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Sunday, March 31, 2013

New, healthy cafe at Danbury Hospital

The newly renovated Danbury Hospital cafe has a more open space, hardwood floors, new color scheme, as well as redeisgned menu that focuses on healthier foods and portion control.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/New-healthy-cafe-at-Danbury-Hospital-4398680.php

Two charged in attempted burglary at mall

Two Danbury men were arrested after security officers caught them breaking into a car at the Danbury Fair mall Friday, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=kLcuee0K&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Clean City Danbury

Below is information for Clean City Danbury Day 2013. It is a great opportunity for Danbury residents to show their pride and love of their community by cleaning up their property and neighborhood! Individuals, employers, civic organizations, churches, youth groups, scouts, etc... are also invited to put together a team and volunteer to clean a ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/events/clean-city-danbury-day-ab9777f9

Two charged in attempted burglary at mall

Two Danbury men were arrested after security officers caught them breaking into a car at the Danbury Fair mall Friday, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Two-charged-in-attempted-burglary-at-mall-4398476.php

Urban Archeologist: A Close Shave

... happy with the challenge of trying to find something, even when the items all have a contemporary look. At a Danbury sale this weekend I, at first, thought I was wasting my time at a tiny home in a lake community, but eventually I came up with ...



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.patch.com/articles/urban-archeologist-a-close-shave-52869e53

Innovation economyWorking on new ways of taking medicine

... are predicted to hit $200 billion by 2015, according to IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, a research firm in Danbury, Conn. That's why an idea from a new company, Entrega Inc. , could represent a giant leap. It promises to deliver many of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/03/30/avoiding-ouch-start-seeks-ways-deliver-drug-without-needles/tmVgNPUT4vv4W4K0UA9RiO/story.html

Pair charged with mall car break-ins

Christian Williams, 24, of Houseman Street, and Jazzie Zanfardno, 21, of Boxwood Lane, were arrested at 9:50 p.m. after mall security called Danbury police.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=vBAZCaC6&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Saturday, March 30, 2013

After stroke, newlyweds work hard to recover

Just months after newlyweds Rob and Justine Krieger, who were married June 2, bought a home in Danbury, medical bills vie with mortgage payments to be met.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=f8go3zP6&pn=0

After stroke, newlyweds work hard to recover

... our accountant." Just months after newlyweds Rob and Justine Krieger , who were married June 2, bought a home in Danbury, medical bills vie with mortgage payments to be met. "It's a two-family house, a fixer-upper," Justine said. She is a full-time ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/After-stroke-newlyweds-work-hard-to-recover-4397275.php

Newtown cops still feel effects of 12/14

... can also become easily angered, said Michele Novella , a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a private practice in Danbury, who has treated many patients suffering from PTSD, including combat veterans and first responders in the Sandy Hook tragedy. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Newtown-cops-still-feel-effects-of-12-14-4397169.php

Newtown cops still feel effects of 12/14

... can also become easily angered, said Michele Novella , a psychiatric nurse practitioner with a private practice in Danbury, who has treated many patients suffering from PTSD, including combat veterans and first responders in the Sandy Hook tragedy. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Newtown-cops-still-feel-effects-of-12-14-4397120.php

Culinary school cooks up award for friend

... resources partner for the Western Connecticut Health Network, she recruits employees for New Milford Hospital and Danbury Hospital, and handles employee relations The Seventh Annual "Dinner With Friends" Dinner Dance and Benefit Auction" will be ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Culinary-school-cooks-up-award-for-friend-4397068.php

Pair charged with mall car break-ins

Christian Williams, 24, of Houseman Street, and Jazzie Zanfardno, 21, of Boxwood Lane, were arrested at 9:50 p.m. after mall security called Danbury police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Pair-charged-with-mall-car-break-ins-4396837.php

Find A Job In And Around Stamford

... York Times has reported via The Associated Press. Monsignor Kevin Wallin, who was once the pastor at St. Peter's in Danbury, is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Hartford next week and is expected to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-stamford-24

Find A Job In And Around Wilton

... York Times has reported via The Associated Press. Monsignor Kevin Wallin, who was once the pastor at St. Peter's in Danbury, is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Hartford next week and is expected to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-and-around-westport-2

Danbury man charged with DUI

... While investigating the accident, police said, they determined Arroyo was intoxicated. He was released on $500 bond. DANBURY -- Jamie Arroyo, 57, of Beckett Street, was charged Friday with driving under the influence. Police said they arrested ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-with-DUI-4396095.php

Friday, March 29, 2013

Proclamations of faith

Christians in Greater Danbury and around the world marked Good Friday with solemnity and hopefulness, remembering and in some cases recreating the Bible story of Jesus' final hours and crucifixion.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=uzl9ldSo&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

religion briefs

... dessert, coffee and a glass of wine. Vendors, raffles and a make-up artist will be there. Immaculate High School in Danbury is sponsoring a wine tasting fundraiser Saturday, April 6, at Tarrywile Mansion, 70 Southern Blvd., Danbury. Check-in is at ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/religion-briefs-4396023.php

Jason Sonski: Hitting your stride with Danbury half marathon

... not give the half a try? You won't regret it once you cross the finish line. The 9th Annual Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon & 5K is scheduled for April 7, and this half marathon holds special meaning for me because it's the first one I ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Jason-Sonski-Hitting-your-stride-with-Danbury-4395926.php

Police report Danbury girl missing

... family said she was last seen on Thursday. Anyone with any information about her whereabouts is asked to call Danbury Police at 203-797-4611. DANBURY -- State police said Friday that 16-year-old Marcela Silveira, of Danbury, is missing. Police said ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Police-report-Danbury-girl-missing-4395427.php

Danbury man faces crack-selling charges

Local police on Thursday arrested a Danbury man on charges of selling crack cocaine from his home near the Bethel town line.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-faces-crack-selling-charges-4394437.php

Cops: Two charged in bizarre assault, robbery

Danbury police have arrested two people in an incident in which a man assaulted a woman after being robbed at knifepoint, a department spokesman said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Cops-Two-charged-in-assault-robbery-4395125.php

New luxury apartment community opens in Danbury

A bathroom in one of the new apartments at Abbey Woods, a luxury residential community that recently opened in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/New-luxury-apartment-community-opens-in-Danbury-4395990.php

Proclamations of faith

Maryanne McTonic, of Bethel, center, worships during a Good Friday service hosted by Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church on Rowan Street in Danbury, Conn., March 29, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Proclamations-of-faith-4395763.php

Police report Danbury girl missing

Police said the girl has black hair and brown eyes. She is about 5 feet, 4 inches tall, and weighs about 120 pounds. State police said Silveira's family said she was last seen on Thursday. Anyone with any information about her whereabouts is asked to call Danbury Police at 203-797-4611.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=kuRh3Z6x&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Ex-Fairfield County Priest Expected To Plead Guilty In Meth Case

... York Times has reported via The Associated Press. Monsignor Kevin Wallin, who was once the pastor at St. Peter's in Danbury, is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Hartford next week and is expected to plead guilty to conspiracy to possess ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/news/ex-fairfield-county-priest-expected-plead-guilty-meth-case

Federal Agency To Visit New Haven To Discuss Long-Term Rail Plan

... is to move its fleet off the slow, twisting shoreline route between New York and Boston by sending trains through Danbury and then along an all-new corridor running to Waterbury and then Hartford before banking eastward to Providence. The Amtrak ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-connecticut-trains-0401-20130331,0,1216415.story

Sandy Hook school shooting survivors lose home to fire

... lost their home to fire. Hans and Audra Barth and their three children are all homeless now, the local News-Times of Danbury, Conn., reports. They lost everything - including their pet dog and several chickens, Newser says. Investigators are trying ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/29/sandy-hook-school-shooting-survivors-lose-home-fir/?

