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Parents, Teachers Coalition Demand Cell Phones Out Of CT Schools: They're Eroding 'Civility' Parents, Teachers Coalition Demand Cell Phones Out Of CT Schools: They're Eroding 'Civility'
Parents, Teachers Coalition Demand Cell Phones Out Of CT Schools: They're Eroding 'Civility' Connecticut educators and parents are teaming up to push for statewide phone-free school policies. The group, called Phone-Free CT, wants lawmakers to pass a “bell-to-bell” policy that keeps phones put away for the full school day. The push comes as the new legislative session gets ready to start on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Phone-Free CT includes the Connecticut Education Association, AFT Connecticut, The Anxious Generation Movement, the Distraction Free Schools Policy Project, and the Becca Schmill Foundation. Detractors of the proposal say students need phones in case of emergencies or to call…

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Brookfield Fire Company: Make Sure Your House Number Is Visible Brookfield Fire Company: Make Sure Your House Number Is Visible
Brookfield Fire Company: Make Sure Your House Number Is Visible The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company is asking residents to take a quick look at their address numbers and make sure they’re visible from the road. In an emergency, crews need to be able to identify the correct home without guessing. According to the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company’s Facebook post, residents should clear snow from the numbers on their house or mailbox. A mailbox. Pexels/Ivor Forrest The company said on Facebook that while they use GPS and mapping software, clearly marked houses still significantly help them find an address quickly when time matters. In its messa…

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Fairfield Co. School Cancels Secretary Linda McMahon's Visit After Parents Voice Concerns Fairfield Co. School Cancels Secretary Linda McMahon's Visit After Parents Voice Concerns
Fairfield Co. School Cancels Secretary Linda McMahon's Visit After Parents Voice Concerns A Connecticut school has canceled a visit from the Secretary of Education later this week after parents raised concerns and considered keeping their children at home that day, officials said. Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent Michael Testani said Linda McMahon was planning to visit McKinley Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 31, as part of the US Department of Education's "History Rocks!" national tour. Several parents were upset at the idea.  “Following this evening's announcement about the Secretary of Education's planned visit to McKinley on Friday, we heard from many families …

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Brookfield’s New Superintendent Starts Feb. 9, Shares Message To Community Brookfield’s New Superintendent Starts Feb. 9, Shares Message To Community
Brookfield’s New Superintendent Starts Feb. 9, Shares Message To Community Stephen Foresi will begin as Brookfield’s Superintendent of Schools on Feb. 9, 2026. According to Brookfield Public Schools' ParentSquare post, Foresi introduced himself to the community ahead of his start date and said he is looking forward to joining the district. In the coming weeks, Foresi said he plans to visit schools, meet with students and staff, connect with families and community members, and listen to local perspectives as the district continues its work. Foresi brings nearly three decades of experience in Connecticut public education. He began his career as a classroom teacher …

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James Beard Semifinalists: 4 CT Chefs, 2 Restaurants Earn Spots On Coveted List James Beard Semifinalists: 4 CT Chefs, 2 Restaurants Earn Spots On Coveted List
James Beard Semifinalists: 4 CT Chefs, 2 Restaurants Earn Spots On Coveted List Connecticut’s food scene is getting national attention. Four Connecticut chefs and two restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, among the top honors in American dining. The list was announced on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21.  The honorees span four Connecticut communities: Mystic, New Haven, Bantam, and New Preston. David Standridge was named a semifinalist in the Outstanding Chef category, which honors chefs nationwide. He is the chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter. The Mysic restaurant has drawn acclaim and several awards.  Standridge is no stranger to…

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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced.  Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week.  The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…

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Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24 Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24
Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24 Danbury Library will host “Super Smash Bros. Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 24, inviting local gamers ages 10 to 18 to square off and play through multiple eras of Nintendo’s long-running series. The program runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farioly Program Room at the library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, with registration required, according to the Danbury Library webpage. The registration for this event is free. Register for the event here. Nintendo Switch. Pexels/Erik Mclean Super Smash Bros. is Nintendo’s crossover platform-fighting series that pulls in many characters from ot…

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$9.8M Darien Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years $9.8M Darien Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years
$9.8M Darien Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years A storied waterfront home in Fairfield County, once owned by a pioneer of the hedge fund industry, is back on the market for the first time in more than half a century. The property at 17 Contentment Island Road in Darien first went on the market in September, but recently had its price cut to $9,895,000. That marks a $1 million drop from its original asking price. Zillow Edward Goodnow owned the home. He co-founded Goodnow, Gray & Co. in 1969 and later helped start the Goodnow Investment Group. The Yale University graduate is considered one of the fathers of the hedge fund industry.…

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Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24 Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24
Brookfield Library Hosts Cardboard Constructors Jan. 24 The Brookfield Library is hosting “Cardboard Constructors” on Saturday, Jan. 24, in its Community Room, giving kids a chance to create and build with cardboard boxes and other supplies. The program runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and is designed as a free-form session where participants can design, build, and experiment with different materials. Click here to register for the event. Per the Brookfield Library’s website, registration is free and required, and sign-ups close at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 24.  The event is listed for kids 4 to 12, and the children may not be left at the building …

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Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15.  In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…

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Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1
Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1 The Danbury Music Centre is accepting applications and video submissions for its 2026 Annual Student Concerto Competition through midnight Feb. 1, 2026. According to the Danbury Music Centre’s event listing, the winner will receive a $500 prize to support music studies and must be available to appear as a soloist at the Danbury Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert. Finalists will perform in a recital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. at Marian Anderson Recital Hall at the Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. The winner will be revealed after the recital,&…

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Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC
Peter, Paul, & Mary Tribute Concert Set At Sherman JCC The JCC in Sherman will host a tribute concert featuring songs from folk legends Peter, Paul, & Mary on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at 7:00 PM. According to JCC in Sherman’s Facebook post, the night will feature Unbroken Glass & Friends performing a set built around the trio’s catalog. The event is scheduled at The JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39S, Sherman. Tickets are listed at $20 for JCC members and $30 for non-members. Click here to purchase the tickets. The venue is BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverages). The concert listing names Nancy Setzler, Al Burgasser, Carol Pasciolla, and Nancy W…

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