Danbury Roundup: 2015

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

New Principal Appointed At Stamford's Trinity Catholic High School

... s taught for 24 years at Fairfield College Preparatory School before becoming principal of Immaculate High School in Danbury in 1994, the Advocate said.

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Service dog hit by bus trying to save owner

... broke an ankle, ribs and an elbow and has a head wound, according to CNN affiliate WPIX. She is being treated in a Danbury, Connecticut, hospital. The Brewster Fire Department cared for Stone and her companion, whom witnesses said didn't want to ...

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Athletes of the Week

Staples' Anthony Bravo competes in the boys high jump at the CIAC Class LL Connecticut Outdoor Track & Field State Championship at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn. Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

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Service dog throws self in busa path to protect blind owner

... said. Stone, 62, suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs and a head wound and was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut, the police chief said. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. Schwartz said Figo's leg was cut down to the ...

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Cause of Danbury pub fire determined

Danbury firefighters work at the scene of a fire that caused considerable damage to O'Brien's Sports Pub & Restaurant on Lake Avenue in Danbury early Monday morning May 25, 2015. The call came in as an automatic alarm and firefighters arrived to find fire in the kitchen and dinning area.

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Golden retriever jumps in front of bus to protect blind owner

... Stone, 62, was diagnosed with a broken ankle, elbow and ribs and a head wound and was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Conn., the police chief said. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital until Stone ...

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Cape League season opens with high hopes

... coach for Division III Keystone College in Pennsylvania, ended up coaching seven years with the collegiate league's Danbury Westerners. When Whitecaps general manager Ned Monthie offered him a job back in the fall, “It didn't take me very ...

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Guide Dog Jumps In Front Of Bus To Save Owner

... Figo had surgery for an injury to his leg, which remains in a splint. He will remain at a veterinary hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, until Ms Stone leaves hospital. "We were in the middle of the street and it happened so quickly, but people said ...

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Service dog throws self in bus' path to protect blind owner

Service dog hit by bus trying to save blind owner

Danbury Home Of Laura Ingalls Wilder's Daughter Lists For $439K

DANBURY, Conn. An antique colonial Danbury residence that was once home to renowned American author Laura Ingalls Wilder's daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, is listed for sale for $439,000.

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Dog Throws Self in Front of Moving Bus to Save Blind Owner

Guide Dog Jumped In Front Of Bus To Save Owner

... Figo had surgery for an injury to his leg, which remains in a splint. He will remain at a veterinary hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, until Ms Stone leaves hospital. Police photographs at the scene of the accident showed fur stuck to the front ...

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Two Charged In Yorktown With Possession Of Marijuana

Two women were arrested and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and having an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle on May 30, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Police officers were on patrol of the Yorktown Green parking lot when they observed Angela R. DiSanto, a 21-year-old Shenorock resident, and Janine M. Patierno, a 20-year-old Danbury, Conn., resident, in a vehicle with open containers of alcohol beverages, a traffic infraction, according to police.

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Service dog 'took blow' for owner in collision - Wed, 10 Jun 2015 PST

Guide dog jumps in front of oncoming bus to save blind owner

... wheels. Stone, 62, suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs and a head wound and was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut, the police chief said. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. Schwartz said Figo's leg was cut down to the ...

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Hero service dog throws himself in front of bus to protect blind owner

... from an oncoming minibus Monday in Brewster, N.Y., the area's Journal News reports. Stone remained in hospital in Danbury, Conn., Tuesday. She suffered a broken ankle, broken elbow and three fractured ribs, the report said. Figo took the brunt of ...

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'He Was There to Save Her': Service Dog Throws Himself in Front of Bus to Protect Blind Owner

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Voters Approve $53.5M Plan To Expand Danbury High School

Danbury High School will get even larger now that voters have approved a $53.5 million plan to add a 28-classroom freshmen academy wing onto the campus. The plan, known as DHS2020, passed Tuesday with 54 percent of the voters casting a "yes" ballot and 46 percent voting no, according to Tweets from Mayor Mark Boughton.

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Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton looks on during the Prescott Bush.... photo: 8099408 slideshow 847

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton looks on during the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

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Former Gop U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, left, and Danbury.... photo: 8099412 slideshow 847

Former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, left, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton recite the Pledge of Allegiance on stage at the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, 2015.

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Service dog hit by bus trying to save blind owner in New York

Service dog throws self in busa path to protect blind owner

Service dog hit by bus trying to save blind owner in New York

Service dog throws self in busa path to protect blind owner

Rapper dead at 39

... She was 88. Actress Betsy Palmer died Friday, May 29, of natural causes at a hospice care center near her home in Danbury, Connecticut, according to her manager Brad Lemack. She was 88. Joseph "Beau" Biden III , an Iraq War veteran who served as the ...

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Service dog jumps between blind owner, school bus

Service dog jumps in front of bus to save blind owner

Service dog throws self in busa path to protect blind owner

US Lacrosse Announces 2015 AED Grant Recipients

... Miss. Cumberland Valley Youth Lacrosse - Mechanicsburg, Pa. Cusabo Nation Lacrosse - North Charleston, S.C. Danbury Youth Lacrosse - Danbury, Conn. Forest Lake Youth Lacrosse - Forest Lake, Minn. Harrison County Lacrosse Association - Clarksburg, ...

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Service dog throws himself in front of oncoming bus to protect blind owner

... suffered a broken ankle, elbow and three ribs as well as a head wound and was still hospitalized on Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut, Brewster Police Chief John Del Gardo said. The golden retriever, Figo, and his owner Audrey Stone, 62, were both ...

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Service dog takes blow from bus to protect blind owner

Tony John of Danbury, is an Uber Car Service driver.

Paul Votto , also of Danbury, turned 58 last month and worked in the security business his entire career before being laid off. Now, John and Votto are drivers for a cutting-edge transportation service, Uber, which is spreading like wildfire across the country and has recently come to the Danbury area.

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Service dog jumps in front of bus to save blind owner

FuelCell Energy Falls After Second-Quarter Revenue Sinks 25%

Revenue for the quarter dropped to $28.6 million from $38.3 million a year earlier, in part because sales for some projects under construction won't be recognized until future quarters, the Danbury, Connecticut-based company said in a statement Monday after the close of regular U.S. trading. That missed the $41.3 million average of two analysts' estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

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Service dog throws self in bus' path to protect blind owner

Golden retriever jumps in front of bus to protect blind owner

Danbury Students Send Weather Balloons into the Sky

The launches served as a lesson in the tools used to track upper-atmospheric temperature and pressure on a daily basis worldwide. Up, up and away: Danbury students send weather balloons into the clouds Two weather balloons launched this weekend by students from Westside Middle School Academy made their descents in Oxford and Seymour and will be retrieved this week.

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Police: Almost 50 packets of heroin found in Danbury man's car

A 71-year-old man who was turning himself in to police Monday admitted having 49 packets of heroin in his car, authorities said. James King , of Coalpit Hill Road, Danbury, arrived at the police station at 1 p.m. after learning of a warrant for his arrest, police said.

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Teresa Giudice surrendering part of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' salary to satisfy judgment

... a home in Lincoln Park. These arrangements were reportedly made back in December 2014 before Giudice started her Danbury, Conn. prison stay in January 2015. Giudice is scheduled to get out of prison Feb. 5, 2016 and following her release Joe will ...

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Service Dog Jumps Between Blind Owner, School Bus

Men Caught with Stolen Car, Crack Cocaine in Danbury: Police

According to the paper, Julio Irizarry, 43 was seen by police getting out of a car in the Super 8 Motel parking lot on Lake Ave. Extension and was taken into custody as he had an active arrest warrant for his arrest. Officers allegedly found 12 small bags of crack cocaine in his pocket.

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Teresa Giudice Ordered to Hand Over Maserati, Part of Her Earnings to Government

... to the filings. Teresa is currently serving her 15-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn. While she is away, Joe is taking care of the couple's children -- Gia, 14, Gabriella, 10, Milania, 9, and Audriana, 5. Joe ...

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Service dog takes blow from bus to protect blind owner

... Chief John Del Gardo says Stone suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs. She was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital in Southeast, New York until ...

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Singer and Songwriter Kevin Briody Works with Wooster School's 5th Grade

... co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the School serves students from Pre-K through grade 12. A leader in classroom innovation and teaching, Wooster ...

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Service Dog Jumps in Front of School Bus to Protect Blind Owner

Teresa Giudice Will Give Her Maserati, Cash to the Feds

... her Bravo reality TV show and furnishings from her mansion in Montville Township. Guidice, 43, reported to prison in Danbury, Conn. in January after pleading guilty to tax fraud. Her husband, Joe, 43, was sentenced to 3.5 years behind bars and will ...

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Service dog throws self in N.Y. bus' path to protect blind owner

Service dog throws self in busa path to protect blind owner

... Chief John Del Gardo says Stone suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs. She was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital until Stone is able to care for ...

