BEACON FALLS — Police are investigating the theft of an ATV and equipment from a shed on Bethany Road. Police reported a red Honda quad ATV motorcycle, two Stihl chainsaws…

The Laurel Ledge Elementary School PTO hosted a Back-to-School Picnic Aug. 22 at the school in Beacon Falls. The picnic, which included games, crafts, food and music, celebrated the end…

BEACON FALLS — The Board of Selectmen has approved tax abatements for two businesses, but it turned out the board doesn’t have the final authority to do so. Under the…

BEACON FALLS — The effort to clean up from the tornado in May will cost the town more than what voters approved spending. Voters approved spending up to $300,000 from…

BEACON FALLS — Beacon Hose Company No. 1 responded to 47 emergency medical service calls and 24 fire calls in July, the company reported. The company also responded to EMS…

PROSPECT — Armed guards and a new model for alternative education are two of the largest changes in store in Region 16 when schools open next week. The first day…

BEACON FALLS — The town received $15,028 as its prorated share of the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency’s members’ equity distribution program for 2018. CIRMA provides workers’ compensation and liability…

PROSPECT — The Region 16 Board of Education last week appointed Ryan Mackenzie to fill an assistant principal position at Woodland Regional High School. Mackenzie, a Prospect resident, has been…

The first day of school for Region 16, which is comprised of Beacon Falls and Prospect, is Aug. 27. For bus routes click on a school’s name below. The bus…

HAMDEN — A former legislative aide has won a three-way primary to run for the seat in 17th Senatorial District. According to data from the Secretary of the State’s Office,…