Danbury Roundup: January 2015

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Publicly funded elections under fire

... "What does happen to people who may be neophytes is that they don't know what the going rate is for services," said Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for governor. "You could have people who are taken advantage of and ...

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Yet another storm bears down on Conn.

Marco Sari of Danbury, Conn., right, shovels snow early Tuesday morning, while his co-worker plows on a side street in downtown Danbury, January 27, 2015. Photo: Carol Kaliff A worker snowblows the sidewalks on White Street in Danbury, Conn., Tuesday morning, January 27, 2015, after an overnight snowstorm.

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Yet another snowstorm bears down on Connecticut

... cold temperatures and strong wind created wind chills below minus-20 degrees Saturday. On Saturday, Bridgeport and Danbury saw wind gusts of up to 49 mph. National Weather Service meteorologist Ricky Castro said the system coming Sunday will be the ...

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Leaders await details on Malloy's I-84 plan

Gov. Dannel Malloy, right, and Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker address a news conference held at the I-84 West Exit 2 rest stop Thursday morning, Jan. 22, 2015. DANBURY -- A $1 billion plan to widen Interstate 84 from the Danbury Fair Mall to the Bethel line will happen only if Connecticut makes a historic change in the way it thinks about modern transit, state and local leaders agree.

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Leaders await details on Malloy's I-84 plan

A $1 billion plan to widen Interstate 84 from the Danbury Fair Mall to the Bethel line will happen only if Connecticut makes a historic change in the way it thinks about modern transit, state and local leaders agree. While politicians and business people in Greater Danbury applauded Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's announcement that a five-mile stretch of Interstate 84 would be part of his 30-year vision to modernize Connecticut's infrastructure, leaders here and in Hartford agreed last week that the real challenge is changing the way the state plans and pays for transportation improvements.

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Legislators Celebrate Opening Of Danbury Hospice Center

State Reps. Dan Carter and Jan Giegler , along with State Sen. Michael McLachlan, attended the ribbon-cutting of the Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care in Danbury on Monday.

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Danbury leaders await details on Malloy's I-84 plan

A $1 billion plan to widen Interstate 84 from the Danbury Fair Mall to the Bethel line will happen only if Connecticut makes a historic change in the way it thinks about modern transit, state and local leaders agree. While politicians and business people in greater Danbury applauded Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's announcement that a 5-mile stretch of I-84 would be part of his 30-year vision to modernize Connecticut's infrastructure, leaders here and in Hartford agreed this week that the real challenge is changing the way the state plans and pays for transportation improvements.

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Social interaction helps keep aging brain sharp

Carol Lubus, of Danbury, plays cards with friends at the Bethel Senior Center, in Bethel, Conn, on Thursday, January 29, 2015. AARP has released a study that shows that although most seniors, 93 percent, think brain health is important, few knew about the many ways to maintain a health brain.

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Danbury leaders await details on Malloy's I-84 plan

A $1 billion plan to widen Interstate 84 from the Danbury Fair Mall to the Bethel line will happen only if Connecticut makes a historic change in the way it thinks about modern transit, state and local leaders agree. While politicians and business people in greater Danbury applauded Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's announcement that a 5-mile stretch of I-84 would be part of his 30-year vision to modernize Connecticut's infrastructure, leaders here and in Hartford agreed this week that the real challenge is changing the way the state plans and pays for transportation improvements.

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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is backing away from proposed stormwater management regulations that have been criticized as being too costly and even referred to as "burdensome and absurd" by Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. After a month of opposition over its estimated $100-million price tag, the latest version of the proposal would cut down on the frequency of catch basin inspections and cleanups and allow towns and cities to develop leaf-management plans rather than mandate curbside pickup in 169 municipalities.

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Your Kid's in Jail 9 Other Scams to Watch Out for in 2015

Danbury: Look out for the Better Business Bureau's Top 10 list of scams, warning that scammers are becoming more sophisticated The Better Business Bureau says people should never send money when they're targeted by scammers. The Better Business Bureau has released its annual list of scams to look out for in the coming year, many of them twists on existing scams using brand names consumers have come to trust, according to a news release.

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Bethel/Danbury/Redding Relay for Life Kickoff Event Is This Saturday, ...

... to alyssa.amaturo@cancer.org or walk-ins are welcome too! Tri-chairs of the Relay for Life 2015 event for Bethel, Danbury and Redding, CT are Laura McCormick, Cheryl Hallock, and Carol Ann Viebrock. The American Cancer Society (ACS) staff is Alyssa ...

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Teresa Giudice Is "Getting In the Best Shape of Her Life" In Jail

When she is not getting her makeup done by mystery persons at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, inmate Teresa Giudice is getting into the best shape of her life . An "insider" tells Us Weekly : The insider reveals that in addition to pretending to be Robert De Niro in Cape Fear , Teresa is writing a bucket list for when she gets out in a year.

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Teresa Giudice is Getting Extra-Physical While in Jail

Looks like Teresa Giudice is using her time in prison wisely. Us Weekly says that "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star who's serving 15 month for fraud at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut is hitting the exercise room hardand it's paying off.

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Beware Of Wind Chill, Slippery Roads As Deep Freeze Settles In On Danbury

Light snow caused some school delays and slipper roads around Fairfield County on Friday morning, but the next weather threat to the area will come this evening in the form of bitter cold. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory for all of Fairfield County starting at midnight through noon Saturday.

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Teresa Giudice's prison fitness routine: Weightlifting workouts every evening

Teresa Giudice, star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," is getting buff in jail by doing daily weightlifting workouts at the Danbury, Connecticut, prison where she's serving 15 months for bankruptcy fraud. Sources said Giudice has been exercising at the gym every evening before lock-down.

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Teresa Giudice amps up fitness routine in prison: Works out every night at gym

Teresa Giudice, star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," is getting buff in jail by doing daily weightlifting workouts at the Danbury, Connecticut, prison where she's serving 15 months for bankruptcy fraud, Us reported Thursday . Sources said Giudice has been exercising at the gym every evening before lock-down.

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State Reps. Carter and Giegler and Sen. McLachlan Celebrate the...

State Representatives Dan Carter and Jan Giegler and State Senator Michael McLachlan Monday gave a citation at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing at 30 Milestone Road in Danbury. "Facilities like this, and the dedicated staff who devote so much of themselves to make others' lives comfortable, transcend politics and I'm honored to be a part of the opening," said Rep. Carter.

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Danville dashes past Whalers

The Danbury Whalers surrendered seven unanswered goals in an 8-2 loss to the Danville Dashers Thursday night in a Federal Hockey League game. Ian DeLong and Stanislav Vlasov each scored in the first period to put Danbury ahead 2-1 in the first period.

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Thursday, January 29, 2015

CT State Reps. Carter, Giegler and Sen. McLachlan Celebrate the...

On Monday, January 26, 2015, State Representatives Dan Carter and Jan Giegler and State Senator Michael McLachlan gave a citation at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care & Healing at 30 Milestone Road in Danbury. "Facilities like this, and the dedicated staff who devote so much of themselves to make others' lives comfortable, transcend politics and I'm honored to be a part of the opening," said Rep. Carter.

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AvalonBay weighs anchor on Stamford Harbor

Executives with TGM Associates recently sold the Willow Grove apartment complex in Danbury shortly before acquiring the Avalon complex at Stamford Harbor. TGM Willow Grove - Danbury, CT AvalonBay Communities sold its Stamford Harbor apartment complex and adjacent marina for $115.5 million to TGM Associates, a New York City-based real estate company that owns TGM Village at Stamford Apartments on Bedford Street.

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Teresa Giudice 'is getting in the best shape of her life' while...

Pumping iron in prison! Teresa Giudice 'is getting in the best shape of her life' while hitting the gym nightly at Orange Is The New Black facility On Thursday UsWeekly reported the 42-year-old reality diva is 'getting in the best shape of her life' by hitting the gym at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. She's treating prison like it's a spa: Teresa Giudice is 'getting in the best shape of her life' by hitting the gym at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, UsWeekly reported on Thursday; here she is pictured in August 'Every night she hits the gym and has been asking friends to send her workout videos,' a source told the site.