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Service dog takes blow from bus to protect blind owner

Service dog throws self in bus' path to protect blind owner

Service dog throws itself in front of bus to protect its blind owner; both are on the mend

... Chief John Del Gardo says Stone suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs. She was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital until Stone is able to care for ...

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Danbury Hosts Connecticut Premier of Paul Newman Auto Racing Documentary

The Connecticut premier of the Paul Newman racing documentary "Winning" will be shown Friday night at the Palace theater in downtown Danbury.

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Service dog throws self in bus' path to protect blind owner

... Chief John Del Gardo says Stone suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs. She was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital until Stone is able to care for ...

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Danbury

The National Weather Service is predicting stormy weather on Tuesday and there are two more chances for thunderstorms in the forecast. There is the potential for it to be another stormy day on Tuesday as the National Weather Service has issued "Hazardous Weather Outlooks" and a "Special Weather Statement" for a majority of the state.

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Service dog throws self in bus' path to protect blind owner

... Chief John Del Gardo says Stone suffered a broken ankle, elbow and ribs. She was still hospitalized Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut. Figo underwent surgery and has a leg splint. He'll remain at a veterinary hospital until Stone is able to care for ...

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Cops: Stolen car, crack cocaine seized at Danbury motel

A city man was arrested Monday after police said they caught him with crack cocaine in the parking lot of Super 8 Motel , 3 Lake Ave. Extension. Officers saw Julio Irizarry , 43, of Lake Street, getting out of a car in the motel parking lot at about 10:30 a.m., according to the report.

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State Open boys track: Danbury 2nd, Staples 4th

Christian Partenio of Danbury looks on at the State Open Track and Field Championships, on Monday Jun 6, 2015 at Willowbrook Park in New Britain, Connecticut. Photo: Bill Shettle, For The Christian Partenio shakes hands with fellow Danbury teammate Leland Roberts during the pole vault at the State Open Track and Field Championships, on Monday Jun 6, 2015 at Willowbrook Park in New Britain, Connecticut.

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State Open boys track: Danbury 2nd, Staples 4th

FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Stock Plunging After Second Quarter Sales Fall 25%

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting a loss of 2 cents per share on revenue of $41.3 million for the quarter. Danbury, Conn.-based FuelCell Energy is an integrated fuel cell company that designs, manufactures, sells, installs, operates and services ultra-clean, stationary fuel cell power plants for distributed power generation.

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Giudice Gives Car & Cash To Feds

... and lying during bankruptcy proceedings. Giudice is serving a 15-month prison sentence at a prison camp facility in Danbury, Connecticut. Once she's released, her husband will start serving his 41-month sentence.

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PE-owned Tech Air buys Geneva

... of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies. The company is headquartered in Danbury, CT and operates through 29 branch and fill locations in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and West. Tech Air serves more than ...

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Silver Alert Issued for Teenager Missing from Danbury

Kaela Anderson is described as a black female with black hair and brown eyes. She weighs 125 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall.

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Service jobs near all-time peak in region

Services jobs are near the all-time high set in Connecticut in July 2000, with the catchall sector covering everything from landscaping to legal services. Jeff Rabito of Danbury, Conn.-based Barts Tree Service is pictured in May 2015.

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Service jobs near all-time peak in region

Danbury Heads To Polls Tuesday To Vote On $53.5M High School Expansion Plan

Voters in Danbury will cast ballots Tuesday on a proposal for a $53.5 million expansion at Danbury High School. The plan will include a 24-classroom wing that would be built on the back of the building to house the Freshman Academy for Danbury High, already the biggest high school in the state.

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'Real Housewives' star Teresa Giudice will give her Maserati to the government

Bethel man, Sherman woman win $50,000 in lottery

... "I'll probably also spoil my nieces." Caprio purchased his winning ticket at JB Wine & Spirits at 29 Newtown Road in Danbury. JB Wine & Spirits will receive a $500 bonus check from the CT Lottery for selling the ticket. The winning Lucky Links Day ...

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Teresa Giudice gives feds Maserati, percentage of Bravo network pay ...

... of a 2005 Maserati Quattroporte) The 43-year-old is serving a 15-month prison sentence at a prison camp facility in Danbury, Connecticut. She surrendered herself for her term behind bars on January 5. Teresa Giudice will be released for home ...

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'Real Housewives' star Oks deal on court judgment

Regional Roundup: Zucco Shines in Draw; Knoth Wins it for Phoenix

AC Connecticut 0:0 Western Mass Pioneers . At Danbury, Ct., Pioneers keeper Nick Zucco stopped nine shots while his counterpart Steve Sasso denied Western Mass on five occasions in a match that featured plenty of open play.

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Monday, June 8, 2015

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Staples' Anthony Bravo competes in the high jump event Thursday, Feb. ...

Silver Alert Issued for Woman Missing from Danbury

Elizabeth Sacrider, 30, is described as white female with brown hair and blue eyes. She is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds.

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'Real Housewives' star Oks deal on court judgment

Danbury Police: Two Arrested In Knife Fight After All-Night Drinking Binge

Two men were arrested and taken to the hospital after a man walked along Main Street by the Danbury Police Department while bleeding on his face and carrying a broken knife Monday morning, police said. When Adan Morales, 31, of Danbury, was spotted at about 9 a.m., he told officers he had gotten into a fight with another man after spending about 16 hours drinking with him at a nearby residence, police said.

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'Real Housewives' star Oks deal on court judgment

Bill 'Red' Scollon Passed Away on June 4

... eu of flowers donations may be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut, 39 Old Ridge bury Rd., Danbury CT 06810 or to a charity of one's choice

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$1.3M soccer field to be ready this year

Danbury is nearing completion of a $1.3 million soccer field scheduled to open in mid-August. The field will replace this one that the city sold last year to Subway co-founder Peter Buck.

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Superheroes Kickoff Party on June 24th

Save the Date for our Superheroes Kickoff Party on June 24th at 5 pm. Games, food, live music by the Bossy Frog Band & more - PLUS, register for the Super Power Reading Club and Mayor Mark Boughton's Reading Challenge! An event not to be missed!

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June M. Peters, 77, of Bethel, Passed Away Saturday

June Mary Peters, age 77 of Bethel, CT, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Bridgeport Hospital. She was the wife of Thomas A. Peters, Sr. She was born May 12, 1938 in Danbury, CT, daughter of the late George and Ethel Stevens.

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'Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman' debuts in Danbury

The new documentary about Paul Newman's racing life - "Winning" - is getting its state premiere at the Palace Theatre in Danbury on June 12. Photo: Contributed Photo A new documentary about Paul Newman 's offscreen life racing cars is getting its state premiere at the Palace Theatre in Danbury. "Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman" shows how the 1969 drama, "Winning," that Newman starred in got the 43-year-old hooked on the sport, which he kept at for much of his life, snagging a class win at the 24 Hours of Daytona when he was 70. "Racing is what Newman did," Lerner said in a recent news release.

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$1.3M soccer field to be ready this year

Two Charged After Man Spotted Walking Past Police Station With Bloody Face, Broken Knife

Officers say Adan Morales , of Danbury, told police he had gotten into a fight with Marcos Kalle, , also of Danbury, at a home on Patch Street, police said. Officers say Adan Morales , of Danbury, told police he had gotten into a fight with Marcos Kalle, , also of Danbury, at a home on Patch Street, police said.

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Ridgefield's Tuccio heads to Alaska for summer baseball

Aspiring young ballplayers have circled the globe chasing their dreams of playing major-league baseball. For former Danbury Westerner Alex Tuccio of Ridgefield, that chase has led to Alaska.

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Danbury readies soccer fields

'Once Upon a Mattress' at Musicals at Richter

... said that my biggest talent is surrounding myself with talented people." Richter Arts Center , 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14, June 18-21, June 25-27. $20-$5; grounds open 7:15 p.m. for picnicking, curtain 8:30 p.m. ...

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Officials: college cuts not as bad as predicted

... 17 campuses that fall under the Board of Regents for Higher Education . They include universities like Western in Danbury and Southern in New Haven, and community colleges like Housatonic in Bridgeport. In her letter to the UConn community, Herbst ...

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Officials: college cuts not as bad as predicted

Paul Newman Racing Documentary In Danbury

... and Nate Adams chronicling this aspect of Newman's life will have its Connecticut premiere Friday, June 12, in Danbury. "Winning:The Racing Life of Paul Newman" interviews Newman's friends, including Tom Cruise , Jay Leno, Robert Redford , Patrick ...

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Danbury

The National Weather Service is predicting the chance of strong storms and gusty winds late Monday and into most of Tuesday. The good news is the stormy weather held off and gave us an amazing day on Sunday, but now that the work week is upon us the weather looks to be getting stormy in Connecticut.

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Wooster School 7th Grade Outstanding Citizenship Recognition: Ali Bratter

Two men stabbed in knife fight in Danbury

The fight happened at 7 Patch Street. One man walked to the police station entrance after the fight and both were taken to the emergency room by ambulance, said Lt. Christian Carroccio of the Danbury Police .

