1. Lean-to Proposed for Onatru Farm Park in South SalemTAPinto.netSOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – Christopher Castellon, a prospective Eagle Scout with Vista Troop 101, is proposing to build a lean-to at Onatru Farm Park.
2. Rebecca Bose Finds Her Pack at South Salem’s Wolf Conservation CenterTAPinto.netSOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – Rebecca Bose emerges from a wooded, rain-soaked hilltop wearing a black hooded sweatshirt that says, “got wolves?” in the …
3. Former Lewisboro Supervisor, Tom Herzog, DiesTAPinto.netSOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – Thomas Herzog, an educator, a former town supervisor and one of Lewisboro’s most-dedicated community servants, died …
4. Theodore W. “Ted” McCarthy: Contractor And PainterPatch.com… Margaret Mary (Brian) McDonald of South Salem, N.Y.; Kathleen (John) Caher of Clifton Park, N.Y.; and Mary (Terry) Bruno of Malabar, Fl. He is also …
5. South Salem Mental Health Professional Pens Psychological ThrillersTAPinto.netKATONAH, N.Y. – With a degree in psychology from Brown University, a double master’s in counseling psychology from Columbia, plus years of …
6. These racing guide dogs go the distance for blind athletesNew York Post“Having that guide dog gave me the confidence to fall in love, get a job, have children,” the father of four who now lives in South Salem, NY, says.
7. Contributors recognized by US SailingScuttlebutt Sailing NewsEd “Buttons” Padin (New Rochelle, N.Y.), Siobhan Reilly (South Salem, N.Y.) and Bill Sandberg (Essex, Conn.), founders of the Robie Pierce Regatta, …
8. Robert ParkerThe Newtown BeeBorn in South Salem, N.Y., he later moved to Connecticut, where he spent time in Ridgefield, Bethel, and Newtown. Bob served in the Korean War …
9. Lower Cape TV Takes Home Two Top HonorsCape Cod Today… James Bucar, and Ted Omo, and interns Annie Fitzgerald (South Salem, NY ), Emma Griffin (Wellfleet, MA) and Chris Lynch (Bridgewater, MA).

23-Year Mystery Solved: Body Found On Island Finally Identified

NORWALK, CT — Police said a body found off the coast of Norwalk nearly 23 years ago has been identified. According to a news release, police said human …

Five Stamford police officers injured in high-speed chase

STAMFORD — Five city police officers were injured in a high-speed car chase Friday started by a suspected shoplifter turned fleeing combatant and ended in a …

New Canaan Woman’s Animal Cruelty Charges Upgraded To Felonies

The past president of a New Canaan dog rescue group charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty following the discovery of five dead dogs in her home had the …

3rd person sentenced in murder of a Stamford man in 2016

STAMFORD — The last defendant charged in connection with the murder of a Stamford man in 2016 pleaded guilty Friday to a charge that will land him in jail for …

Retail Mail Services Suspended In North Salem When Car Strikes Building

Mail services at the North Salem Post Office have been temporarily suspended after a motorist drove into the building, causing extensive damage.The United …

Ridgefield’s Main Street project pushed back a year

A renovated — and hopefully rejuvenated — Main Street is still seen as part of Ridgefield’s future. But it doesn’t look like it will be happening as soon as state …

Man allegedly threatened to kill Stamford police captain

STAMFORD — One city police officer was injured during an arrest with a combative man who was taken into custody for threatening to kill a police captain on …

Drug task force member named Norwalk ‘Officer of the Year’

NORWALK — Julio Rodriguez can now add “Officer of the Year” to his burgeoning résumé. The Special Services Division veteran recently received the award …

Study: Near-capacity Danbury schools to get more crowded

DANBURY — The already-stuffed city public schools are expected get even more crowded as the district’s 16 consecutive years of growth shows no signs of …

Good news about Norwalk

Someone once said bad news travels faster than good, so I’d like to share a lot of good news out there about Norwalk, including a lot we don’t often hear about:…..

19 condos proposed on historic home property

WESTPORT — The battle over the proposed construction of a McMansion-style home on a historic Greens Farms property last year has resurrected with a …

Purse stolen in Stamford with $2,500 in cash

STAMFORD — City police are searching for a person who stole a purse containing $2,500 out of a car parked at an East Side dog park on Thursday. A woman …

9 Danbury homes sold for less than $300K

These homes recently sold in Danbury: 35 Chestnut St. Price: $200,000. Seller/buyer: Maria & Marcel Mendes to Eulalla & Americo Henriques 61 Clearview Ave …

Duff isn’t ‘standing up for us’

Sen. Duff’s public rebuke of Norwalk’s Board of Education Chair for a letter has no precedent and raises disturbing questions. Sen. Duff remained quiet several …

Westport Property Transfers Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2019

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, 2019: Jeffrey T. Wood Trustee, Jeffrey T. Wood Revocable …

Harry Potter Star Stops By Restaurant In Pleasantville

No, diners enjoying some great farm *fresh* food at the popular Southern Table Kitchen & Bar weren’t seeing things. That really was Rupert Grint, of Harry Potter …

Landmark Store To Close In Fairfield

Landmark Store To Close In Fairfield – Fairfield, CT – The store is in the final hours of its ‘everything must go’ sale after nearly 80 years in business.