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AvalonBay weighs anchor on Stamford Harbor

Executives with TGM Associates recently sold the Willow Grove apartment complex in Danbury shortly before acquiring the Avalon complex at Stamford Harbor. TGM Willow Grove - Danbury, CT Photo: Contributed Photo AvalonBay Communities sold its Stamford Harbor apartment complex and adjacent marina for $115.5 million to TGM Associates , a New York City-based real estate company that owns TGM Village at Stamford Apartments on Bedford Street.

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Yorktown Man Charged With Traffic Violations

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. Luis G. Sanchez, a 26-year-old Danbury, Conn. man, was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and insufficient brake lights Jan. 28, according to Yorktown police.

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Jessie Jameson's Work Published in Hanging Loose 104

... 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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Top Ranked Wrestlers Edged By Danbury; Hockey Team Falls To BBD

Newtown High School's wrestling team went into the Danbury High School gymnasium ranked No. 1 in the Norwich Bulletin state coaches poll - already having beaten the Hatters in the Danbury Holiday Tournament back in December - but came up short, 30-25, in a head-to-head competition with the second-ranked Hatters, on January 28. Newtown won five of 14 matches as Luca Crudo came out on top in the 113 pound division matchup, Joe Accousti won at 152, Connor LeMay prevailed at 160, Anthony Falbo won at 170, and Logan Walsh was victorious at 182.

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Yoga Dimensions To Support Women's Center

The Women's Center of Danbury will be the beneficiary of fundraising workshops this year at Yoga Dimensions in Newtown. The Center celebrates 40 years of assisting people, this year.

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Coalition Opposing Algonquin Pipeline Hosting Forum In Danbury

The Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club, Food and Water Watch, 350CT, and the Greater Danbury Council of MoveOn.org are hosting a Fracked Gas Pipeline Educational Forum on Monday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Danbury Library. The Connecticut Chapter of the Sierra Club has joined dozens of organizations across the Northeastern U.S. to fight plans to expand pipelines carrying fracked gas from the Marcellus Shale into the region.

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Danbury Offers Employment, Training Workshops In February

Connecticut Department of Labor and the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board are offering a variety of training and employment workshops in February to assist Danbury-area residents. Events are held at the Danbury American Job Center, 171 Main St. and the Danbury Public Library, 170 Main St. Networking Group: Learn firsthand about the benefits of networking within a local group of job seekers and beyond.

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Bill would institutionalize ad-hoc aid to small businesses hurt by prolonged construction

... and sales. Photo: Bob Luckey Jim Redeker, head of the state Department of Transportation and Gov. Dannel Malloy in Danbury last week announcing widening of I-84 roads. Under a Connecticut General Assembly proposal, business owners would have ...

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Bill would institutionalize ad-hoc aid to small businesses hurt...

... foot traffic and sales. Jim Redeker, head of the state Department of Transportation and Gov. Dannel Malloy in Danbury last week announcing widening of I-84 roads. Under a Connecticut General Assembly proposal, business owners would have recourse to ...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Police still probing death at Danbury mall

Police are continuing to investigate the apparent suicide of a 50-year-old Danbury man in a mall bathroom last weekend. The man, whose name still has not been released, was found stabbed to death Saturday afternoon inside a men's bathroom at Sears inside the Danbury Fair mall.

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Catering entrepreneur to open cafe at Danbury Innovation Center

Keshia Criss, of Norwalk, sits in the cafe inside the Danbury Innovation Center, at 158 Main Street, in Danbury, Conn. Criss is the new vendor for the space.

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Police Continue Probe Into Danbury Mall Suicide

Danbury police continue to investigate the suicide of a 50-year-old man Saturday at the Danbury Fair Mall, according to a report on the News Times website. The man, who has not been identified, stabbed himself inside a bathroom at Sears.

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Police Continue Probe Into Danbury Mall Suicide

Danbury police continue to investigate the suicide of a 50-year-old man Saturday at the Danbury Fair Mall, according to a report on blog.ctnews.com. The man, who has not been identified, stabbed himself inside a bathroom at Sears.

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Catering entrepreneur to open cafe at Danbury Innovation Center

Author of 'Reefer Sanity' to Speak at MCAA's Awards Dinner on Impact of 'Big Marijuana'

What would 'Big Marijuana' mean for the people of Danbury, Connecticut? Find out at MCAA's upcoming event in Danbury. Dr. Kevin Sabet, Ph.D., will be speaking at MCCA's Annual Awards Dinner on February 25 at the Ethan Allen Inn in Danbury.

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Proposed bill would set up fund for small businesses hurt by...

Rep. Fox proposes aid for businesses under siege by prolonged construction

Rep. Fox proposes aid for businesses under siege by prolonged...

Bette Anne Wygant paints messages of 'something greater to come'

... in my hand," she said. "I started with oil paints when I was 12. I had some good teachers at Wooster School (in Danbury) too, but I am primarily self-taught." A collection of Wygant's deeply textured oil paintings is on view at the New Milford ...

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Box Truck Crash Blocks Lanes Of I-84 In Danbury

An accident involving a box truck is causing traffic jams Wednesday morning on westbound I-84 in Danbury, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The accident is between Exits 4 and 3 on I-84 westbound.

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Meteorologists Explain What Went Wrong With Erroneous Forecast

... to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. "The trough was supposed to turn negative. The alignment of upper level energy didn't quite materialize." The snow that has fallen ...

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New groomer opens

... New Milford, said she would have loved to have Field as a tenant, "but he wanted to be closer to his client base in Danbury."

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"Venom" Sentenced in Danbury Home Invasion Case

Scott Myrie, aka "Venom," 27, of Bedford Hills, N.Y. was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to robbery charges related to two 2013 Danbury home invasions. According to court documents and statements made in court, Myrie participated in two home invasion robberies on Jan. 30 and Feb. 18, 2013, said Tom Carson, spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Connecticut office.

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Single-Family Home Sales Fall In Danbury

Fourth quarter real estate activity fell off sharply in the fourth quarter in Danbury and Ridgefield, which was part of an overall trend of declining sales in Fairfield County. In Fairfield County, single-family home sales fell 4 percent during the fourth quarter in 2014 compared with the same time period from 2013.

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Fairfield Endures Volatile Real Estate Ride In 2014

... was the days-on-market in Fairfield was 95, the third lowest total in Fairfield County behind only Oxford at 83 and Danbury at 94. "Overall we didn't end the year badly,'' Kimmelman said. "We're very bullish for 2015. We're seeing that already. In ...

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Cultural Alliance Of Western Connecticut Opens New Art Exhibit In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is opening its new gallery titled "Variations" with a public reception on 287 Main St. in Danbury on Friday, Jan. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Ferrucci is known for his paintings and mixed media art featuring acrylic, oil pastel, tissue, and layers of tinting.

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Ann's Place Community Based Cancer Support Center Discussed

At a recent meeting of the Brookfield Lions, Ms. Catherine B. McGrath, Director of Development for Ann's Place in Danbury CT, spoke about the Community Based Cancer Support programs and resources for individuals and families facing Cancer offered at Ann's Place.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

No. 1 Newtown, No. 2 Danbury clash again in wrestling quad meet

There's been injuries, the graduation of arguable the best wrestler in program history, a rare second-place finish at their own holiday tournament and most recently -- a 35-20 loss to Mount Anthony on Jan. 19. Despite the many obstacles and the annual standard of being the best in the state, the Danbury High wrestling team is 9-1 and ranked No. 2 in the Norwich Bulletin state coaches poll.

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Danbury Schools To Open On Two-Hour Delay Wednesday

All Danbury public schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 28 after being closed Tuesday due to the nor'easter.

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Blizzard wimps out in Greater Danbury, but no one's complaining

Robbie Silver and her husband Bill clear snow from in front of their Governors Avenue home in Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

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Check Out Our 'Little' #Blizzard2015 Photo Gallery

Danbury area readers shared their storm photos with us of their kids and dogs having fun in the snow. Send in yours and we'll add them.

