Danbury Roundup: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Milford chef's kingdom is the Subway menu

With a $1,000 loan from family friend Peter Buck, of Danbury, 17-year-old Fred DeLuca opened PeteaAos Super Submarines, which later became the first Subway sandwich shop in Bridgeport in 1965.

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Luxury for rent

This is a two-bedroom apartment at Crown Pointe at the Reserve, a large rental complex in Danbury, Conn.

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... that boasts not one but three styles of luxury apartments -- traditional, modern and loft. And to the west, in Danbury, a new "upscale" residential community set in a nature preserve offers renters the option of a fully furnished apartment, complete ...

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Whalers fans look to council for solution

... to see the town take such an adversarial position against the Whalers, who have done nothing but promote the town of Danbury." Michael Bensema of New Milford, who occasionally takes his family to Whalers games, said the protection services "seem ...

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Danbury's Igor Karlov and Mike Henderson battle Dayton's Brian Marks for the puck in the FHL hockey game between the Danbury Whalers and the Dayton Demonz at Danbury Arena in Danbury, Conn.

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Ten months after a then-Danbury police officer berated an undocumented immigrant and threatened to beat him during a traffic stop, state police on Friday charged Christopher Belair with assault.

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Fired Danbury Officer Charged With Assault In Traffic Stop

State Police detailed in a report that Belair "berated an undocumented immigrant he suspected of drunk driving during a traffic stop at around 1 a.m. on March 8," according to the report. State Police later identified the victim as a 35-year-old Danbury resident, according to the CTNews report.

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Dr. Phillipe Mille, owner and operator Betty Nero, center, and head technician Alicia Kleppin, holding Mouse, a calico cat, stand behind the counter at the Cat Clinic in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury cop turns himself in on assault charge

Betsy the Dog Needs a Home

... dogs and loves to go on walks. "She is often introduced to new dogs to see if they do well with the other dogs," Danbury Animal Control said on Betsy's Petfinder posting . "She often brings out the best in them. She is the sweetest girl you will ...

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OP-ED | Why Lt. Governor Picks Don't Matter

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, announced his pick of a running mate this week.

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Salisbury Bank and Trust Company and Union Savings Bank Announce...

... and Hinckley, Allen & Snyder served as legal counsel to Union Savings. Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, Union Savings Bank is a $2.3 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice. As a full-service financial ...

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Former mayor of Groton running for lieutenant governor

Former Groton mayor and current Town Councilor Heather Somers speaks with Danbury mayor and gubernatorial candidate Mark Boughto after he announced that she will be his running mate, at a press conference Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn in Groton.

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Lawrence Soisson, 71, Retired Branson Ultrasonic Employee In Danbury

... and Catherine (Gerke) Soisson. He was a retired quality assurance inspector after 37 years from Branson Ultrasonic, Danbury. He was a communicant of St. Augustine Church. Soisson is survived by his wife, Carol (Oglethorpe) Soisson; son, Jeffrey S. ...

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Hamden Obituaries: Edwina Casher, 84

... on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 at her home. She was the wife of the late Michael L. Casher, Sr. Edwina was born in Danbury on Sept. 5, 1929, the daughter of the late Edward P. and Marie Murphy Sullivan. She worked for the SNET Company for 25 years until ...

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Danbury Man Receives Third Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

A 22-year-old Danbury man recently received his third kidney transplant, receiving the life-saving organ from a donor in Maine, according to WSFB-TV.

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Things you think are bad for you... but actually aren't.

... 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 ...

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Danbury homeless counted in census

A homeless man carrying bags of his belongings walks into the shelter at the First Congregational Church in Danbury on Wednesday, the night of the Connecticut homeless count.Photo: Tyler Sizemore For more than a month, Zenesky, 47, who used to be a volunteer firefighter in Newtown, has been living in a Danbury homeless shelter.

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Thursday, January 30, 2014

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Danbury Whalers fans chanting to the enemy during a game against the Watertown Privateers at the Danbury Arena.

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State Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Chris Belair, the Danbury police officer who was fired after he was caught on video last year yelling profanities at an undocumented immigrant and threatening to beat him, one of Belair's lawyers confirmed Thursday.

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Founded in 1993 by Dr. Thomas Nero, it has always been in Danbury, but now it has more visibility at 30 Germantown Road.

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Cat Clinic offers services in purrfect setting

News bites

Emergency personnel peer over the wall surrounding the Still River near Crosby Street Thursday morning, January 30, 2014, in Danbury, Conn.

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Gloves come off in Whalers' fight with city

Danbury Whalers fans chanting to the enemy during a game against the Watertown Privateers at the Danbury Arena.

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Homeless counted in annual census

A homeless man carrying bags of his belongings walks into the shelter at the First Congregational Church in Danbury, Conn.

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Whalers take off gloves in fight with city

The Danbury Whalers players are asking their fans to attend a City Council meeting next week to support the team in its ongoing battle with city officials, who claim the Whalers owe nearly $100,000 for police and fire protection at games since December 2012.

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore opens in Danbury, Conn.

Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its third Connecticut HomeStore here in the Berkshire Shopping Center.

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Video: BBD Icecats Face Off Against Amity Spartans

Erin Sommerfeld shot video of the Bethel-Brookfield-Danbury Icecats in action during a game against Amity at the Bennett Rink in West Haven on Jan. 18. Unfortunately, BBD hockey wasn't able to come up with a win, finishing the game 1-6 on the tail end of a losing streak that put the team at 1-8 for the season.

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Danbury Police Arrest Man Wanted In Massachusetts On Kidnapping Charge

A 41-year-old native of the Dominican Republic who is wanted in Massachusetts on a kidnapping charge was arrested Thursday in Danbury, police said.

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Twice-deported man arrested in Danbury

Cristyan Espinal-Martinez , who was using the alias Yhoony Espinal, is being held on $250,000 bond pending extradition to Massachusetts, where he faces charges of kidnapping and indecent assault.

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DANBURY The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut kicks off the 2014 Accessible Arts series with seven artists showing in six local venues now through March 27. The work of photographer Catherine Vanaria of New Fairfield will be on display at Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main St., Danbury, through March 2. Call 203-743-1500.

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... FCIAC champions and coming back and winning it again. We have such a deep team and everyone performed so well. Danbury (89 points) won the boys competition over Ridgefield (79) and Staples (69). The Wreckers were in second place for most of the ...

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Dropkick Murphys' Matt Kelly on Connecticut, Boston and music

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

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Danbury Man Arrested On Charges Of Assaulting A Child

A 27-year-old Danbury man was arrested after a girl reported to her day-care teacher that she had been hurt after an adult had hit her with an object, police said.

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Geraldine Scott Swan, 64, Formerly Of Danbury, Certified Nurse's Assistant

... Savannah, Ga.; daughter of James and Willie Mae (Coaxum) Scott. She resided in Savannah until 1964 when she moved to Danbury where she was a Certified Nurse's Assistant (CNA) at the former Heritage Heights Healthcare. In 1996, Geraldine returned to ...

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Foley Determined to Unseat Governor Malloy

... first have to defeat some of his fellow Republicans who also have their sights set on the governor's seat. One, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, was Foley's running mate in 2010. Two others are veteran legislators from Fairfield County - state Sen. John ...

