Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power
Severe Storms Topple Trees, Cause Flooding, With Thousands In County Still Without Power Hundreds in Fairfield County are still in the dark the morning after thunderstorms rocked the region, bringing gusty winds and heavy rain, sending trees and power lines flying. As of 8:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, Eversource is still working to restore power to 604 of their 1,275,212 in Connecticut, including dozens in Fairfield County. Outages were reported in Brookfield, Darien, Greenwich, Shelton, Stamford, and Westport. There has been no announced estimated time of complete power restoration. Related story - Not Over Yet: Flooding Remains Concern After Rounds Of Severe Thunderstorms S…
Daniel E. Kendrick, 29, Of Danbury, Remembered As 'Loyal, True Friend' Daniel E. Kendrick, 29, Of Danbury, Remembered As 'Loyal, True Friend'
Daniel E. Kendrick, 29, Of Danbury, Remembered As 'Loyal, True Friend' A 29-year-old Danbury man being remembered as "loyal" and a "true friend' died Friday, June 7. Daniel Eric Kendrick was born and raised in Port Charlotte, Florida, on August 19, 1989, to Doreen Johnson Panyard and Kenneth Wilson. Kendrick had many passions in his life, most of all he enjoyed making others laugh. Though he had an old soul, he was a true kid at heart. Kendrick had a heart of gold and was a loyal, true friend to everyone that knew him.  He is survived by Kelly Sagnelli, of Brookfield and her children, Avery and Mason; his mother Doreen Johnson Panyard (husband Tim P…
Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget
Analysis Shows How CT Towns Fare In New State Budget Connecticut's $43 budget that Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to sign on Wednesday, June 5 includes more than $2 billion for public schools in each of the next two fiscal years. In addition to Education Cost Sharing grants effective July 1, the two-year budget includes more than $290 million in each year distributed through a combination of non-education grants. These include: the Municipal Revenue Sharing and Stabilization grants, the Mashantucket Pequot grant and programs that partially reimburse communities for properties exempt from local taxes -- such as state land and buildings and no…
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
17 From Area Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Seventeen motorists in the Hudson Valley were among 23 drivers removed from the roadways for alleged impaired driving over the weekend. Local residents charged include: Westchester County On Saturday, June 1, State Police from Somers arrested Lisa M. Canecchia, 43, of New Castle, for DWI. She was traveling on State Route 100 in Somers, when she was involved in a one-car crash. Investigation revealed she was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, June 2, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Joshua A. Gil, 27, of Peekskill, for Aggravated DWI. He was trav…
Brookfield's Harald Kukk, Private Investigator, Ex-NYPD Detective, Dies Brookfield's Harald Kukk, Private Investigator, Ex-NYPD Detective, Dies
Brookfield's Harald Kukk, Private Investigator, Ex-nypd Detective, Dies A former New York Police Department detective and private investigator from Brookfield remembered as a "great cop" and "legend" on social media, has died. Ret. Det. Harald Kukk, NYPD, a husband, and father, died Monday, May 27 at Danbury Hospital. He was 75. Kukk was born on May 25, 1944, in Parnu, Estonia, son of the late Verner and Fronelly Kukk. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City. He attended CCNU and was a graduate of Charter Oak State College. Kukk was a 24-year veteran of the New York City Police Department. He was a member of Tactical Patrol Force, Street Crim…
Brookfield Restaurant To Comply With Disabilities Act Brookfield Restaurant To Comply With Disabilities Act
Brookfield Restaurant To Comply With Disabilities Act A popular Fairfield County restaurant has agreed to make a myriad of changes in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. U.S. Attorney John Durham announced that his office will issue a Letter of Resolution to Hacienda Don Manuel in Brookfield to resolve allegations that the restaurant was inaccessible to patrons with mobility disabilities. The Letter of resolution will resolve a complaint filed by a person with mobility disabilities who alleged that Hacienda Don Manuel’s bar counter was inaccessible to individuals in wheelchairs and that Hacienda Don Manuel failed to provi…
Schools Announce Closures For Monday Schools Announce Closures For Monday
Schools Announce Closures For Monday The following school districts have scheduled closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Fairfield Public Schools, closed Greenwich  Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Norwalk  Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, closed Stamford Public Schools,…
Schools Announce Closures For Monday Schools Announce Closures For Monday
Schools Announce Closures For Monday The following school districts have scheduled closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Fairfield Public Schools, closed Greenwich  Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Norwalk  Public Schools, closed Redding Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, closed Stamford Public Schools,…
Morning Update: School Closures For Tuesday Morning Update: School Closures For Tuesday
Morning Update: School Closures For Tuesday Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area  The following schools and school districts have announced closures for Tuesday, Feb. 12 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Fairfield Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, closed Stamfor…
Schools Announce Closures For Tuesday Schools Announce Closures For Tuesday
Schools Announce Closures For Tuesday Here Are Projected Snowfall Totals For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area  The following schools and school districts have announced closures for Tuesday, Feb. 12 due to the winter storm. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brookfield Public Schools, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Fairfield Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Norwalk Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Shelton Public Schools, closed Stamfor…
20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent 20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent
20 Fairfield County Students Perform Alongside Broadway Talent A total of 20 students from Fairfield County are scheduled to perform with Broadway talent in the Broadway Method Academy’s production of Annie. The shows are scheduled at Westport Country Playhouse (25 Powers Court) Friday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, Feb. 10 and Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 17. "Our Broadway Method Academy students, once again, have the unique opportunity to play alongside some of the brightest talent New York City has to offer,” said Director Connor Deane. “This family show is filled with heart and will be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.” Students from Brookfield, …
Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Some School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up. Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools, two-hour delay Brookfield Public Schools, closed Monroe Public Schools, closed New Canaan Public Schools, two-hour delay   New Fairfield Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Ridgefield Public Schools, closed Weston Public Schools, two-hour delay Wilton Public Schools, two-hour delay This …