Trevor Ballantyne
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At Brookfield's 'Graffiti Bridge,' town asks railroad company to 'clean it up'
For some, it's an eye-sore. To others, the graffiti-laden walls of the railroad bridge at the intersection of Junction Road and Route 133 is a town tradition. → Read More
Brookfield seeks court approval to demolish property deemed blighted on Federal Road
The 846 Federal Road building was been deemed unsafe by officials who began pursuing the property’s owner, Waterford-based McCarty Realty, Inc., in August 2020. → Read More
Danbury approves spending $319K remaining from state grant on COVID-19, flu vaccinations
The extended time period to spend the grant money allows the Department of Health and Human Services to retain workers for COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. → Read More
Bald eagle observatory opens at Shepaug in Southbury to record number of sightings
Shepaug Hydroelectric Power Station in Southbury recorded a record number of bald eagle sightings as a decades-long population rebound for the bird continues. → Read More
Danbury PD investigate after scholarship donations jar is swiped from VFW Post 149's bar
Emptied every month-or-so, the VFW said the box typically collects between $80 to $120 for the scholarship fund but he couldn’t say exactly how much was stolen → Read More
New 'page-turner' written by Western Connecticut State University professor focuses on Jeffersonian presidents
Set between 1801 and 1825, “The Jeffersonians” explores the administrations of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe — back-to-back-to-back two-term presidents. → Read More
Contaminated Brookfield property gets $1.2 million state grant for remediation; housing planned for site
A $1.2 million grant will be used to clean up and develop a long-forgotten Station Road property that was previously home to a dry-cleaning business. → Read More
Danbury area leaders say work on capital projects are among resolutions for 2023
From grant opportunities in Danbury and a new public works facility in New Milford to a new trail in Ridgefield and a special election in Bethel, the list of goals is long. → Read More
The top 10 stories in the Danbury area that you missed — or couldn't ignore — in 2022
Danbury's plans for a new school, Sandy Hook families' fight against Alex Jones and tragedies on Candlewood Lake are among the most important stories of 2022. → Read More
Superintendent proposes preliminary budget increase of nearly 6 percent for Brookfield schools
Superintendent of Schools John Barile says the proposed budget of about $51.3 million for 2023-24 has a "large" spending increase of 5.78 percent. → Read More
Danbury hires outside attorney to stop City Councilman, Halas Farm owner accused of illegal dumping
Michael Halas, owner of Halas Farm and a City Council member, hasn't responded to Danbury's first order directing him to cease dumping on city property. → Read More
Danbury War Memorial's new leader carries legacy, lessons learned from late director
Jenny Lucia Guerra, 26, became the new director of the Danbury War Memorial after the sudden death of Edwin Ordoñez, 28, a close friend and colleague. → Read More
CT's congregate shelters for homeless people get reprieve as Lamont extends deadline for COVID-19 orders
Under a COVID-19 order signed by Gov. Ned Lamont, a shelter operating in a former hotel in Danbury can stay open through the end of June. → Read More
WCSU is in 'crisis,' and must act urgently to address finances, falling enrollment, report states
WestConn's enrollment has fallen each year since peaking in 2011-12. Meanwhile, the university has depleted its reserve funds by 99 percent. → Read More
Brookfield to review special education services, but some parents, board members say it isn't enough
The planned study would be conducted by Trumbull-based Cooperative Educational Services. But a trio of parents said it would be an “alarmingly” limited review. → Read More
From an Amazon grocer to housing, these are the projects to watch in the Danbury area in 2023
The Target coming to Danbury Fair mall, 220 townhouses proposed in Newtown and nearly 150 apartments in Danbury are some projects to eye in 2023. → Read More
Newly elected leader of Danbury's Board of Education is ready, but he is not a newcomer to the role.
Ralph Pietrafesa is the newly elected chair of the Danbury school board, but he is by no means a newcomer to the leadership role. → Read More
WestConn Senate votes against cutting social sciences majors — but the programs aren't saved yet
Faculty members and students have rallied against plans to eliminate majors offered in economics, social sciences, meteorology, and anthropology and sociology. → Read More
Improper dumping at Brookfield home turned a 'beautiful forest' 'ugly,' neighbors say
Brookfield officials ordered a Greenknoll Drive resident to restore his property after finding he illegally dumped truckloads of materials without a permit. → Read More
Danbury appoints new finance director, replacing longtime employee who left earlier this year
Daniel Garrick was promoted from assistant finance director to the top job, replacing David St. Hilaire, who was on paid leave before signing a separation agreement, → Read More