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Experts: Blizzard's unexpected course took forecasts off track

The first sign the blizzard might have missed Fairfield County was waking up Tuesday to the delight of power in the house and the sound of plows on the roads. There was no need to get the yardstick out to take measurements of a historic snowfall, with snow piled no deeper than a half-foot in the Danbury area.

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Danbury Cleans Up, Piles Up Snow After Storm

It wasn't a blizzard, but the overnight storm dumped about a half-foot of snow on Danbury early Tuesday. Despite the chilly temperatures in the 20s, with wind chills much closer to zero, a group of neighbors on one downtown Danbury street banded together to dig out a number of houses, driveways, cars and sidewalks.

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Putnam Authorities Seek Man Last Seen In Danbury

... male standing 6-feet, 2-inches tall and weighing 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in Danbury, Conn. Anyone with information about Ziedan's whereabouts is asked to call the Putnam County Sheriff's Department at ...

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Redding Area Residents: Don't Let #Snowmageddon2015 Stop You From Staying Fit

Danbury personal trainer and fitness enthusiast Max Barry shares online home workouts to keep you fit if your gym is closed due to snow. Trying to keep your New Year's resolution to stay fit but all this snow is getting in the way? Don't lose your momentum! According to WebMD, more than 44 percent of people who resolve to get in shape quit after just four weeks.

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Remodeled gas station reopens in New Milford

... Kent to the Long Island Sound and west to the Hudson River Valley and east to Southbury. The company was started in Danbury in 1945 by Norbert E. Mitchell Sr.

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Meteorologists Apologize For Getting 'Blizzard' Forecast Wrong

Not a blizzard, still a mess

... snow on River Street in downtown Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Marco Sari of Danbury, Conn., right, shovels snow early Tuesday morning, while his co-worker plows on a side street in downtown Danbury, January 27, ...

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Not a blizzard, still a mess

Meteorologists Apologize For Getting 'Blizzard' Forecast Wrong

... to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. "The trough was supposed to turn negative. The alignment of upper level energy didn't quite materialize," Lessor said. The snow that ...

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Not a blizzard, storm still packs a punch

... in front of his and neighboring businesses in downtown Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Marco Sari of Danbury, Conn., right, shovels snow early Tuesday morning, while his co-worker plows on a side street in downtown Danbury, January 27, ...

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Luis cedano blows snow on Judd Street in Fairfield on Tuesday morning.

Marco Sari of Danbury, Conn., right, shovels snow early Tuesday morning, while his co-worker plows on a side street in downtown Danbury, January 27, 2015.

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'Historic' winter storm churns up blizzards but also sighs of relief as punch less severe

... of a knockout blow for nearly 58 million people along the coast seemed to fizzle as dawn broke. The mayor of Danbury, Conn., used a Twitter post to sum up the feelings of high anxiety and then lower-than-expected snowfall totals. In Boston and New ...

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Connecticut man pleads guilty to tobacco tax scam

... amounts of tobacco excise taxes on cigars and smokeless tobacco products sold from warehouses in Springfield and Danbury, Connecticut. Authorities say the scheme was part of a larger interstate cigar and tobacco smuggling ring that robbed the ...

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Danbury Hospice Celebrates 'Angels Of Mercy' At Ribbon-Cutting

As Connecticut braced for a storm many called historic, more than 120 donors, staff, advocates and friends gathered at the new Regional Hospice and Home Care Center for Comfort Care and Healing in Danbury to witness a different kind of history. "I can't believe we have this kind of turnout during a blizzard," said Cynthia Roy, president and CEO of Connecticut's first and only nonprofit hospice.

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Dr. Kevin Sabet To Speak At MCCA's Awards Dinner

Kevin Sabet, Ph.D., will be speaking at MCCA's Annual Awards Dinner on February 25th at the Ethan Allen Inn in Danbury. Drug policy adviser to three presidents, Sabet has an important and timely message to share with the people of Connecticut about the true ramifications of legalizing marijuana.

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Monday, January 26, 2015

6 Insane special treatments only Teresa Giudice is getting in jail

Isn't prison supposed to be a punishment? With all of the perks that Real Housewife Teresa Giudice is reportedly receiving while locked up, it seems like she's on a spa getaway, not doing hard time in the clink. Giudice, who was sentenced to 15 months in a Danbury, Connecticut, federal prison after pleading guilty to numerous counts of tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud charges last year , may not be living the glitzy life in front of cameras at the present time, but that doesn't mean she's not managing to stay glamorous behind bars.

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Danbury Schools Closed On Tuesday Due To Nor'easter

All Danbury public schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to the snowy nor'easter blowing across the state.

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Pedestrians Hunker Down As Snow Begins To Cover Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. -- Snow began to fall by mid-afternoon Monday across Danbury, offering just a glimpse of what-is-to-come with a blizzard storming toward the East Coast.

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Dangerous blizzard slams Connecticut

... shoppers preparing for the upcoming blizzard, January 26, 2015. Area schools, including Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury, Conn., had early dismissal Monday in anticipation of an upcoming blizzard, January 26, 2015. Area schools, including Rogers ...

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Danbury area prepares for blizzard of '15

With a one week old baby at home, Chris Howe, right, of Stratford, loads a generator into his car with the help of Home Depot employee David Perry, of Stratford, in preparation for the coming blizzard in Stratford, Conn. on Monday, January 26, 2015.

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Smaller Storms, Extreme Cold To Hit Norwalk After Blizzard

... to the director of meteorological studies and the Weather Center at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. The heaviest-hit areas will receive 3 to 4 feet of snow, while most of the Fairfield County area is expected to receive only 20 to ...

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Smaller Storms, Extreme Cold To Hit Fairfield County After Blizzard

#BLIZZARD2015 NEWS: [VIDEO] Danbury Mayor Announces Town Closure and Storm Info

... JAN. 26] to give our employees an opportunity to get home before the storm." Mayor Mark Boughton posted a photo of Danbury's Public Works Department, which is ready and equipped for Storm Juno, and was already seen around town Tuesday afternoon. ...

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Danbury School Combats Bullying, Spreads #GoodNews with Wall of Kindness

... Nationally, 28 percent of students in grades six through 12 reported being bullied, according to a release. The Danbury schools are working to ensure that "students understand the importance of treating others with respect, and acknowledging and ...

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Danbury man accused of bank robbery

Police said Hovey stole a small amount of cash after passing a teller a note, demanding money from the bank in the Berkshire Shopping Plaza on Old Newtown Road. Hovey did not display a weapon and left on foot after taking what the teller had in the drawer, police said.

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59-Year-Old Danbury Man Charged In December Bank Robbery

A 59-year-old Danbury man was arrested on a warrant Monday in connection with a bank robbery on the day after Christmas, Danbury police said. Danbury Police Detectives arrested Wendell Hovey at 7:30 a.m. Monday on a warrant.

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#Blizzard2015 Need-to-Know Info for Danbury

... gusts of up to 50 miles per hour. The heaviest snow and winds will hit from Monday night into Tuesday afternoon. Danbury residents should stock up on water, food, flashlights and emergency kits in order to be prepared for Monday/Tuesday's Nor ...

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Student At Danbury's Wooster School Performs At Choir Festival

DANBURY, Conn. Trevor Jones, an 11th-grader at the Wooster School in Danbury, sang in the Connecticut Music Educators Association Western Regional Music Festival last week as a member of the Western Regional Choir.

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Now Available: Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETH) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

... Honduras. The company operates across North America, Europe, Asia, and Middle East. Ethan Allen is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, US. The company intends to expand its reach to the customers through innovative home furnishing solutions. To ...

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Jacques Begin, of Trumbull, pulls daughters Vivienne, 1, and...

... A. Pounds Todd and Erin Badillo, with daughter Hannah, 15-months, take a walk in the snow with their dog near their Danbury, Conn. home, Saturday morning, January 24, 2015. Photo: Carol Kaliff Erica Chatting, 32, clears her car of snow early ...

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Blizzard could dump 30 or more inches

... 25, 2015. Todd and Erin Badillo, with daughter Hannah, 15-months, take a walk in the snow with their dog near their Danbury, Conn. home, Saturday morning, January 24, 2015. Erica Chatting, 32, clears her car of snow early Saturday morning so she can ...

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Blizzard could drop 30 inches on Connecticut

Blizzard Update: 20-30 Inches of Snow Expected, 50 MPH Winds

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Danbury and surrounding towns in Fairfield County from Jan. 26, 1 PM until Jan. 28, 12 AM. A Blizzard Warning is in effect from January 26, 1 PM until January 28, 12 AM, according to the National Weather Service.

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First-of-its-kind hospice center opens in Danbury

The first hospice and grief center of its kind in Connecticut will celebrate the opening of its $12 million facility on the west side Monday with state officials and local dignitaries in attendance.

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Sherman community rallies for couple who lost home in blaze

... you need it or not. Kathy Diemer is an author and photographer, and she also works as a damage appraiser at a Danbury body shop. As much help as the community can give and the insurance can replenish, the Diemers still lost irreplaceable items like ...

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Photos: Weekend snowstorm

... Conn., Saturday morning, Jan 24, 2015. Javier Ortega, 22, walks in the snow to his car early Saturday morning in Danbury, Conn. He is headed to his job at a salon in Greenwich, Conn., January 24, 2015. Erica Chatting, 32, clears her car of snow ...

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Sherman community rallies for couple who lost home in blaze

Photos: Weekend snowstorm

Police investigate suicide at Danbury mall

Police are investigating a suicide at the Danbury mall after a man was found stabbed to death in a bathroom Saturday. Police say they responded to Sears at the Danbury Fair Mall at 7 Backus Avenue just before 3 p.m. to the reports of a possible stabbing.

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Photos: Weekend snowstorm

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Red Cross Offers Blizzard Preparation Safety Tips

Danbury residents should stock up on water, food, flashlights and emergency kits in order to be prepared for Monday/Tuesday's Nor 'Easter. The National Weather Service is predicting a blizzard for Fairfield County which is expected to hit our area Monday night through Tuesday morning.

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SEEN: Connecticut Wing Fest

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 Connecticut Wing Fest was held at the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury on January 4, 2015.

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SEEN: Connecticut Wing Fest

The Connecticut Wing Fest was held at the Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury on January 4, 2015. Local restaurants competed for the title of "Connecticut's Best Wings," and attendees voted for their favorites in the People's Choice Award competition.

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Robert W. Lamb

Robert Wayland Lamb, a mechanical and electrical engineer, philosopher, and tenor, beloved husband of Marianne Kolen Lamb, died in the comfort of his home, on Jan. 18, 2015. Born in Danbury, Connecticut in 1922, he spent his boyhood in Newburgh, New York.

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Trending: Where the lawyers live

... hard time adjusting to new market pressures in a modern world. Photo: Contributed Photo People coming and going from Danbury Superior Courthouse, in Danbury, Conn, on Thursday, December 22, 2015. Photo: H John Voorhees III People coming and going ...

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Police excessive force complaints remain rare

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton about the future after dropping out of the governor's race earlier this week. He is photographed at Danbury City Hall Friday, June 20, 2014.

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Police excessive force complaints remain rare

SONSKI: Polar Bear Run offers a good chill

... events. "For this time of the year, they keep the roads really nice and it's a nice loop around the lake," said Danbury High girls track and field coach Nick Fraticelli , who ran the race with his wife, Heather, for the first time last year. "When ...

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Half a foot of heavy snow dumped on Danbury

Ed Petitti clears the snow from his driveway on Reid St. in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015.

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Half a foot of heavy snow dumped on Danbury

... s her car of snow early Saturday morning so she can get to work job as a pilates instructor at the Pilates Center of Danbury, January 24, 2015. Javier Ortega, 22, walks in the snow to his car

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Newtown's First Baby Of 2015 Makes Her Entrance - Nice And Easy'

... that young Angelina has been named The Newtown Bee 's First Baby of 2015. Angelina Jean Berger was born at Danbury Hospital at 5:23 pm. She weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Catherine Hansen was the attending physician. The Bergers ...

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Foreclosures in Danbury

Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest homes for rent and for sale, as well as sold homes and foreclosures in your area.

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Danbury's oldest synagogue gets some help for renovation

... their Clapboard Ridge Road temple. Remarkably, they didn't have to. More than 70 contractors from greater Danbury donated some $100,000 in material and labor to give the 118-year-old congregation a badly needed modern exterior and a complete ...

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Danbury girls win one for Bobby DiNardo

With Norwalk and Danbury high school girls varsity players linked arm and arm Danbury head coach Jackie DiNardo speaks before the start of the annual memorial and cancer fundraiser game in honor of her late husband, Bob DiNardo, a Danbury police officer and 23 year girls basketball coach at DHS who died in 2009 after a battle with cancer. The game was between Norwalk and Danbury high schools, on Friday night, January 23, 2015, at Danbury High School, Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury girls win one for Bobby DiNardo

GE cutting jobs in oil industry unit

General Electric is cutting jobs at its GE Oil & Gas division , in response to plunging oil prices that resulted in a 6 percent drop in revenue at the unit, denting GE's overall growth in the fourth quarter and for 2014. General Electric is based in Fairfield, with its GE Capital division having its headquarters in Norwalk, which has major offices in Stamford and Danbury.

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Young attorney faces political veteran in 107th District

... members of the Brookfield Board of Education. The 107th district, which includes Brookfield and parts of Bethel and Danbury, lost Scribner after he accepted a position on the state Liquor Control Commission just days after he began his ninth term. A ...

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Man gets 7 years for Danbury home invasions

A New York man's take was $9,000 from a pair of armed robberies of Danbury-area marijuana dealers. That translates to about $107 for each of the 84 months Scott Myrie will spend in prison for his role in the 2013 home invasions.

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Young attorney faces political veteran in 107th District

... members of the Brookfield Board of Education . The 107th district, which includes Brookfield and parts of Bethel and Danbury, lost Scribner after he accepted a position on the state Liquor Control Commission just days after he began his ninth term. ...

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Police excessive force complaints remain rare

As nationwide protests continue over allegations of excessive force by police in Ferguson, Mo., and Staten Island, N.Y., Danbury has sent a message of its own by firing an officer with a history of brutality complaints. Unlike the incidents in Missouri and New York, where unarmed black men died in confrontations with police, there was no lethal force used and no racial issues involved in the Jan. 14 firing of Danbury police Officer Daniel Sellner .

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SATs Postponed, Moved Due To Snowstorm In Fairfield County

Due to the approaching snowstorm, the SAT exams scheduled for Darien and Danbury on Saturday, Jan. 24, have been postponed, and the exams set for Greenwich and Bridgeport have been moved.

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Gia Giudice: Mom Teresa 'doing amazing,' dad Joe is 'the rock'

Teresa Giudice is learning to twerk! She's crying herself to sleep! She's getting special mealtime and visiting privileges! The questionably-sourced stories about the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star and convicted felon have been flowing freely from the Federal Correctional Institute in Danbury, Conn. , since Giudice started her 15-month prison term earlier this month, but now daughter Gia Giudice offers a teensy, clearly publicist-approved bit of insight about her famous mom.

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Stark Office Suites Acquires Assets of Plaza Executive Suites

Stark Office Suites, which offers premium turn-key, flexible executive offices and virtual office services for successful professionals and entrepreneurs, has added another sought-after location to its roster of premium office spaces throughout the NY Metropolitan Area. Stark has acquired the assets of Plaza Executive Suites and entered into a long-term lease for 23,500 square-feet of office space at 100 Mill Plain Road in Danbury, CT.