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Corporate Volunteers Tackle Projects At Tarrywile In Danbury

When employees from Duracell and Praxair went to work last Wednesday, they didn't sit down at their desks. Instead, they headed outdoors to tackle a cleanup project at Tarrywile Park & Mansion in Danbury.

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Brian Koonz: A new start for Galante

In this August 2004 file photo, James Galante, left, and his son AJ, talk about renovations underway at the Danbury Ice Rink. Galante's professional hockey team, the Danbury Trashers, played at the Danbury arena.

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The Record: Teresa Giudice breaking her silence

Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice, 43, sent her first tweet since checking into a Danbury, Connecticut, federal prison in January. "Thank you everyone for all of the cards, letters, and kind words of support," Giudice, serving a 15-month sentence for fraud, wrote May 31. Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James, 52, will release the fourth book in her bestselling romance saga June 18. Grey will be told from kinky businessman Christian's point of view.

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Sunday, June 7, 2015

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Gabriel DeSousa, 3 of Danbury, dances with the Portuguese flag as the Portuguese Day parade leaves Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Deer Hill Ave in Danbury. Sunday, June 7, 2015 Photo: Scott Mullin, For The Kayla Costa, 11 of Danbury, carries a banner as the Portuguese Day parade leaves Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Deer Hill Ave in Danbury.

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State budget gambling on middle class

... 18, 2013. Photo: BK Angeletti, File Photo Jason Troll places a display in the window of Lids, where he works, at the Danbury Fair mall on the first day of tax free week, in Danbury, Conn. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Photo: Michael Duffy, File Photo

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Westerners drop second straight

The Danbury Westerners rallied late but fell short in an 8-6 loss to the Plymouth Pilgrims in a New England Collegiate Baseball League game Saturday night. The Westerners had the tying run on first base in the top of the ninth inning but couldn't bring him home.

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Danbury to vote on $53.5M high school expansion plan

The proposed $53.5 million expansion plan of Danbury High School , which comes up for a special public vote on Tuesday, is unusual in a region where many districts are coping with falling enrollment. But the plan to expand the state's largest high school is more than a demographic anomaly.

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Danbury celebrates Portuguese Day

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... week in Conn. on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. Jason Troll places a display in the window of Lids, where he works, at the Danbury Fair mall on the first day of tax free week, in Danbury, Conn. Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013. HARTFORD -- Facing a billion-dollar ...

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Heroin Killing Connecticut Residents At An Alarming Rate

... heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone and other opiates. Often there was a combination of opiates or opiates and other drugs. Danbury had 11 reported opiate overdose deaths in 2014, according to data from the state Medical Examiner's office. The office ...

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Influential folk singer dies at 88

Singer Ronnie Gilbert, a member of the influential 1950s folk group the Weavers, died Saturday, June 6, several media outlets reported. She was 88. Actress Betsy Palmer died Friday, May 29, of natural causes at a hospice care center near her home in Danbury, Connecticut, according to her manager Brad Lemack.

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Fortune 500 Jobs Available in the Brookfield Area

... hours ago from Professional Diversity Network Job Description: Sales Manager. Job Location. 102 Federal Road, Danbury, CT 06810. Team or Role. Management. Work Schedule. Full-time. Posted. May 13, 2015. Position Title: New...4 days ago from ...

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Fortune 500 Jobs Available in the Danbury Area

... . Branch Network is comprised...2 days ago from Citi Job Description: Sales Manager. Job Location. 102 Federal Road, Danbury, CT 06810. Team or Role. Management. Work Schedule. Full-time. Posted. May 13, 2015. Position Title: New...

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PDL: Connecticut Settles for Scoreless Draw to Western Mass

In a wide open contest that featured its share of contentious moments, the breakthrough proved elusive for the Western Mass Pioneers and AC Connecticut, who settled for a 0-0 draw at Westview Athletic Complex in Danbury, Ct. on Saturday. Western Mass goalie Nick Zucco turned away nine shots while his counterpart Steve Sasso stopped five.

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Saturday, June 6, 2015

Eighth-graders launch weather balloons

The balloons, which were launched from the Danbury High School fields, carried GoPro cameras, GPS tracking devices and sensors to measure temperature, humidity and elevation. About 100 students were involved with the project for about four months as part of the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program.

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Latest Foreclosures in Danbury

Heroin is killing residents at an alarming rate, a naked woman asks police to shoot her, and charges filed after wife refuses to leave bed. Submit an event to be featured on the Fairfield County Community calendar and see what's happening in the area.

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Danbury eighth-graders launch weather balloons

UTC Volunteers Spruce Up Danbury Museum's Gardens For United Way Project

As hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the greater Danbury area as part of the United Way of Western Connecticut's Day of Action, a crew from United Technologies Corp. headed to the Danbury Museum & Historical Society to lend a hand. Members of the Danbury Garden Club guided the volunteers from UTC's Danbury office in sprucing up the grounds and gardens at the Danbury Museum.

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Bethel will finally get a water tank

As the town moves to raze a long-unused water tank, a hard-fought plan to build a new one is about to become a reality. Construction of the Eureka Lake tank in the Long Ridge Road neighborhood, which sits within Danbury's city limits, is expected to begin in the fall, said Director of Public Works Douglas Arndt .

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Westerners can't hold late lead in opening-night loss

Westerners pitcher Jeffery Ledesma during the Ocean State Waves at the Danbury Westerners New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Rogers Park on Friday night, June 5, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. Photo: H John Voorhees III, Staff Photographer Westerners Taylor Love catches the ball during a rundown as Ocean State's Jake Palomaki gets caught off base during the Ocean State Waves at the Danbury Westerners New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Rogers Park on Friday night, June 5, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Westerners can't hold late lead in opening-night loss

Westerners pitcher Jeffery Ledesma during the Ocean State Waves at the Danbury Westerners New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Rogers Park on Friday night, June 5, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. Westerners Taylor Love catches the ball during a rundown as Ocean State's Jake Palomaki gets caught off base during the Ocean State Waves at the Danbury Westerners New England Collegiate Baseball League game at Rogers Park on Friday night, June 5, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Friday, June 5, 2015

Economists now blind to area job growth trends

Don Klepper-Smith, a local economist, has served as the economic adviser to former governor's M. Jodi Rell and Lowell P. Weicker. DANBURY -- A recent change by federal labor officials has some economists concerned they will no longer be able to provide an accurate picture of regional employment trends.

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Economists now blind to area job growth trends

A recent change by federal labor officials has some economists concerned they will no longer be able to provide an accurate picture of regional employment trends. As part of a re-examination of labor market areas undertaken by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted every 10 years, the Danbury labor market was changed to include Newtown, which was formerly part of the Bridgeport-Stamford labor market area.

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New summer offerings on tap at Danbury mall

The Danbury Fair mall has a variety of new offerings on tap for customers this summer, including a new Disney store that opened earlier this week. DANBURY -- The Danbury Fair mall has several new stores opening up in the coming months, not including a Disney store that returned to the shopping center earlier this week.

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Drapery store opens in Danbury

Shauna Barker owner of EvVoke Window Salon in Danbury, Conn., talks about some of the window treatments available to her customers. Photo Friday, June 5, 2015.

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New summer offerings on tap at Danbury mall

The Danbury Fair mall has several new stores opening up in the coming months, not including a Disney store that returned to the shopping center earlier this week. The Disney store that opened in the mall on Tuesday represents a return to the shopping center for the company.

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Drapery store opens in Danbury

Shauna Barker is the owner of EvVoke Window Salon in Danbury, Conn. Photo Friday, June 5, 2015.

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Brian Koonz: A new start for Galante

Bethel will finally get a water tank

As the town moves to raze a long-unused water tank, a hard-fought plan to build a new one is about to become a reality. Construction of the Eureka Lake tank in the Long Ridge Road neighborhood, which sits within Danbury's city limits, is expected to begin in the fall, Director of Public Works Douglas Arndt said.

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Bethel will finally get a water tank

As the town moves to raze a long-unused water tank, a hard-fought plan to build a new one is about to become a reality. Construction of the Eureka Lake tank in the Long Ridge Road neighborhood, which sits within Danbury's city limits, is expected to begin in the fall, Director of Public Works Douglas Arndt said.

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Artists Join 'Accessible Art' Exhibit In Danbury

Artists Elisabeth Levy of Bethel, John Longobricco of Danbury and Chris Plaisted of New Milford will join art students in the regional YMCA's ESCAPE to the Arts to reveal their "visual songs" as the seventh yearlong, multisite series "Accessible Art" continues. The exhibit will open Monday, June 15, and run through Thursday, Aug. 16. Sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, the exhibition is presented in both public and private venues, providing opportunities for artists to show work in alternative spaces and to make art more accessible to the general public.

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Marie Klepacz '17 Wins Reserve Champion

Upcoming Open Houses in Danbury

The "Buy One, Get One FREE" Book Fair will be open tonight, June 5 from 6-8 pm during the Family Picnic. A new report maps the hourly wage needed for each state to support a two-bedroom apartment.