Cops: Two charged in bizarre assault, robbery

Danbury police have arrested two people in a bizarre incident in which a man assaulted woman whose friend had rebuffed his sexual advances and who later robbed him at knifepoint, a department police spokesman said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Cops-Two-charged-in-bizarre-assault-robbery-4395125.php

Robbery, Assault on New Street

Danbury Police were called to New Street Thursday at 11:45 p.m. for a robbery, and they found the person complaining, Alexis Sandoval, 19, of Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/robbery-assault-on-new-street

Crack With Intent to Sell

Danbury Police charged Kenneth Wright, 37, Crows Nest Lane, Danbury, with possession of crack, possession of crack with intent to sell, possession of crack within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of crack with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia and risk of injury to a minor Wednesday at his home.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/crack-with-intent-to-sell

Danbury faces crack selling charges

Local police on Thursday arrested a Danbury man on charges of selling crack cocaine from his home near the Bethel town line.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-faces-crack-selling-charges-4394437.php

PD: 15-year-old Danbury girl missing

Fifteen-year-old Yazmelin Rodriguez is described as a white female, with black shoulder-length hair and brown eyes.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/pd-15-year-old-danbury-girl-missing

Fire destroys Newtown home of shooting survivors

... owned by a couple whose children survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in December. The News-Times of Danbury reports ( http://bit.ly/ZsimWk ) that Wednesday afternoon's fire left Hans and Audra Barth and their three children homeless. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/crime/article/Fire-destroys-Newtown-home-of-shooting-survivors-4394349.php

Rocky Hill Police Blotter: March 23 - March 25

March 22 Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of 15 Cross St., Danbury, and Ralph Lance Pliego , 42, of 1 Broadview Lane, New Milford, were each arrested at the Sheraton Hotel, 100 Capital Boulevard, on a single count of second-degree breach of peace .



via Danbury Newswire http://rockyhill.patch.com/articles/rocky-hill-police-blotter-march-23-march-25

NCAA Tournament: Fourth round

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/college-basketball-men/gallery/NCAA-Tournament-Fourth-round-59310.php

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recoverya Presents 1st Sneak...

... the first screening of his film to the people of Hartford." This is the first feature film for Greg Williams, a Danbury, Connecticut resident, who has been in long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol for over eleven years. Williams has been a vocal ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10583587.htm

Fugitive ex-Abbott Tech coach charged

... asi said. Warecke served about half of his 45-month prison sentence after pleading guilty in state Superior Court in Danbury in 2004 to having a sexual relationship with one of his players.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=k5OvJBmb&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Ex-coach charged after 'Dr. Phil' appearance

... lectronic monitoring ankle bracelet in January. Warecke was the girls basketball coach at Abbott Tech High School in Danbury. He served about two years in prison for having sex with the student in 2003 and is a registered sex offender.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=g33cY5WL&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Library will soon have new features

... and Marjanski Leszek work at demolishing an old bank interior on Main Street Thursday, March 28, 2013. The city of Danbury, Conn. is renovating the former Union Savings Bank beside the Danbury Public Library into an Innovation Center. Photo: Carol ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Library-will-soon-have-new-features-4393237.php

Ex-coach Warecke charged

... said. Warecke served about half of his 45-month prison sentence after pleading guilty in state Superior Court in Danbury in 2004 to having a sexual relationship with one of his players. Last year he was sent back to jail for 30 days for coaching a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Ex-coach-Warecke-charged-4392768.php

Building An Outdoor Firepit

... and rewarding afternoon project. Laura Storme, a frequent contributor to SEO sites, is married with two children in Danbury, Connecticut. A published author, Laura has insight on kids, food and budgeting.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/building-an-outdoor-firepit?cid=rss

CT man arrested after being a guest ona

... lectronic monitoring ankle bracelet in January. Warecke was the girls basketball coach at Abbott Tech High School in Danbury. He served about two years in prison for having sex with the student in 2003 and is a registered sex offender.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/connecticut/Copy_of_ExConn-coach-charged-after-TV-show-appearance_28289680

Ex-coach Warecke charged

... asi said. Warecke served about half of his 45-month prison sentence after pleading guilty in state Superior Court in Danbury in 2004 to having a sexual relationship with one of his players.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=1&contentguid=oH14FFhU&pn=0

High school AD resigns after arrest

... after he and another school athletic director were arrested for allegedly fighting at a hotel. The News-Times of Danbury reports that Lance Pliego submitted a letter of resignation to the New Milford school superintendent Wednesday. Pliego and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/litchfield_cty/conn-high-school-ad-resigns-after-arrest_77023141

154 shots in 5 minutes: Sandy Hook warrants released

DANBURY, CT - Numerous weapons including guns, several swords, a bayonet and a gun safe were found inside the home of Sandy Hook Elementary School killer Adam Lanza, according to search warrants released Thursday in regards to the shooting investigation.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.kait8.com/story/21814424/154-shots-in-5-minutes-sandy-hook-warrants-released

Danbury gathering prays for immigrants

... for the families of those deported or detained because of their immigration status. At a vigil in front of the Danbury Public Library Wednesday, members of the local religious community and immigrant community spoke to about 40 people gathered ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Uw7lNLyE&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Biden to attend Coast Guard graduation

... visited Connecticut was in February when he spoke at a gun conference at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Vice President Joe Biden will deliver the keynote address during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 132nd Commencement exercises ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Biden-to-attend-Coast-Guard-graduation-4391831.php

Adam Lanza: Newtown Gunman's Search Warrants Released

... School. Search warrant affidavits related to the Newtown School shootings were released on March 28 by a judge in Danbury, Connecticut, more than 100 days after Adam Lanza killed 26 people, including 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School . ...



via Danbury Newswire http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/03/28/adam-lanza-search-warrants-weapons-court-documents-released/

Whalers Commissioners Cup championship parade

The Connecticut Rebels of '76 marches Sunday, March 24, 2013, in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Whalers Commissioner's Cup victory celebration in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/slideshow/Whalers-Commissioners-Cup-championship-parade-59234.php

Search warrants released in Newtown shooting

DANBURY, CT - The search warrants related to the investigation into the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown have been released.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.kait8.com/story/21814424/search-warrants-released-in-newtown-shooting-investigation

Danbury State's Attorney Releases Information on Sandy Hook Shooting

Stephen J. Sedensky III, State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Danbury, today released the following statement concerning the December 14, 2012, tragedy at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: On the morning of December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza, the shooter, age 20, of 36 Yogananda St., Newtown, shot his mother, Nancy ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ct.gov/despp/cwp/view.asp?Q=521730

Ex-coach charged after 'Dr. Phil' appearance

... monitoring ankle bracelet in January. Warecke was the girls basketball coach at Abbott Tech High School in Danbury. He served about two years in prison for having sex with the student in 2003 and is a registered sex offender. A former Connecticut ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Ex-coach-charged-after-Dr-Phil-appearance-4391346.php

Connecticut high school AD resigns after arrest

... after he and another school athletic director were arrested for allegedly fighting at a hotel. The News-Times of Danbury reports that Lance Pliego submitted a letter of resignation to the New Milford school superintendent Wednesday. Pliego and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130328/NWS12/130329636/1047/rss01

One injured in Padanaram Road crash

At least one person was taken to a hospital after a three-car crash on Padanaram Road on Monday afternoon, according to Danbury police.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=dvxcsNN1&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Urban Archeologist: A Close Shave

... happy with the challenge of trying to find something, even when the items all have a contemporary look. At a Danbury sale this weekend I, at first, thought I was wasting my time at a tiny home in a lake community, but eventually I came up with ...



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/urban-archeologist-a-close-shave

Danbury Fire Department Takes on Ridgefield for Charity

Ridgefield professional fire fighters Kevin Woessner and Mickey Grasso gear up for their April 7 benefit hockey game against the Danbury Fire Department.



via Danbury Newswire http://ridgefield.patch.com/announcements/fire-departments-face-off-for-charity

Masuk's Testani to play for Westerners this summer

The Danbury Westerners announced the signing of several ballplayers as they prepare for their upcoming season in the New England Collegiate Baseball League -- including former Masuk High School star and current UConn sophomore infielder Jon Testani.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_10914/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=yLRQ2BTB&detailindex=4&pn=0&ps=5

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Ruben Moya, 55

Ruben D. Moya, 55, of Danbury died on Saturday, March 16 at Danbury Hospital. He was born September 10, 1957 in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic, son of the late Martin and Rosa Moya.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/ruben-moya-55

More Danbury schools might go solar

City and school officials are researching the potential for installation of solar panels at Danbury High School, Broadview Middle School and Stadley Rough School.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=4v6LO7TX&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

New Milford, Bethel Athletic directors arrested

... with an incident at a Rocky Hill hotel . Lance Pliego , 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. March 22 at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. Each was charged with second-degree breach of peace. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/New-Milford-Bethel-Athletic-directors-arrested-4386380.php

