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Also on today's calendar: Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Danbury Restaurant's Liquor Permit Suspended Over Sale To Minor (patch.com) — Danbury residents may notice a temporary change at El Bacano Restaurant later this month, as the state has ordered a one-day suspension of its liquor permit and a fine after an alcohol sale to a minor. The action, issued by the Department of Consumer Protection's Liquor Control Commission, underscores state rules holding Danbury liquor permit holders responsible for what happens on their premises.
2. Bar Among 154 New Businesses Registered In Danbury In August (patch.com) — Danbury's business scene grew in August with 154 new registrations, led by cleaning, building services, and home remodeling firms. Locals can look for newcomers like DMJ Liquor bar, EasbMusic School dance studio, and Liberty Bakery restaurant, though some may still be preparing to open their doors.
3. In visit to Hartford immigration court, Blumenthal sees 'purposeful chaos' (ctpublic.org) — Increased immigration enforcement in Danbury is sending more local residents into Hartford's overwhelmed immigration court system, which Sen. Richard Blumenthal describes as "purposeful chaos." After watching hearings, he said many detainees from Danbury face deportation without lawyers, interpreters, or adequate time to present their cases, and he's pushing for federal court reforms.
4. Reporter Grills Tom Homan for Three Minutes Over ICE Arrest at School Bus Stop (mediaite.com) — Recent questions over ICE arrests at Connecticut school bus stops include concerns about alleged detentions in Danbury, which drew criticism from Sen. Chris Murphy and Gov. Ned Lamont. A reporter pressed White House border adviser Tom Homan about whether parents should be arrested in front of their children, highlighting tension over immigration enforcement practices in nearby communities.
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