News across Western Connecticut Region
Mayor Alves and Danbury Fire Department Launch New Fire Explorers Program
Mayor Roberto L. Alves and the Danbury Fire Department announce the Fire Explorer program for Danbury youth ages 14–17. Join us for an Open House on October 3, 2026, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Fire Training Facility, 21 Plumtrees Road.
P&Z to Review Proposal to Increase Number of Horses at Former Kelsey Farm
The request is to increase the number of permitted horses from 14 to 24, and to eliminate the ownership designation and the limits on the number of permitted riding classes per week and students per class.
Governor Lamont Announces New State Tax Credit To Help Small Businesses Offer Health Insurance
How it works: Employers set a monthly contribution amount per employee. Eligible employees can then use those funds toward an individual health insurance plan available through Access Health CT.
Liberty Tree Planted on Havemeyer Lawn Dedicated to the 250th Anniversary of US Founding
The Greenwich Tree Conservancy (GTC), along with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) and the Town of Greenwich, joined in planting a Liberty Tree on the lawn in front of the Greenwich Board of Education on Thursday, September 17.
9th Annual DART to the Finish Charity Walk Set for Saturday, Oct 3 at Tod’s Point
The family-friendly 2-mile walk starts at 9:00am and brings together families, friends and supporters of all ages to raise critical funds for NPC research and treatments.
National Good Neighbor Day is September 28
Ways you can join in on National Good Neighbor Day
Yonkers Times (Rising Media Group)
Published September 22Driving Drunk at 3AM with Two Kids in the Car?
Danbury Man Charged with Leandra’s Law Following Traffic Stop in Southeast On September 20, 2026, at approximately 3:25 a.m., New York State Police in East Fishkill conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 84 in the town of Southeast for violations…
East Norwalk Train Station
The East Norwalk Train Station will be closed for three weeks starting on September 26.
Updated P&Z Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2026 there is a new fee schedule. Certain Zoning Permits now have both an upfront application fee and a permit fee once the application is approved.
ADU Design Contest - Calling all Architects!
We are endeavoring to develop a library of pre-approved ADU plans to facilitate ADU construction, while lowering costs for property owners and providing additional customers to the design community.
Free Storm Waste Pickup
Norwalk Flood Damage: Free Storm Waste Pickup
NHD Invites Norwalkers to Get Their Annual Flu Shot
The Health Department launches its annual flu vaccination program and announces flu clinic dates and times.