State to Close DMV in Danbury by August

The state Department of Motor Vehicles announced it will reorganize due to the statewide and department buget cuts, eliminating the Danbury DMV office on Lee Mac Avenue. Three other full service offices will close as well.

“This is the direction we must move because of the very severe fiscal constraints the state faces,” said DMV Commissioner Melody A. Currey. “Most definitely there will be affects on customers, but our goal is also to maintain the core services we provide to the millions of people statewide.”

The department’s reductions amount to 123 layoffs, 28 eliminated vacant positions, 10 retirements, 28 positions now paid through emissions funds and 2 positions paid general funds for the boating services.
By August 1, branch offices in Danbury, Old Saybrook, Enfield and New Britain will close.