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!
Residents call for clearer communication, broader input and reassessment of cost and location for new public safety buildings.
Food Emporium opens in Brookfield Town Center with fresh foods, community focus, and a Dec. 20 family event featuring Santa.
Gov. Ned Lamont opposes a federal plan to weaken fuel economy rules, citing higher consumer costs and worsening Connecticut air quality.
Last year the NW Fairfield County CT Campaign distributed 21,268 toys to 9,130 children who might not otherwise have gotten any gift.
The Danbury establishment paid a fine and will have its liquor license suspended next month, according to state officials.
Easton selectmen approve tax refunds, dispatch center plan, emergency service updates and set December meetings.
Brookfield police say a higher presence at the former Center Elementary School was due to routine SWAT training.
Danbury clinic told to stop promoting non-FDA-approved GLP-1 injections as state expands crackdown on unsafe weight-loss drugs.
In the Stratford area, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Brookfield clinic told to stop promoting non-FDA-approved GLP-1 injections as state expands crackdown on unsafe weight-loss drugs.
New 2026 rules raise trout size limits, expand protected wild brook trout areas, and add a new Trout Park in Southbury.
DEEP says a sow and three cubs pushed into a Harwinton home’s kitchen, and urges residents to reduce scents and follow BearWise guidance.
Ridgefield’s John Frey joins the Governor Jodi Rell Center’s Board of Advisors, bringing decades of state and local service.
Ridgefield groups join Fairfield County Bank in marking 'Hailey’s Day of Kindness' on Dec. 18 with townwide acts of goodwill.
All Connecticut parents of newborns, regardless of their financial circumstances, can open a “Trump Account” to help save and build wealth.
Thursday’s supermoon, the second-biggest of 2025, will reach higher in the sky than any other this year.
Danbury’s Zoning Commission approved alcohol permits for two new cafés; hearings focused on hours, food, and neighborhood impact.
This property in Wilton is on the market for $2.9 million, according to Zillow.com.
Brookfield residents object to proposed cell tower at Dec. 1 meeting as selectmen review finances, grants and board appointments.
The publicly traded company launched a turnaround plan in 2023 to boost sales, with a strategy to increase the use of automation and AI.
