News across Western Connecticut Region

GHS to Host College Admissions Panel on Sept 29
Panelists from Vanderbilt University, Trinity College, the University of Richmond, and the University of Notre Dame will share firsthand perspectives on what colleges look for in applicants and how students can navigate the increasingly complex admissions landscape.

Focus on French Cinema Launches Year-Round Season at the Bruce Museum with US Premiere of Pascal Bonitzer’s Hugo
The 2026–2027 season opens on Sunday, September 27, with the U.S. Premiere of Pascal Bonitzer’s HUGO (Victor comme tout le monde), the acclaimed French director’s latest film, released in France earlier this year.

NY Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Greenwich Vehicle Theft Scheme
Stolen personal and financial information and stolen or counterfeit identity cards from multiple identity theft victims was used to apply for loans to purchase or lease at least 6 luxury vehicles with a total value of more than $650,000 from a car dealership in Greenwich.

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.

ENCON Heating & Air Conditioning Announces New Danbury Location,
ENCON Heating & Air Conditioning is expanding with a new Danbury location, investing in the region while improving response times and strengthening service for homeowners and businesses across Western Connecticut.

Mayor Alves Celebrates MannKind's Latest Medical Breakthrough In Danbury
Mayor Roberto L. Alves congratulates MannKind on positive Phase 1b clinical trial results for an investigational lung disease treatment, celebrating another milestone in medical innovation right here in Danbury.

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