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The Top of the Mountain

Carolyn Mandarano, a member of the Missions Committee at Christ the King Lutheran Church, volunteers as part of Dorothy Day's "Shelter From the Cold" program in Danbury, where guests can come in from the cold to be served a hot meal. For a few weeks Carolyn has been conducting a coat drive, and anyone who has gently used coats, hats, and gloves has been asked to consider dropping them at NYA Sports & Fitness Center.

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Praxair, Inc. (PX) - Power - Deals and Alliances Profile: New...

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

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Madison Open Houses This Weekend

If you bought a Powerball ticket in Fairfield County you may be a $1M winner, Sandy Hook gun lawsuit moves to federal court, and more. Bethel caterer, Michael Bick, father of Danbury teen club owner Ian Bick, spoke in support of his son in an exclusive interview with Patch.

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Danbury's Praxair Gets $53M Contract To Supply Hydrogen To NASA

Danbury-based Praxair Inc. has been awarded a five-year contract worth $53 million to supply liquid hydrogen to NASA. Praxair's hydrogen supply network will serve four NASA sites: Stennis Space Center in Mississippi; Kennedy Space Center in Florida; Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama; and Glenn Research Center in Ohio.

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Danbury's WestConn Offers Help Completing Federal Financial Aid Forms

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will offer help for college-bound students who need to complete federal financial aid forms on Jan. 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. High school seniors and their families will receive assistance from financial aid professionals in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form online. Check-in will be at the Student Center on the Midtown campus.

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Malloy Brings Transportation Vision To Danbury, Calls For Widening Of I-84

To campaign for his transportation plan, Gov. Dannel Malloy hit the road Thursday and headed to Danbury, where he spoke about the need to widen Interstate 84. I-84 should be three lanes wide throughout the entire state, Malloy said at a news conference held outside at a rest area on a hill overlooking the highway. "We need to modernize the roadway behind me," he said.

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Column: Gassaway closes in on MAU records

BENNINGTON >> Mount Anthony senior wrestler Troy Gassaway earned his 200th career victory on Monday night against Danbury, Conn., reaching a level that only three other wrestlers in the state of Vermont have ever seen. The others are all alumni from his own program, with 2012 graduate Zak Hale next at 217 wins.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Big Band Concert in Danbury

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Dan DeBarba, President of Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital speaks at the Western Connecticut Health Network's annual meeting, held at the Ethan Allen Hotel, in Danbury, Conn, on Thursday, January 22, 2015. Dr. John Murphy, President & CEO of Western Connecticut Health Network's, speaks at their annual meeting, held at the Ethan Allen Hotel, in Danbury, Conn, on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

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Malloy wants more lanes on I-84 in Danbury

Gov. Dannel Malloy, right, and Department of Transportation Commissioner James P. Redeker address a news conference held at the I-84 West Exit 2 rest stop Thursday morning, January 22, 2015 in Danbury, Conn. The Danbury stop aimed to highlight the importance of upgrading the transportation infrastructure in the region and state.

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Woman crashes into Danbury home

A 20-year-old woman was driving southbound on Great Plain Road when she lost control of her car and struck a house Thursday afternoon, Danbury police said. Photo by Michael Tracy Jr. Photo: Contributed Photo/ Michael Tracy, Contributed Photo A 20-year-old woman was driving southbound on Great Plain Road when she lost control of her car and struck a house Thursday afternoon, Danbury police said.

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News Bites

Vicky Breece, 55, clears the snow from her walk and driveway on Homestead Avenue in Danbury, Conn., Thursday morning, January 22, 2015 after an early morning snowfall. Photo: Carol Kaliff Vicky Breece, 55, clears the snow from her walk and driveway on Homestead Avenue in Danbury, Conn., Thursday morning, January 22, 2015 after an early morning snowfall.

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Malloy wants more lanes on I-84 in Danbury

Gia Giudice Says Mom Teresa Giudice Is ''Doing Great'' in Prison...

"She's doing great," the 14-year-old Real Housewives of New Jersey star told E! News exclusively at the NBC Experience Store while promoting her girl group 3KT and their new song "Just 13" Gia and her father and sisters recently visited Teresa at the Federal Correctional Institute in Danbury, Conn. where she will be for the next 15 months.

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Police: Danbury Resident Pepper Sprays Men Breaking Into His Home

Two men forced their way into a Danbury home and scuffled with the resident, who sprayed his attackers with pepper spray, in what police are calling an isolated incident Thursday morning, according to a department report. Officers responded to a home on Stevens Street about 9:45 a.m. Thursday, on a report of "a dark skin male" forcing his way into the residence, police said.

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Gateway tolls a possibility at borders

... is talk more and more talk about something called Gateway Tolls, but lawmakers near those gateways say not so fast. Danbury was latest stop on the Governor's transportation road show tour. He proclaimed part of his big transportation system revamp ...

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Area braces for weekend winter storm

... to the National Weather Service, 3 to 5 inches of snow and about one-10th of an inch of ice is possible in the Danbury area The weather service said Thursday it was still too early to determine the exact track of the storm, but some areas could ...

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Woman crashes into Danbury home

... Thursday. The driver was heading southbound on Great Plain Road near Diamond Road when she lost control of the car, Danbury police said. The car struck the garage of the home, which remained habitable, according to Steve Rogers, of the Danbury Fire ...

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Danbury Victim of Break-In Pepper Sprayed Suspects After a Scuffle

Danbury police officers were sent to a home on Stevens Street in Danbury after a report of a break-in, according to a release from the police department. Dispatchers told officers that there was a report of a "dark skin male forcing his way into the residence."

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Danbury-based relocation giant Cartus celebrates 60 years

This photo shows the existing main entrance of Cartus. It will soon be replaced in the major expansion project currently underway.Cartus, located at 40 Apple Ridge Rd. in Danbury, Conn., one of the city's largest employers, is celebrating 60 years in business.

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Danbury-based relocation giant Cartus celebrates 60 years

For more than six decades, employees with Cartus, a global relocation firm based in Danbury, have been helping people during one of the most stressful times in their lives. The privately held company, which is in the midst of expanding its headquarters on Apple Ridge Road, has its roots with a few employees in a small Wilton office that first opened its doors in 1955.

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Kidologie Establishes Scholarship Fund for Graduating 2015 Newtown High School Senior

... will show involvement with community services with Newtown High School and/or the community, including the Greater Danbury area. Criteria for the student scholarship will include the writing of an essay describing what inspired him or her to be ...

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Malloy's Transportation Agenda Includes Widening I-84 In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. - Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says that widening a section of Interstate 84 in Danbury is critical for economic growth in the western part of the state.

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Governor calls for widening I-84 in Danbury

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says that widening a section of Interstate 84 in Danbury is critical for economic growth in the western part of the state. The Democrat has declared transportation improvements a signature issue for his second term and is expected to provide details of his plan in an address next month to the state legislature.

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Bethel Motorists' I-84 Commute Could Get Easier if Malloy Has His Way

Governor Dannel P. Malloy said Thursday that widening Interstate 84 in Danbury is critical for economic growth in western Connecticut. Widening the highway in both directions will also ease rush-hour traffic in the area as well, according to a release.

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Gov. Malloy Says Widening I-84 in Danbury is Critical for Economic Growth

The Connecticut Department of Transportation's plan is to widen a five-mile section of the highway between Exits 3 and 8 in Danbury. Governor Dannel P. Malloy said Thursday that Interstate 84 in Danbury is critical for economic growth in western Connecticut.

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Fab4 Music Festival at Ives Concert Park

Liverpool Productions, http://ift.tt/1BLJto3 one of the leaders in "beatlemania" is planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles August 15, 1965 performance at Shea Stadium at the Ives Concert Park in Danbury Connecticut on that same date, August 15, 2015. The "Fab 4 Music Festival" is offering the "Ticket to Ride" concert that is produced by the very popular New York/New England regional Beatles-themed festival, also known as "Danbury Fields Forever".

