Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Seeks Residents To Fill Openings On Commissions, Boards
Among the openings is a vacancy on the Bike & Trail Committee.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
- Ridgefield, CT
Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
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Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Police Honor Officers, Volunteer at 2025 Awards Ceremony
Wilton Police recognized officers and a volunteer for outstanding service during the 2025 Annual Awards Ceremony held at Wilton Library.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Voters Approve $91.2M Budget With Tax Rate Increase
Brookfield voters OK $91.2M budget for 2025–26, funding police hires, school upgrades, and a 3.69% tax rate increase.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield GOP Announces 2025 Slate Ahead of July 16 Caucus
Brookfield Republicans announce 2025 municipal candidates, including Karl Hinger for First Selectman; caucus set for July 16.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Over 100,000 In Connecticut Receive Medical Debt Relief Letters
More than 100,000 Connecticut residents are being notified this week that some or all of their medical debt has been erased.
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Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield Memorial Day Parade Set For May 26 With 1,500 Marchers
Ridgefield’s Memorial Day Parade on May 26 will feature 1,500 marchers, bands, floats, and a military flyover.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Jackpot! $2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Danbury
The Danbury score is the second-largest Connecticut Lottery prize claimed so far in May and third largest claimed so far this year.
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Wilton, CT|News|
News From The Wilton First Selectman's Office For May 20, 2025
Memorial Day Parade, Moody’s Rating, Eversource Announcement, Community Cultural Celebration and more Wilton news…
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Earthquake Reported In Connecticut, Second This Week
Did you feel it? USGS seismologists confirmed that two earthquakes were reported across Connecticut this week.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Lebanese Mahrajan Festival Returns To Danbury
Saint Anthony Church will host a free 2-day Lebanese Mahrajan Festival in Danbury with food, music, dance, kids' games, and cultural events.
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Ridgefield|News|
Ballroom Pros Bring Latin And Social Dance Club To Ridgefield
Pivot Dance Club opens in Ridgefield, offering salsa, tango, swing, and ballroom classes plus monthly dance socials and kids programs.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
COVID Vaccine Rule Changes Proposed: What To Know In Connecticut
The new FDA approach to the vaccine is the culmination of a series of recent steps under HHS scrutinizing the use of COVID shots.
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Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Annual Memorial Day Parade, Ceremony And Picnic
Southbury's Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26 with kickoff at 11:00am sharp.
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Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield School Of Dance To Present 'Four Seasons' Ballet in June
Ridgefield School of Dance to perform 'Four Seasons' and 'Shifting Colors' June 7–8, showcasing classical and contemporary dance styles.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding Police Respond To Crashes And Two Domestic Incidents
Redding police handled several crashes and two domestic disputes between May 12 and May 19.
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Newtown, CT|News|
Catherine's Butterfly Party Returns To Newtown
The free pet adoption and family festival returns to Newtown’s Fairfield Hills Campus.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Block Party Returns With Record Participation
Brookfield's 2025 Block Party will feature 64 vendors, live music, and food, with crowds expected to exceed last year’s turnout.
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Danbury, CT|News|
3 Danbury Residents Indicted In $2M Small Business Loan Fraud
The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, money laundering, and identity theft.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In CT, Popular Food Website Says
National Hamburger Day is Wednesday, May 28. Here's where to best celebrate the Art of The Burger in Connecticut.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Connecticut Town Ranked Among Best Places To Live By U.S. News
This year, U.S. News expanded its data to evaluate more than 850 cities to publish the 250 best places, up from 150 in years prior.
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