FIRST UP on GMW: Friday, Feb. 15: The Hartford Edition

This column will run frequently each week, highlighting shorter announcements or updates, and help you get a quick start to the Wilton news of the day. Have a …

Valentine’s Day court date for Westport man

WESTPORT — A town resident was arrested on Feb. 13, nearly one year after he allegedly assaulted his date last Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 13, officers were …

Brookfield to extend Still River Greenway, make parking easier

BROOKFIELD — The popular Still River Greenway could soon be longer and finding parking could be easier thanks to a state grant. The more than $207,000 …

DWI Arrest In Southeast For Sleeping Danbury Driver: Cops

SOUTHEAST, NY — Putnam County Sheriff Robert L. Langley Jr. reports the arrest of a Danbury man who deputies said tried to drive away when under …….

Stamford couple says ‘I do’ on Valentine’s Day

STAMFORD — It was a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program that brought Michele Kulis and Walter Junker together. The two met at …

Dig will continue at Native American fort in Norwalk

NORWALK — A tiny but important, artifact-rich archaeological dig will extend at least into the spring, giving researchers a chance to salvage more evidence of …

Police In Area Issue Alert For Friend/Family Member Scam

Police are warning area residents to be wary of opportunistic scammers that have been committing fraud by claiming faux emergency situations involving family …

Boater faces new charges in teacher’s Candlewood Lake death

NEW FAIRFIELD — Investigators found “glaring inconsistencies” in an Oakville man’s description of the events that led to a Waterbury teacher’s death on …

Driver Accused Of Hitting Phone Poles On Peekskill Hollow Road

Driver Accused Of Hitting Poles In Put Valley – Southeast-Brewster, NY – Sheriff’s deputies called to the scene said they witnessed an odd series of events…..

RIFF’s 2019 Academy Awards Screening Gala Sparkles on Sunday, February 24

Ridgefield Independent Film Festival to Host 2019 Oscars® Screening Gala on Sunday, February 24. Purchase your tickets ($75) and walk the red carpet here.

FOI panel rules for Stamford government, against Advocate

STAMFORD — The state Freedom of Information Commission has ruled in favor of the city in a case in which the Stamford Advocate filed a complaint about a …

Ridgefield’s Master the Green: 2-putt greens will be the rule rather than a miracle for 2019

Ridgefield resident Joe Lane (aka Master of the Green) brings the green, aids, and expertise to your home. When we’re done and you’ve practiced the basics at …

27-Year-Old Westchester Teacher Struck, Killed By Delivery Truck

A sixth-grade social studies teacher from Westchester was struck and killed by a home heating oil truck in Manhattan.Sarah Foster, 27, a teacher at Louis M.Daily

Ridgefield Town Clerk Announces New Land Records Management System

The Ridgefield Office of the Town Clerk has implemented a new land records management system. The new system, Solution, from Info Quick Solutions (IQS), …

When New York legalizes recreational pot, many officials say they don’t want it sold here

Officials in several Westchester towns and villages are exploring measures to oppose or locally restrict retail sales of recreational marijuana in preparation for …

Stamford mall grapples with retail changes

STAMFORD — Five retailers have recently left or plan to soon exit Stamford Town Center. The changes are not likely to end with that group. The turnover at the …

Valentine’s Day court date for Westport man

WESTPORT — A town resident was arrested on Feb. 13, nearly one year after he allegedly assaulted his date last Valentine’s Day. On Feb. 13, officers were …

Motorist Found Asleep Charged With DWI, Resisting Arrest In Putnam

A Danbury motorist is facing DWI charges after a Putnam deputy sheriff allegedly found him sleeping in his vehicle.The officer observed a stopped vehicle with …

Ridgefield Resident Matthew Colville Named to Deans’ List at Bryant University

Bryant University is committed to the pursuit, recognition, and celebration of academic success. Matthew Colville, class of 2020, from Ridgefield, has been …

Boater faces new charges in teacher’s Candlewood Lake death

NEW FAIRFIELD — Investigators found “glaring inconsistencies” in an Oakville man’s description of the events that led to a Waterbury teacher’s death on …

Wife of Chicago officer in Danbury prison still fears he’s in danger

CHICAGO (AP) — The wife of a Chicago police officer who was convicted of fatally shooting black teenager Laquan McDonald demanded on Thursday to know …

Colin Bronson, 55

Colin Bronson of Fairfield, a former Westport resident, died Feb. 14 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport after a brief but valiant battle against cancer. He was 55 …

Bethel Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Assaulting a Cop: PD

Bethel Man Charged with Multiple Counts of Assault – Bethel, CT – Threatening to kill a woman and spitting on a cop were among the charges, police say.