More Danbury schools might go solar

"Everyone is looking to save money any way they can," Danbury schools district Finance Director Joe Martino said this week.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/More-Danbury-schools-might-go-solar-4389863.php

Danbury gathering prays for immigrants

Meghan Vesel, right, of The Brazilian Immigrant Center, speaks at a prayer vigil on the steps of the Danbury Public Library Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in remembrance of local immigrant families who have been affected by deportation and detention.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-gathering-prays-for-immigrants-4389936.php

Connecticut man sentenced for shooting dog and leaving him to die

According to Tuesday's publication of the News Times , Christopher Masi, of Danbury, Conn., was sentenced to two months in jail, by Judge Robin Pavia, for shooting his neighbor's dog and leaving him to die.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/connecticut-man-sentenced-for-shooting-dog-and-leaving-him-to-die

New Milford, Bethel Athletic directors arrested

... connection with an incident at a Rocky Hill hotel. Lance Pliego, 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern, 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. March 22 at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. Each was charged with second-degree breach of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ZhlGDHy1&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Police: Danbury Woman Admits To Theft In Weston

A 19-year-old Danbury woman is facing a felony charge after police said she admitted to stealing about $3,000 worth of jewelry from a Wilton home in January.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-woman-stole-3k-jewelry-wilton-home

Sandy Annabi denied bail, to remain behind bars

... to be freed on bail. The 42-year-old former city official began serving a 6-year prison sentence on March 4 in Danbury, Conn. Defense attorney Edward Sapone is challenging whether there was enough evidence against Annabi and whether jurors behaved ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newsday.com/sandy-annabi-denied-bail-to-remain-behind-bars-1.4921229

Meth-Dealing Catholic Priest Who Owned Porn Shop Plans to Confess Guilt

... to news reports. Wallin was ordained a priest by the Roman Catholic Church in 1984 and worked in Bridgeport and Danbury, Conn., churches until 2011. His intention to plead guilty to one conspiracy charge was made public in a Tuesday court filing. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.usnews.com/news/newsgram/articles/2013/03/27/meth-catholic-priest-porn-shop-plead-guilty?s_cid=rss:meth-catholic-priest-porn-shop-plead-guilty

Priest expected to plead guilty in meth case

For 15 years, Kevin Wallin heard confessions as a RomPan Catholic monsignor and pastor, first at St. Peter Church in Danbury, then at St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport. On Tuesday, Wallin is expected to make his own confession before Senior ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=QWhMCayy&pn=0

CT receives $250M in aid

A transformer and large tree fell down on Farview Avenue in Danbury, Conn. Tuesday, Oct.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Conn-receives-250M-in-federal-Sandy-aid-4386059.php

- Compassion And Creativity In The Community'

... Keynote speakers will address the conference, followed by panel discussions comprising national and local leaders. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra are both expected to be on the panel. WCSU Professor of Political ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/0001/11/30/wcsu-host-two-day-conference-compassion-and-creati/11681

A little bit of everything in forecast

... they are not overcast-- for the same period, with daytime high temperatures bouncing between 41 and 56 degrees in Danbury during the same period. April weather tends to be variable in southern New England, said WXEdge.com's Quincy Vagell. "Will we ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-little-bit-of-everything-in-forecast-4387866.php

Boehringer Ingelheim Signs for 10 More Years in Danbury

... reported. The company also manufactures drugs used to treat AIDS. Boehringer employs about 900 people in the greater Danbury area, and 44,000 people worldwide. "We're thrilled to have this blue chip company stay and grow in Danbury," said Stephen ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/boehringer-ingelheim-signs-for-10-more-years-in-danbury

Drug firm to stay at Matrix Center

... tions and patent attorneys at the site, Smiles said. The company also has a research and design building hugging the Danbury-Ridgefield border and embarked on a $100 million expansion of that facility about two years ago.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=BlxWRCaN&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

New Milford teen charged with DUI

... Nicholas Dimichele, of Great Brook Road, was released on a written promise to appear in state Superior Court in Danbury, according to a New Milford police news release. Officers responding to an Outlook Road accident that occurred about 1:06 a.m. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/New-Milford-teen-charged-with-DUI-4381784.php

City man gets jail time for shooting dog

A Superior Court judge last week sentenced a Danbury man to two months in jail for shooting a neighbor's dog with a hunting rifle and dragging the animal into his front yard, where he left it to die.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/City-man-gets-jail-time-for-shooting-dog-4386684.php

Flipped classroom = learning at home, hard work in school

... to teaching used in other area districts, such as Bethel, as well as at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. Elementary students seem to take to the flipped classrooms because they love technology essential to the model, and older ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Flipped-classroom-learning-at-home-hard-work-4386625.php

Ex-priest expected to plead guilty in meth case

For 15 years, Kevin Wallin heard confessions as a Roman Catholic monsignor and pastor, first at St. Peter Church in Danbury and then at St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport . On Tuesday, Wallin is expected to make his own confession before Senior ...



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Ex-Danbury priest expected to plead guilty

... 15 years, Kevin Wallin heard confessions as a Roman Catholic monsignor and pastor, first at St. Peter's Church in Danbury and then at St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport . On April 2, Wallin is expected to make his own confession before Senior ...



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Major employer makes $90 million commitment to stay in Danbury

... and patent attorneys at the site, Smiles said. The company also has a research and design building hugging the Danbury-Ridgefield border and embarked on a $100 million expansion of that facility about two years ago. Boughton said the new lease comes ...



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'Acts of violence' led to athletic directors' arrests

... Athletic Director Lance Pliego , of New Milford, and Bethel High School Athletic Director Jayme Lynn McGovern , of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the hotel, following a state athletic directors conference. McGovern now has a ...



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Boehringer Ingelheim Extends Lease For Danbury Offices

DANBURY, Conn. The nearly 900 employees in the Boehringer Ingelheim Danbury offices will be staying where they are until at least December 2022, it was announced Tuesday morning.



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'From Mother Nature to Human Nature' at Danbury City Hall

Artwork by Danbury resident Dayna Wenzel is shown in a new exhibit called iFrom Mother Nature to Human Nature,i at Danbury City Hall.



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Conn. receives $250M in Sandy aid

A transformer and large tree fell down on Farview Avenue in Danbury, Conn. Tuesday, Oct.



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Malloy wants 'right' gun bill passed

... would be the right way to go. Apparently there are people who are opposed to that concept." Rep. Bob Godfrey , D-Danbury, a leading gun-control advocate, said the mechanics of reducing magazines to 10 bullets was researched before legislation was ...



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Officials: Garbage Fire Starts with Illegal Burn, Spreads to Vehicle

... in the vehicle, which sustained major damage. Town of Southeast Fire Inspector Ken Clair issued two violations to a Danbury, CT, man who owns a concrete business that operates on the property. The first citation is for violating the statewide ban on ...



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Boehringer signs new lease in Danbury

One of Danbury's big businesses will be sticking around for awhile. Today Boehringer Pharmaceutical signed a new ten year lease to stay in the Matrix Corporate center on Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury.



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Major employer makes $90 million commitment to stay in Danbury

Mayor Mark Boughton and officials with the Matrix Corporate Center announced a renewed 10-year lease with Boehinger Ingelheim Tuesday worth $90 million that retains about 900 jobs.



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New Milford, Bethel athletic directors on leave after arrests

... connection with an incident at a Rocky Hill hotel. Lance Pliego, 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern, 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel and charged with second-degree breach of peace. ...



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New Milford, Bethel Athletic directors arrested

... with an incident at a Rocky Hill hotel . Lance Pliego , 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel. Each was charged with second-degree breach of peace. Pliego ...



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Major employer makes $90 million commitment to stay in Danbury

Mayor Mark Boughton and officials with the Matrix Corporate Center announced a renewed 10-year lease with Boehinger Ingelheim Tuesday worth $90 million that retains about 900 jobs.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Major-employer-makes-90-million-commitment-to-4385719.php

RV destroyed in Danbury fire

... out early Tuesday morning in a parked RV, before jumping to a neighboring house, fire officials said. According to Danbury assistant fire chief Bernie Meehan , firefighters were called to the house, at 39 Fairlawn Drive, about 1:48 a.m. By the time ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/RV-destroyed-in-Danbury-fire-4385337.php

Danbury, five other Ct. airport towers to close

... about 190 airports nationwide. Photo: Autumn Driscoll Parked planes line the airfield up to the control tower at the Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, Conn. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. A proposed federal budget cut recommended by the Office of ...



