traffic stop at which Belair was caught on video directing a profanity-laced tirade at an undocumented immigrant and threatening to beat him.



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Harambee boxing club welcomes all

Nicolas Milligan, right, of Danbury, assists club trainer Santos Escribano, Jr. with a conditioning exercise at the Harambee Center For Youth boxing club in Danbury, Conn.



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Facebook to Simplify and Consolidate Its Ad Options

... tweets, a Connecticut mayor scores a viral hit. Mayor Mark Boughton spotted a black bear in a tree in his town of Danbury, Conn., and decided to live tweet what happened. His series of pun-filled tweets -- "Please 'bear' with us as we work on the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/226957

Health Wellness And Sport Expo Set For This Weekend In Danbury

June 8 will now be known as Sport and Wellness Day in Danbury when Mayor Mark Boughton makes the announcement on Saturday during the 2013 Health Wellness and Sport Expo .



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/health-wellness-and-sport-expo-set-weekend-danbury

Rainfall in Danbury area on target

... with nearly 2 inches on the ground, the most coming in the last four hours. "We have had 1.33 inches at 5 p.m. in Danbury, and we are seeing heavy rain now," said Gary Lessor , chief meteorologist at the Western Connecticut State University Weather ...



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Bear Country, Fairfield County edition

A 250 pound black is discovered in a tree along West Wooster Street in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Bear-Country-Fairfield-County-edition-4587699.php

Theme Of Danbury Health And Sports Expo Occupies June 8

June 8 will now be known as Sport and Wellness Day in Danbury when Mayor Mark Boughton makes the announcement on Saturday during the 2013 Health Wellness and Sport Expo .



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More

Samples of healthy foods will be among the offerings this weekend when 75 exhibitors share information and more at the Health Wellness & Sports Expo in Danbury.



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IMS Health acquires Incential Software

... purchasing Incential Software, a Raleigh, N.C.-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, for an undisclosed sum. Danbury, Conn.-based IMS Health said Incential's offerings, which include cloud-based services for incentive compensation, would ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20130607/NEWS/306079952

Ron Darling a hit at Westerners' annual celebrity breakfast, home-opener postponed

Former New York Met and current SNY announcer Ron Darling, left, is the guest speaker at the Danbury Westerners 19th annual Celebrity Breakfast held at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury, Conn.



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The Way We Were

... sounding off because they were not promptly notified of the spill. Employees at Norbert E. Mitchell Company, Inc of Danbury discovered a shut off valve that was leaking the company's No. 2 fuel oil into a Brookfield watercourse on Stage Road. They ...



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