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... being performed on scene on at least two victims who were unconscious at the time. Four people were transported to Danbury Hospital. The cause of the accident, which didnaAot occur near an intersection, remains under investigation. Photo: ...

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Danbury Rep. Esty Speaks Out Against Bill To Restrict Abortion Funding

... also known as H.R. 7, passed by a vote of 227 to 188. Esty, who represents the state's 5th District, which includes Danbury, voiced her "strong opposition" to the bill before the vote. "Forty-one years ago, the Supreme Court recognized that women ...

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Former Selectman, 2 Others Killed in Crash on Danbury/Bethel Line

Three people, including a former first selectman, died in a serious crash on Route 53 at the Danbury/Bethel town line late Tuesday morning, according to police.

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Police: Medical condition may have led to fatal crash

... killed him, Jane Shannon , 78, and her husband, William Shannon , 77, both of Bethel, said Lt. Christian Carroccio , Danbury police spokesman. Details on the condition were not available. Kish was driving his Honda Accord northbound on South Street ...

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Rip-off ring member pleads guilty

... of robbery, attempted robbery and using a firearm in a violent crime. The admission by Michael Spears , 23, of Danbury, leaves nine remaining members maintaining their innocence. Those accused include two Bridgeport men and six Danbury residents. ...

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... killed him, Jane Shannon, 78, and her husband, William Shannon, 77, both of Bethel, said Lt. Christian Carroccio, Danbury police spokesman. Details on the condition were not available. Kish was driving his Honda Accord northbound on South Street ...

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Foley enters crowded GOP field for governorvisit|article-5187159|interleaved-28495-breaking-news|6

... a crowded field for the GOP nomination that includes state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R-Fairfield, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, Foley's running mate in 2010. Veteran state Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton, is also exploring the possibility ...

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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

New Fairfield-Immaculate cruises to shutout win over Barlow

Joel Barlow's Russell Bennett, center, and New Fairfield/Immaculate's Joseph Hicks battle for the puck as goalie Marchello Carlucci attempts to make a save in New Fairfield/Immaculate's 5-0 win over Joel Barlow in the boys ice hockey game at Danbury Arena in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury boys win FCIAC Indoor Track titlevisit|article-5187371|mobile_home_category_body-336|2

The Danbury High School boys indoor track team made another fruitful trip to Hillhouse High's Floyd Little Fieldhouse Wednesday night, capturing the 2013-14 FCIAC championship.

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Foley enters crowded GOP field for governor

... and wife Leslie arrive at VFW Post 201 in Waterbury, Conn. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Danbury, Conn. Republican incumbent Mayor Mark Boughton speaks with the Editorial Board of the News-Times Monday, Oct. 14, 2013. Photo: ...

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Rip-off ring member pleads guilty

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... of robbery, attempted robbery and using a firearm in a violent crime. The admission by Michael Spears, 23, of Danbury, leaves nine remaining members maintaining their innocence. Those accused include two Bridgeport men and six Danbury residents. ...

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Foley announces new bid for governor

... Democrat, has yet to announce whether he will seek a second term this year. Foley's running mate from the last race, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , has already joined the field of Republican candidates, which also includes Senate Minority Leader John ...

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... , spent more than $10 million of his own money on his losing bid in 2010. His running mate from the last race, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, has already joined the field of Republican candidates that also includes Senate Minority Leader John McKinney.

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Foley Focuses On Cities In Making Run For Governor Official

... greater. But Foley faces stiff competition from within the Republican Party. Sen. Minority Leader John McKinney, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, former West Hartford Town Councilor Joseph Visconti, and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti are running for the ...

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Foley announces new bid for governor

... spent more than $10 million of his own money on his losing bid in 2010. His running mate from the last race, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , has already joined the field of Republican candidates that also includes Senate Minority Leader John McKinney ...

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Tom Foley to run for Conn. governor again

RSO-WCSU Chamber Concert To Include Frucht's Tribute To Newtown Victims

... on a popular song to a tribute to the victims of 12/14, written last year by a promising new composer with roots in Danbury. Paul Frucht, 24, is in the doctoral program at Juilliard, where he received a masters and several awards for his ...

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Foley to announce decision on 2014 governor's race

... Dannel P. Malloy. Foley spent more than $10 million of his own money on his losing bid. His running mate from 2010, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, has already joined the field of Republican candidates that also includes state Senate Minority Leader ...

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Boughton Picks Heather Somers as Running Mate

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton names Groton Town Councilor Heather Somers as his running mate for governor, according to The Day of New London.

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Bill and Jane Shannon of Bethel die in Danbury South Street Crash

Danbury police report three people died in a car crash Tuesday morning on South Street.

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Foley to announce decision on 2014 governor's race

Fourth-quarter sales of $3.0 billion, 8% above prior-year quarter;...

DANBURY, Conn., January 29, 2014 -- Praxair, Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $474 million and $1.59, respectively.

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Praxair Reports Record Earnings and Cash Flow for Full-Year 2013

... EPS guidance of $6.25 to $6.55 ; up 5% to 10%* First-quarter 2014 EPS guidance of $1.48 to $1.53 , up 7% to 11%* DANBURY, Conn. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) reported fourth-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $474 ...

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Overnight Snow Leaves Slippery Conditions On Roads In Danbury

Overnight snow showers left a dusting to an inch of the white stuff on area roads and highways, leading to slow-moving traffic Wednesday morning across Fairfield County, the Connecticut Department of Transportation said.

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6 Cardinal Lane Is The Westport Daily Voice House Of The Week

DANBURY, Conn. Danbury's Mark Boughton reached across to the other side of the state Tuesday to name his running mate in his bid to become governor of Connecticut.

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Praxair Reports Record Earnings and Cash Flow for Full-Year 2013

... plants with long-term customer supply agreements, increasing global hydrogen capacity by 40% to 1.4 billion scfd DANBURY, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) reported fourth-quarter net income and diluted earnings per share of $474 ...

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Happy Birthday To Danbury's Don Morrow

Morrow, who has owned a home in Danbury, turns 87 on Wednesday. The actor, announcer and voiceover artist was born Jan. 29, 1927.

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Danbury's Boughton Chooses Running Mate In Bid For Governor

18 James St. Is The Stamford Daily Voice House Of The Week

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visit|article-5183167|interleaved-28495-tab1|1Couple die in head-on collision

... when their car was involved in a horrific three-vehicle crash on South Street that also killed a Brookfield man. Danbury police identified the third victim of the 11:45 a.m. accident as 45-year-old Edward Kish. Witnesses said Kish was slumped over ...

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Former mayor of Groton running for lieutenant governor

Couple dies in head-on collision

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Couple dies in head-on collision

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... and Msgr. Kevin Wallin, the former pastor of St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport and St. Peter's Church in Danbury, struck a deal. At McCluskey's expected sentencing Tuesday, documents filed in federal court further detailed the crystal meth ...

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In Memoriam: Duane Turoczi, 70

... with his wife Carol. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11th. Duane was born in Danbury on July 10, 1943. He is survived by his sons: Kyle and wife Lisa of Woodbury and Chad and wife Carolyn of Newtown and his precious ...

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Malloy's GOP Opposition Takes Shape

... ontenders are state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield, the son of former U.S. Rep. Stewart McKinney; Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, a 2010 Republican gubernatorial candidate; and Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, who lost to...

