Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
Essex harbor officials approved 2027 mooring rates and a harbor services bid request while planning South Cove and access improvements.
Durham selectmen removed a town administrator from proposed charter changes and set separate November ballot questions.
Clinton's ZBA will hear setback variance requests and an appeal of revoked zoning approval for a Long Hill Road garage addition.
Middlebury approved three industrial flex buildings on Southford Road and tabled access and parking plans at Sperry Pond.
East Lyme officials requested more analysis of a sewer capacity study and reviewed proposals for major wastewater projects.
Bethany wetlands officials approved a Carrington Road solar array and continued review of an Amity Road subdivision.
15 new businesses registered in Chester, Essex & Deep River in August, including a farm and an independent artist.
16 new businesses registered in East Hampton & Portland in August, including a full-service restaurant and a quick-service restaurant.
158 new businesses registered in Hartford in August, including a mobile food business, a full-service restaurant and a florist.
Eight new businesses registered in Canton in August, including a sports-instruction business, a rental business and a health practice.
27 new businesses registered in Berlin in August, including a bar, a bakery and a specialty food maker.
18 new businesses registered in Avon in August, including a lodging business, a research business and a resale shop.
17 new businesses registered in Simsbury in August, including a research business, a sporting-goods store and an architecture firm.
27 new businesses registered in Southington in August, including a full-service restaurant and a quick-service restaurant.
14 new businesses registered in Clinton in August, including a full-service restaurant, a travel business and a gift shop.
62 new businesses registered in Greenwich in August, including a quick-service restaurant and a recreation business.
32 new businesses registered in Darien in August, including a farm, a recreation business and an interior design business.
231 new businesses registered in Stamford in August, including a lodging business and a full-service restaurant.
26 new businesses registered in Guilford in August, including a full-service restaurant and a masonry contractor.
23 new businesses registered in North Haven in August, including a mobile food business, a bakery and a livery business.