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It was one year ago this week that the first COVID-19 case showed up in Danbury. This week, Mayor Joe Cavo fills us in on what went on behind the scenes when the pandemic hit home. The Mayor also gives us an update on how the city is getting the vaccine to the people and the future of the Dorothy Day Homeless Shelter. Get our free mobile app Its been a year since the first COVID-19 case in Danbury and I know you were part of the team along with Mayor Mark that were the first to have to deal wit...

At 21 Spring Street in Danbury is a home that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Its known as the Octagon House, and in its day, it was in pristine condition and one of the few remaining homes of its kind in the country. In the later part of 2015, the City of Danbury purchased the home for $135,000, promising to restore it into a revival showpiece. Repairs were made to the house, but the work to restore the Octagon House to its glory days was stalled. According t...

By CATHY GOETZ March 3, 2021 at 1:36 PM With the closing of Belmar First Aid Squad, the borough is pursuing two different routes to provide EMS to Belmar and Lake Como residents — bringing it in-house or contracting with an outside agency With the closing of Belmar First Aid Squad, the borough is pursuing two different routes to provide ... Credits: Cathy Goetz March 3, 2021 at 1:36 PM BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar Council has taken another step to ensure that residents continue to receive e...

$15 million public investment Street improvements ($3 million) $1 million in additional annual tax revenue to the city Increase to surrounding property values New construction woven into existing historical fabric No impact on citys general fund Bonds to fund the project will need to be approved by the Greenwood Common Council. The Fieldhouse will use the school’s former gymnasium, the facility will include an elevated indoor running and walking track, two multi-purpose turf fields – which ...

Times Telegram Water samples taken from homes and buildings in the village of Herkimer showed elevated lead and copper levels for the third consecutive sampling period. Village water customers are advised to continue to let their tap run for at least 30 seconds or until the water temperature goes from room temperature to cold to avoid drinking water that has been sitting in the pipes overnight or for several hours. The latest test results, taken during the period from June to December 2020, wer...

Officials: Sheltons proposed paramedic service takeover should help seniors worried about 911 costs Brian Gioiele FacebookTwitterEmail Echo Hose Ambulance recently replaced a 2009 Ford Van ambulance with a 2019 Mercedes 4x4 Sprinter, costing $111,000, pictured above.Echo Hose Ambulance / Contributed photo SHELTON — Echo Hose Ambulance’s agreement with Valley Emergency Medical Services will stem what city officials called a growing health emergency spurred by the cost of a paramedic. “The ...

Date Time Shared pathways for Glenbrook, Lawson and Wentworth Falls In 2021, Council will create almost 3km of new shared paths in three Blue Mountains towns/villages. The new pedestrian pathways include 600 metres at both Glenbrook and Lawson, and 1600 metres at Wentworth Falls. These towns are high priority for works as they provide much-needed connections from their centres to popular destinations. “Providing shared paths in key locations encourages the whole community to ditch the car, ge...

PANAMA CITY BEACH —  In honor of the Beachs longest-serving mayor, who died in December at 75 years old, Bay Parkway now will be known as Phillip Griffitts Sr. Parkway.  The decision came during a recent Panama City Beach City Council meeting when every councilman agreed it was a privilege to honor the legacy of someone they said undoubtedly changed PCB for the better. "Panama City Beach is what it is today because of him," said PCB Mayor Mark Sheldon. "Its not every day ... that we ge...

Belleville News-Democrat After a “credible” threat was made against Mayor Mark Eckert, Belleville city police officers are now providing constant security for Eckert. Federal law enforcement officials reported to Belleville Police Chief Bill Clay that a “credible” threat was made against Mayor Mark Eckert. Officers have been assigned to guard Eckert at City Hall and to remain in his neighborhood during the evening. “The information that came to us was through our federal partners, law...

Mike Koziatek | Belleville News-Democrat Mike Koziatek is an reporter who covers the Belleville area for the Belleville News-Democrat, a news partner of St. Louis Public Radio.