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It's beginning to look like spring

... will remain between 10 and 20 percent through the weekend, with highs Saturday of 50 in Bridgeport and 53 in Danbury. All the signs that the season is turning are out there this morning. Bulbs are pushing their tender shoots up through the softening ...



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Danbury Man Arrested for DUI in Redding

A 43-year-old Danbury man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after a motor vehicle stop on Black Rock Turnpike early Sunday morning.



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Farmington's Historic Wrestling Team Honored by Board of Education

... its regular season perfectly, going 32-0 and racking up the most ever wins by an undefeated team in Class L (Danbury went 46-0 this year in Class LL). After winning the CCC West title and placing third at the state Class L meet, the team sent the ...



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Stew Leonard's Offers Easter Egg Hunt At Norwalk Store

Stew Leonard's is hosting Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganzas for kids to enjoy this week at its stores in Danbury and Norwalk.



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Sex assault trial to start in Danbury

A Superior Court jury will begin hearing testimony Tuesday in the trial of a 46-year-old long-haul trucker accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at her Danbury home in March 2009.



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EMS Packs Up To Move To New Danbury Location

Eastern Mountain Sports will be leaving its longtime home in the Danbury Fair Mall, but fans of the outdoor store won't have to trek far to hit its new location.



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New Milford, Bethel athletic directors arrested

... with an incident at a Rocky Hill hotel . Lance Pliego , 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel and charged with second-degree breach of peace. The ...



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Rally to call attention to deportations

... students and their families, and the Brazilian Immigrant Center, which is based in Bridgeport, but sends staff to Danbury monthly, organized the event, which is sponsored by local congregations and interfaith organizations. "This is Holy Week, and ...



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Monday, March 25, 2013

Ancient killer disappearing from state

... world's deadliest ailments. Dr. Paul Nee, an infectious disease specialist at Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury, said that in 2004, Danbury had 13 new cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 9,951 new cases of TB ...



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Trucker's sex assault trial starts Tuesday

A Superior Court jury will begin hearing testimony Tuesday in the trial of a 46-year-old long-haul trucker accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl at her Danbury home in March 2009.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Sex-assault-trial-to-start-in-Danbury-4383342.php

Rally to call attention to deportations

... students and their families, and the Brazilian Immigrant Center , which is based in Bridgeport but send staff to Danbury monthly, organized the event, which is sponsored by local congregations and interfaith organizations. "This is Holy Week, and we ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Rally-to-call-attention-to-deportations-4383396.php

Egg hunt moves indoors

Kaelyn Chabinsky, 8 , of Bethel, shows a rubber frog she found in one of her Easter eggs to Olivia Landau, 8, of Danbury at the annual Bethel Conn.



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One injured in Padanaram Road crash

At least one person was taken to a hospital after a three-car crash on Padanaram Road on Monday afternoon, according to Danbury police.



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Former Longtime Resident Jane Anne Watson, 50

Jane Anne Watson, 50, of Patterson, NY, formerly of Danbury, beloved wife of Paul Kolluri, died at Putnam Hospital on Thursday, March 21.



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Steven Tyler, officially an old man at 65

... 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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New Milford, Bethel athletic directors arrested

... following an incident at a hotel in Rocky Hill. Lance Pliego , 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel and charged with second-degree breach of peace. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/New-Milford-Bethel-athletic-directors-arrested-4382556.php

One injured in Padanaram Road crash

At least one person was taken to a hospital after a three-car crash on Padanaram Road on Monday afternoon, according to Danbury police.



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New Milford, Bethel athletic directors arrested

... Rocky Hill. The Rocky Hill police arrest log shows Lance Pliego, 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern, 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hotel in Rocky Hill. Pliego is the athletic director at New Milford High ...



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State Legislators To Meet With Voters In Redding, Easton

... and April 2. Shaban (R-Weston, Easton and Redding) will join state Rep. Dan Carter (R-Redding, Bethel, Newtown and Danbury) and state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-Westport, Redding and Weston) in West Redding on March 28. The session will be held at the ...



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Run For Families Brings Community Together, Pulls In $438,000

... collective "team" of sorts for this event which started big and just got bigger. Initially scheduled to be held in Danbury, the race was moved to Hartford because of the need to accommodate the high volume of registrants. The 15,000 participant cap ...



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Teen tells all to magazine

... he didn't seem old at all - he was kind of cute, and he talked to his students and players as friends," Silva, of Danbury, writes in the August issue of Cosmo Girl! magazine. "Like, he'd tell (players) stories about how he used to party when he was ...



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New Milford, Bethel athletic directors arrested

... Hill. The Rocky Hill police arrest log shows Lance Pliego , 42, of New Milford, and Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of Danbury, were arrested at 1:48 a.m. Friday at the Sheraton Hotel in Rocky Hill. Pliego is the athletic director at New Milford High ...



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ConsumerBase CEO buys Statlistics

... Statlistics. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chicago-based ConsumerBase and Statlistics, based in Danbury, Conn., will continue to operate under their current names and will function as divisions of a new company, Exact Data. Organ ...



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Danbury Police: Strangulation, Assault, Interfering

Michael Spears, 23, Bayberry Lane, Danbury, was charged with second-degree strangulation, interfering with a 911 call, threatening and third-degree assault at 9:26 p.m. Saturday.



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Medfield Runs for Sandy Hook Families

... as part of a virtual run to support the families of the Sandy Hook tragedy . The race was first envisioned as a Danbury, Conn., area event to benefit the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. This fund, managed by the United Way of Western Connecticut and ...



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Authority ROI Bonus Content Now Better for Marketers at iTrustNews.com

Danbury, Connecticut March 25, 2013 Online marketers frequently search for bonus content attached to training programs sold online.



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Sunday, March 24, 2013

City celebrates its Irish heritage and its hockey team

Team members celebrate the Danbury Whaler's championship Commissionor's Cup win with a parade down Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Sunday, March 24, 2013.



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Danbury's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2013

Danbury celebrated the St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday with hundreds of people lining Main Street and West Street all the way to the parade's end at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center .



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Danbury, five other Ct. airport towers to close

Danbury Municipal Airport and five other Connecticut airports will close their control towers because of budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Friday.



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Man charged with assault, threatening

A 23-year-old Danbury man is being held on bonds totaling $100,000, after he was arrested Saturday in connection with two domestic incidents involving his mother, police said.



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Man charged with assault, threatening

A 23-year-old Danbury man is being held on bonds totaling $100,000, after he was arrested Saturday in connection with two domestic incidents involving his mother, police said.



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Chiropractors Danbury Dr. Manoni, Dr. DiLorenzo and Dr. Cerutti...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Danbury , Connecticut , United States of America March 24, 2013 -- Danbury Chiropractic and Wellness is a chiropractic practice focused on family and pediatric care, sports-related and motor vehicle injuries, worker's compensation cases and preventative health care.



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This week in Southwestern Connecticut, March 25-31

... Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Norwalk and Newington stores and at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Danbury and Yonkers, N.Y. stores. For more info, visit www.stewleonards.com. Photo: Scott Mullin Thursday: Stamford's Avon Theatre ...



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New pope revives question: What is a 'Latino?'

In this March 22, 2013 family photo, Sharon Toomer, center rear, of New York, joins members of her family for a photo during a middle school play in Danbury, Conn.



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New pope revives question: What is a 'Latino?'

In this March 22, 2013 family photo, Sharon Toomer, center rear, of New York, joins members of her family for a photo during a middle school play in Danbury, Conn.



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New pope revives question: What is a 'Latino?'

In this March 22, 2013 family photo, Sharon Toomer, center rear, of New York, joins members of her family for a photo during a middle school play in Danbury, Conn.



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Art Cummings: A dozen steps toward reducing area homelessness

Editor's note: This is the final installment in a four-column series written by News-Times Editor Emeritus Art Cummings on homelessness in Greater Danbury.



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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Towns pull back on funds for lake steward

... contempt.'' As a prime example, Hodge points to the authority's reaction to a new dock built by lake residents in Danbury. Although FirstLight and the city of Danbury approved its construction, the authority took its complaints about the dock's size ...



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Silver Alert for missing Danbury teen

A Silver Alert is out as of Saturday for Micaelo Loja, a 14-year-old girl last seen March 21 in Danbury.