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Father of Danbury Teen Club Owner Accused of Running Ponzi Scheme Speaks Out

Bethel caterer, Michael Bick, father of Danbury teen club owner Ian Bick, spoke in support of his son in an exclusive interview with Patch. The father of the Danbury teen club owner accused of running a Ponzi scheme and defrauding more than 15 investors out of nearly $500,000 is speaking out in support of his son.

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Father of Danbury Teen Accused of Running Ponzi Scheme Speaks Out

Bethel caterer Michael Bick, father of Danbury teen club owner Ian Bick, spoke in support of his son in an exclusive interview with Patch. The father of the Danbury teen accused of running a Ponzi scheme is speaking out in support of his son.

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Snow falls in western Connecticut

There is about an inch of snow in Danbury and while the roads are pretty much clear, they could still be wet and slippery. Most of the snow falling in the state is in western areas.

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No Injuries Reported In School Bus Vs. SUV Collision In Danbury

No one was injured Wednesday afternoon when a school bus carrying three children collided with an SUV in Danbury, the News Times reported. The low-impact crash occurred at 2:20 p.m. at 5th Avenue and Osborne Street, the News Times said.

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Danbury Schools Put On Two-Hour Delay Thursday Due To Snow

All schools in Danbury are on a two-hour delayed opening on Thursday, Jan. 22, due to the overnight snowfall.

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Police: Known drug dealer crashes after high-speed pursuit

A Waterbury man with a long criminal history was seriously hurt Tuesday when he crashed his car on Route 7 while trying to evade authorities, police said. Andrew "Moe" Parra , 25, a known drug dealer, refused to stop for officers who were conducting an undercover narcotics investigation in Danbury Tuesday afternoon, police said.

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Kids unhurt in Danbury school bus crash

Three children riding in a school bus were uninjured Wednesday after a mid-afternoon accident with an SUV, police said. The 2:20 p.m. accident in downtown Danbury was described as a low-impact collision by emergency responders at the scene.

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Brookfield Deli Sells Danbury Man Winning CT Scratch-Off Ticket

Gurjit Dhadda of Danbury has a reason to smile. He is starting off the new year with a nice chunk of change in his pocket.

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Obituary: Eda (Nereo) Benivegna, 95, Mother of Artist Rosemary Benivegna

She was the wife of the late Salvatore L. Benivegna, MD and mother of Rosemary Benivegna of Orange, CT and Anthony Benivegna of Roxbury, CT. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, Mar. 21, 2015 at 12pm at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.

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Danbury Man Wins Nice Chunk of Change from CT Lottery

Gurjit Dhadda of Danbury has a reason to smile. He is starting off the new year with a fatter wallet.

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Gia Giudice acting as mom with Teresa Giudice in prison

The 14-year-old is older sister to 9-year-old Milania, 8-year-old Gabriella and 3-year-old Audriana, and has been caring for her siblings since mother Teresa Giudice entered prison January 5 in Danbury, Conn. "Teresa and Gia have always had more of a friendship than a traditional mother-daughter relationship," a source told RadarOnline .

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Weekend Nor'easter Could Drop Half-Foot of Snow on Danbury

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on a potential weekend nor'easter that could drop more than a half-foot of snow on Danbury. "A potential nor`easter Saturday and Saturday night could result in significant snowfall accumulations across the region in excess of six inches," the NWS stated in its hazardous weather outlook .

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Suspected Drug Dealer Crashes After Fleeing Danbury Police

Danbury police arrested a suspected drug dealer on multiple counts after he fled from officers on Tuesday and ended up crashing on Route 7, according to officials. Andrew "Moe" Parra, 24, of 35-37 Webb St., Waterbury, was under surveillance as part of a drug investigation by a joint task force that included members of the Danbury Police Department's Special Investigation Division, with assistance from the Community Conditions Unit and Patrol Division.

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Consolidated PTO announces the 25th Annual Silent Auction

The Consolidated PTO's 25th Annual Silent Auction will take place this year on Friday, March 20th at the Amber Room in Danbury CT. We are seeking donations from local businesses to support our silent auction.

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Homes That Were Recently Sold in Danbury

Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest homes that have sold, homes for rent and for sale in your area.

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Danbury Fires Cop Accused of Injuring Suspect

For the second time in two years, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has fired a police officer accused of violating the police department's professional standards. Daniel Sellner is a 19-year veteran of the force.

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Danbury Police Officer Fired For Allegedly Using Excessive Force

... group, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [] DANBURY, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) - Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has fired a police officer accused of injuring a suspect who was ...

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Texas girl's message to cops, NYPD

... court in Philadelphia, where a judge is weighing a similar NFL case that could yield a $1 billion settlement. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has fired a police officer accused of injuring a suspect who was handcuffed. Daniel Sellner, a 19-year veteran, ...

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Donor Egg Treatment Seminar - Danbury CT Office

Donor Egg Treatment Seminar, Danbury, CT - These seminars will be offered in New England Fertility's three Connecticut locations. Register for the Danbury CT Seminar taking place on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM .

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Danbury Twin Sisters Named to Connecticut Magazine's '40 Under 40'

... and entrepreneurs. Each person is nominated by friends, family, colleagues, fans and editors of the magazine. Danbury's own Camila and Carolina Bortolleto are two Connecticut residents to receive the designation. the twin sisters became undocumented ...

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Regional Hospice Prepares For Grand Opening In Danbury

Regional Hospice and Home Care, Connecticut's i rst and only nonproi t, all-private-suite, family-focused hospice center, will hold grand opening activities in Danbury next week. The hospice is at 30 Milestone Road in Danbury.

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Proposed Bethel Crematorium Site Walk Took Place in Frigid...

... size of a large lake than a pond, also connects with other water sources to the south, which goes into Redding and Danbury. Will these, and all the aquifers in and surrounding the park, along with air and soil, be effected negatively by emissions ...

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

ACA insurance deadline looms

For the typical Danbury household, it amounts to a penalty of nearly $1,200. But if the phone lines at local health insurance brokers are any indication, it appears few anticipate having to pay it, or are unaware of any looming misfortune.

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Newtown man involved in police standoff pleads not guilty

A Newtown man accused of assaulting his girlfriend and threatening to shoot cops during a more than two-hour standoff over the weekend pleaded not guilty Tuesday and remains under suicide watch. Steven Hernly, 23, appeared Tuesday afternoon before Judge Susan Reynolds in state Superior Court in Danbury.

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ACA insurance deadline looms

Andrea Contreras, deputy director of The Multicultural Center in Danbury, right, helps client Abigail Salinas Lopez in November enroll her family in Access Health CT, the state-based health insurance exchange that launched last year as part of the Affordable Care Act. The deadline for people to sign up for health care and avoid potential penalties is looming.

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Brookfield photographer Royal Scott exhibit

... is among 38 photos on display in one of this year's new Accessible Art Series exhibits. This show is at CityCenter Danbury. Brookfield photographer Royal Scott wants us to realize the power of our own imaginations and see the magic in the world. A ...

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No. 3 New Milford hosts No. 2 Newtown in annual dual wrestling meet showdown

A little more than a month into the high school wresting season and it's safe to say we have learned one important thing when it comes to the state powers -- Newtown, New Milford and Danbury are still the teams to beat. Danbury reclaimed the top spot in the poll this week, while Newtown sits at No.

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More restaurants catering to music lovers

... Petkanas, of Sherman, on guitar, who came to play with him for the night. Photo: H John Voorhees III John Wood, of Danbury, plays the harmonica with musician Don Lowe, of Sherman, at The River Bistro, in New Milford, on Friday night, January 9, ...

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Brookfield photographer Royal Scott exhibit

... is among 38 photos on display in one of this year's new Accessible Art Series exhibits. This show is at CityCenter Danbury. Photo: Contributed Photo Brookfield photographer Royal Scott wants us to realize the power of our own imaginations and see ...

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Xpect to close its doors; 84 to lose jobs in Danbury

... "The court finds that the construction of the Sonic Drive-In, in accordance with the site plan approved by the Danbury Planning Commission , will violate the terms of the lease," Superior Court Trial Referee William Hadden Jr wrote in his decision ...