Why Small Businesses Matter in Ridgefield: Casey Energy

WhySmallBusinessesMatter in #Ridgefield made possible by #FairfieldCountyBank 3 questions with @CaseyEnergy #familyowned #threegenerations …

Harry Potter Star Stops By Restaurant In Northern Westchester

No, diners enjoying some great farm *fresh* food at the popular Southern Table Kitchen & Bar weren’t seeing things. That really was Rupert Grint, of Harry Potter …

New charges filed in death of woman on Candlewood Lake

Prosecutors have filed additional charges in connection with a fatal boating accident that happened in New Fairfield last August.News 12

Ridgefield Girl Scout provides comfort to foster care children

Comfort is a moving target when being shuffled from house to house, without having anything tangible to hold onto and not knowing what the next place will …

Commentary: A path forward on tolling

Gov. Ned Lamont discusses tolling as a means of modernizing Connecticut’s transportation infrastructure…..

Fundraising Efforts for Community and Putnam Lake Fire Department Volunteer

Recently Mike Ercole, Deputy Chief and Past President of the Putnam Lake Fire Department, suffered a medical emergency which has forced him to be under ……

Fairfield Restaurant Donating To Help Feed Hungry Kids

Restaurant Donating To Help Feed Hungry Kids – Fairfield, CT – The restaurant has partnered with No Kid Hungry and is donating $1 to the program for every ……

A Life of Service

John Caralyus doesn’t want you to read this article. The 83-year-old President of the Board of the Westchester Exceptional Children’s School (WEC) would ……

Norwalk police searching for ‘porch pirates’

NORWALK — Police are searching for two suspects who stole shoes off the porch of a Nash Place home Thursday afternoon. Police were first alerted to the …

What’s going on in your part of Stamford?

The 24th annual Stamford St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held March 2 at noon. It is the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fairfield County. This year’s event will …

Putnam Man Arrested On Outstanding Warrant | Putnam

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on an outstanding warrant, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department.Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, Honorable …

Rally against school regionalization planned in Ridgefield

RIDGEFIELD — A rally against Senate Bill 454 — the proposal to consolidate school districts in towns with fewer than 40,000 residents — will be held in front of …

Tigers face the Wilton Warriors on the ice TODAY

Looking for something fun to do today? The undefeated Ridgefield High School Boys Hockey Team faces long-time rival Wilton today at 5:10 pm at the Winter …

Blotter: Protective order violations in Norwalk

Feb. 14. A 37-year-old Ely Avenue man was charged with violation of probation. He was held on $30,000 bond and given a court date of Feb. 22.

Riverbrook Regional YMCA Searching for Distinguished Citizens

WILTON, CT — The Riverbrook Regional YMCA has announced that nominations for the Distinguished Citizen Awards, which are made at the YMCA’s annual …

Library to Host Chat with ‘Exit West’ Author

The Westport Library said today it will host a keynote video chat with Mohsin Hamid, author of Westport’s 2019 community read, “Exit West.” The event will take …

Westchester towns, villages join push for sales tax increase

“The concept that somehow we’re going to be able to go forever not raising property taxes and still doing the things that we’re tasked to do is foolish.” -George …

SEEN: Pequot Library gala 2019

SEEN: Pequot Library gala 2019. The Pequot Library in Southport held a fundraising gala, Head Over Heels for Pequot Library, on February 14, 2019. Guests …

Antigone Rising to bring music, LGBTQ and gender conversation to Norwalk

NORWALK — Antigone Rising had covered a lot of ground in the time between their formation at Bucknell College in the 1990s and their first trip to the Middle …

Developer drops law firm to end controversy in Newtown

NEWTOWN — For two months, the town’s top elected leader argued in vain that the law firm representing the school board should not also be representing a …

Actor, Mount Kisco Native Matt Del Negro Hasn’t Let 10000 No’s Stop Him

Blame Shonda Rhimes. Mount Kisco native and John Jay-Cross River High School grad, Class of ’90, Matthew Del Negro was looking forward to his role on the …

Be Heart-Healthy Danbury! February is American Heart Month

There’s no better time to take control of your health Danbury! February is American Heart Month and the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention …

Pianka to become schools’ HR director

Darlene Pianka, currently assistant superintendent of pupil and family services for New Canaan Public Schools, has been named the district’s new director of …

Stamford judge to decide Norwalk free speech suit

STAMFORD — A Stamford judge is set to hear arguments later this month to dismiss a suit brought by a state Senate candidate against the city of Norwalk and a …

Danbury’s Mayor Makes Another Plea As Amazon Says ‘No’ to NYC

After Mayor Mark learned Amazon bowed out of their New York deal, guess what he did?

Family Concert in Chappaqua Spotlights Special Needs Community on March 9

Conductor Barbara Yahr and TCO partners with New Castle’s Every Person is Connected (“EPIC”) Committee for an interactive and inclusive Family Concert …