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Former Bethel First Selectman, Town Clerk Killed in Two-Car Accident Tuesday

A fatal accident on South Street in Danbury Tuesday resulted in the death of two Bethel residents and former elected officials, as well as the driver of the vehicle that crashed into them.

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Prominent Bethel couple die in head-on collision

Mistrial declared in Danbury trial

A judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial in the case of a 31-year-old Danbury man after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

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Boughton drafts former Groton mayor as running mate

If anyone understands how convoluted the nominating process is for lieutenant governor in Connecticut politics, it's Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , who on Tuesday plucked town councilor Heather Bond Somers from the submarine capital of Groton to be his running mate for the lieutenant governor.

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Candidate for Governor Announces Running Mate

Heather Somers, the former mayor of Groton, is running for lieutenant governor alongside the longtime Danbury mayor, who is seeking the Republican nomination.

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A judge on Tuesday declared a mistrial in the case of a 31-year-old Danbury man after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.

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If anyone understands how convoluted the nominating process is for lieutenant governor in Connecticut politics, it's Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who on Tuesday plucked town councilor Heather Bond Somers from the submarine capital of Groton to be his running mate for the lieutenant governor.

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Republican Candidate for Governor Picks Somers as Running Mate

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton announced today he has chosen former Groton mayor and current Town Councilor Heather Bond Somers as his running mate as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor, as reported in The Day and on Somers Facebook page.

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3 Killed In Accident On Route 53 In Danbury

Updated 3:40 p.m.: DANBURY, Conn. -- Three people died in an accident Tuesday morning on Route 53 in Danbury, according to a report on NBC Connecticut.

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Danbury's Boughton Chooses Running Mate In Bid For Governor

Three Dead in Crash on Route 53 at Danbury/Bethel Line

Three people have died following a serious crash on Route 53 at the Danbury/Bethel town line late Tuesday morning, according to police.

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3 Killed In Accident On Route 53 In Danbury

Updated 3:40 p.m.: DANBURY, Conn. -- Three people died in an accident Tuesday morning on Route 53 in Danbury, according to a report on NBC Connecticut.

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Maressa Gershowitz shares her photographs

... Photoshop, flashes or any any other gadget. The photograph is among others in her new exhibit at City Hall in Danbury. The exhibit is part of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut's 2014 Accessible Arts Series. Photo: Contributed ...

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... Photoshop, flashes or any any other gadget. The photograph is among others in her new exhibit at City Hall in Danbury. The exhibit is part of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut's 2014 Accessible Arts Series. The Cultural Alliance of ...

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... Photoshop, flashes or any any other gadget. The photograph is among others in her new exhibit at City Hall in Danbury. The exhibit is part of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut's 2014 Accessible Arts Series. The Cultural Alliance of ...

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Fatal Accident Closes Route 53 In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. An accident with at least one fatality closed Route 53 on the Danbury/Bethel line late Tuesday morning, according to a report on NBC Connecticut.

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Boughton Shakes Up GOP Race for Governor

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton today stirred up the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, naming an early running mate, Heather Bond Somers, in a bold bid to boost his appeal to donors and delegates.

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Boughton Picks Groton Councilor As Running Mate

Heather Somers, A Former Mayor, Has Business BackgroundGROTON -- Turning up the pressure on other frontrunners in the race for the 2014 Republican nomination, gubernatorial candidate and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton on Tuesday announced his running mate, choosing former Groton Mayor Heather Somers as his pick for Lieutenant Governor.

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Gubernatorial hopeful taps Groton town councilor as running mate

Danbury mayor and gubernatorial candidate Mark Boughton said he picked Heather Bond Somers as his running mate largely because of her experiences as a mayor and an entrepreneur.

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Boughton Aims At Geographic Diversity In Naming Running Mate

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is hoping Groton Mayor Heather Somers, a descendant of Founding Father Roger Sherman , helps him raise the money and capture the delegates he needs to secure the Republican nomination for governor.

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Foley to announce decision on 2014 governor's race

... ambassador to Ireland, spent more than $10 million of his own money on his losing bid. His running mate from 2010, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, has already joined the field of Republican candidates that also includes Senate Minority Leader John ...

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Boughton taps Groton town councilor as running mate

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton announced today that former Groton Mayor Heather Bond Somers will be his running mate in the race for governor.

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Mark Boughton, running for Republican gubernatorial nomination, taps...

Mark Boughton, the Danbury mayor who is running for the Republican nomination for governor, announced this morning that Groton Town Councilor and former mayor Heather Somers will run on his ticket for the office of lieutenant governor.

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Jackknifed Tractor Trailor Leads To Delays Near I-84

DANBURY, Conn. -- U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty announced that Lori Pelletier, executive secretary-treasurer of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, will be her guest of honor at President Barack Obama's ...

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Help Wanted: Local Jobs

Maintenance Technician , Danbury, Whiteco Residential is a private national management company focusing on long-term ownership of high quality multi-family rental communities.

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Danbury Attorney Shaving Head for Hospice

Danbury Attorney Larry Riefberg will have hair stylists from Dawn's Pizzazz shave his head on March 31 at the Amber Room as part of a Regional Hospice Fundraiser.

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Danbury Police: Suspended License, Too Fast

Danbury Police charged Janus Gyori, 34, Danbury, with driving with a suspended license and traveling too fast at about 2:43 a.m. Friday.

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore opens in Danbury, Conn.

Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its third Connecticut HomeStore here in the Berkshire Shopping Center.

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'Think Pink' Event To Benefit Cancer Programs In Danbury

... p.m. Callirgos wrote the book "Breast Left Unsaid." All of the proceeds from the event will benefit Ann's Place anda Danbury Hospital's Breast Care Program. Tickets are $25 and are available at the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, ...

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Find A Job In Danbury

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-5th District) announced that Lori Pelletier, executive secretary-treasurer of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, will be her guest of honor at President Barack Obama's ...

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Danbury High Grad Seeks Funding To Attend Dance Festival

Danbury dancer Ryan Bulson is turning to the community to help fund his trip to Amsterdam for a two-week dance workshop.

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Fairfield Hires Four New Police Officers

... received a bachelor's degree in justice and law administration from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. She is currently attending the Connecticut Police Academy. She also volunteers with a victim's advocacy agency. Anthony Renaldi ...

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Mayor Mark Boughton will name Heather Bond Somers, former mayor of Groton, as his running mate Tuesday in his bid for the governor's office, according to sources.

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WCSU, RSO partner for chamber music concert

Western Connecticut State University and the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra will partner for the final performance of the 2013-14 chamber concert series at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, in Ives Concert Hall in White Hall on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury.

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Boughton chooses running mate

Mayor Mark Boughton will name Heather Somers , former mayor of Groton, as his running mate Tuesday in his bid for the governor's office, The News-Times has learned.

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... again to abide the sale of demon rum within its borders. "I think it will stay,'' Lazlo Pinter, a town resident and Danbury's Deputy Corporate Counsel, said of the town's dry laws. "I think this town is a fairly conservative place and it's difficult ...

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Hockey Team Skates Past Barlow And BBD

... to be successful on the breakout with and without the puck in the neutral zone. Newtown topped the Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury (BBD) team 3-1 in their January 25 Senior Day game at Danbury Ice Arena, a few days after nipping Joel Barlow of Redding ...

