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!
Central Bark Danbury offers enrichment-based dog daycare, boarding and grooming, part of the fast-growing U.S. pet care industry.
"…honorees will be ALL of the wonderful townspeople within our community, with a special acknowledgement to Southbury’s First Responders…"
4 Danbury vape shops cited for illegal THC sales, underage violations and labor infractions in joint operation.
Wilton Library opens "Generations," featuring 80+ works by three generations of Wilton's MacEwen family.
The latest mosquito testing results were released by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station on Tuesday.
The latest mosquito testing results were released by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station on Tuesday.
A vehicle crashed into the Ridgefield post office Wednesday, injuring one and closing the building for the day.
Southbury Celebration returns to Lake Stibbs with live music, food vendors, kids’ activities and fireworks.
Danbury police warn of scam calls demanding money; officials urge residents not to share personal information.
Forbes considered 14 metrics to determine the top 500 that offer the best educational, financial and career outcomes.
Newtown’s Edmond Town Hall Board OKs full-time staff role, projector purchase, and concession upgrades.
Ridgefield CT Pride launches campaign for Suicide Prevention Week, urging residents to display Pride signs and support LGBTQ youth.
Expect Delays: Brookfield Roadway Closed For Tree Work
Candlewood Lake islands will close as officials cite overcrowding and safety concerns; enforcement by CLA and police.
The jackpot climbed again after no player matched the winning Powerball numbers Monday.
Did you know that Alfred Hitchcock often called Psycho "a big joke" and was horrified to discover that audiences "were taking it seriously?"
There were 10 homes sold in Brookfield between Aug. 13-25, with a top price of $801K, according to Zillow.com.
There were 10 homes sold in Wilton between Aug. 7–20 with a top price of $2.8 million, according to Zillow.com.
The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department announces its event list for September 2025 for children and teens.
Newtown P&Z continued a hearing on plans for senior housing on Cold Spring Rd, drawing sharp debate over zoning, traffic and aquifer impact.