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Triumph Over Tragedy: First Sandy Hook Run Draws Thousands

... sister, Mary Beth Finnerty, and his daughter, Emily. Sniffin said he recently retired from the fire department in Danbury, where the run was originally set to take place before the influx of participants. When the air horn sounded, thousands of ...



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Danbury, other Ct. airport towers to close

Danbury Municipal Airport and five other Connecticut airports will close their control towers because of budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Friday.



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Palm Sunday Marks Start Of Holy Week In Darien

... or visit its website for more information. The Young People of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church in Danbury will present a "Living Passion Play" at 8 p.m. Sunday in the church at 17 Granville Ave. For information contact Youth Minister Chip ...



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Sandy Hook: 'More than a gun issue'

... Chief State's Attorney Kevin T. Kane and Stephen J. Sedensky III, state's attorney for the Judicial District of Danbury, briefed legislative leaders on details of the Dec. 14 mass killings that have not yet been released for the public. While CT ...



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Palm Sunday Marks Start Of Holy Week In Stamford

... or visit its website for more information. The Young People of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church in Danbury will present a "Living Passion Play" at 8 p.m. Sunday in the church at 17 Granville Ave. For information contact Youth Minister Chip ...



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Rocky Hill Police Blotter: March 19 - March 22

March 22 Jayme Lynn McGovern , 30, of 15 Cross St., Danbury, was arrested at 1:48 a.m. at the Sheraton Hotel, 100 Capital Boulevard, on a charge of second-degree breach of peace .



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Danbury event spotlights young linguists

With their lilting voices and authentic accents, children from across the state displayed joy, earnestness and moments of shyness as they performed songs and poems in different languages on the stage of Danbury High School.



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Sandy Hook: 'More than a gun issue'

... Chief State's Attorney Kevin T. Kane and Stephen J. Sedensky III, state's attorney for the judicial district of Danbury, briefed legislative leaders on details of the Dec. 14 mass murder that have not yet been released for the public. While CT ...



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Silver alert for missing Danbury teen

Police are looking for a missing 14-year-old Danbury girl. Police say Micaelo Loja was last seen wearing black pants and a black shirt.



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Friday, March 22, 2013

Whalers wins FHL championship

Danbury's Cody Ayers dives after the puck surrounded by Dayton defenders in game three of the Commisioner's Cup championship series between the Danbury Whalers and the Dayton Demonz at Danbury Arena in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/slideshow/Whalers-wins-FHL-championship-58946.php

Finding similarities in Pesach and baseball

... leave until we say, "Next year in Jerusalem." Baseball involves strategy -- bunt, hit and run, steal. Pesach in Danbury involves strategy as we plan our Passover food scavenger hunt, not easy in Danbury ... but who knows? Whole Foods or Trader Joe's ...



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Danbury, five other Ct. airport towers to close

... about 190 airports nationwide. Photo: Autumn Driscoll Parked planes line the airfield up to the control tower at the Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, Conn. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. A proposed federal budget cut recommended by the Office of ...



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Danbury event spotlights young linguists

Jadon Parris, a fifth-grader at the Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School, breakdances while surrounded by his classmates at the 22nd Annual Rhyme Celebration, presented by Connecticut Council of Language Teachers at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn.



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State OKs Tuition Hikes At WestConn, Norwalk Community College

Tuition bills will be going up next fall for students at four of the state's universities, including Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, and all the community colleges, including Norwalk Community College.



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Danbury, five other Ct. airport towers to close

Danbury Municipal Airport and five other Connecticut airports will close their control towers because of budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration reported Friday.



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Danbury event spotlights young linguists

With their lilting voices and authentic accents, children from across the state displayed joy, earnestness and moments of shyness as they performed songs and poems in different languages on the stage of Danbury High School.



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FAA Readies to Close Dozens of Air Traffic Control Towers

... tower shut-downs, 149 have landed on the final roster. Most of them are in small to mid-sized communities, such as Danbury, Connecticut, but a few that serve fairly sizable communities -- Topeka, Kansas, Branson, Missouri, and Boca Raton, Florida, ...



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FAA To Close Danbury Airport's Control Tower

Danbury Airport's control tower will close April 7 as part of federal "sequestration" spending cuts , the Federal Aviation Administration announced Friday.



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Co-op high school hockey trending in Connecticut

... . "The only way we're really keeping programs afloat is co-opping," said Rusty Granacker, coach of Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury; you can call them the BBD IceCats.



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Danbury Police: Larceny, Assault, Violation of Probation

Danbury Police charged Peter Nasser, 42, of Riverford Road, Brookfield, with second degree larceny at 10:10 a.m. Thursday.



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The Top of The Mountain

... more familiar faces from our town when they line up on Saturday, as the race, originally planned to take place in Danbury, was moved to the Capitol city after it became clear how many wanted to be a part of the event. The run has reached capacity of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/features/2013/03/21/top-mountain/10461

Frank Chaves to be Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

... Conference West titles, two state Class L championships (1995, 1997) and a Class LL title (1992), beating Danbury by three points. Simsbury High had 24 winning seasons in 29 years, and finished in the top five of the Class L and Class LL tournaments ...



via Danbury Newswire http://simsbury.patch.com/articles/farmingtons-chaves-to-be-inducted-into-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame

Farmington's Chaves to be Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

... Conference West titles, two state Class L championships (1995, 1997) and a Class LL title (1992), beating Danbury by three points. Simsbury High had 24 winning seasons in 29 years, and finished in the top five of the Class L and Class LL tournaments ...



via Danbury Newswire http://farmington.patch.com/articles/farmington-s-chaves-to-be-inducted-into-national-wrestling-hall-of-fame

WCSU to host 10-minute play and webisode festival

The Western Connecticut State University Department of Writing, Linguistics and the Creative Process will present a 10-Minute Play and Webisode Festival featuring readings and viewings of student works from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, in the Student Center Theater on the university's Midtown campus, 181 White Street in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/education/WCSU-to-host-10-minute-play-and-webisode-festival19711.shtml

'Game of Thrones' season 3: Sneak peek

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/tv/gallery/Game-of-Thrones-season-3-Sneak-peek-58815.php

Tinted Windows and a Weapon Charge

... found that his license was suspended and there were two active warrants out for his arrest, a PRAWN warrant from the Danbury Police Department for failure to respond to an infraction and a warrant from the Connecticut State Police, according to the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://monroe.patch.com/articles/tinted-windows-and-a-weapon-charge

Danbury Whalers look to make history

Danbury Whalers, Phil Aucoin, skates against Max Mobley during a game against the Thousand Island Privateers in Danbury on Friday, Feb.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-Whalers-look-to-make-history-4374216.php

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Whalers one win away from history

... and the Privateers' Jamie Zaleski meet during an FHL playoff semifinal game Sunday night, Mar. 10, 2013, at the Danbury Arena. Photo: Barry Horn The Whalers' Mike Atkinson gets set to fire a backhander against the Thousand Islands Privateers during ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-Whalers-one-win-away-from-history-4368514.php

Danbury woman charged with DUI

... just before 9 a.m., after she crossed into the opposite lane and nearly collided with a city truck, police said. DANBURY -- A 41-year-old Danbury woman was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of drunken driving, police said. Pauline Georgi was ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-woman-charged-with-DUI-4373797.php

Police: Danbury man sold crack

Michael Fennick , 29, was taken into custody at about 1:37 p.m., after trying to drive away when officers converged on him, police spokesman Lt.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Cops-Danbury-man-arrested-for-selling-crack-4373936.php

Danbury Whalers one win from history

The Danbury Arena was all but deserted on Wednesday afternoon when Danbury Whalers defenseman Ed Campbell , still wearing his practice gear, stepped into the lobby and sat down.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-Whalers-one-win-from-history-4374216.php

Parent tries to change graduation date

... informed the board the high school graduation is scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 22 at the university auditorium in Danbury, and the Newtown Middle School promotion ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on June 18. For Linda Biscoe , seeking the change for ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Parent-tries-to-change-graduation-date-4374647.php

Ruling in city murder case due next week

A Superior Court judge expects to rule next week on whether the prosecution can use statements that Jose Arturo Dota gave to Danbury police as evidence during Dota's trial for the 2011 murder of his girlfriend.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=UtOiDhla&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

NCAA Tournament: Second round

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/college/gallery/NCAA-Tournament-Second-round-58833.php

Events at Danbury museum this week

... to help promote museum programs and raise money. They can also volunteer to help the group research and preserve Danbury's history. On Friday, Bethel author Colleen Plimpton will speak about the famous gardener Beatrix Farrand at a lunch at the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=qX9drFBA&detailindex=2&pn=0&ps=4

Various News: Ric Flair Signing Autographs This Weekend, Jake The...