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Dry no more? Bridgewater must decide

... again to abide the sale of demon rum within its borders. "I think it will stay,'' Lazlo Pinter , a town resident and Danbury's Deputy Corporate Counsel , said of the town's dry laws. "I think this town is a fairly conservative place and it's ...

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... and have amassed a collection of works that's now on display at The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury. These are photographs they took not with cell phones or digital cameras, but with antique and toy cameras -- resulting in what one might ...

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Fadeless Imagery on view in Danbury

This photograph, called "Audette's Balloon," by David Blackett, is on view as part of a new exhibit at The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury.

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Fadeless Imagery on view in Danbury

This photograph, called "Audette's Balloon," by David Blackett, is on view as part of a new exhibit at The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury.

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... Last Thursday's electrical test, meanwhile, stranded riders from about 7:45 to 9:45 p.m. Trains were stopped on the Danbury branch line at the Branchville, Redding and Bethel stations until 12:25 Friday morning. "Metro-North customers deserve ...

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Anger plagues Metro-North

Ridiculous stuff rich people buy

Freezing Temperatures, Snow In The Forecast For This Week In Danbury

The National Weather Service is predicting below freezing temperatures for this week and a chance of snow Monday evening for Fairfield County.

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Dropkick Murphys' Matt Kelly on Connecticut, Boston and music

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Cold weather, anger plague Metro-North

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Sunday, January 26, 2014

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Kids learn the physics of flight

Patrick Kane, 8, of Danbury, throws a hoop-glider airplane during the Science of Flight program in the StoryCorner at Danbury Library in Danbury, Conn.

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Cold weather, cold shoulders plague Metro-North

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Rescue Dogs Find A Home

Jessica and Tom Catropa, of Monroe, were among a group of several families gathered in a commuter parking lot in Danbury on Saturday as the Rescue Road Trips transport truck arrived, carrying several rescue dogs from Texas.

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Whalers fall at home to Privateers, Harris

The Danbury Whalers had not lost a home game in regulation all season but Ludlow Harris took care of that streak all by himself.

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Chaplain's Death In Danbury Gas Station Explosion Tops News This Week

Chaplain David Wentroble died from the burn injuries he suffered in an explosion at a Danbury gas station last month.

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Whalers lose to Privateers

The Danbury Whalers had not lost a home game in regulation all season but Ludlow Harris took care of that streak all by himself.

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'Crimes of opportunity' decrease in Danbury, but more home robberies

There were more robberies in the city last year, compared to 2012, but fewer burglaries and larcenies, according to preliminary crime statistics the Danbury Police Department released to The News-Times last week.

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Zombie 'roll' film will be family affair

A Danbury couple is preparing to unite wheelchairs and zombies in an event that allows wheelchair users to experience a popular craze known as "the zombie run."

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

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Newtown's Dan Harrison, center, battles for the puck Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury's Doug Alfidi, left, and Austin Natale in Newtown's 3-1 win over Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury in the high school hockey game at Danbury Arena in Danbury, Conn.

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After honoring its 10 senior players and two senior managers, the Newtown High School boys hockey team capped its Senior Night festivities with a 3-1 triumph over Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury on Saturday at the Danbury Arena.

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Newtown hockey team celebrates Senior Night with win over BBD

Gone to the Dogs: Onyx, Jackson; Fostering Opportunities

Note from the editor. This Saturday column runs on about 18 Patch sites from Pelham to Danbury and up the coast as far as Westport.

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Then and Now: 80s Pop Stars

Danbury Residents Among Newest Connecticut State Troopers

Two Stamford residents and two Danbury residents are among 83 new Connecticut State Police troopers who graduated earlier this month.

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Stamford Residents Among Newest Connecticut State Troopers

Two Stamford residents and two Danbury residents are among 83 new Connecticut State Police troopers who graduated earlier this month.

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Phuket Books: Looking out from the inside

... a popular TV mini-series in the US, Orange is the New Black takes place in the women's minimum security prison at Danbury, Connecticut. Half the inmates are Latinas (or 'Spanish' as they prefer), the other half are divided equally between black and ...

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After battling back and forth for 24 grueling minutes Friday night, the Danbury High and Fairfield Warde girls basketball teams were tied entering the fourth quarter.

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Friday, January 24, 2014

Ridgefield police investigating bank robbery

... prompting a heavy response by police in the affluent suburb and curious glares from its residents as they drove down Danbury Road. "It's a little bizarre," said town First Selectman Rudy Marconi, who could only recall three or four bank robberies in ...

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Danbury High School girls basketball head coach Jackie DiNardo talks to her players during a game against Fairfield Warde High School at Danbury.

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... charges and someone is dropping the ball on the train," said one man who drives from his Brookfield home to Danbury to catch the train to Stamford. "Today's train was supposed to leave at 6:48 a.m. but it didn't leave until 7:05 a.m." Ty Davies, who ...

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... charges and someone is dropping the ball on the train," said one man who drives from his Brookfield home to Danbury to catch the train to Stamford. "(Friday's) train was supposed to leave at 6:48 a.m., but it didn't leave until 7:05 a.m." Ty Davies, ...

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Crack Cocaine, Marijuana on State Street

Danbury police found crack cocaine, marijuana and cash after searching a condominium on State Street Thursday, and then charged a Brooklyn, NY, man and a Danbury man with drug offenses.

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Danbury girls rally past Warde

Danbury High School girls basketball head coach Jackie DiNardo talks to her players during a game against Fairfield Warde High School at Danbury.

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A robber struck the First Niagra Bank branch early Friday afternoon, prompting a heavy response by police in the affluent suburb and curious glares from its residents as they drove down Danbury Road.

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... is catching flak both from the political left and the right for his potential change in strategy, including from Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, a GOP candidate for governor who awkwardly transitioned from being the running mate of Fedele to Foley ...

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Audi sees iPad app as major sales tool

... and General Motors followed suit last year with an app called Dealer SalesAssistant. Josh Weeks, an Audi dealer in Danbury, Conn., said he planned to deploy Audi's sales app in his showroom in late January. Weeks says he often sees a salesperson run ...

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Danbury man arrested for allegedly choking sister

After stopping a man who appeared suspicious early Friday, police arrested him on a slew of warrants including one alleging he tried to strangle his sister in November.

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'Hear the youth in their music'

Peter Cronin, 62, of Danbury, foreground, and Brian Vaugh, 71, left, of Naugatuck, are part of the musical group, " The SilverTones."

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Kevin Rennie Republican Governor Candidates Building Their Bases

... endorsed at their party conventions swept the field when challenged in primaries for major offices in 2010 and 2012. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, former Ambassador Tom Foley and state Sen. John McKinney are the major contenders for the Republican ...

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Two Men Charged In Drug Bust At Danbury Apartment

Two men were arrested on drug charges after police executed a search and seizure warrant Thursday as part of an investigation into drug sales at a Danbury apartment, police said.

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Metro-North Reports Short Delays; Accidents, Disabled Vehicles Slow Commute

... a computer problem shut down all Metro-North. Trains were running close to schedule on Friday morning except on the Danbury, Conn., line, where commuters had to take a bus to the South Norwalk branch. An accident on the southbound Taconic State ...

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Metro-North Reports Short Delays; Accidents, Disabled Vehicles Slow Commute

... a computer problem shut down all Metro-North. Trains were running close to schedule on Friday morning except on the Danbury, Conn., line, where commuters had to take a bus to the South Norwalk branch. A disabled vehicle had blocked traffic on ...

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Metro-North Reports Some Delays Friday Morning

... a computer problem shut down all Metro-North. Trains were running close to schedule on Friday morning except on the Danbury, Conn., line, where commuters had to take a bus to the South Norwalk branch. A disabled vehicle was blocking traffic on Route ...

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Metro-North Reports Short Delays Friday Morning In Fairfield County

... a computer problem shut down all Metro-North. Trains were running close to schedule on Friday morning except on the Danbury line, where commuters had to take a bus to the South Norwalk branch.

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Danbury Dance Studio Recognized For Second Year In A Row

The Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Danbury won the prestigious Spirit Award for the second year in a row at the annual Connecticut Arthur Murray Dance Competition.

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Women's Council Of Realtors Installs Officers Of Three State Chapters

... Conn. -- The Women's Council of Realtors of three local Connecticut chapters held a luncheon at the Matrix in Danbury recently, where it installed its 2014 officers. Realtors from the Southern Fairfield County, Greater Danbury and Greater Waterbury ...

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Deli dresses up Shelter Rock site

Mike Kaptein works in the kitchen of Kaptein's Corner Deli on Shelter Rock Road in Danbury, Conn.

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Metro-North screeches to a halt

All Metro-North trains across New York and Connecticut were stopped in their tracks for about two hours Thursday night and some on the Danbury branch remained stuck even longer because of a power disruption to the computer system used to control the trains.

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Metro-North Trains Begin Leaving Grand Central, But No Service To Danbury

... But state Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-Wilton, said via Twitter @RepGailLavielle that no trains were running between Danbury and South Norwalk. "DOT doesn't know when Danbury Line will be back up either. Wow," she said. Updated 10:15 p.m. : FAIRFIELD ...

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Danbury neighborhood welcomes deli to site of former strip clubs

A customer picks up an order at Kaptein's Corner Deli on Shelter Rock Road in Danbury, Conn.

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A customer picks up an order at Kaptein's Corner Deli on Shelter Rock Road in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury neighborhood welcomes deli to former strip club

A customer picks up an order at Kaptein's Corner Deli on Shelter Rock Road in Danbury, Conn.

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FuelCell Energy Announces Closing of $31.6 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

DANBURY, Conn. , Jan. 23, 2014 -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. , a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, announced today the completion of an underwritten public offering of 25.3 million shares of its common stock, including 3.3 million shares sold pursuant to the ... (more)

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

... (ridgefieldplayhouse.org) and John Wort Hannam on Sunday at Temple Shearith Israel ( http://ift.tt/1jqOby2). Danbury Arts in Action will host this month's coffeehouse, open-mic fundraiser on Saturday at 8 p.m. at Common Ground, 33 Crosby St. The ...

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore opens in Danbury, Conn.

Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its third Connecticut HomeStore here in the Berkshire Shopping Center.

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MTC MainStage to Present God of Carnage, 1/31-2/16

... Broadway appearance of revered actor James Gandolfini . MTC's professional Equity cast includes Marty Bongfeldt of Danbury who previously appeared in the MTC productions of "Cabaret" and "Doubt," as well as "Peter Pan" opposite Cathy Rigby and ...

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Dropkick Murphys' Matt Kelly on Connecticut, Boston and music

Trending: When home buyers dive in

George Psarofagis, 27, who recently bought his first home on Mountainville Avenue in Danbury, Conn., stands in the kitchen, which like the rest of the house is undergoing extensive renovations, Tuesday, August 6, 2013.

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Wilton High School Cellist To Perform In Danbury

The Danbury Music Centre will host a free concert featuring the Danbury Symphony Orchestra geared for the young and the young at heart this weekend.

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Hand Girls' Hoops Clinches States; Boys' Ice Hockey Ends Skid

... blocks) to hold on for the win, as Brandau also grabbed 10 rebounds in the victory. Hand defeated Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury on Jan. 15, 8-1, to give itself a 4-5 record and end a five-game losing streak. On Jan. 11, Hand suffered a tough 4-3 loss to ...

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WestConn Offers Details On How To Apply For Dozens Of Scholarships

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury is helping students and parents find ways to help ease the financial burden that comes with obtaining a college education.

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Fred Swallow, owner of Fred's Barbershop in Ramsey, dies at 94

... and at intersections and manned the VFW booth at the annual Ramsey Day. Surviving are his daughters, Nancy Bryant of Danbury, Conn., and Janet Morris of Rumson, and six grandchildren. Mr. Swallow's wife, Ruth, died in 1991.

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'Tweezer' Seri recalled for his wit, warmth

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton speaks at the funeral of Michael "Tweezer" Seri, held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Wednesday, January 22, 2014.

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Danbury adopts redistricting plan

About 240 of more than 5,000 elementary students will be moved from their current schools now that the Board of Education has adopted one of three options presented to rebalance enrollment in the city's public schools.

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NY pastor dies after Conn. gas station explosion

... Wentroble died Tuesday. He had been in critical condition in the hospital's burn unit since the Dec. 20 explosion in Danbury. Wentroble, who lived in Danbury, was pastor at the Central Presbyterian Church in Haverstraw, N.Y., and pastoral care ...

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Elivia Saquicela sweeps snow from her driveway and walk on Summit Street in Danbury, Conn., Wednesday morning, Januray 22, 2014.

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... whose elected offices included state legislator, city auditor and town clerk, died last Friday at his home in Danbury. He was 90. With hundreds seated at St. Joseph Church, including U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, the ...

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

visit|article-5166239|interleaved-28495-tab2|1Gas pump fire victim dies

The man who suffered severe burns in a December gas pump explosion in Danbury died Tuesday evening in Bridgeport Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since the incident.

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... a castle and it shares a name with the park in which it sits. Photo: Google Earth Images The John T. Earle House in Danbury was built in 1853. The now-abandoned Octagon House, as it's called, once housed apartments. Photo: Libor Jany The Glass ...

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Trumbull's school district claims it was overcharged $46,000 for milk delivery during the last five years from the Danbury-based Marcus Dairy, Hearst Connecticut Newspapers has learned.

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Bitter cold is here to stay

Elivia Saquicela sweeps snow from her driveway and walk on Summit Street in Danbury, Conn., Wednesday morning, Januray 22, 2014.

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Pascarella seeks 3.9 percent increase

... in salaries was credited to that account. "This is the third-lowest budget request made by a superintendent in Danbury in 13 years," Martino said. "This is as skinny as it's going to be. We have a new middle school and we have to do that building ...

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... of two separate incidents, according to Michelle James, executive director of the Community Action Committee of Danbury, the local anti-poverty agency that runs the program. Although James declined to specify details of the incidents, she said they ...

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Snow moves out

Elivia Saquicela sweeps snow from her driveway and walk on Summit Street in Danbury, Conn., Wednesday morning, Januray 22, 2014.

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Chaplain Dies From Burns Suffered In Danbury Gas Station Explosion

David Wentroble died Tuesday as the result of burns he suffered from an explosion at a Danbury gas station in December.

