Politics & Government

Danbury Mayor Expected To Be Released From Hospital Friday

Mayor Dean Esposito is expected to be released from Danbury Hospital Friday following treatment for a stomach ulcer, officials said.

Danbury Mayor Esposito spent Wednesday night​ and Thursday in the hospital for observation and additional testing, following a visit to a gastroenterologist who recommended he seek medical attention.
Danbury Mayor Esposito spent Wednesday night​ and Thursday in the hospital for observation and additional testing, following a visit to a gastroenterologist who recommended he seek medical attention. (City of Danbury)

DANBURY, CT — Mayor Dean Esposito is expected to be released from Danbury Hospital Friday following treatment for a stomach ulcer, according to City spokeswoman Lindsay Seti.

Esposito spent Wednesday night and Thursday in the hospital for observation and additional testing, following a visit to a gastroenterologist who recommended he seek medical attention.

"I want to thank the community for all of your well wishes and support, and I look forward to returning to work next week serving the people of Danbury," Esposito said.

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