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Fabric Friends Of Danbury Museum Donate Quilts To Hospital

DANBURY, Conn. Members of the Fabric Friends of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society recently made and donated 37 quilts for Danbury Hospital patients, according to a press release.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Rubio courts support at Stamford dinner

... at the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Photo: Jason Rearick Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton looks on during the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, ...

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Rubio courts Republican support at Bush dinner

Rubio courts support at Stamford dinner

... the keynote address at the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton looks on during the Prescott Bush Dinner at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, June 4, ...

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Murphy: Expand broadband for low-income students

... Fran Rabinowitz said. "Being able to provide (Internet access) for low income families would be phenomenal." In Danbury, 54 percent of students receive subsidized free- and reduced-cost lunches, qualifying them for broadband assistance under ...

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50 Things to do this weekend

... park on Saturday, June6, 2015, with nearly 140 breeds in attendance. This weekend is your last chance to head to the Danbury city fair. The fair is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday . Find out more. Visit Half Full Brewery in Stamford "open ...

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Timothy Vail, 23, of Bethel, Passed Away Thursday, May 28

... George and Ruth Vail (Georgia); great-grandmother: Ginny Hancock (Oxford) and great-grandparents Ed and Dina Henry (Danbury); as well as several aunts, uncles and many cousins. Tim is pre-deceased by his very special grandfather: Dick Hancock, with ...

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50 Things to do this weekend

Danbury Comes Out to Support Day of Action

This morning we kicked off our Day of Action in Danbury. Thank you to 550 volunteers who came together to make a difference in our community.

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Sean M. Fitzmaurice, 49, Passed Away Tuesday

... Sean Michael Fitzmaurice age 49, died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born in Danbury, CT, he was a son of the late John and Ellen Fitzmaurice. Sean was a graduate of Henry Abbott Technical School and worked as an ...

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50 Things to do this weekend in Connecticut, June 5-7

... festivals, concerts and outdoor events you can enjoy this weekend. This weekend is your last chance to head to the Danbury city fair. The fair is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday . Find out more. Visit Half Full Brewery in Stamford "open ...

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Full Time Job Openings Near Danbury

Discipline Registered Nurse Specialty Case Manager Subspecialty Shift 8 D Duration Start Date ASAP Pay Rate $32.00 - $37.00 Job Description & Requirements Case Management Nurse -...7 days ago from AMN Healthcare Description: Are you driven by what's next? Become a Cablevisionary. We are looking for Cablevisionaries who always keep the customer first in mind, who insist on continuing to...5 days ago from Cablevision Fit might not come across on a job description.

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Heroin Killing Connecticut Residents At An Alarming Rate

Crash Injures Pedestrian; Teresa Tweets from FCI Danbury; Resident Robbed on Street

Hundreds died from opiate overdose deaths in 2014, and this in-depth review tracks the cases in the state and in your local communities. National Trail Day will be on June 6th.

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46 Parent Leaders Graduate In Danbury, Including First Spanish Class

Forty six parent leaders from the Danbury area will be recognized at a ceremony to celebrate their graduation from the Parent Leadership Training Institute on Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. . at Western Connecticut State University's Campus Center Ballroom.

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MannKind: Social media buzz will propel Afrezza to blockbuster status

... for the predicted sales growth, MannKind is increasing manufacturing capacity at its production facilities in Danbury, Connecticut, and Denver, Colorado. "We started out with just one line in operation and we now have three lines in operation," he ...

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Wooster School 6th Grade Outstanding Citizenship Recognition: Jacob Nelson

Stamford Resident Darlene Joan Deicke Passes Away at 80

... Gerald (Jerry) Deicke and his wife Deona of Fairfield, a devoted daughter, Joy Westerfield and her husband David of Danbury; a brother Duane Zephirin and his wife Lois of Wisconsin, and her sister-in-law Barbara Van Tronk of Stamford, as well as her ...

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... lacrosse Class L first round game played at Brookfield High School. Wednesday, June, 3, 2015 Photo: Scott Mullin The Danbury High softball team and the Bethel High baseball team both won in walk-off fashion in the first round of their respective ...

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First Patient At New Danbury Hospice Leaves Indelible Legacy

After eight years of careful planning, Regional Hospice and Home Care's Center for Comfort Care & Healing in Danbury became the first and only all-private- suite facility of its kind in Connecticut. The pride of this accomplishment was honored this past February when the Center welcomed its first patient a story that will leave an indelible impression on the history of the Center.

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DAWS Dishes Up Pasta Dinner In Danbury To Help Homeless Pets

DANBURY, Conn. Danbury Animal Welfare Society, also known as DAWS, will be dishing up a pasta dinner Thursday to raise funds to renovate its shelter.

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High School Roundup: Walk-off wins for Danbury softball, Bethel...

... in the boys lacrosse Class L first round game played at Brookfield High School. Wednesday, June, 3, 2015 The Danbury High softball team and the Bethel High baseball team both won in walk-off fashion in the first round of their respective state ...

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Immaculate High Graduation

Registration will allow you to post comments on newstimes.com and create a newstimes.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Kathryn Kerins receives her diploma during Immaculate High Schools Graduation Ceremony that was held at St. Mary's Church in Bethel on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

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FirstLight restores $50K to CLA along with awarded grants

... The five municipalities that border Candlewood Lake are Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield, Sherman and Danbury. CEOs of these towns had also appealed to FirstLight to restore full funding. New Milford Mayor Pat Murphy said Wednesday that ...

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015

H.S. softball: Dreher, Kane lead Stonington to a rout in Class M opener

... • No. 25 Grasso Tech bowed out of the Class S tournament with a 15-0 first round loss to No. 8 Immaculate of Danbury. Kiley Banks threw a no-hitter for Immaculate, which scored eight runs in the first inning. • No. 17 Putnam scored ...

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Whalers leaving, Brewster gets FHL team

One of the Danbury Whalers owners plans to start a new Federal Hockey League team in Brewster, N.Y. Photo: Tyler Sizemore One of the Danbury Whalers owners plans to start a new Federal Hockey League team in Brewster, N.Y. Photo: Tyler Sizemore One of the Danbury Whalers owners plans to start a new Federal Hockey League team in Brewster, N.Y. Photo: Tyler Sizemore The Federal Hockey League team has packed up and vacated the Danbury Ice Arena and Herm Sorcher, the organization's CEO and managing general partner, said Wednesday he's taken a front office position with a new FHL team that will play out of the Brewster Ice Arena next season.

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Whalers' run in Danbury ends, new hockey team coming to Brewster

Boehringer Ingelheim: CT budget threatens upgrades

From left, Dr. James Baxter, senior vice president, Development of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; Governor Dannel Malloy; Dr. Wolfgang Baiker, head, Global Development for the company and Albert Ros, former president and CEO of the pharmaceutical talk about planned improvements at their Ridgefield/Danbury campus during a meeting about four years ago. Photo: Contributed Photo RIDGEFIELD -- Boehringer Ingelheim executives on Wednesday warned at least $300 million in upgrades to its U.S. corporate campus could be in jeopardy if lawmakers in Hartford move forward with proposed tax increases on state businesses.

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Property Rounds: New offices opening up interior vistas

... Greenwich Library. Photo: Contributed Photo The "hotel" area at Belimo Americas' new facility at 33 Turner Road in Danbury, Conn., providing visitors an area to work while showcasing the company's valves, actuators and other products via an open ...

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Property Rounds: New offices opening up interior vistas

... branch across from the Greenwich Library. The "hotel" area at Belimo Americas' new facility at 33 Turner Road in Danbury, Conn., providing visitors an area to work while showcasing the company's valves, actuators and other products via an open ...

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Westerners prepare for season under first-year manager Smyth

Coming off of a difficult 13-29 campaign, there's essentially nowhere to go but up for the Danbury Westerners. Led by new manager Ryan Smyth , who spent the last four seasons as an assistant under seven-year Westerner skipper Jamie Shevchik , the Westerners have high hopes of quickly righting the ship in 2015.

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Boehringer Ingelheim: CT budget threatens upgrades

From left, Dr. James Baxter, senior vice president, Development of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; Governor Dannel Malloy; Dr. Wolfgang Baiker, head, Global Development for the company and Albert Ros, former president and CEO of the pharmaceutical talk about planned improvements at their Ridgefield/Danbury campus during a meeting about four years ago. RIDGEFIELD -- Boehringer Ingelheim executives on Wednesday warned that at least $300 million in upgrades to its U.S. corporate campus could be in jeopardy if lawmakers in Hartford move forward with proposed tax hikes on the state's businesses.

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Danbury's Rodriguez returns to ring on June 12

Star Boxing 's popular super welterweight AZveteran Delvin Rodriguez , of Danbury, will square off against WBA World Super Welterweight Champion Erislandy "The American Dream " Lara in a 12-round title affair at UIC Pavilion in Chicago on Friday, June 12. SPIKE TV will televise on its Premiere Boxing Champions series at 9 p.m. "We're proud to have Delvin Rodriguez, with whom we have had a long and successful relationship, showcased on Spike TV, our second fighter in three weeks to appear on the network," said Joe DeGuardia , president of Star Boxing. "Delvin is extremely popular and familiar to TV boxing fans with regular appearances on ESPN's `FridayNight Fights.'