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Brookfield Records Least Snowfall in Fairfield County

... p.m. Tuesday, a trained spotter reported 3.8 inches had accumulated in Brookfield. Spotters recorded 5.1 inches in Danbury at the same time and over 10 inches in shoreline towns of Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan. How many inches built up in your ...

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How Much Snow Did You Get, Bethel?

... reported 3.8 inches had accumulated in Brookfield, the least amount of snowfall recorded, and about 5.1 inches in Danbury. Spotters recorded over 10 inches in shoreline towns of Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan. How many inches built up in your ...

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Snow moves out, leaves bitter cold and wind behind

Elivia Saquicela sweeps snow from her driveway and walk on Summit Street in Danbury, Conn., Wednesday morning, Januray 22, 2014.

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Publicly funded day care loses accreditation

Children are picked up from pre-school at The Action Learning Center on Balmforth Avenue in Danbury, Conn.

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Celebrities of the same vintage

Rev. David Wentroble, burned in gas pump explosion, dies

The Rev. David Wentroble, Nyack Hospital's pastoral care director, died Tuesday night of severe burns suffered when a gasoline pump exploded into a ball of flames in Danbury, Conn., in December.

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CWU Newtown/Danbury Planning Human Rights Celebration, Bible Study

... prepare an appropriate amount of food and beverages. In preparation for the Human Rights Celebration, CWU-Newtown/Danbury will also offer a bible study on Friday, February 7. The program will begin at 1 pm at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West ...

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Nyack Hospital Chaplain Wentroble Died Tuesday

... Hospital Burn Unit since he was critically injured in an explosion at the Wheels Gas Station at 27 Tamarack Ave. in Danbury, CT Dec. 22. Wentroble lived in Danbury. "The Nyack Hospital community mourns the loss of Reverend David Wentroble," said ...

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Emma Jean Scilingo, 87, Rye Town Community Theatre Activist

The following obituary can be found at legacy.com Emma Jean Scilingo , 87, died at Danbury Hospital on January 17, 2014.

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Easton-Redding-Weston Wake Up Set To Dig Out From Blustery Storm

... their way safely by the Wednesday commute. Snow emergencies remained in effect in Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich and Danbury, where residents were ordered to move their parked cars off city streets to allow for plowing. The storm was expected to taper ...

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Public funding path to GOP nod?

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton speaks at New Hope Baptist Church's 12th annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, January 20, 2014 at the Danbury, Conn.

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Conn. governor's race already heating up

... 2010 running mate has announced his own campaign for governor this year. Boughton is in his sixth term as mayor of Danbury (making him the longest serving mayor in the city's history) and he's running on his successes there. He claims that ...

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

visit|article-5163907|interleaved-28495-tab1|1Storm brings snow, arctic chill

... had been towed, but the total was expected to be much higher by the time the last flake hit the ground, according to Danbury Police Lt. Shaun McColgan. By about 8 p.m., accumulations ranged from 2-1/2 to 3 inches in Danbury, where as much as 8 ...

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It's A Whiteout As Storm Strengthens Across Danbury

Light snow gave way to near-whiteout conditions throughout Fairfield County on Tuesday afternoon, with snow expected to continue falling through early Wednesday as a frigid air mass made its way up the East Coast, the National Weather Service said.

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Snowstorm hits Connecticut, Jan. 21, 2014

Tim Dwyer, a U.S. postal worker, delivers mail on Liberty Street in Danbury, Conn., during Tuesday's snowfall, January 21, 2014.

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Public funding may be route to GOP nod

... filings with the state Elections Enforcement Commission . On the next tier, state Sen. Toni Boucher , of Wilton, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton raised $66,439 and $53,614 respectively through the end of the year. A private equity manager from ...

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... filings with the state Elections Enforcement Commission. On the next tier, state Sen. Toni Boucher, of Wilton, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton raised $66,439 and $53,614 respectively through the end of the year. A private equity manager from ...

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Volunteers needed

The Community Action Committee of Danbury operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance center that is seeking volunteer tax preparers and greeters for the upcoming tax season.

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Man charged with homicide in heroin case

... is contained in the arrest warrant Bethel police filed against Heard, who appeared in state Superior Court in Danbury on Friday on unrelated drug charges and was met by Bethel police who arrested him and charged him with criminal negligent homicide, ...

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Metro-North Will Reduce Trains To Hourly Service On New Haven Line

... Customers may take the 9:07 p.m. or 10:07 p.m. trains to New Haven. Customers connecting to stations on the Danbury and Waterbury branches should take the 10:07 p.m. train from Grand Central, which will have a connection for Danbury at South ...

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U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty To Meet With Danbury Area Residents Wednesday

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty will be at Byrd's Books on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to answer questions and concerns from her constituents, including those from Danbury.

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Snow, Accident Slow Traffic On I-84 In Danbury

Tuesday's snowstorm has started to create some hazardous driving conditions, slowing traffic to a crawl on I-84 east in Danbury.

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Obituary: Michael Seri, Former Town Clerk

Michael Rocco "Tweezer" Seri, a long time Danbury resident and former Town Clerk for 24 years, passed away January 17, 2014 in the loving embrace of his wife Patricia and his children, grandchildren and great grandchild.

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In Danbury, 15 Deer Hunted and Killed in 2013

... breakdown of Fairfield County towns: Newtown-67 Redding-40 Easton-36 Ridgefield -33 Wilton-29 Sherman-27 Weston -25 Danbury-15 New Fairfield-14 Brookfield-12 Monroe-11 Fairfield-10 Greenwich-10 Bethel-9 Shelton-8 Stratford-4 Darien-3 Stamford-2 New ...

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Let it Snow

... today and another 3-5 inches tonight. Add it together and it sounds like 5-9 inches possible from today's storm. Danbury Schools and Western Connecticut State University are both on early dismissal schedules. For continuing information about the ...

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It's Snowing in Danbury

Danbury/Ridgefield Students Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.

About 15 students and mentors from Escape to the Arts and the Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury visited the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield Monday to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. The Hispanic Center put together a program on King the students watched before working on a "I have a Dream" mural.

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Help Wanted: Local Jobs

Crew Member , Chipotle, Danbury Fair Mall. Building the perfect burrito - and having fun doing it - is the first step to building your career at Chipotle.

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DUI, Assault, Risk of Injury to a Minor

Danbury Police charged Jose Remarche, 24, State Street, Danbury, with driving under the influence and following too closely at 10:28 p.m. Friday.

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Move Your Cars: Danbury Declares Snow Emergency

A Level 1 snow emergency has been declared for the city of Danbury effective at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mayor Mark Boughton announced via a reverse phone call.

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Ashley Furniture HomeStore opens in Danbury, Conn.

Ashley Furniture celebrated the grand opening of its third Connecticut HomeStore here in the Berkshire Shopping Center.

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How well do you know SW CT landmarks?

... a castle and it shares a name with the park in which it sits. Photo: Google Earth Images The John T. Earle House in Danbury was built in 1853. The Octagon House, as it's called, is now an apartment building. Photo: Libor Jany The Glass House, built ...

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Danbury Man Charged With DWI In Bedford

A Danbury, Conn., man was charged with driving while intoxicated on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Bedford, New York State Police officials said.

