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In the past, I have also covered communities such as Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, New London, Stonington, Waterford and Groton.
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The town will again offer Main Street Dollars certificates to residents to promote shopping at local businesses during the holiday season.
The department will host a holiday toy drive event during which residents can donate a toy to help brighten a local family's holiday.
A shed fire broke out behind a popular pizzeria in Derby on Thanksgiving night and the owners claim their business was a target of arson.
The Nichols Fire Department will host its annual toy drive and popcorn ball toss event next month in Trumbull.
As the holiday season gets underway, police remind Norwalk residents to take a few simple steps to help keep their home safe.
An area resident recently purchased a winning lottery ticket in Naugatuck, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
This Norwalk property is on the market for $675,000, according to Zillow.com.
This New Canaan property is on the market for $7,999,999, according to Zillow.com.
This Trumbull property is on the market for $675,000, according to Zillow.com.
This Shelton property is on the market for $699,900, according to Zillow.com.
This Naugatuck property is on the market for $330,000, according to Zillow.com.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Norwalk from Oct. 26 through Nov. 21, 2025.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in New Canaan from Oct. 26 through Nov. 21, 2025.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Trumbull from Oct. 26 through Nov. 21, 2025.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Shelton and Derby from Oct. 26 through Nov. 21, 2025.
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Naugatuck from Oct. 26 through Nov. 21, 2025.
Derby residents are invited to the second inauguration of Mayor Joseph DiMartino and other city officials following this month's election.
Police said a man entered the store, displayed a hand gun and stole cash from the smoke shop.
An official groundbreaking and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the start of construction on The Quartier was recently held in New Canaan.
Trumbull has announced further details about its upcoming town-wide revaluation set for 2026.