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Boehringer Ingelheim: $300M in upgrades in peril under proposed...

From left, Dr. James Baxter, senior vice president, Development of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals; Governor Dannel Malloy; Dr. Wolfgang Baiker, head, Global Development for the company and Albert Ros, former president and CEO of the pharmaceutical talk about planned improvements at their Ridgefield/Danbury campus during a meeting about four years ago. RIDGEFIELD -- Boehringer Ingelheim executives on Wednesday warned that at least $300 million in upgrades to its U.S. corporate campus could be in jeopardy if lawmakers in Hartford move forward with proposed tax hikes on the state's businesses.

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Candlewood Lake Authority reclaims grants

Darlene Joan Deicke, 80, Of Stamford

Before retiring, she worked for the family business, Deicke Tent, and in later years worked at Public Storage, and General and National Re. She is survived by her son, Gerald Deicke and his wife, Deona, of Fairfield; daughter, Joy Westerfield and her husband, David, of Danbury; a brother and his wife of Wisconsin; a sister-in-law of Stamford; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

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Property Rounds: New offices opening up interior vistas

Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries Reported in Danbury

Danbury police are responding to an accident at the corner of Sugar Hollow and Starrs Plain road, Detective Lieutenant Christian Carroccio confirmed via email.

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Bethel's Gilleoghan Irish Dance to Perform at Danbury Irish Fest

The Greater Danbury Irish Festival is slated to run Sept. 18-20, 2015 and will be back at the Ives Center in Danbury.

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House leaders pull all-nighter, start debate on $40B budget

... "the current proposal will undermine the financial feasibility of continued capital investments at our Ridgefield/Danbury site," adding that the tax proposals were "short-sighted" and would "stifle innovation, especially research and development of ...

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Volunteers Get Moving For United Way's Day Of Action In Redding

Nearly 550 volunteers from 27 local businesses and corporations will demonstrate their commitment to volunteerism and community support by taking part in the Annual Day of Action throughout greater Danbury and New Milford on Wednesday, the United Way of Western Connecticut announced. "Volunteers are the foundation of every successful organization and every thriving community," said Kim Morgan, CEO of United Way of Western Connecticut.

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United Way's Day of Action Mobilizes Hundreds of Volunteers

United Way of Western Connecticut is thrilled to announce that nearly 550 volunteers from 27 local businesses and corporations will demonstrate their commitment to volunteerism and community support by taking part in UWWC's Annual Day of Action. More than 40 projects will be completed to benefit more than 30 nonprofit agencies throughout greater Danbury and greater New Milford on Wednesday, June 3rd.

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Betsy Palmer | Roles serious and scary, 88

Betsy Palmer, 88, whose early career ranged from serious theater to game shows but who achieved her greatest fame as a slasher and ax murderer in Friday the 13th, died Friday at a hospice near her home in Danbury, Conn. Although she later attended many horror-film conventions, she told interviewers that she hated the script.

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Class LL boys track: Ridgefield boys edge Danbury for second...

... ahead on the final turn and winning a sprint to the finish line. His effort capped a thrilling victory over rival Danbury in the event for Ridgefield, and in the process secured the Tigers' second consecutive state crown. Ridgefield won the title ...

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Class LL boys track: Ridgefield boys edge Danbury for second straight Class LL track and field title

NFA's Johnson sprints to two Class LL track and field titles

New Britain - Norwich Free Academy's Jawaun Johnson sprinted two individual titles during Tuesday's CIAC Class LL track and field championships at Willow Brook Park. In a hotly-contested-100 meter race, Johnson edged Danbury's Matthew Andrew, finishing in 11.04 seconds.

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Celebrity dropouts

... 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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Staples edges Danbury to repeat as LL girls track champions

Locked in a tight battle for most of the Class LL girls outdoor track championships, Staples needed every point it could get to catch Danbury and Glastonbury, which both leaped out to an early lead. The Wreckers closed the gap late, as a 20-point effort by Hannah DeBalsi and 19 points from jumper Brigid van Dorsten were enough to propel Staples to its second straight Class LL title.

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Staples edges Danbury to repeat as LL girls track champions

Homes Recently Sold in Danbury

More rains, flooding possible for the area, and we'll let you know when the rain ends and how much has fallen in Connecticut. Wells Fargo Works Projects is offering a chance to win $25,000 to small business owners to help them achieve their goals.

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William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty Lists Former Home of Rose ...

Laura Ingalls Wilder is best known for her "Little House on the Prairie" children's book series. The home, which is located in the town of Danbury, Conn., is listed by Danbury agent Kim Gifford, and offered at $439,000.

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Many paths lead to CT Trails Weekend activities

Activities are planned at the Bear Mountain Reservation in Danbury, Conn., on Saturday, June 6, 2015, as part of Connecticut Trails Weekend. It begins early with Tails on Trails and then family events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain cancels all events.

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Many paths lead to CT Trails Weekend activities

Teresa Giudice has a plan to continue communication with fans from prison

... star get online? Is Giudice allowed internet access while serving time in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, for fraud? There was some confusion among fans when she tweeted a message thanking them for their continued ...

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Karelin Dominguez Receives Youth Citizenship Award from Exchange Club

Wooster School eighth grade student, Karelin Dominguez, received a Youth Citizenship Award from the Danbury chapter of the National Exchange club on May 14. Karelin received her recognition at a dinner banquet at Anthony's Lake Club on Lake Kenosia. She attended with her sister Alexa, parents Noel and Leticia, and grandparents.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Danbury

More rains, flooding possible for the area, and we'll let you know when the rain ends and how much has fallen in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for the entire state of Connecticut mainly because of the possibility of flooding on Tuesday as the rains begin to end later this evening.

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Man Charged for Selling Crack Cocaine in Danbury: Police

Members of the Danbury Police Department's Special Investigations Division executed the court authorized search and seizure warrants for Jack "YS" Wessells' vehicle and an apartment he was using on George Street on May 27. The warrants were all issued as a result of an investigation that began weeks earlier in response to citizen complaints related to Wessells selling illegal drugs from throughout the Danbury area and the apartment located on George street. Wessell and his vehicle were seized as he parked on Aaron Samuels Boulevard to allegedly make a drug sale to Mark Medrano, who had also parked on Aaron Samuels Boulevard.

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Betsy Palmer Dies: 'Friday the 13th' Murderer Mom Was 88

Betsy Palmer, who played mother-turned-murderer Mrs. Voorhees in the slasher film "Friday the 13th," died after an acting career that spanned six decades. She was 88. Palmer died at a hospice care center near where she lived in Danbury, Connecticut, according to her manager Brad Lemack.

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... locally based headquarters passes in the General Assembly. Mark Lurie bikes home from his workplace, GE Capital, in Danbury, Conn. GE has threatened to leave the state if the General Assembly passes a proposed retroactive tax increase on locally ...

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Industry's Most Advanced Load Scheduling Optimization Reduces Supply...

... efficiency. For more information, please visit: http://www.genscape.com About ESCOAdvisors, LLC ESCOWare , based in Danbury, Connecticut, is a division of ESCO Advisorsa , a leader in retail energy supply managed software solutions and consulting ...

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Preview of 'Once Upon a Mattress' at Richter Arts Center

... longest-running outdoor theater. Performances are at the Richter Arts Center @ Richter Park, 100 Aunt Hack Road, in Danbury. Performances are given outdoors under the stars where audience members can bring food and drink to picnic on lawn chairs and ...

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Bridgeport's Beverly Pizza Is Winner In DVlicious Pizza Contest

The long-time neighborhood staple won the DVlicious contest with 48 percent of the vote. Colony Grill in Stamford and Frank Pepe in Danbury scored second and third respectively with 25 percent and 18 percent.

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Danbury's Regional Hospice And Home Care Seeks Volunteers

DANBURY, Conn. Regional Hospice and Home Care in Danbury is looking for new volunteers and will host training sessions throughout June.

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Connecticut Beatles festival announces list of performers

The Fab 4 Music Festival announced its entertainment line-up June 1 for this year's event to be held on Aug. 15. The festival, also known as Danbury Fields Forever, will take place at at Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Ave Ext, on the campus of Western Connecticut State University, in Danbury, Connecticut, and pay tribute to the Beatles' first Shea Stadium concert 50 years earlier on the date of the event. Headlining the fourth annual festival are The Hofners, who played last year's festival and re-created The Beatles' Ed Sullivan Show song-list from 1964.

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Budget deal for rails, roads and bridges

... five years, including $1.8 billion in improvements to Metro-North's New Haven Line, and branch lines in New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury. "The bottom line is clear," Malloy said. "This budget makes historic investments in transportation. We need to ...

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Monday, June 1, 2015

Teresa Giudice Tweets For The First Time Behind Bars

... T!" The reality star is currently serving a 15 month sentence after turning herself into a correctional facility in Danbury, Connecticut earlier this year on January 5. Giudice turned herself in after her and husband Joe Giudice were convicted of ...