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Westport CT New Construction Market Report

... For the full report visit Jillian Klaff Homes or contact Jillian Klaff at JKlaff@jillianklaff.com or 203.858.2095. DANBURY, Conn. -- Check out how the varsity sports team from Danbury High School and Immaculate High School fared last week and the ...

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Do you know the area?

Winter is making a comeback

A worker shovels the snow from a sidewalk on Liberty Street in Danbury, Conn. Friday, Jan. 3, 2013.

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State Archaeologist To Give Lecture In Glastonbury About Albert Afraid Of Hawk

... a 20-year-old Lakota Sioux who performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He died in 1900 while performing in Danbury. His remains were exhumed in 2008 by State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni. In what State Archaeologist Nicholas Bellantoni ...

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Find A Job In Danbury

Check out how the varsity sports team from Danbury High School and Immaculate High School fared last week and the games scheduled for this coming week.

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... Newtown's Sustainable Energy Commission and a key promoter of the local solar power movement. Newtown was the first Danbury-area town to win a bid for a project through the Clean Energy and Finance Investment Authority, Quinn said. "The more people ...

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... the 50 breaststroke in 34.45 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:14.38. Fellow Colonial senior Kathie Meerman, of Danbury, won the 50 butterfly in 29.00, the 100 butterfly in 1:05.18 and the 100 backstroke in 1:05.64. Laprine and Meerman were joined by ...

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Solar program still drawing interest

... Newtown's Sustainable Energy Commission and a key promoter of the local solar power movement. Newtown was the first Danbury-area town to win a bid for a project through the Clean Energy and Finance Investment Authority , Quinn said. "The more people ...

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WCSU swimmer Laprine sets school record

... the 50 breaststroke in 34.45 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:14.38. Fellow Colonial senior Kathie Meerman , of Danbury, won the 50 butterfly in 29.00, the 100 butterfly in 1:05.18 and the 100 backstroke in 1:05.64. Laprine and Meerman were joined by ...

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Monday, January 20, 2014

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Danbury High Schools Steven Beckham wrestles against Mount Anthonys Bailey Willard in the 138 lb weight class at Danbury on Monday Jan. 20, 2014.

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The defending New England wrestling champions flexed their muscles against Connecticut's best on Monday night, as Mount Anthony Union defeated Danbury 39-22 in front of a packed house at Danbury High.

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Man charged in assault on officer

A Danbury man was arrested after police said he assaulted a police officer investigating a domestic disturbance Sunday evening at a family-owned deli on Liberty Street.

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A worker shovels the snow from a sidewalk on Liberty Street in Danbury, Conn. Friday, Jan. 3, 2013.

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Danbury wrestlers fall to defending New England champs

Danbury High Schools Steven Beckham wrestles against Mount Anthonys Bailey Willard in the 138 lb weight class at Danbury on Monday Jan. 20, 2014.

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A Danbury man was arrested after he assaulted a police officer investigating a domestic disturbance Sunday evening at a family-owned deli on Liberty Street.

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Man charged with assault on officer

A Danbury man was arrested after he assaulted a police officer investigating a domestic disturbance Sunday evening at a family-owned deli on Liberty Street.

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Solar program still drawing interest

... solar power movement.SolarizeNewtown is part of the Solarize Connecticut program.Newtown was the first town in the Danbury area to be awarded a bid for a project through the Clean Energy and Finance Investment Authority, Quinn said. The authority ...

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Snow and cold headed our way

... reduce the amount of moisture the storm contains, meteorologist Bill Jacquemin of the Connecticut Weather Center in Danbury said. "They're saying the humidity will be 50 percent in Bridgeport Tuesday,'' Jacquemin said. "It has to be around 68-70 ...

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Help Wanted: Local Jobs

... References required. Please contact J. Peck at 203-762-5662, or fax resume to 203-762-0073." Crew Member , Chipotle, Danbury Fair Mall. Building the perfect burrito - and having fun doing it - is the first step to building your career at Chipotle. ...

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Danbury celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. legacy

... Stevie Wonder's song first written to advocate for making King's birthday a holiday. New Hope Baptist Church in Danbury, Conn., holds it's 12th annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Monday, January 20, 2014. Photo: Carol Kaliff ...

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Winter Storm Warning Now In Effect For Danbury

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from noon on Tuesday until 6 a.m. on Wednesday for Fairfield County.

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Michael Rocco Seri, 90, Lifelong Danbury Resident, Former Town Clerk

Michael Rocco "Tweezer" Seri, a lifelong Danbury resident and former town clerk for 24 years, died Jan. 17. He was 90. Seri was born in 1923 to Cesare and Rose Seri.

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... Conn. on Wednesday January 8, 2014. Photo: Christian Abraham Sydni Frisch, 14, of Redding, during open skate at the Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury, Conn, on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Photo: H John Voorhees III Local ice dancers Mary Casazza, of ...

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WCSU to host College Goal Sunday

... Office of Student Financial Services will host "College Goal Sunday" on the Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. College-bound high school seniors and their families will receive assistance from financial aid professionals in completing the ...

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More Grocers Adding Safer Car Seat Docking Systems To Shopping Carts

... the docking system, along with retailers such as Costco in Milford, Shop Rite in Enfield and Whole Foods Market in Danbury . "It's an easy transition from the car to the carriage and it just makes it easier for the customer to shop." The carrier is ...

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Computer evidence shows Lanza's interest in pedophilia

This undated identification file photo provided Wednesday, April 3, 2013, by Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., shows former student Adam Lanza.

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Danbury man faces DUI charge after I-684 chase

A Danbury man faces drunken driving and other charges as the result of a pursuit on Interstate 684 late Wednesday that began in Bedford, N.Y and ended after he crashed into a state police cruiser in Southeast, N.Y. Angel M. Garcia , 36, was cited for unlawful fleeing a police officer and reckless driving as a result of the incident that began at ... (more)

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visit|article-5157825|interleaved-28495-tab1|1Icy lake is hot spot for fishermen

... the line and "tips up" a flag attached to the tip-up, letting the fisherman know he has a bite. The Valley Angler in Danbury plans to host its annual Jig and Pig Ice Fishing Tournament on Feb. 1 at Squantz Pond in New Fairfield. Registration is $35 ...

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Icy lake is hot spot for fishermen

Danbury resident Rob Lariviere, center, resets the tip-up after catching a small bass while ice fishing with other members of the Danbury Fish and Game Club on Ball Pond in New Fairfield, Conn.

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Race4Chase triathlon program expanding

... Foundation has reached an agreement with the Greater Waterbury YMCA, Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Danbury and the Central Connecticut Coastal YMCA in Trumbull to host the Race4Chase Kid's Tri program. The program will start in June, ...

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Narcotics and Criminally Negligent Homicide

A man Danbury police charged with narcotics offenses in August 2013, has been charged in Bethel with selling the heroin that killed a man in May 2013.

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Cocaine, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, and Possession WITS Near Public Housing

Danbury Police charged Victor Rivera, 32, Rose Hill Avenue, Danbury, with numerous drug charges and a stalking charge after searching his apartment Wednesday.

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Danbury Police Response To Barricaded Patient In Office Tops News This Week

... barricaded himself in the Blue Sky Behavioral Office on Federal Road. Police subdued the man and sent him to the Danbury Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation. Western Connecticut State University graduate Frank LaBanca will serve as the principal ...