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Conn. cop fired for use of excessive force

... or unable to carry out the duties of a police officer in accordance with the high standards expected of the Danbury Police Department." Sellner, a 19-year veteran and the former vice president of the local police union, is the second police officer ...

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Xpect to close its doors; 84 to lose jobs in Danbury

... "The court finds that the construction of the Sonic Drive-In, in accordance with the site plan approved by the Danbury Planning Commission, will violate the terms of the lease," Superior Court Trial Referee William Hadden Jr wrote in his decision ...

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Danbury police officer fired for use of excessive force

... or unable to carry out the duties of a police officer in accordance with the high standards expected of the Danbury Police Department . Sellner, who plans to appeal, is the second police officer in as many years to be fired by Boughton for violating ...

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Mayor Fires Danbury Cop for Excessive Force

Mayor Mark Boughton has fired Danbury police officer Daniel Sellner citing numerous reasons for dismissal, including using excessive force, according to the News Times . The investigation was prompted by numerous complaints of excessive force complaints against Sellner, who was fired on Jan, 14, 2015.

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Stark Office Suites Acquires Assets of Plaza Executive Suites

Wooster School Hosts Annual Catwalk for a Cure

... Cure event will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at Wooster School, Forever Young Gymnasium, 91 Miry Brook Road, Danbury, CT 06810. Doors will open at 7:30 pm and the Fashion Show will begin at 8:00 pm. Part of Bridgeport Hospital/Yale New Haven ...

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Teresa Giudice's Family Finally Visits Her in Jail - Report

The controversial housewife had hoped to get a visit from her fam her first weekend in jail, but  that didn't work out for logistical reasons ; the girls already had plans, and Teresa didn't want to interrupt their normal lives. Fortunately, this past weekend Joe and their four girls - Gia, 14, Gabriella, 10, Milania, 8, and Audriana, 5 - made it to theFederal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut to see Tre, according to  's source didn't reveal any details about the visit, but we can only imagine Teresa was thrilled to see her daughters.

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New in View Project Adds Arts and Culture to Downtown Danbury

The IN VIEW Project is adding Arts and Culture to the streets of Downtown Danbury. The IN VIEW Project gives venues to emerging and well-established artist from the Greater Danbury Area.

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VIDEO: Driver stays calm as out-of-control big rig comes from behind

... Ice storms hit parts of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the weekend, prompting the mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, to begin the hashtag #Icezilla. The Hartford Courant reported that the ice contributed to more than 216 car ...

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Danbury's Esty Invites NVCC President To State Of The Union Address

DANBURY, Conn. Daisy Cocco De Filippis, president of Naugatuck Valley Community College with campuses in Danbury and Waterbury, will be the guest of honor for U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty at President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 20. De Filippis was born in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and became a U.S. citizen after moving to the United States when she was 13 years old.

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Cultural Alliance Stages Accessible Art Series Across Danbury Sites

DANBURY, Conn. Entering its seventh year-long, multisite program of Accessible Art exhibitions, the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut kicks off its series on Monday, Jan. 26 and runs through Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016.

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Vintage women keep warm during winter

... 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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Kathy Griffin finds a great fit with 'Fashion Police'

... amazing life." And although Teresa Giudice started the year by checking into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., that setback hasn't made the "Real Housewife" off-limits to Griffin. "It seems, frankly, she got a pretty light ...

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Teresa Giudice is visited for the first time in prison by husband Joe and their daughters

UsWeekly reported that a source revealed how the reality star's husband Joe and their four daughters came to the Danbury, Connecticut's Federal Correctional Institution to see the 42-year-old matriarch. Moral support: Teresa Giudice was reportedly visited for the first time by her husband Joe and their daughters since being put in prison on January 5 The insider explained that the family did not come the previous weekend as Teresa wanted them to stick to their usual routine.

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Woodside, Pagan propel Patriots past Danbury

BENNINGTON >> Heading into the 160-pound match, the visiting Hatters of Danbury, Conn., had three straight victories and had all the momentum. Before Mount Anthony seniors Jacob Woodside and Vince Pagan stepped out for their matches with the Patriots up 18-17, MAU coach Scott Legacy had a simple message.

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Danbury honors Martin Luther King Jr.

A buoyant crowd packed the pews of the New Hope Baptist Church on Monday, rising to its feet repeatedly during a birthday celebration for slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The three-hour program, which drew on themes of solidarity in times of suffering, featured youth from the church and Danbury High School praising God and paying tribute to black legends. "We have to learn as young people to connect with those who have an established voice," said the church pastor, the Rev.

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Danbury office suites acquired, slated for renovation

The executive office suites on the west side of Danbury, home to a number of start-up enterprises in the city, will receive major renovations in the coming months after being added to the Stark Office Suite family. Officials with Stark announced the acquisition of the suites assets and a long term lease of the Danbury property this week.

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Danbury observes MLK Day

James McCullers, 12, of Danbury, listens to the featured speaker, Kevin Mack, during the annual celebration to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, at the New Hope Baptist Church, on Monday, January 19, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. Photo: H John Voorhees III Sean Dolberry, 5, of Danbury, attended the annual celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, held at the New Hope Baptist Church, on Monday, January 19, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Teresa Giudice lives in a dirty jail filled with worms

Teresa Giudice is serving a 15 month prison sentence in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. The famous "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star may have to deal with drain flies and the worm infestations in the jail, according to Radar Online , Jan. 19, 2015.

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Winter Weather Pounds Northeast, Blamed for Several Deaths

A Night of Gaming, Food, and Fun in Support of the Morning Glory Breakfast Program in Danbury

Have nothing to do on a cold winter night? On February 7, 2015, Catholic Charities will host its third annual Evening of Chance event at Anthony's Lake Club to support the Morning Glory Breakfast Program; serving a hot and healthy breakfast to the hungry and homeless of the Danbury community, seven days a week. The evening begins at 7:00pm and ticket price includes gaming chips, food, and a two hour open bar.

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Danbury observes Martin Luther King Day

Venezuelan crisis hits home - Praxair reduces earnings forecast

Out of control inflation and long food lines in Venezuela may seem a long way off from the outskirts of Danbury, but at least one local company is being forced to alter its balance sheet and earnings outlook due to the ongoing crisis in the South American country. Executives with Praxair, a Fortune 250 company based in Danbury, have announced that the company will take a charge of more than $131 million during the fourth quarter and lowered its earnings outlook at a result of adjusting the exchange rate used for bolivars, Venezuelan's currency.

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Stark leases Plaza Office Suites

Cartus Celebrates 60th Anniversary

... 16 miles away from its original office in Wilton, Cartus later opened its current global headquarters building in Danbury. The company that once offered just one service is today a global employee relocation firm providing comprehensive home sale ...

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Marciele D. Cappuccetti

... NY and for John Dailey's Big M, Alexandria Bay, NY. She and her husband were the owner and operators of G&M Auto, Danbury, CT and Cappy's Limousine Service, Theresa, NY Survivors include her husband of fifty-one years, Eugene; two sons, Eugene J, ...

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VIDEO: Driver stays incredibly cool as all hell breaks loose behind him on I-95

20 Latest Job Openings In Danbury: American Eagle Outfitters, Danbury ...

The company is a small-scale custom manufacturer of fine organic chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients located in the Danbury, CT area. The ideal candidate for the... OVERVIEW/SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Within the Product Care Division, the Instapak North America Business Director is responsible for leading, growing and driving our North American... POSITION SUMMARY: The role of the Assistant Manager is to drive the company's key performance indicators by delivering an exceptional customer store experience through the... Company Description: Check out our company video at http://ift.tt/1unQvJX NATIONAL MERCHANT SERVICES provides credit card processing services to businesses nationwide.

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More winter weather ahead after deadly storm

Danbury's Most Expensive House on the Market is This One

According to Zillow.com, this property at 27 Powell Street is the most expensive house on the market in Danbury.