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Budget's impact on: Transportation

The over $40 billion, two-year state budget earmarks $2.8 billion for transportation over the next five years, including $1.8 billion in improvements to Metro-North's New Haven Line, and branch lines in New Canaan, Danbury and Waterbury. "The bottom line is clear," Malloy said.

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(140) Letters From Prison: 'Real Housewives' Star Tweets From FCI Danbury

... all her fans in one shot by sending a tweet for the first time since she was imprisoned in January. Locked up in Danbury, Connecticut on a 15-month bid for her role in a mortgage and bankruptcy fraud scheme with her husband, Joe Giudice, Teresa ...

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Pedestrian Struck By Mercedes In Danbury Suffers Serious Injuries

DANBURY, Conn. A man was injured early Sunday when he was struck by a car while attempting to cross Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury, according to the Danbury Police Department's Traffic Division.

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Transgender Bill Clears The Senate, Now Heads To Governor

... f 32 to 3, with three Republican senators - Rob Kane of Watertown, Henri Martin of Bristol sand Michael McLachlan of Danbury - opposed. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives approved the measure, 126-18.

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A passion for dance, and life

Lori Novella-Murphy, the owner of Lori's Center Stage Dance Studio in Danbury, Conn., is photographed in her dance studio Monday, June 1, 2015. She is celebrating 20 years in business.

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Teresa Giudice Tweets Her Love to All From Behind Prison Bars

... support I love, love, love you all xo T! The reality TV star is currently in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. Her husband, Joe Giudice, was also convicted and will enter prison when she finishes her stint. The sentencing ...

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GE says new taxes could force it out of Connecticut

A passion for dance, and life

GE says new taxes could force it out of Connecticut

Teresa Giudice has a message for all her fans, from prison

Teresa Giudice is currently serving time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, for fraud. But now, for the first time in five months, the former Real Housewives of New Jersey star has spoken out on social media.

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GE says new taxes could force it out of Connecticut

... passes in the General Assembly. Photo: File Photo Mark Lurie bikes home from his workplace, GE Capital, in Danbury, Conn. GE has threatened to leave the state if the General Assembly passes a proposed retroactive tax increase on locally based ...

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New Director of Human Resources at VNS Westchester

... es. She has developed curriculum in human resources for both undergraduate and graduate level programs. Deb lives in Danbury Connecticut.

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Mayor to Seek Enhancement to Danbury Noise Ordinance

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton will be asking the City Council to review the city's current noise ordinance at their Tuesday meeting. According to the Danbury News Times, the mayor said there have been an unprecedented amount of noise complaints in the city.

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Fellowship Center Meeting on June 1st in Danbury

Tomorrow Night following the Members Meeting. NOTE: The Committee Meeting time will return to 7:15 p.m. for the rest of Mondays up until the event.

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(140) Letters From Prison: 'Real Housewives' Star Tweets From Jail

Teresa Giudice, star of the reality television show "Real Housewives of New Jersey," took to the Internet recently to reach all her fans in one shot by sending a tweet for the first time since she was imprisoned in January. Locked up in Danbury, Connecticut on a 15-month bid for her role in a mortgage and bankruptcy fraud scheme with her husband, Joe Giudice, Teresa Giudice said, "Thank you everyone for all of the cards, letters, and kind words of support I love, love, love you all xo T!" The tweet was launched around 5 p.m. Sunday, and it was the Montville resident's first time on the social media channel since Dec. 23, 2014.

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Many paths lead to CT Trails Weekend activities

International Students in Need of Homes

... partner, gphomestay . If you are interested in welcoming one of these students, and live within 30 minutes of Danbury, CT, or know of any other qualified families who might be interested, we encourage you to fill out a hosting application or reach ...

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Many paths lead to CT Trails Weekend activities

Teresa Giudice tweets from prison: 'I love you all!'

... she's been locked up. The 43-year-old reality star turned herself in to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut on Jan. 5 to serve a 15 month sentence on fraud charges. "She was ready," her lawyer James J. Leonard Jr. said in a ...

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Strong Storms, Heavy Rains, Flash Flooding For Danbury

This certainly doesn't feel like June 1, it feels more like Oct. 1. Temperatures will be in the mid 50s today, but the temperatures aren't the real story. The National Weather Service has issued both a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" and "Flash Flood Watch" for the entire state of Connecticut, which lasts until Tuesday at 8 p.m. According to the National Weather Service periods of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will continue through Tuesday as several disturbances track into the area impacting Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex, and New London counties.

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Serious Crash in Danbury Injures Pedestrian

Adam Shea, 33, of Danbury was driving his 2014 Mercedes Benz northbound on Clapboard Ridge Road when he struck a pedestrian, police said.

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PHOTO: Teresa Giudice poses for a portrait in New York, Jan. 4, 2012.

... the first time the reality star, 43, has posted anything since reporting for her 15-month stay in federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, back in early January. Earlier in the year, ABC News spoke with representative from the Federal Correctional ...

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Teresa tweets from prison

... 43-year-old " Real Housewives of New Jersey " star's social media accounts went dark shortly before she reported to Danbury, Conn., where she's been serving her sentence for fraud . Her last tweet was in support of her daughter, Gia's, singing group ...

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Boxing fans get taste of action at Danbury Fight Night

Jair Ramos, right, of Waterbury, lands a punch to the mid-section of Osnel Charles, of Atlantic City, NJ, in a junior welterweight fight during Danbury Fight Night, held at Danbury Arena, in Danbury, Conn, on Saturday night, May 30, 2015. Ramos won by decision.

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M.A.D.D. Honors Two Police Officers At Danbury's WestConn

DANBURY, Conn. Two police officers from Danbury's Western Connecticut State University recently were honored for their efforts to prevent drunken driving on and near campus.

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Ridgefield Rep. Giegler Votes 'No' On Expanded Casino Gaming

... is a recipe for disaster and is not the answer to our state's fiscal crisis," said Giegler, who represents parts of Danbury and Ridgefield. "The socio-economic impact to our communities by expanding casinos is a grave concern, having the potential ...

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

'I love, love, love you all': Teresa Giudice tweets 'thank you' to...

'I love, love, love you all': Teresa Giudice tweets 'thank you' to her supportive fans from behind bars in federal prison The 43-year-old gushed about her fan's support online, 'Thank you everyone for all of the cards, letters, and kind words of support I love, love, love you all xo T!' Teresa is currently serving a fifteen month prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut after she and her husband Joe Giudice, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud in March 2014.

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Teresa Giudice Breaks Silence in Prison with Sweet Message to Her Fans

... I love, love, love you all xo T! The reality star turned herself in to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, on Jan. 5. She was sentenced the 15 months in prison and she and husband Joe Giudice were found guilt on charges of ...

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Teresa Giudice Breaks Silence in Prison with Sweet Message to Her Fans

Actress Betsy Palmer, killer in 'Friday the 13th,' dies

Actress Betsy Palmer, known for her role as the killer in "Friday the 13th," has died, her longtime manager said Sunday. She was 88. Palmer died Friday of natural causes at a hospice care center near her home in Danbury, Connecticut, manager Brad Lemack said in a statement.

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'RHONJ' Teresa Giudice shows prisoners have Twitter too

The former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star, who is currently serving a prison sentence for bank fraud in Danbury, Conn., tweeted a message to her fans Sunday . Thank you everyone for all of the cards, letters, and kind words of support I love, love, love you all xo T! This marks the first time Giudice has tweeted since beginning her sentence in January 2015.

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Teresa Giudice Speaks From Prison! Real Housewives of New Jersey...

... she supported daughter Gia Giudice 's girl group called 3KT. Ever since Teresa began her federal prison sentence in Danbury, Conn., on January 5, E! News has been able to gather information about how the reality star is coping behind bars. While the ...

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Most Recent Job Openings Around Danbury

The Community Care Director can be a Physical Therapist/PT, an Occupational Therapist/OT, or a Registered Nurse/RN who is primarily responsible for ensuring a strong stable...3 days ago from Encompass Home Health Home Health with Less Travel! Our Registered Nurses supervise, evaluate, and provide nursing services to clients in various senior living communities, including assisted...3 days ago from Encompass Home Health Description: Are you driven by what's next? Become a Cablevisionary. We are looking for Cablevisionaries who always keep the customer first in mind, who insist on continuing to...23 hours ago from Cablevision Content Manager-MSL needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Ridgefield, CT.

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Budget deal raises income taxes on the rich

... taxes and legalize keno gambling. The budget will drastically change the way cities such as Bridgeport, Stamford and Danbury receive supplemental aid for hosting tax-exempt property including hospitals and institutions of higher learning. ...

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Budget deal raises income taxes on the rich

The state's wealthiest residents will see their income taxes increase under a budget deal struck by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy fellow Democrats in the General Assembly door session early Sunday morning. The budget will drastically change the way cities such as Bridgeport, Stamford and Danbury receive supplemental aid for hosting tax-exempt property including hospitals and institutions of higher learning.