... Flair is scheduled to sign autographs and take photographs this weekend for Big Time Wrestling. He will appear in Danbury, Connecticut at 6 PM ET, in Webmster, Massachusetts on Saturday at 5 PM ET and in Augusta, Maine on Sunday at 2 PM ET. Credit : ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/277753

Southeast to Note 'Dissatisfaction' with Comcast Office Closing

... center will close effective April 6, 2013. An enhanced XFinity Service Center will reopen on April 8, located at Danbury Customer Service Center, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Customers can make payments via US Mail or ...



via Danbury Newswire http://southeast.patch.com/articles/town-board-to-note-dissatisfaction-with-closed-comcast-office

CU student competes

Bethany Sibbitt, a graduate pharmacy student from Danbury, Conn., will be traveling to Los Angeles to compete in the national level of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists's Patient Counseling Competition, held at the APhA's annual national meeting.



via Danbury Newswire http://xeniagazette.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=665&ArticleID=179408&SectionID=166

'Accessible Art' By Dayna Wenzel, Peach Pair, Tiffany Johnson In Danbury, Bethel

The yearlong "Accessible Art" series sponsored by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut continues with an exhibit of wall sculptures of Dayna Wenzel of Danbury at Danbury City Hall, the digital art of Peach Pair of Gaylordsville at CityCenter Danbury, and the textural works of Tiffany Johnson at Upstairs Gallery at Molten Java in Bethel.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/entertainment/art-smart/hc-accessible-art-by-dayna-wenzel-peach-pair-tiffany-johnson-in-danbury-bethel-20130321,0,6875579.post

Abbreviated Pundit Round-up: Docs and Glocks revisited

... to live longer, and part of that has to do with gun violence," says Dr. William Begg, an emergency room physician in Danbury, Connecticut, who treated victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Rather than encouraging doctors to tell ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/03/21/1195679/-Abbreviated-Pundit-Round-up-Docs-and-Glocks-revisited

Kenyan Film to Screen at Palace Danbury

The film Nairobi Half Life will be shown at The Palace Danbury along with select theaters across the country.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/events/kenyan-film-to-screen-at-palace-danbury

Students Conduct Campbell's Soup Community Outreach

... to stock Dorothy Day and feed those in need. Wooster School is an independent, college preparatory day school in Danbury, Connecticut. The School serves boys and girls from early childhood through grade 12 in small classes averaging twelve students. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/blog_posts/students-conduct-campbells-soup-community-outreach-55a07578

Study: Weston Rental Rates Out Of Range Of Minimum Wage Workers

... them in different metropolitan areas around the state. There are three metro areas in Fairfield County: Bridgeport, Danbury and Stamford-Norwalk. On average, a two-bedroom apartment in Connecticut rents for $1,208 a month. To be able to afford this ...



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-rental-rates-out-range-minimum-wage-workers

Events at Danbury museum this week

... to help promote museum programs and raise money. They can also volunteer to help the group research and preserve Danbury's history. On Friday, Bethel author Colleen Plimpton will speak about the famous gardener Beatrix Farrand at a lunch at the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Events-at-Danbury-museum-this-week-4371782.php

Study: New Canaan Rental Rates Out Of Range Of Minimum Wage Workers

... them in different metropolitan areas around the state. There are three metro areas in Fairfield County: Bridgeport, Danbury and Stamford-Norwalk. On average, a two-bedroom apartment in Connecticut rents for $1,208 a month. To be able to afford this ...



via Danbury Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/fairfield-county-rental-rates-out-range-minimum-wage-workers

Kenneth Darrah, WWII Vet, Will Be Laid to Rest in Bethel Thursday

Kenneth Roger Darrah, age 87 of Danbury, CT died Monday March 18, 2013 at Filosa Care Center, Danbury, CT.



via Danbury Newswire http://bethel.patch.com/articles/kenneth-darrah-wwii-vet-will-be-laid-to-rest-in-bethel-thursday

Trending: How our population is shifting

Jose Minchala, 21, of Danbury, came to the United States from Ecuador as a small child.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/articleGallery/Trending-How-our-population-is-shifting-4371891.php

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

New Abbey Woods Luxury Residential Community Opens in Danbury

Abbey Woods, a brand-new residential community at The Reserve in Danbury, has just opened its initial phase, debuting its first building and its clubhouse, with luxury apartments now available for leasing.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10541406.htm

5k Run/Walk Slated To Honor Dawn Hochsprung And Lauren Rousseau

A dedicated group of teachers and support staff at Rogers Park Middle School, in conjunction with the Danbury Public schools, are hosting a very special 5K Walk/Run in honor of Sandy Hook educators and families.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newtownbee.com/news/0001/11/30/5k-runwalk-slated-honor-dawn-lafferty-hochsprung-a/10215

Obituary: Dorothy 'Dot' Mayer, 82, of West Amwell Township

... by two daughters, Donna Devlin and husband, Robert of Clifton, Tenn., and Lynne McGuigan and husband, Mark of Danbury, Conn.; brother, Edward Bowman of Trenton; and beloved dog, Romeo. She also leaves four grandchildren, Samantha and Alexandra ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/03/obituary_dorothy_dot_mayer_82.html

How our population is shifting

Jose Minchala, 21, of Danbury, came to the United States from Ecuador as a small child.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Trending-How-Our-Population-is-Shifting-4371267.php

Brookfield Resident Involved in Serious 2 Car Crash in Danbury

Danbury Police received word of a serious accident on Sugar Hollow Road just south of the Wooster Heights exit at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/brookfield-resident-involved-in-serious-2-car-crash-in-danbury

Making Clients Feel Right at Home

... into running an agency that provides services for the elderly and bought a franchise for Right at Home of Greater Danbury - now called Right at Home of Greater Fairfield County. The franchise has more than 200 offices in the nation, as well as in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://monroe.patch.com/articles/home-care

Vision for Vacancies: Action Motors, Across from Walmart and Zemel's

... which is across the street from Walmart , Zemel's TV & Appliances and Home Goods? Tell us in the comments. (The Danbury Assessor's Office lists the address as 78 Newtown Road. The company used 74 Newtown Road and a post office box.) Goodfellow ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/vision-for-vacancies-action-motors-across-from-walmart-and-zemels

Longtime Resident Mary Manning, 89

Mary Manning, 89, of Danbury, died at home on Sunday, March 17, 2013. She was born in Newburgh, NY on October 24, 1923, daughter of the late James and Eva Manning.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/longtime-resident-mary-manning-89

2 sent to hospital after Danbury crash

... crossed the center line, striking a 2003 Honda CR-V being driven south by Lidia Duarte of Brookfield, police said. DANBURY-- Two people were taken to Danbury Hospital after an accident Tuesday afternoon on Sugar Hollow Road, police said. The crash ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/2-sent-to-hospital-after-Danbury-crash-4368239.php

Developer to expand downtown senior housing

Charlotte Barrows, 86, lives by herself in a large house Hospital Avenue in Danbury, Conn., that has been in her family for generations.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Developer-to-expand-downtown-senior-housing-4368051.php

A parting gift in white

... 2013, after an overnight snowfall. Photo: Carol Kaliff A man named Paul clears snow from his car on Griffing Ave. in Danbury, Conn., Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013, after an overnight snowfall. Photo: Carol Kaliff A man named Paul clears snow from ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/A-parting-gift-in-white-4368238.php

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2 sent to hospital after Danbury crash

The crash occurred just south of the Wooster Heights exit about 12:45 p.m., when Hazel Capella of Ridgefield lost control of her northbound 2004 Subaru Impreza and crossed the center line, striking a 2003 Honda CR-V being driven south by Lidia Duarte of Brookfield, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=su0GRce0&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

'Normal' winter? Not quite

... morning, March 19, 2013, after an overnight snowfall. A man named Paul clears snow from his car on Griffing Ave. in Danbury, Conn., Tuesday morning, March 19, 2013, after an overnight snowfall. Snow had mostly turned to light rain but early ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Normal-winter-Not-quite-4367042.php

Easter Bunny visits Danbury

The Easter Bunny will be at the Danbury Railway Museum for his annual holiday visit this weekend, Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, as well as next weekend.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Easter-Bunny-visits-Danbury-4367399.php

Comedy to benefit scholarship fund

... go to the Hibernian Scholarship Fund , which awards college scholarships to seniors at Immaculate High School in Danbury and other area high schools. DANBURY -- The Ancient Order of Hibernians will sponsor a performance of the hit comedy "Late Nite ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Comedy-to-benefit-scholarship-fund-4367668.php

Conference to promote community compassion

... Scarlett Lewis, whose son died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings Dec. 14, are among the voices coming to Danbury next month for a community conversation on compassion. The two-day Compassion and Creativity Conference on April 12 and 13 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=mv7UNHpP&detailindex=3&pn=0&ps=4

Conference to promote community compassion

... Lewis , whose son died in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings Dec. 14, are among the voices coming to Danbury next month for a community conversation on compassion. The two-day Compassion and Creativity Conference on April 12 and 13 aims to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Conference-to-promote-community-compassion-4364613.php

New Castle Hotels Promotes Two in Shelton, Connecticut

... each on the Government Affairs Committee. Marques's hospitality career started with Marriott International in Danbury, CT as part of a preopening hotel team and had continued for 14 years in various sales and marketing roles. Joining New Castle ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10543646.htm

Monday, March 18, 2013

What to do with one Ridge Road too many

Arlene Rice, of Danbury, Conn., holds a package that has just arrived at her front door.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/articleGallery/What-to-do-with-one-Ridge-Road-too-many-4364633.php

Women injured in Redding crash

Two people were taken to Danbury Hospital with what police described as nonlife-threatening injuries as the result of a two-car collision at Route 53 and Sidecut Road on Friday morning.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Women-injured-in-Redding-crash-4364648.php

What to do with one Ridge Road too many

Arlene Rice, of Danbury, Conn., holds a package that has just arrived at her front door.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/What-to-do-with-one-Ridge-Road-too-many-4364633.php

Women injured in Redding crash

Two people were taken to Danbury Hospital with what police described as nonlife-threatening injuries as the result of a two-car collision at Route 53 and Sidecut Road on Friday morning.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14217/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=ncwDRuOs&detailindex=1&pn=0&ps=4

Blumenthal aims to restore some airport funding

... including air traffic controllers. Control towers at the state's small airports -- Brainard, Sikorsky Memorial, Danbury , Tweed-New Haven, Waterbury-Oxford and Groton-New London -- will begin closing April 7 if funding is not restored. "We can keep ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Blumenthal-aims-to-restore-some-airport-funding-4362947.php

Co-op high school hockey trending in Connecticut

... . "The only way we're really keeping programs afloat is co-opping," said Rusty Granacker, coach of Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury; you can call them the BBD IceCats.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11299/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=dKvtGiim&pn=0

Danbury again named safest city in Connecticut

Continuing a recent trend, Danbury has again been named the safest city in Connecticut, according to an annual list compiled by CQ Press.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43466/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=3&contentguid=89qFbh0A&pn=0

Co-op hockey trending in Connecticut

... . "The only way we're really keeping programs afloat is co-opping," said Rusty Granacker, coach of Brookfield/Bethel/Danbury; you can call them the BBD IceCats.



via Danbury Newswire http://m.westport-news.com/westport/db_11299/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=5kpyV2iE&pn=0

Bethel woman seriously injured in crash

... off the road and collided with a parked truck, camper and boat, police said. The woman, Mary Stavola , was taken to Danbury Hospital after the crash, which happened about 2:15 p.m. near the intersection of Great Plain and Ta'agan Point roads, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Bethel-woman-seriously-injured-in-crash-4363599.php

Grandma Betty's Cooking Class with Tom Devine at Two Steps

... your seat: tom-twostepsrest@comcast.net or 203-794-0032. Two Steps Downtown Grille is located on Ives Street in Danbury. They offer a large menu, attractive bar, catering and free delivery with a $10 minimum order. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/events/grandma-bettys-kitchen-cooking-class-with-tom-devine

Big Ideas about the Environment

... planet. For children ages 3 1/2 and older and their families. Register at danburylibrary.org or call 203-797-4528. Danbury Public Library is a free source of information, entertainment and programs for every resident of the city. It has a strong ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/events/big-ideas-about-the-environment-get-ready-for-earth-day

Recalling some lesser-known Revolutionary women

... Revere? At 16, she rode 40 miles on horseback in the dark to warn families and troops that the British would attack Danbury, Conn. Most of the 16 people Hallie Vaughan spoke to during her Women's History Month presentation Sunday at Daniel Boone ...



via Danbury Newswire http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=461414

Amos House award to be named after Orr

Annie Orr, the coordinator of the Danbury overflow shelter, is shown at First Congregational Church in Danbury, Dec.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Amos-House-award-to-be-named-after-Orr-4362346.php

Art Cummings: Hats off to caring folks who help the homeless

THE LAST TWO SUNDAYS IN GUT FEELING: In the first two parts of a four-column series on homelessness, Art Cummings expressed concern over the grim statistics involving homelessness in Greater Danbury and beyond, dispelled some of the misconceptions about the homeless and called on "those who care" to help resolve the problem.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Art-Cummings-Hats-off-to-caring-folks-who-help-4360305.php

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Driver critically injured in Route 7 crash

... Starrs Plain Road, police said. Witnesses told investigators the 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon, which is registered to a Danbury man, was headed northbound when the driver lost control just after 12:30 a.m. The driver, whose name has not been released, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/One-person-critical-after-Route-7-crash-4361701.php

Irish dancers entertain for St. Patrick's Day

Gilleoghan School of Irish Dance students Ciaran Vizi, 8, of Bethel and Madeline Brietbel, 8, of New Fairfield, perform an Irish dance at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Irish-dancers-entertain-for-St-Patrick-s-Day-4361822.php

One person critical after Route 7 crash

... Starrs Plain Road, police said. Witnesses told investigators the 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon, which is registered to a Danbury man, was headed northbound when the driver lost control just after 12:30 a.m. The driver, whose name has not been released, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.newstimes.com/danbury/db_14216/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=VKTI6gb1&detailindex=0&pn=0&ps=4

Danbury Driver Critical After Hitting Rock Wall

The Danbury Police Department received a call of a serious motor vehicle collision involving a 1998 Subaru Legacy Wagon at about 12:30 a.m. Sunday.



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/articles/danbury-driver-critical-after-hitting-rock-wall

PETA activists shed clothes for green paint

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/gallery/PETA-activists-shed-clothes-for-green-paint-58518.php

Junior Colonials capture state hockey championship

The Western Connecticut Junior Colonials Pee Wee A hockey team, which plays at the Danbury Arena, won the Connecticut Hockey Conference Pee Wee Tier III state championship on Monday night with a 2-1 victory over the Greenwich Blues at the Northford Ice Pavilion.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/articleGallery/Junior-Colonials-capture-state-hockey-championship-4360670.php

Civil Air Patrol Competition

... aerospace knowledge and leadership abilities. Country Disposal provides garbage and trash removal throughout the Danbury area. Country Disposal has been in business in the area for 34 years. The company services customers in Danbury, New Fairfield, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/events/civil-air-patrol-cadet-competition

Saturday, March 16, 2013

More to take GED test before it changes

... January, 2014. GED test registration Monday - Friday, in person, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., WERACE office, 10 Crosby St., Danbury. Applicants need a Connecticut address and photo ID. Applicants ages 21 and over need to bring $13 in cash Tests will be given: ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/More-to-take-GED-test-before-it-changes-4360421.php

Eric Metaxas tells CPAC about religious freedom

... Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy , told the influential CPAC members that Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to the Danbury, Connecticut Baptists in 1801 in which he used the phrase " separation of church and state .". He said today people have ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/eric-metaxas-tells-cpac-about-religious-freedom?cid=rss

Running column: No better time than the present to get out there

... next race plans are for the Sandy Hook Run for the Families 5K in Hartford on Saturday. The race was relocated from Danbury to Hartford following overwhelming support. According to the website, registration is approaching the maximum capacity of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Running-column-No-better-time-than-the-present-4359092.php

