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South Salem Man Nabbed for $385K Theft, Wilton Police Say
Northern Westchester County resident Ryan Jensen of South Salem turned himself in on Friday, May 3, in Fairfield County. According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, Jensen was a foreman working for Mars Electric out of Bethel, who was contracted to perform a large electrical project at ASML at 77 Danbury Road (Route 7) in Wilton beginning in July 2022.
Wild Fox In Town Of Bethel Test Positive For Rabies
The fox, which was euthanized, was found in Sullivan County in the town of Bethel, said officials with the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. The department said people exposed to the fox are currently receiving treatment. Rabies occurs commonly throughout the state, mostly occurring in wild animals, including raccoons,...
Brewster Police Officer Jose Colon Dies Suddenly At Age 55
In a statement on Sunday, May 5, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office announced the loss of Brewster Police Officer Jose Colon, who died on Friday evening, May 3 at the age of 55 while off-duty. A cause of death was not released. According to Brewster Police, Colon was an "excellent...
Special Report: Where Might Wilton’s 1,100 New Apartments Be Built?
More than 1,000 apartment units have either been built, approved or proposed in a four-mile stretch of Wilton in recent years. The boom in development is a follow-through on some of the central goals laid out in the 2019 Plan of Conservation and Development. In 2022, during the Wilton Center Master Plan process, consultants at Urbanomics presented a market analysis concluding that if Wilton wants to see local retail thrive, the town will need to increase residential development, especially around its downtown areas. And last year, the Wilton Housing Committee held a panel discussion outlining the challenges facing Wilton’s housing stock.
One Injured in Bedford Pole Crash
BEDFORD, N.Y. - On Friday, May 3, members of the Bedford Fire Department rushed to the scene of a single car accident at the corner of Bayberry Lane and South Bedford Road. Just before 10 p.m., responders arrived at the scene to find a vehicle that had sustained extensive damage after veering off the road and striking a telephone pole. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER EMS units and members of the Bedford Police Department were also at the scene, and one patient was transported by ambulance for evaluation. Members of the BFD handled traffic control and fluid and debris cleanup before turning the scene over to NYSEG representatives for pole replacement. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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