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Housing demand on the rise but prices remain depressed

... May 28, 2015, in Bethel, Conn. Photo: H John Voorhees III Scott Cooney, a managing broker with Coldwell Banker in Danbury, stands in a single family home for sale on Maple Row, in Bethel, Conn. Prices remain flat but there is rising demand, and a ...

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Housing demand on the rise but prices remain depressed

... to $350,000 range. Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Bethel, Conn. Scott Cooney, a managing broker with Coldwell Banker in Danbury, stands in a single family home for sale on Maple Row, in Bethel, Conn. Prices remain flat but there is rising demand, and a ...

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Fuel cells ready for shipment at FuelCell Energy in Danbury.

An emerging green energy source could be coming to town if a newly formed task force determines a fuel cell is a viable option for Georgetown. "It's a clean burning fuel," said Leon Karvelis , a Redding selectman who also sits on the new utilities task force.

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Fuel cells ready for shipment at FuelCell Energy in Danbury.

Police: Two People Robbed and Assaulted in Danbury

Editor's Note: We first ran this story May 28 but ICYMI two people were reportedly robbed and assaulted in Danbury. Two Danbury men were arrested after police say they robbed and assaulted two victims walking home from a restaurant on Keeler Street on Monday.

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SEEN: Ridgefield High School prom

The Ridgefield High School senior prom was held at the Matrix Center in Danbury on May 29, 2015.

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SEEN: Ridgefield High School prom

Registration will allow you to post comments on newstimes.com and create a newstimes.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. The Ridgefield High School senior prom was held at the Matrix Center in Danbury on May 29, 2015.

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Veterans Career Fair is in Connecticut on Monday, June 1

... are looking to hire. The Veterans Career Fair will take place this Monday, June 1, 2015 at the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury, Connecticut. The hours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Connecticut Department of Labor is organizing this Veterans Career ...

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'Time Stands Still' at TheatreWorks New Milford

... features some of the region's finest actors: Will Jeffries (Southbury), Alicia Dempster and Aaron Kaplan (both Danbury ), and Erin Shaughnessy ( New Milford ). TIME STANDS STILL is under the direction of Sonnie Osborne of New Milford . TIME STANDS ...

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Noise concerns reach crescendo in Danbury

Guillermo Encarnacion, 21, of Danbury, Conn. a mechanic at Brothers Auto Sale in Danbury rigged up a powerful sound system in his brothers car with speakers on the roof as well as the back seat, trunk and other places.

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Ken Dixon: Final throes of session 2015

Danbury FireFighter Jeff Tomchik was in the Capitol Friday, May 29, 2015 lobbying for legislation that would provide workersi compensation coverage for job-related cancers. Photo by Ken Dixon Photo: Contributed Photo House and Senate members are running round like extras in a Marx Brothers movie, searching for ways to keep alive their hopes, dreams and misconceived bills within the gold-domed marble mausoleum called the state Capitol .

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Nanny accused of burning child faces more charges

Arguments during a court hearing Friday for a nanny accused of burning a 3-year-old girl focused on the health of another child -- the defendant's own unborn baby. Lidia Quilligana, 31, of Danbury, will remain in custody after a judge denied a request to reduce her bond so she can get out of jail to receive more personal medical treatment.

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Danbury homeless shelter concerns neighbors

Volunteer Laura Kroot, of Bethel, wipes a table as she helps set up for the afternoon meal at Dorothy Day Hospitality House, on Spring Street in Danbury, Conn, on Friday, May 29, 2015. Neighbors have raised serious concerns about the facility during a community meeting on Thursday night.

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Karina Parr, a long time human resources professional, has started an employment agency with Foster Burnett called Express Employment Professionals, in Danbury. Friday, May 29, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Automated collection sought

First Selectman Christopher Bielik said he has been in talks with the Danbury-based Winters Brothers Waste Systems, which is the current trash collection company in Beacon Falls, about switching to automated collection. Currently, trash is collected with a truck that has a driver and operator.

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Danbury homeless shelter concerns neighbors

Danbury HS Begins Associate Degree Program for Students

First cohort for Associate Degree at DHS ready to begin in September Freshmen work toward Information Technology degree Following an overwhelming response to a new program being launched at Danbury High School in the 2015-16 school year, 100 incoming freshmen have been selected through a lottery as the first cohort to participate in the Early College Opportunity . These students will have an opportunity to earn an Associate Degree simultaneously with their high school diploma.

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Campaign raises awareness to obesity

Members of the United Way of Western Connecticut and the Coalition of Healthy Kids have started a new campaign to raise awareness about obesity, especially in children. "The best way to have success in combating obesity is to create a community-wide message that will be repeated in various sectors of the community on a regular basis," said Frank Kelly , a United Way volunteer and former Danbury hospital president and chief executive officer.

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Danbury Man, 50, Busted On Charges Of Selling Heroin At Condo Complex

A 50-year-old Danbury man was arrested on multiple drug charges after he was apprehended Thursday afternoon selling heroin in the driveway of the Triangle Street condominium complex where he lives, police said. Craig Mourning, 50, of 126 Triangle St., Unit A46, was arrested by officers carrying a search warrant, police said.

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House approves bill for casino in Hartford area

... in the legislative session, the bill was introduced as including future casino facilities in the Bridgeport and Danbury areas. But the final bill, filed at the request of the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes, was whittled down specifically for ...

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New Healthcare Facility In Danbury Marks Picture That's Latest Project

Continuing her firm's expansion into the niche health care facilities sector, Valerie Cooper announced Picture That of Stamford, has undertaken the art consulting project for the new Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury. The state-of-the-art 36,000-square-foot facility - Connecticut's first and only nonprofit, all-private, family focused hospice center - opened in January at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 200 donors and public officials.

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Rep. Harding Engages With Danbury Residents On Legislative Issues

... said Harding. "As debates get more and more complex in the House Chamber, I want residents of Brookfield, Bethel and Danbury to feel assured that their best interests are being represented." Key topics that were discussed at the coffee hours include ...

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Healing Hearts Starts New Support Group In Danbury For Widowed Adults

DANBURY, Conn. The Healing Hearts Center for Grief & Loss in Danbury is starting a new support group for adults who are dealing with the death of a spouse.

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Two face drug trafficking charges in Danbury

Todd Cooper, 22, of Boardman Terrace, New Milford, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015 on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division Photo: Contributed Photo Jack aAuYSaAu Wessells, 32, of Bond Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015, on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division Photo: Contributed Photo DANBURY -- Investigators targeting a drug dealer Wednesday on George Street caught another man conducting illegal narcotic sales in the same neighborhood, police said.

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Two face drug trafficking charges in Danbury

Todd Cooper, 22, of Boardman Terrace, New Milford, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015 on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division Jack aAuYSaAu Wessells, 32, of Bond Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015, on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division DANBURY -- Investigators targeting a drug dealer Wednesday on George Street caught another man conducting illegal narcotic sales in the same neighborhood, police said.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Danbury couple turn land into horse farm

Ed Prybylski ropes a dummy steer, part of his training of the horse he is riding, Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Ed and Lucy Prybylski own and operate Happy Trails Farm on Mountainville Road in Danbury, Conn.

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Boehringer Ingelheim gets FDA approval for 2 drugs

... While more than 15 million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, Boehringer Ingelheim, which has offices in Danbury and Ridgefield, estimates that 45 percent of the cases in the United States remain undiagnosed until lung function is ...

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Dry conditions threaten area farmers

Despite the strong storms in the Danbury area late Thursday afternoon, it's been an unusually dry spring, forecasters say. How dry is it? USDA Drought status for Connecticut: Moderate Driest year on record in Connecticut: 1965 Periods of below-average precipitation in state: 1961-67, 1979-81.

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Thunderstorm Leads to Power Outages

Update: As of 6 p.m., Eversource is reporting 278 outages in Ridgefield, 24 outages in Wilton, 349 outages in Danbury, 172 outages in Monroe, 42 outages in Newtown and 100 outages in Bethel.

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Police Reports, May 20 - 27, 2015

... on eastbound Interstate 84, near the Exit 9 interchange, about 8:19 pm on May 22. Motorist Daniel Lake, 23, of Danbury lost control of the 2004 Ford Focus sedan that he was driving as he was reaching for a cigarette and then struck a 60-foot-long ...

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Western-style horse farm a 'labor of love' for Danbury couple

Dispatch privatization a growing trend

Executives with IXP Corp., which recently took over operations at the city's dispatch center, hope the deal with Danbury can become a model for other communities in the state seeking to save money by outsourcing some services. "We see this as an emerging growth business for us," said Lawrence D. Consalvos , president and chief operating officer for New Jersey based IXP .

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Dispatch privatization a growing trend

Kyle Turner, a telecommunicator at the Danbury dispatch center, explains different features of the dispatch station to Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. The new center is being operated by IXP, a New Jersey based company, as part of a public, private partnership.

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Danbury Nanny Charged With Burning Child Is Pregnant, Seeks Lower Bond

DANBURY, Conn. The Danbury nanny who is charged with burning and beating a 3-year-old girl she was babysitting in March has asked for a lower bail because she is pregnant, reports News-Times.com .

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Two face drug trafficking charges in Danbury

Todd Cooper, 22, of Boardman Terrace, New Milford, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015 on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division Jack aAuYSaAu Wessells, 32, of Bond Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015, on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentaAos Special Investigations Division DANBURY -- Investigators targeting a drug dealer Wednesday on George Street caught another man conducting illegal narcotic sales in the same neighborhood, police said.

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Two face drug trafficking charges in Danbury

Todd Cooper, 22, of Boardman Terrace, New Milford, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015 on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentA A A s Special Investigations Division Photo: Contributed Photo Jack A A AoYSA A A1 Wessells, 32, of Bond Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn, was arrested Wednesday, May 27, 2015, on multiple drug charges by the Danbury Police DepartmentA A A s Special Investigations Division Photo: Contributed Photo DANBURY -- Investigators targeting a drug dealer Wednesday on George Street caught another man conducting illegal narcotic sales in the same neighborhood, police said.

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Pregnant nanny accused of burning child seeks release from jail

The nanny accused of beating and burning the hands and leg of a 3-year-old girl she was baby-sitting in March has learned she's pregnant and wants to get out of jail to seek medical treatment, her attorney said this week. Lidia Quilligana, 31, of Danbury, is facing felony charges of first-degree assault and risk of injury to a child and a misdemeanor charge of third-degree criminal mischief.

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Police: Two People Robbed and Assaulted in Danbury

Two Danbury men were arrested after police say they robbed and assaulted two victims walking home from a restaurant on Keeler Street on Monday. The alleged robbery and assault occurred at around 2 a.m. on Liberty Street when two males came up to the victims, demanding their money and cell phones.

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Danbury Police Charge Man With Dealing Drugs From Car, Apartment

Danbury police busted a Bridgeport man on multiple charges of selling drugs from a Danbury apartment and throughout the city after obtaining search-and-seizure warrants, police said. At 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers seized Jack "YS" Wessells, 32, of 168 Bond Ave., Bridgeport, and his vehicle while he was parked on Aaron Samuels Boulevard, police said.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect In Danbury

For the second consecutive day, the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Fairfield County until 7 p.m. Thursday. Scattered storms and showers are expected to move through the area, mainly after 5 p.m. The chance of showers during the day is around 30 percent.

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Severe Thunderstorm Watches Issued Statewide

... damaging wind gusts, especially in inland areas of western Connecticut. Towns, such as Torrington, New Milford and Danbury, are included in this potential. Clouds hung tough through the morning hours in southern areas and the Connecticut River ...

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Danbury Police: Two Busted With Pot On George Street

Two men were arrested on multiple drug charges on George Street in Danbury after they acted suspiciously during a police surveillance of another suspect, police said. On Wednesday, members of the Danbury Police Department's Special Investigations Division were conducting a surveillance before executing court-authorized search-and-seizure warrants in regard to drug trafficking in the George and Orchard streets area.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Danbury

The National Weather Service issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" this morning for all of Fairfield County and the northern part of New Haven County for the chance for stormy weather this afternoon and evening. "Severe thunderstorm development is possible this afternoon and evening as a cold front passes through the region.

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Danbury Relay for Life Benefit is Saturday, May 30

Danbury music lovers take note! Nine bands will converge on a local restaurant to benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Nine local bands from Danbury and surrounding towns, Irish dancers, face painters and volunteers will rally together on Saturday, May 30 to benefit the combined Bethel/Danbury/Brookfield/Redding Relay for Life.

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RF Connectors feature micro-miniature design.

... Amphenol RF AMMC and AMC coaxial interfaces offer maximum performance in space saving, micro-miniature designs. Danbury, CT Amphenol RF introduces its ultra-miniature AMMC printed circuit board connector ideal for space-constrained RF applications ...

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SMP Cable Assemblies suit high data rate applications.

... assembly offering with a new line of SMP cable assemblies, ideal for size constrained, high frequency applications. Danbury, CT Amphenol RF introduces fixed length SMP cable assemblies as the ideal preconfigured solution for high frequency ...

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Wooster School Boosts Reading At Scholastic Book Affair

DANBURY, Conn. Wooster School's Lower School Library held a Scholastic Book Fair for students, teachers and parents on May 22. "Hosting a Scholastic Book Fair is a great opportunity to put more books into more students' hands and add an element of excitement to reading," said Robin Lindquist, Wooster School librarian.

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'Chinese Mojo' Exhibit Opens At WCSU In Danbury This June

The Western Connecticut State University Department of Art in Danbury will host "Chinese Mojo" an exhibit by Bibiana Huang Matheis, who confronts her own cross-cultural heritage and the struggles faced as an immigrant. The exhibit featuring collage, installation art and photography runs from June 2 through July 2 in the Art Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave., in Danbury.

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Celebrate National Hamburger Day, Danbury

Thursday is National Hamburger Day, a celebration of the staple of the American diet for decades, according to punchbowl.com. In 2001, U.S restaurants served more than 8.2 billion burgers, while the estimated number of burgers eaten at home was an additional 15 billion, according to punchbowl.com.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Spell "Expressive." Faces of the 2015 National Spelling Bee

... Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Wednesday, May 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) Aahil Nishad, 9, of Danbury, Conn., struggles to get the microphone to his level before correctly spelling the word "mahal" during the 2015 Scripps ...

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House Leaders: Bill Expanding Worker's Compensation Needs Further Study

... of CCM." "We stand with our first responders, we honor them, we appreciate the hard work that they do,'' said Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, first vice president of CCM and a potential 2018 Republican candidate for governor. "But here's the bottom ...

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Danbury students in Nat'l Spelling Bee

Two Danbury students were among the three in the state who qualified for this year's event looking to end that drought. However, neither of them was able to make it past Wednesday's first day of testing, despite spelling correctly each of their oral tests on stage.

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Fictional tax returns net Portland woman nearly $1 million, then prison term

... . Brown recommended that the U.S. Bureau of Prisons imprison Saunders at its women's minimum-security prison camp in Danbury, Connecticut.

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Few Easy Words to Be Had as US Spelling Bee Begins

... Many older contestants must bend over to reach the microphone. But nine-year-old Aahil Nishad, a fourth-grader from Danbury, Connecticut, had to use both hands to pull it down to mouth level and tilt his head back as he nailed "mahal," an Indian ...

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UPDATE 1-Few easy words to be had as U.S. Spelling Bee begins

... Many older contestants must bend over to reach the microphone. But 9-year-old Aahil Nishad, a fourth-grader from Danbury, Connecticut, had to use both hands to pull it down to mouth level and tilt his head back as he nailed "mahal," an Indian ...

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In real estate, celebrity name-dropping game creates a buzz, not a premium

... the property's marketing materials have played up a prior owner -- Donald Trump. Photo: Bob Luckey, Contributed In Danbury, Conn., the historic former home of Rose Wilder Lane, daughter of Laura Ingalls Wilder and a noted author in her own right, is ...

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FuelCell introduces on site hydrogen generation

Danbury-based FuelCell Energy recently introduced a fuel cell system capable of producing hydrogen that can be used on site for transportation and industrial purposes. The unit, which is fueled by natural gas, also converts fuel into electricity and heat while emitting little to no pollution.

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Sister Mary John O'Rourke, Principal At St. Gregory School In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. Sister Mary John O'Rourke, OSU, Ursuline Sister of Tildonk, died Friday, May 22, at St. Ursula Center, Blue Point, N.Y. She was born in Ozone Park, N.Y., the daughter of James and Mary O'Rourke, and entered the Ursuline Sisters, Congregation of Tildonk in 1954.

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Pearl J. Turk, 94, Of Danbury

... and Columbia University. She went on to work as a marriage counselor for Family and Children's Services and in the Danbury and Ridgefield Public School systems, ending up as a mediator for the Connecticut Department of Education Special Education ...

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More details coming on fuel cell park

... on Gruber Road. It is currently a brownfield often used by people with ATVs and dirt bikes. FuelCell Energy Inc. of Danbury and Torrington is expected to produce the fuel cells. CT Energy & Technology has signed a letter of intent with FuelCell to ...

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Staples girls win FCIAC track title, boys third

Norwalk High Schools Isiah Gaddy, 18, clears the high jump during the FCIAC Outdoor Field & Track Championships held at Danbury High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Photo: Lisa Weir Ridgefield High Schools Casey MacDonald, 16, cleard the pole vault during the FCIAC Outdoor Field & Track Championships held at Danbury High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

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Staples girls win FCIAC track title, boys third

Norwalk High Schools Isiah Gaddy, 18, clears the high jump during the FCIAC Outdoor Field & Track Championships held at Danbury High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Ridgefield High Schools Casey MacDonald, 16, cleard the pole vault during the FCIAC Outdoor Field & Track Championships held at Danbury High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.

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Wooster School Hosts 13th Annual Upper School Athletic Awards Ceremony

Register Now For Summer Art Classes At WestConn In Danbury

The Western Connecticut State University Department of Art will offer three month-long art classes and an intensive, one-day workshop at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Ext. in Danbury.

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