Update: Driver pronounced dead in Route 8 crash
BEACON FALLS — The driver of a 2004 Ford Escape was pronounced dead Monday morning at the scene of a one-car crash on Route...
Man who died near Beacon Falls Train Station identified
By Andreas Yilma Citizen's News
BEACON FALLS -- Connecticut State Police have identified an elderly man who was found deceased near the Beacon Falls Train Station...
Funeral homes balance safety with need for grieving
By Roger Cleaveland, Republican-American
Funeral directors are working to balance safety amid the COVID-19 outbreak with the need for closure for family and friends of...
Lamont says restrictions could be eased by mid-March
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
Gov. Ned Lamont told the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commence on Friday that he anticipates relaxing coronavirus-related restrictions in mid-March if...
Lamont renews COVID orders
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — Gov. Ned Lamont moved Monday to renew a small number of his emergency orders as COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations...
Self-employed, contractors can file for jobless benefits
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
HARTFORD — The Department of Labor started accepting unemployment applications Thursday from the self-employed, independent contractors, and “gig economy” workers.
Labor Commissioner...
Beacon Falls closes section of Burton Road
By Andreas Yilma, Staff Writer
BEACON FALLS — Officials on Christmas Eve closed a section of Burton Road until further notice to avert what First...
Signalization project continues on Waterbury branch
By Andrew Larson, Republican-American
WATERBURY — New rail cars are needed in order to realize the main benefit of signalizing the Waterbury branch of Metro-North...
Region 16 board, school chief reach agreement on new contract
By Elio Gugliotti, Editor
PROSPECT — The Region 16 Board of Education has given Superintendent of Schools Michael Yamin a new three-year contract.
“As a board,...
Lamont to follow Biden’s lead on mandate
By Paul Hughes, Republican-American
ROCKY HILL — Like many Connecticut employers and workers, Gov. Ned Lamont has a lot to learn about President Joe Biden's...
