Ida's Aftermath, Interview With Police Chief & More Danbury News

Danbury CT

04 September, 2021

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It's Sunday, Sept. 5. Here's a look back on the week in Danbury. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Danbury? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain starting in the afternoon. High: 73 Low: 63. Here is a roundup of stories from in and around Danbury: Danbury Pilot Among Those Aboard Plane That Crashed In Farmington (Patch)The Connecticut Connection Podcast: Meet City of Danbury Police Department Chief Patrick Ridenhour (HamletHub)Updates On COVID-19 Red Zones, Vaccination Rates In Connecticut (Danbury Patch) Landmark pumpkin patches and fields in Connecticut offer a ton of fall fun for the family. (Patch)Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut (Fairfield Daily Voice)'Manufacturing Hiring Event' To Be Held In Danbury (Patch) Governor Lamont tours flooding damage and erosion on rail line in Redding (WTNH.com) Ida: New Flooding-Related Death Confirmed By Officials In Westchester (North Salem Daily Voice) For Danbury pilot killed in Farmington crash, 'everything was about flying' (Danbury News Times) Today in Danbury: V G SOC Danbury v. Weston - Danbury High School Sports (9:00 AM) V G SOC Danbury @ Newtown (Scrim.) - Danbury High School Sports (10:00 AM) V G SOC Danbury @ Newtown - Danbury High School Sports (11:40 AM) V G SOC Danbury @ Staples - Danbury High School Sports (12:20 PM) V G SOC Danbury @ Seymour - Danbury High School Sports (1:40 PM) Danbury Patch Notebook Mark Boughton: "Congratulations to Kelly and Brian! Another happily married couple by #BigPoppa." (Instagram)Danbury Youth Soccer Club: "Looking forward to getting the season started!! Please visit www.danburyyouthsoccer.org to check out available programs!!" (Facebook)Danbury Library: "We still need your recipes, #Danbury! Help us capture the flavor of Danbury by submitting your best recipes to our #SavorDanbury #communitycookbook Each recipe submission earns you a chance to win a free copy of the completed cookb..." (Facebook) Immaculate High School: "Congratulations to Kayla Ondy '22 and Keelin Bremner '23 for being recognized by the CIAC as Top 25 cross country runners for the 2020 season! Keelin Bremner, Bremner was the top ranked sophomore following the 2020 season, No. 17 runner ..." (Facebook) Western Connecticut State University: "It's been two years. Time to unleash the beast. Game Day Saturday, 09/04 @ 5 pm. #BeastMode #WestConn #football #GameDay #WCSU #WCSUbound" (Facebook) Dominican Club of Connecticut: "Feliz cumpleaños para nuestra querida Nathalie, te deseamos salud y larga vida." (Facebook) Immaculate High School: "Please join us in welcoming the Class of 2025 and transfer students to Immaculate! Today was our new student orientation and the rain didn't dampen the Mustang spirit which filled the school. Our student ambassadors lined the driveway ho..." (Facebook) National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. (NORD): ""I want to remind people to get comprehensive eye exams yearly, as it could save your life." Loren, a patient with ocular melanoma, shares this reminder and stresses the importance of yearly eye exams as she tells her rare cancer story. ..." (Facebook) LPLC: "LPLC wants to wish all of our graduates heading to Kindergarten and 1st Grade an amazing First Day!! We miss you!! We would love to see your first day pictures!!! " (Facebook)Immaculate High School: "Immaculate senior Lauren Manning has been a key player on the IHS Girls Soccer team and we are proud to share that she was just named one of GameTimeCT's 25 CIAC girls soccer players to watch for the 2021 season! Congrats, Lauren! Read t..." (Facebook)Shelter Rock PTO: "Wishing all of our students, teachers and staff an amazing school year! Just a reminder that drop off begins tomorrow morning (August 30th) at 8 a.m." (Facebook)Western Connecticut State University: "33 acres of awesome. WCSU's Nature Preserve at Westside. #nature #wcsu" (Facebook) United Way of Western Connecticut: "We are in need of volunteers! With the help of some amazing volunteers, the drive-thru food distributions provided 68,000 pounds of food to over 3,400 families in the greater Danbury community this August! We'll be continuing these distr..." (Facebook) Danbury Library: "The library will be closed on Monday, September 6 in honor of #LaborDay. We reopen Tuesday, September 7 at 10am. Enjoy the long weekend!" (Facebook) Ann's Place: "We are happy to support a poetry reading Tuesday-evening Sept. 7 which features two courageous and inspirational breast cancer survivors: Nicole Hefner Callihan and Kyle Potvin." (Facebook)Immaculate High School: "Today was the first time that we have been able to pray together as a school community in the gym since March 2020. Thank you to our celebrant Rev. Tim Iannacone from St. Edward the Confessor Church. We prayed for a blessed new school ye..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Chloe's Cottage LLC — Handmade Soaps and candles and holiday decor (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Estate Sale (September 5) September 13th, 14th "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes! (September 8) Free Virtual College Planning Workshop (September 8) North County Band @ Charter Oak (September 10) Add your event Gigs & services: Ridgefield Physical Therapy is Hiring (Details) Add your gig or service Other classifieds: Moving/Tag Sale - Office & Multi Family (Details) Add your classified If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Wilton Daily? Email me at [email protected].