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Elite Boxing's Galarza scores second-round knockout

... that was broadcast live on Showtime. Galarza, who hails from Brooklyn, N.Y., and is managed by A.J. Galante and the Danbury-based Elite Boxing Enterprises , improved his record to 12-0-2 with the win at the Cook Convention Center .

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Writing interest brings new career

... n it. In 1995, she started a second career as a columnist, author, and book editor. During a recent interview in her Danbury home, Bruno shared her thoughts on raising children, as well as on how she was able to make a successful career change.

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Passion for writing brings new career

Beth Bruno, who lives in Danbury, is a psychologist who became a writer and book editor.

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Saturday's high school top performers

... n over West Haven. Adam Shea , Amity boys hockey: Had one goal and three assists in a 6-1 win over Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury.

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Saturday, January 18, 2014

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... in over West Haven. Adam Shea, Amity boys hockey: Had one goal and three assists in a 6-1 win over Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury.

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Former New York Yankees Bernie Williams, left, and Mariano Rivera laugh during dinner at the Speak Out Against Hunger benefit for the Hillside Food Outreach at the Matrix Conference & Banquet Center in Danbury, Conn.

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Denise Kavovit has joined William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty as a real estate agent and will be based in the firm's Danbury brokerage.

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Former Yankees help fight hunger

Danbury's toastmaster: 'Tweezer' Seri dies at 90

Former Danbury town clerk and state legislator Michael "Tweezer" Seri died Friday night, Jan. 17, 2014.

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... Lutheran Church in Newtown, Conn. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The area received a surprise snowstorm Saturday, with Danbury getting just one inch of snow but other areas getting up to three inches. Danbury area police departments and local State ...

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Snow 'burst' hits Danbury area

... Lutheran Church in Newtown, Conn. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. The area received a surprise snowstorm Saturday, with Danbury getting just one inch of snow but other areas getting up to three inches. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Danbury area police ...

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Meaty excitement

... as Heidi's Meatless "Meat" Balls. On Wednesday, January 15, 2014, Matonis works with assistant Lazaro Illescas in a Danbury facility where she is making Persian meatballs. The ingredients consists of Quinoa, apricots, pistachio and goat cheese. This ...

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... flavors, Italian, Spicy Thai, Sante Fe and Persian, and is produced at Villerina's, a food manufacturing facility in Danbury. Having distinct "flavor profiles" is an important part of establishing a brand, as Matonis learned from her mentor for the ...

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Surprise Snowfall Could Accumulate 1-3 Inches In Danbury

It came in the form of snow, accumulating as much as 3-4 inches in some spots of the county.

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Snow In The Weekend Forecast For Danbury

The Saturday precipitation will remain snow inland, but will likely turn over to rain in coastal towns by midday.

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Danbury wins one for DiNardo, upends Stamford

Danbury's Rebecca Gartner makes a layup past Stamford's Kelsey Santagata in Danbury's 40-27 win over Stamford in the girls high school basketball game at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn.

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J.C. Penney Co. to close 33 stores

... remodeled under Johnson with special areas for such brands as Joe Fresh and Izod. J.C. Penney stores in Trumbull, Danbury and Milford will remain open, while the store in Meriden will close, a spokesperson for the company told Hearst Connecticut ...

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Where the ice is right

Sydni Frisch, 14, of Redding, performs a jump during open skate at the Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury, Conn.

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Man charged in overdose death

... igations, police said, revealed Heard sold the man the drug. Heard was arrested by police at state Superior Court in Danbury when he appeared for a hearing on unrelated narcotics charges stemming from an earlier arrest, according to court records.

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Danbury Man Arrested On Drug, Stalking Charges

A 31-year-old Danbury man was arrested Wednesday on charges of cocaine possession and stalking after an investigation that lasted for several months, police said.

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DCF Problems Merit Governor's Attention

Brace yourself. The state's Child Fatality Review Panel will issue a report next month that reveals deadly failures at the Department of Children and Families in protecting a Danbury child who was killed at the end of September.

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MCLA men's hoops comes from behind, beats Sage

... added 16 points, 13 in the first half, for MCLA. Paul Maurice added 10 more, as MCLA shot 51 percent from the floor. DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut got a double-double from Kerri Stolle in a 65-46 win over the visiting Trailblazers. MCLA's ...

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Museum Collections, Beekeepers, Adopt A Cat, and A Nature Class All This Weekend

Visit the Danbury Museum and Historical Society, 43 Main St., at 10 a.m. Saturday for the Showcasing of a vast array of interesting objects gathered by Greater Danbury residents.

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FuelCell Energy shares fall on stock offering

... ey to develop and finance projects, for working capital, and for general corporate purposes. The company, based in Danbury, Conn. , builds fuel cell power plants for utilities. Its shares have traded between 84 cents and $1.95 over the past 52 weeks.

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FuelCell Energy Prices $27.5 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

DANBURY, Conn. , Jan. 17, 2014 -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. , a global leader in the design, manufacture, operation and service of ultra-clean, efficient and reliable fuel cell power plants, today announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 22,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $1.25 per share for gross ... (more)

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Stocks in the News - Cell Therapeutics Inc(NASDAQ:CTIC), RF Micro...

... cell power plants for distributed baseload power generation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. Has FCEL Found The Bottom and Ready To Move Up? Find Out Here About Equity Observer Equity Observer delivers ...

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Road Work Closes Lane Near Exit 2 On I-84 In Danbury

Road work may cause some traffic issues on I-84 east as crews close the left lane near Exit 2. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.

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Former Brewster Resident Dies at 75

... Edward Bloes in Mamaroneck on June 22, 1957. They moved to Brewster in 1959 where Mrs. Bloes worked for Grolier in Danbury, CT for 10 years then for Millbrook Press in Brookfield, CT for eight years before retiring in 1999. After retirement they ...

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Ann Rossi, 87, Of Danbury, Retired Banker, Former City Trust Co.

Rossi was born Dec. 13, 1926, in Danbury; daughter of Michael Sr. and Mary Timan.

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Danbury Museum Presents 'Collections, Community and Conversation'

DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is teaming with the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut to present an exhibit entitled, "Collections, Community and Conversation."

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Obituary: Philip M. Benanti, 60

... Dec. 14, 2013. He was 60 years old. Mr. Benanti was born May 29, 1953 in Norwalk Hospital and spent his childhood in Danbury, Conn. He was an extremely talented and dedicated master carpenter and artisan who loved working with his hands and built ...

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MCLA's men's basketball rallies to defeat Sage

MCLAa s men defeat Sage

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Adopt A Cat, Museum Collections, Beekeepers, and A Nature Class All This Weekend

AUDIO: Adam Lanza's Eerie Phone Call Made 1 Year Before Sandy Hook Massacre

... his undated identification file photo provided Wednesday, April 3, 2013, by Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn., shows former student Adam Lanza, who authorities said opened fire inside the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, ...

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Multiple Kidney Transplants Becoming More Common

Six-Person Transplant Performed In Connecticut, Ohio and MaineNEW HAVEN - Ryan Dasilva, 23, of Danbury needed his third kidney transplant, but his blood was incompatible with more than 99 percent of potential donors.

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