News across Western Connecticut Region

Breast Cancer Alliance Plans Flag Raising and Free Symposium
The a free community symposium hosted by Breast Cancer Alliance is titled, "The Next Chapter. Life After Breast Cancer. Finding Your New Normal."

A Renewed Plea to Safeguard SNAP in the Farm Bill
SNAP is the nation’s most effective food security safety-net and is therefore invaluable to the health and well-being of society, including state economies. – Ali Ghiorse, Executive Director, The Foodshed Network and Karen Saggese, Site Director, Food Rescue US - Fairfield County…

Fast-growing Therapy Dog Brigade Is Recruiting Teams for Visits to Hospitals, Schools, Senior Residences, Libraries and Community Organizations
Therapy Dog Brigade is offering pre-course screening appointments on October 4, 2026, from 12:00pm-5:00pm.

A beautiful and powerful movement against ICE
Danbury residents are demanding safety for everyone in their community. Danbury has the right to demand peace.

Food insecurity is growing in Greenwich
Neighbor to Neighbor has served Greenwich for more than 50 years, and we have never seen demand grow as fast as it is now.

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.

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.
National Good Neighbor Day is September 28
Ways you can join in on National Good Neighbor Day