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5 killed as ice, snow glaze highways across Northeast

PE-owned Tech Air acquires McGinnis Welding Supply

... of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies. The company is headquartered in Danbury, CT and operates through 27 branch and fill locations in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and West. Tech Air serves more than ...

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Hat City Ball Celebrates Danbury, Raises Funds For Museum

The Danbury Museum and Historical Society celebrated the city and its rich history with the return of its annual ball Friday, Jan. 16. The black tie event, previously known as the Mayor's Ball but dubbed the Hat City Ball this year, included dinner, dancing, a silent and live auction, and entertainment by the Traveling Men Quartet. "I like the networking, and it's a very lovely evening," said Sandy Banks of Danbury.

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5 killed as ice glazes highways in Northeast

... Ice storms hit Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania over the weekend, prompting the mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, to hashtag them #Icezilla. A messy mix of ice and rain left bridges, overpasses and interstates coated with ice Sunday. ...

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5 killed as ice, snow glaze highways across Northeast

5 Killed as ice, snow glaze highways across Northeast

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Teresa Giudice's cellmates tell all

This Jan. 4, 2012, photo shows Teresa Giudice posing for a portrait in New York. Giudice is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, to begin serving a 15-month sentence for bankruptcy fraud.

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'Icezilla' storm coats Northeast, makes roads slick

The mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, appears to be the first to give the Northeast's ice storm a hashtag: #Icezilla. Mark Boughton tweeted updates to his constituents about the icy weather; some of them were enduring interruptions on the metro this weekend as freezing rain coated Connecticut and Pennsylvania and pelted New Jersey and New York.

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SCOTUS Sets Stage For Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

... said the sport runs in the family. He started by racing go carts, before moving on to the... The mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, mayor appears to be the first to give the Northeast's ice storm a hashtag: #Icezilla. The mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, ...

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Freezing rain creates havoc

Freezing rain caused accidents from Bridgeport to Greenwich and coated inland locations such as Danbury with a layer of black ice. At one point, cars lined the side of Interstate 95 as drivers pulled over, and accidents left some roads closed or impassable.

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Newtown man accused of pistol-whipping girlfriend, threatening to shoot cops

... threatening, illegal possession of a facsimile firearm and second-degree assault with a firearm. According to Danbury police, an officer was flagged down at the McDonald's on Padanaram Road at about 11 p.m. Saturday. The woman told the officer her ...

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Icy conditions create treacherous conditions on area roadways

Ice and freezing rain hit the greater Danbury area Sunday morning, making travel hazardous and overwhelming some police departments with accidents. "We had an excess of 30 accidents in two hours, starting at 8 a.m. when everything froze," said Lt.

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Ice causes hundreds of accidents in Northeast

The mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, mayor appears to be the first to give the Northeast's ice storm a hashtag: #Icezilla. Mark Boughton tweeted updates to his constituents about the icy weather; some of them were enduring interruptions on the metro this weekend as freezing rain coated Connecticut and Pennsylvania and pelted New Jersey and New York.

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Icy roads cause hundreds of accidents from Philly to New York and Connecticut

Ice causes hundreds of accidents in Northeast

Ice causes hundreds of accidents in the Northeast

Saturday, January 17, 2015

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Hat City Ball renews Danbury tradition

Generally, it takes years for an event to be considered a tradition. But an annual event launched in Danbury this weekend was largely considered the beginning of a new tradition in the city.

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Hat City Ball renews Danbury tradition

Members of the Traveling Men Quartet, from left, Joe Hudson, Andy Bayer, Art Cilley and Danny Anderson are joined by John Downey, of Danbury, as they entertain a table of attendees during the Hat City Ball, held at the Amber Room Colonnade, in Danbury, Conn, on Friday night, January 16, 2015. The quartet was part of the evenings entertainment.

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New campaigns urge people: Don't give to panhandlers

They walk into the road and knock on car windows when drivers are stopped for a light on White Street in Danbury asking for a couple of bucks. They wait for Mass to get out at St. Peter's Church on Main Street, and have been heard yelling after the pastor if he does not give them money, "And you're supposed to be a priest!" They learn the travel routines of downtown workers and stake out their routes, hitting them up so often for help that some workers simply don't go out as much.

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New campaigns urge people: Don't give to panhandlers

Drice Pickel Jr, of Danbury, said he is a long time advocate for the homeless, and used to be on the street himself, while discussing the new campaign purposed by the City of Danbury to discourage people from giving money to panhandlers. Picked was in the Danbury Library Plaza on Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Westhill holds off Danbury

With Westhill starting center Brendon Thomas sidelined with a knee injury, forward Tyrell Alexander knew he would have to do a little more work than usual in the paint. Work is exactly what Alexander did, scoring 13 points while collecting 15 rebounds as Westhill held on to beat Danbury 59-54 Friday night.

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SEEN at the Hat City Ball?

The Hat City Ball, put on by the Danbury Museum and Historical Society, was held on January 16, 2015 at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, an auction and live music by Eight to the Bar.

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Wooster School's Trevor Jones to Perform at CMEA Western Regional Festival

Danbury tops Westhill in memorial game

Even prior to the opening tip, Friday evening's clash with Westhill was an emotional game for the Danbury girls basketball squad. With the entire team standing in a half circle at midcourt, the Hatters welcomed the family of Anna Buszta to their gym.

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Danbury: Don't give to panhandlers

... last year in Milford, featuring billboards with a phone number to make a donation to the United Way of Milford. The Danbury campaign aims to show that giving cash to a beggar with a substance abuse problem doesn't help the beggar -- or the downtown ...

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Danbury cracking down on panhandlers

Bethel officials eye smoother budget process in 2015

... from residents and business owners to slow tax increases. Bethel has the second-highest equalized mill rate in the Danbury area, according to a 2014 report by the state Office of Policy and Management . Newtown ranked first. A report released this ...

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Has Andy Cohen Talked to Teresa Giudice in Jail?

Well, Andy recently  opened up to fan questions , and of course, someone wanted to know if Andy has been in touch with Teresa or her family since she started her  15-month prison sentence  at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. Always candid, Andy didn't hesitate to answer.

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Danbury: Don't give to panhandlers

GOP picks Brookfield BOE member as candidate for 107th District

... Howard Lasser as their candidate for the seat. The district, which includes Brookfield and parts of Bethel and Danbury, last week lost Scribner who accepted a position on the state Liquor Control Commission just days after he began his ninth term. A ...

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Danbury gallery offers new photo exhibit by William Frucht

A new photography show, "Dreamless, Unalive, Perfect: Photographs by William Frucht," has opened at The Gallery at Still River Editions in Danbury. The exhibit features 12 black-and-white landscape images shot entirely on film.

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Danbury Police Charge Alleged Drug Dealer After Resident Complaints

On Thursday, members of the Danbury Police Department's Special Investigations Division executed court authorized search and seizure warrants for the person of Jason Danzy, 36, his vehicle and his home located at 7 Padanaram Rd., unit 221J, Danbury, CT. The warrants were all issued as a result of an investigation that began weeks earlier in response to citizen complaints related to Danzy allegedly selling illegal drugs from his residence and throughout the Danbury area, police said.

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The property at 3565 Redding Road is on the market for $839,000.

... $514,290 TAX RATE: 24.4 mills TAXES: $12,549 In April 1777, British troops marched up Redding Road toward Danbury to destroy patriots' supplies being stored there. They passed through the town's bucolic farmland and by the home of Joseph Sherwood . ...

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Resolve To Be Part Of The Solution: Winter Coat Drive For Dorothy Day House

... to help keep someone warm this winter by donating gently used coats, hats, and gloves to The Dorothy Day House in Danbury. The soup kitchen and overnight shelter is especially in need of men's coats, hats with flaps over the ears or that are long ...

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The Top of the Mountain

... make a good story better, when Lee went freezer shopping at Zemel's Appliances in the Berkshire Shopping Center in Danbury, "Howard Levinson, who has helped us before, donated a new upright Frigidaire freezer to FAITH. We just had to pay for ...

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