A controversial 45-unit, 81-bedroom, 64-parking-space apartment building just got approval in Fairfield. It is on Reef Road which is the beach area of town and is considered an 8-30g project. But now there is an appeal for the decision. Alexis Harrison the Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted against the plan and explained the issues…
A family in Virginia captured three masked people on their doorbell camera taunting them, terrorizing them and destroying property. We asked crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about what homeowners should do in this situation and what “ding dong ditchers” should think about before pulling any pranks. Image Credit: Getty Images
Trumbull officials are looking into the possible placement of speed enforcement cameras around town. The process will begin with the town developing a plan and creating an ordinance, followed by a public hearing and obtaining state approval. We spoke with Trumbull Police Chief Lombardo about what led to these conversations and where the cameras would…
Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli (00:34) and Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (16:43) commenting on a vote earlier in the day by the Connecticut Siting Council on United Illuminating’s controversial “monopole” plan through parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also chatted with CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon for the…
Mozaic Senior Life Medical Director, Dr. Vittoria Gassman, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about best care practices for our seniors, why families should clarify their goals for eldercare, and what hospice care provides.Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Connecticut Siting Council is supposed to vote on a major decision today at 1pm. United Illuminating has proposed installing monopoles impacting Southport, Fairfield and Bridgeport. And now leaders from the municipalities are urging the council to delay its vote. State Senator Tony Hwang, one of the leaders in that group, is calling for a…
Police revealed that the body of 12-year-old Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was discovered at an abandoned home in New Britain; but Jacqueline was killed a year ago. Now there are questions about how this could happen and a lot of pressure towards DCF and homeschooling laws in the state. Senator Jason Perillo, ranking senator for the Committee…
Measles cases continue to rise, adding to a record high count in the United States. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention says there has been an average of 27 new cases each week since the end of August. We talked about where Connecticut falls with measles cases from Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin…
The ban on the use of cell phones and other smart devices during the academic day begins next month at Staples High School in Westport. The bell-to-bell ban on devices begins November fifth and applies to devices that also include wireless headphones and Apple watches. We got more details from Thomas Scarice, superintendent of Westport…
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s show looking at information being pieced together in connection with the death of a 12-year-old girl. Will her death result in calls for more homeschooling oversight (00:59)? GOP State Senate Leader Steve Harding, of Brookfield, weighed in on that case as well (15:19). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor…