What were Patch readers reading in 2021? Here are the top stories in Danbury...

There was plenty of news across Danbury during 2021. If you missed any of it here's a roundup of some of the most read stories.

Danbury PD Internal Affairs Investigating Library Confrontation

A Long Island YouTuber challenged Danbury police officers while shooting a video at the library. Danbury police officers challenged him back. >>Read More

John Oliver's Danbury Sewer Plant Still Butt Of Late Night Jokes

Patch readers and late night show hosts couldn't get enough of former Mayor Mark Boughton naming a sewage plant after satirist John Oliver, following the HBO host's tirade against the city. >>Read More

Danbury Superintendent Retires After 50 Years An Educator

Dr. Sal looked back at the "ordeal" of the past year, and ahead to a much brighter future for the district and Danbury families. >>Read More

Danbury Restaurant Latest Coronavirus Casualty

When a popular tapas bar succumbed to COVID-19, it struck a nerve with both residents and business owners alike >>Read More

Danbury Mayor Relaxes COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Hat City made news when it became the first city in southwest Connecticut to require the vaccinated to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. The bigger news came when the mayor rescinded the order a few months later. >>Read More

Other top Danbury stories from 2021 include:

• Danbury First Responders Mourn Death Of 20-Year Police Veteran
• Owners Of Danbury's Elefant Bakery Announce Retirement
• Several Danbury Restaurants Ranked Among Connecticut's Best
• Danbury Mall Announces 2 New Restaurants, More Retail Stores
• 4 Danbury Officers Disciplined Following YouTuber Investigation