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Students are 'done' with distance learning. Danbury-area schools want children back in the classroom

Students are 'done' with distance learning. Danbury-area schools want children back in the classroom
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Karen Lynch, a nurse at Danbury Hospital, administers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination to Danbury teachers and school district staff at a vaccine clinic at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury, Conn., on Saturday Mar. 6, 2021. Over 900 teachers and staff received the Moderna vaccine during the two-day clinic.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Danbury teacher Lauren Brown, left, checks in with staff to receive her Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at a clinic set up at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury, Conn., on Saturday Mar. 6, 2021. Over 900 teachers and staff received the Moderna vaccine during the two-day clinic.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less

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Federal stimulus money heading to Danbury area 'unexpected' but 'welcome'

Federal stimulus money heading to Danbury area 'unexpected' but 'welcome'
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Loretta Foley, of Shelton,, gives her information to Danbury Hospital Registered Nurse Denise Noto at Danbury’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened Thursday at the Danbury Fair mall. The Community Health Center, Inc site will use six car lanes to serve 600 appointments a day.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media
The federal stimulus package expected to be signed into law this week that will provide more than $2.6 billion to Connecticut towns is being welcomed by leaders in the Danbury area, although some details, including how the funds can be spent, remain unclear.

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Police: EMT accused of firebombings to return to CT today

The EMT accused of lighting several fires at emergency services facilities in Connecticut...

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The conversion of a toxic Danbury site into a safe home for women and kids in crisis takes shape

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The conversion of a toxic Danbury site into a safe home for women and kids in crisis takes shape
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Construction continues on a 20-bed home for women and children in crisis at a formerly contaminated site on Rose Hill Avenue, in Danbury, Conn., Monday March 1, 2021.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Construction continues on a 20-bed home for women and children in crisis at a formerly contaminated site on Rose Hill Avenue, in Danbury, Conn., Monday March 1, 2021.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Veteran New Milford volunteer firefighter dies at 69

Veteran New Milford volunteer firefighter dies at 69
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NEW MILFORD — For Robert S. Golembeski, the volunteer firehouse in New Milford was like a second home.
Since the 1970s, his rare smile and steady presence were a staple there, his chief said.
The longtime, second-generation volunteer firefighter with the historic Water Witch Hose Company No. 2 of New Milford, died at 69 on Feb. 24 after an illness.
Golembeski was a lifelong New Milford resident, spending nearly a half-century serving his community. From New Milford High School to the Water Witch firehouse, he was a familiar presence around the town.
“Bobby was always around the firehouse, whether it was a training night, a work night, cleaning, doing training,” Fire Chief Richard Squires said. “If you needed somebody to take one of the fire trucks to a function or for standby, you would ask him, and he would do it with a smile on his face and very proud to do it.”

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Joe Pisani: Why Wham!, Boy George and Milli Vanilli are good for your heart

Joe Pisani: Why Wham!, Boy George and Milli Vanilli are good for your heart
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English pop stars Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael of Wham!Hulton Archive / Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
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Rob Pilatus, left, and Fabrice Morvan of Milli Vanilli give the thumbs-up as they display their Grammys for 1989 Best New Artist in Los Angeles Feb. 21, 1990.Douglas C. Pizac / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less
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During the COVID lockdown, I was so stressed — along with two-thirds of America — that I developed gastritis. I tried everything to cure it, including deep breathing, shallow breathing, meditation, contemplation, cabbage juice, kefir, Prilosec and a bunch of other treatments I never heard of or want to hear about again. Did I mention hot baths in lavender Epsom salt?

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State police: Vehicle fire 'intentionally set' at Roxbury firehouse

State police: Vehicle fire 'intentionally set' at Roxbury firehouse
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ROXBURY — State Police are investigating a fire they said was “intentionally set” at the Roxbury fire department Saturday evening.
State police spokesman Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz said the agency’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit was requested by the town’s fire marshal to assist the investigation into the blaze.
“There were no reported injuries. This incident is still in the beginning stages of investigation. Once we receive more information we will disseminate it appropriately,” Muniz said in an email Saturday.
Television station WFSB Channel 3 in Hartford reported authorities are searching for a man throwing Molotov cocktails at emergency medical services. Citing Old Saybrook Police Chief Michael Spera, the outlet reported a man threw one of the incendiary devices on the ground at Hunters Ambulance Headquarters on Saturday, before targeting ambulances in Meriden and Roxbury.

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Region 14 superintendent placed on leave amid COVID vaccine investigation

Region 14 superintendent placed on leave amid COVID vaccine investigation
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O& Industries, the construction manager for the Nonnewaug High School renovation project, recently completed a major phase in the 3-year project. The existing campus, which serves 800 students from Woodbury, is made up of three buildings totaling 142,000 square feet. Two of the three buildings will be ‘renovated-as-new’ as a part of the project with only the AgriScience building left untouched.Contributed photo
The Region 14 school board has placed Superintendent Joseph Olzacki on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into the district’s vaccine rollout.
Finance Director Wayne McAllister will take over “day-to-day leadership” of the district for the near term, said George Bauer, chairman of the school board. McAllister planned to retire at the end of February.

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'I know they're smiling': New Milford man gives the gift of music with free guitars

Since August, Rodriguez has given away 40 guitars to children with the help of donations...

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'Extra hour means so much': Danbury-area restaurant owners reflect on Lamont's dining extension

'Extra hour means so much': Danbury-area restaurant owners reflect on Lamont's dining extension
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Bartender Alyssa Gilbert, of Brookfield, prepares the bar at Del Primo Ristorante for the night’s business. Del Primo along with other restaurants in the state will now be allowed to stay open later due to the new extended curfew order. Friday, February 12, 2021, in Brookfield, Conn.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media
Business is starting to pick up at some Danbury-area restaurants following an order from Gov. Ned Lamont that allows those facilities to stay open an hour later.
Francis McCabe, owner of The Abbey in New Milford is already reaping benefits from Lamont’s order, which allows restaurants to stay open until 11 p.m. as the state continues to navigate COVID-19 protocol.

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