Running column: No better time than the present to get out there

... next race plans are for the Sandy Hook Run for the Families 5K in Hartford on Saturday. The race was relocated from Danbury to Hartford following overwhelming support. According to the website, registration is approaching the maximum capacity of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Running-column-No-better-time-than-the-present-4360272.php

Meet Phillip K. Lu, poet and retired astronomer

... humanistic view, And the typical Chinese quatrain poems." Students at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury know Phillip K. Lu as a former professor of astronomy and astrophysics. But members of the creative writing group at Bethel Senior ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Meet-Phillip-K-Lu-poet-and-retired-astronomer-4360048.php

How Methodist pastors get their jobs

... and all Methodist ministers, pledge at ordination to "offer myself without reserve for appointment." I have been in Danbury nearly six years, and my youngest child is graduating from Danbury High School in June. I knew this might be coming. I am ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/How-Methodist-pastors-get-their-jobs-4359360.php

Students match wits at challenge

... School of Business at Fairfield University Friday, Mar. 15, 2013. Photo: Autumn Driscoll Nicole Reisert, a junior at Danbury High School, concentrates on a problem during the third annual Junior Achievement competition for high school student teams ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/School-teams-compete-in-business-challenge-4358630.php

Danbury area gun-control group joins Brady campaign

... lawmakers to do more to keep firearms out of the hands of people who shouldn't have them. Originally called the Danbury Gun Violence Prevention Group , the group has decided to associate with the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. That ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-area-gun-control-group-joins-Brady-4358659.php

Friday, March 15, 2013

Westerners welcome back All-Stars Garner, Spingola

The Danbury Westerners announced the return of two of their All-Star players from last year as they prepare for the upcoming New England Collegiate Baseball League season.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Westerners-welcome-back-All-Stars-Garner-Spingola-4359255.php

Legislative Panel Moves To Protect Transportation Funds, Consider Highway Tolls

... commerce, hurt Connecticut tourism and possibly set off a toll war in New England." Sen. Michael McLachlan , R- Danbury , said: "Fending off border tolls for another year and relegating the bill to a study is a small victory for area motorists, but ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-transportation-bills-0316-20130315,0,6701827.story

Stanley A. Brusky IV, 52, Of Stamford

Brusky is survived by his wife, Marie, of Brimfield, Mass.; son, Stanley A. Brusky V, of Danbury; daughter and son Shanelle R. Dugay and Austin T. Dugay, of Brimfield, Mass., and son Aaron Day; parents, Marjorie and Stanley A. Brusky, Jr., of Norwalk, Conn.; sister, Donna M. Brusky of Danbury, mother and father-in-law Lorraine V. and Marcel L. St.



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/stanley-brusky-iv-52-stamford

Bridgeport seventh-grader winsa

... Spelling Bee after beating more than 50 other students in this year's statewide competition. The News-Times of Danbury reports (http://bit.ly/15QuR44 ) that Abram won the Hearst Media Services Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday at Western Connecticut ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/connecticut/ap_connecticut/Bridgeport-seventhgrader-wins-Conn-spelling-bee_63414156

New Abbey Woods Luxury Residential Community Opens in Danbury

Abbey Woods, a brand-new residential community at The Reserve in Danbury, has just opened its initial phase, debuting its first building and its clubhouse, with luxury apartments now available for leasing.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/realestate/New-Abbey-Woods-Luxury-Residential-Community-Opens-in-Danbury19658.shtml

Bridgeport seventh-grader wins Conn. spelling bee

... Spelling Bee after beating more than 50 other students in this year's statewide competition. The News-Times of Danbury reports (http://bit.ly/15QuR44 ) that Abram won the Hearst Media Services Regional Spelling Bee on Thursday at Western Connecticut ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/03/15/bridgeport-seventh-grader-wins-conn-spelling-bee/6nikBSwLFtBibRtoPtMATM/story.html

Spring Break 2013

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/nation-world/gallery/Spring-Break-2013-58331.php

Letter perfect

... Media Services Regional Spelling Bee, held at the Ives Concert Hall at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. About 150 spectators were on hand as the competition got under way, but by the time the sixth and final round began, only a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=0&contentguid=5hxNIBIO&pn=0

Public Defender Resigns Over Lack of Resources

A little over three years ago, when he took over the state public defender's office in Danbury, Conn., there were six lawyers.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.law.com/jsp/pa/PubArticlePA.jsp?id=1202592194133&Public_Defender_Resigns_Over_Lack_of_Resources

Bridgeport youth wins Spelling Bee

The Hearst Media Services Spelling Bee is held at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Letter-perfect-4356429.php

High school equivalency tests to get harder

Earning a GED GED test ends Dec. 31. New online test begins Jan. 1. Test registration at Western Connecticut Regional Adult Education: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10 Crosby St., Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/High-school-equivalency-tests-to-get-harder-4356601.php

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Letter perfect

... Media Services Regional Spelling Bee, held at the Ives Concert Hall at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. About 150 spectators were on hand as the competition got under way, but by the time the sixth and final round began, only a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://m.ctpost.com/connpost/db_43460/contentdetail.htm?detailindex=2&contentguid=5hxNIBIO&pn=0

Need IT? Call NECG in Danbury

Frank Ballatore, left, and associates meet in his office at his business, The New England Computer Group, Inc., in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/articleGallery/Need-IT-Call-NECG-in-Danbury-4356188.php

Need IT? Call NECG in Danbury

Frank Ballatore, left, and associates meet in his office at his business, The New England Computer Group, Inc., in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Need-IT-Call-NECG-in-Danbury-4356188.php

St. Patrick's Day events

Danbury United Methodist Church , 5 Clapboard Ridge Road, will have its annual corned beef dinner Friday, with continuous servings from 5 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/St-Patrick-s-Day-events-4355800.php

Letter perfect

The Hearst Media Services Spelling Bee is held at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Letter-perfect-4356171.php

High school equivalency tests about to get harder

... at Western Connecticut Regional Adult Education: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10 Crosby St., Danbury. Applicants need a Connecticut address and photo ID. Applicants ages 21 and older need to bring $13 in cash. Tests will be given: May 6, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/High-school-equivalency-tests-to-get-harder-4355953.php

Irish shows fill weekend slate

... at the door. Call 845-855-1300 or visit www.townecrier.com. On Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m., the Palace Theatre in Danbury will host "Joining Hands & Voices ," a benefit sing-along. The concert will feature children's singer-songwriter John Farrell ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Irish-shows-fill-weekend-slate-4355637.php

Views of Comet Pan-STARRS

... 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 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/national/gallery/Views-of-Comet-Pan-STARRS-58334.php

Joining Hands and Voices at Danbury Palace

... tune that's one among the many he will share at "Joining Hands & Voices," a benefit sing-along at the Palace Danbury on Saturday, March 16. Photo: Contributed Photo "Joining Hands and Voices" is a sing-along event that will take place at the Palace ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Joining-Hands-and-Voices-at-Danbury-Palace-4354697.php

Medfield 5k Run for Sandy Hook, March 23rd

... will begin at a fitting location, Wheelock Elementary School, 17 Elm Street. The race was first envisioned as a Danbury, Conn., area event to benefit the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. This fund, managed by the United Way of Western Connecticut and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://medfield.patch.com/blog_posts/medfield-5k-run-for-sandy-hook-march-23rd

In STEM, breaking the glass ceiling

... of Delaware, spending time in Tarrytown, NY and other offices before landing at its company headquarters in Danbury, Conn., where her family maintains a second house for trips back to the U.S. The company has a substantial presence in Western New ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/blog/miner-business/2013/03/in-stem-trying-to-transcend-the-glass.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_buffalo+%28Business+First+of+Buffalo%29

Union Savings Bank Donates $25,000 to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT

... Wealth Management Officer and Regional Hospice and Homecare Vice Chairman of the Board, Paul Sirois. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://danbury.patch.com/announcements/union-savings-bank-donates-25000-to-regional-hospice-and-home-care-of-western-ct

Auditions for 'Rent' Saturday at TBTA

... audition to work with other performers. (we expect a substantial turnout) WHERE: A Common Ground 33 Crosby Street Danbury, CT 06810 WHAT TO PREPARE: Bring a headshot and resume. Photos of any kind are fine if you do not have a headshot. While this ...



via Danbury Newswire http://brookfield.patch.com/events/auditions-for-rent-387727ec

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