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Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs From Ridgefield He Mistook For Coyotes Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs From Ridgefield He Mistook For Coyotes
Hunter Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs From Ridgefield He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …

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Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case
Calls Grow For Investigation Of Police Handling Of Gabby Petito, Brian Laundrie Case A petition calling for an investigation into a Florida police agency's handling of the case of the late Brian Laundrie, who was named a person of interest in the homicide of fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito, has received more than 3,600 signatures. The Change.org petition calls for a "formal internal investigation" into how the North Port Police Department in Sarasota County handled Laundrie's case. Laundrie, age 23, was the only person of interest authorities named in the death of his fiancée, 22-year-old Gabby Petito, both of whom grew up in Blue Point in Suffolk County. Petit…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses
Legislators' Proposal To Name Pizza Official CT State Food Sparks Wide-Ranging Responses Two Connecticut legislators think the state has the best pizza and are even proposing legislation making it the official state food. But other states, and plenty of people, say hang on a minute, what about New York, Chicago, and New Jersey. The two legislators, State Rep. Patricia Dillon, who represents New Haven, and State Senator Gary Winfield, who represents New Haven and West Haven, are ready to push for their favorite food, but so far they have only received about 255 votes on a Change.org petition. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, said: "We all know who's number one!" While New Jersey Go…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage
Parole Of Norwalk Man In Rape/Murder Case Of Two Women Sparks Outrage Found guilty of the rape and murder of Sheila Watson and Bonnie Minter while their children were within earshot at their Northern Westchester home in Lewisboro in 1978, the now-68-year-old Sam Ayala was granted parole in mid-March and could be released as early as Thursday, Sept. 3.  Ayala lived in Fairfield County at the time, in Norwalk. More than 5,000 have signed a Change.org petition urging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to keep Ayala behind bars.  Jason Minter, both a son to one of the victims and a witness to the crime, speculated that the convict's release was influenced…

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by Christina Coulter
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Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills
Eversource Customers Hit With Increase On Their Electric Bills Eversource has drawn the ire of its Connecticut customers who have just seen a sudden uptick in the price of their electric bills. There was an uproar from customers after seeing a rate increase earlier this month due to what Eversource says is a state-mandated agreement with the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant to purchase power. The rate increase took effect as of Wednesday, July 1. According to reports, some customers have seen their bill increase by more than $100. As part of a deal to keep the Millstone Nuclear Plant from closing early and taking one-third of the state's electric supply…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Littered Protective Gear Sparks Response In Norwalk COVID-19: Littered Protective Gear Sparks Response In Norwalk
Covid-19: Littered Protective Gear Sparks Response In Norwalk With the call for residents to wear masks and even gloves to avoid being exposed to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), one Fairfield County resident has started an effort to put an end to people throwing used masks and gloves in parking lots and on the ground. Lindsay Lewis, a Norwalk resident, started a Change.org petition after becoming fed up with the ongoing littering of worn gloves, masks, wipes, and other used materials in places other than designated litter receptacles.  'I am requesting for an official order be brought forth throughout the city of Norwalk to prevent individuals …

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports COVID-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports
Covid-19: Connecticut Cancels Remainder Of HS State Tournament For Winter Sports The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced that it will be canceling the remainder of winter high school postseason events amid concerns of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Glenn Lungarini, the executive director of the CIAC announced on Tuesday, March 10, that the organization was to forego the remainder of its high school schedule amid the outbreak of coronavirus in Connecticut and New York. “The decision was made in light of discussions with numerous agencies and considering the circumstances of our member schools, our championship venues, and weighing t…

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by Zak Failla
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Wall Around New Development In New Canaan Sparks Controversy Wall Around New Development In New Canaan Sparks Controversy
Wall Around New Development In New Canaan Sparks Controversy A controversial wall is making headlines. No, not that wall. A large stone fence has drawn the ire in New Canaan residents since its first appearance downtown last year, according to a new report from the New York Times highlighting the wall at Merritt Village. The faux stone wall at Merritt Village has led to area residents petitioning the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission to reconsider its plans, and has drawn nearly as much criticism and discussion as President Donald Trump’s proposed border wall. The wall stretches for several hundred feet along Park Street, making the beginni…

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by Zak Failla
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Westport Schools Superintendent Resigns Westport Schools Superintendent Resigns
Westport Schools Superintendent Resigns Following a trying year, Westport Schools Superintendent Colleen Palmer announced that she will be resigning from her position before the 2019-2020 academic year. In a letter to parents this week, the Westport Board of Education announced that Palmer plans to retire from the district, effective on Aug. 1, just two years after she left the Weston School District to take over in Westport. The announcement comes weeks after it was announced that Coleytown Middle School will likely not open before January 2020 due to ongoing mold issues. It also comes as area parents have been vociferously prot…

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by Zak Failla
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Westport Dad Launches Petition Against 'Monster' Middle School Westport Dad Launches Petition Against 'Monster' Middle School
Westport Dad Launches Petition Against 'Monster' Middle School A Westport father is rallying the community as he attempts to prevent the school district from creating what he dubbed a “monster school.” Earlier this year, the Coleytown Middle School in Westport was forced to shut down for the year due to an ongoing mold problem. The emergency closure left the 450 Coleytown elementary school students and staff split between Bedford Middle School and Staples High School. One of the proposals included the consolidation of every middle school in the district into one school in Bedford, drawing the ire of some opposed to the “monster school.” The district’s …

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by Zak Failla
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Stratford Teachers’ Union Votes To Accept Furlough Days To Avoid Layoffs Stratford Teachers’ Union Votes To Accept Furlough Days To Avoid Layoffs
Stratford Teachers’ Union Votes To Accept Furlough Days To Avoid Layoffs STRATFORD, Conn. — The teachers' union in Stratford voted Monday to accept two unpaid furlough days to avoid more than 40 layoffs by cutting $700,000 from the school budget, according to the Stratford Star.  The Stratford Education Association said the teachers "voted to sacrifice for their students and colleagues" but said the Stratford Board of Education must find a long-term solution to its financial situation, the Star said. Superintendent Janet Robinson proposed the furloughs to make up part of the school board's deficit.  Related story: At Least 40 Stratford Teachers Will B…

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