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Bristol geese population: Short-term solution found as city discusses management plan
BRISTOL, Conn — The issue of an estimated 12,000 Canadian geese that have made Bristol their home was the subject of a Bristol park commission meeting Wednesday, as they create a headache for residents by the droppings they leave behind. The meeting followed an initial proposal to euthanize many...
DEEP: Temporary alcohol ban re-imposed at 7 state parks
(WFSB) – A temporary alcohol ban has been re-imposed at seven state parks, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The ban started on Wednesday and will run through August 12, officials said. The alcohol ban is in effect at these state recreation areas:. Beach Pond...
Crumbl Names Danbury Educator Teacher Of Year
Just in time for National Teacher Appreciation Day, cookie chain Crumbl announced the winners of its “Teacher of the Year” awards, given to educators “for their extraordinary commitment to their classrooms.”. In Connecticut, the honor went to Fairfield County teacher Melinda Scott at Stadley Rough Elementary School...
A swell of CT violence killed a bystander, left another paralyzed. Two gangsters face life in prison.
Two members of a violent Waterbury street gang have been found guilty by a federal jury of racketeering charges — marking 14 members of the 960 street gang who have been taken off the street and convicted following an extensive investigation that culminated in a 36-count indictment. Gabriel Pulliam, also known as “G,” 30, and Julian Scott, also known as “Ju Sav,” 25, were found guilty last ...
9-year-old girl reels in golden trout at annual fishing event in Woodbury
WOODBURY, CT (WFSB) – A 9-year-old girl caught a golden trout at an annual fishing event hosted by the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department over the weekend. Elise Sobolevski caught the 23-inch fish on Saturday morning, firefighters said. It was the largest fish caught at the event. “We had 43...
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