Fairfield, CT
News
Fairfield County Town-By-Town Latest Power Outage Restoration Estimates Fairfield County Town-By-Town Latest Power Outage Restoration Estimates
Fairfield County Town-By-Town Latest Power Outage Restoration Estimates Power is expected to be restored by Sunday evening to the majority of those in Fairfield County who experienced outages during the fierce Nor'easter on Friday. For latest restoration estimates, click here. The majority of customers in the county and state should have their power back by 9 p.m. Sunday, Eversource said. Greenwich continues to have the most customers without power with a total of 3,500 at noontime Sunday, followed by just over 1,000 in Stamford. More than 400 customers were still without power in Darien, 250 in Danbury, 490 in Fairfield,  325 in New Canaan, 600 in New Fairfi…

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Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives
Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Snow/Ice Totals  The following school districts have announced delayed openings or closures for Wednesday, Feb. 7 due to the latest winter storm moving through the area: Bethel Public School District, closed Brookfield School District, closed Danbury School District, closed Easton, Redding School District, closed Newtown Public School District, closed New Fairfield School District, closed New Milford School District, closed Ridgefield School District, closed Sherman School District, closed Wilton Public School District, closed Check back for…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Swastika Carved Into Tree In Redding Swastika Carved Into Tree In Redding
Swastika Carved Into Tree In Redding REDDING, Conn. -- A swastika was recently found carved into a tree on a popular trail in Redding. First Selectman Julia Pemberton posted on the town's Facebook page Saturday afternoon that the swastika had been found carved into the tree. She said that town officials are working to identify the person or persons responsible. "THERE IS NO PLACE FOR HATE IN REDDING," Pemberton wrote. There have been several instances of anti-Semitic graffiti in the area in recent weeks and months. Earlier in January, five swastikas were found drawn in two locations in Ridgefield, and swastikas have…

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by Casey Donahue
Danbury, CT
Schools
School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday
School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A number of school closures and delays have been announced for Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Fairfield County due to the snowy forecast.  Here is the list:  Bethel Public Schools: Closed Brookfield Public Schools: Closed Danbury Public Schools: Closed Henry Abbott Tech, Danbury: Closed J.M. Wright Tech, Stamford: 2-Hour Delay Monroe Public Schools: Closed New Canaan Country School: Closed New Canaan Public Schools: 2-Hour Delay New Fairfield Public Schools: Closed Newtown Public Schools: Closed  Region 9 Schools for Easton and Redding: Closed Ridgefield Public Schools: C…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
News
Winter Warmup: Mark Twain Library Reopening Monday After Cold Closure Winter Warmup: Mark Twain Library Reopening Monday After Cold Closure
Winter Warmup: Mark Twain Library Reopening Monday After Cold Closure REDDING, Conn. — The Mark Twain Libary in Redding will reopen Monday after it has been closed with no heat since the start of the New Year.  And the staff is inviting patrons to celebrate with hot beverages and goodies as the library opens its doors again Monday.  The library will remain open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday this week for students who want to study there.  Library director Beth Dominianni and Jen Wastrom, president of the Board of Trustees made the announcement. "On Jan. 2, the year 2018 started with a bang that was our boiler exploding," the statement said.…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
News
Metro-North Train Hits Unoccupied Car On Danbury Branch In Redding Metro-North Train Hits Unoccupied Car On Danbury Branch In Redding
Metro-North Train Hits Unoccupied Car On Danbury Branch In Redding REDDING, Conn. — A Metro-North train hit an unoccupied car on the tracks in Redding along the Danbury Branch late Friday, according to the News-Times.  No injuries were reported in the incident, but train service was suspended until early Saturday, the News-Times said.  The accident happened at about 11:25 p.m. Friday at the crossing at Topstone Road in Redding, the News-Times said. Trains were running on a regular schedule on Saturday, Metro-North said.  Related story: Driver Of Car Hit By Train In Redding Under Investigation For Possible DUI Metro-North is investigating the accident, wh…

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
News
Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler
Mark Twain Library In Redding Hopes To Reopen Soon With New Boiler Updated: REDDING, Conn. — A new boiler is being installed at the Mark Twain Library in Redding as repair work continues since the building lost all heat during last week's deep freeze. "On Jan. 2nd, the year 2018 started with a bang that was our boiler exploding," said a statement from library Director Beth Dominianni and Jen Wastrom, president of the Board of Trustees. "This immediately plunged our library into a deep freeze during the coldest weather on record. Amidst frigid conditions, the board and staff engaged in protecting the building and collections," said the s…

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Greenwich, CT
News
Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Greenwich Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Greenwich
Eversource Takes To The Sky To Check For Storm Damage In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After last week’s blizzard, Eversource is surveying high-voltage power lines around the state with helicopters, checking for any storm damage that may threaten electric reliability. The flights will continue from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Helicopters will survey these towns: Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford Weston, and Wilton as well as other areas out state. Eversource uses two helicopters: A blue and white helicopter with tail number N411DD and a blue …

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Mahopac, NY
News
Two From Putnam Among 13 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend Two From Putnam Among 13 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend
Two From Putnam Among 13 Nabbed For DWI Over Weekend More than a dozen impaired drivers were busted by state police in Putnam County over the weekend as law enforcement officials continue their crackdown on intoxicated drivers in the Hudson Valley. Since the holiday season, New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies were “out in full force” to curtail impaired drivers in the region. Among those arrested include: Friday, Jan. 5: Michael Hogh, 26, of Carmel, was charged with DWAI following a motor vehicle collision on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh; Spencer Fein, 41, of Waccabuc, was charged with DWI after being found i…

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by Zak Failla
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire EASTON, Conn. — A veteran Easton police officer suffered smoke inhalation injuries after he entered a burning home in town to rescue a trapped dog, police said. The homeowner called 911 at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and said that his house was on fire and that he could not control it, police said. The Easton Police and Fire Department, along with numerous other fire departments from the area, responded to the fire at 25 Deerfield Drive, police said. Easton Police Officer Don Kinahan, a nine-year veteran, entered the home to rescue a dog that was trapped inside the burning home, police…

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Fairfield, CT
Business
Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County
Small Brewers Become Big Business In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- If you're a beer lover, you're in luck. Each day it seems another brewery or beer pub opens its doors in Fairfield County, catering to residents with creative hops (watch for the opening of the new Harlan Haus in Bridgeport) and carefully curated snacks (shout out to Shelton's The Drunk Alpaca). In a short period of time, the Connecticut craft beer scene has exploded, tapping into the county's thirst for flavor, variety and fun. Many of these businesses were started by local folks with a passion for home brewing. All of them have helped elevate the area's craft b…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House EASTON, Conn. — An Easton homeowner and an Easton police officer were taken to the hospital after a fire in the basement heavily damaged a local house, according to The Hour. The fire was reported just after 7:30 p.m. Friday at 25 Deerfield Drive, The Hour said. The temperature at the time was in the single digits, with strong winds on a frigid night.  The homeowner appeared to be suffering from smoke inhalation, Easton Fire Chief Steve Waugh told The Hour. The officer was taken to the hospital as a precaution after searching for additional occupants, The Hour said. It took about two hours …

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