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Stories of the Week: Wig Can't Fool Cops, $1.3 Million in Back Taxes

Suspected bank robbers were rounded up in Naugatuck, a burglar caused an oil leak in Monroe, an Oxford business owes $1.3 million in taxes and more ...

Oxford Officials: Last Chance For Business That Owes $1.3M in Taxes

The town is giving a local business owner one last chance to rectify problems at his business on Hawley Road, including more than $1.3 million in back taxes, before it tries to take the business' property through legal action.

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PD: Bank Robbers Caught After Foiled Attempt to Divert Police

NAUGATUCK — It only took police investigators about an hour to locate the two suspects that they believe robbed a inside Stop & Shop on Saturday.

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Stolen Copper Piping Leads to Oil Leak on Bagburn Hill Road [VIDEO]

MONROE — Drivers may have noticed crews of firefighters at the intersection of Bagburn Hill and Old Zoar roads this afternoon. Kevin Catalano, the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department spokesman, said oil from a vacant house leaked into a pond near a home on Old Zoar.

Catalano said someone stole copper piping attached to a 275 gallon oil tank in the basement.

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BOE Critical of Handling of Baldwin Expenses

After some research into the matter, members of the Board of Education have determined $19,700 was spent on , and that some of the invoices were paid from the membership account rather than professional services.

The hiring of Baldwin has been a lightning rod in the community with many residents upset that Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson hired Baldwin as a consultant, and that the decision was made without the knowledge of everyone on the Board of Education.

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Dottie's Diner Is Ready For Its Close-Up

Two men sat at the counter at Dottie's Diner, filming a plate of two doughnuts - one made of cinnamon sugar and one with white frosting on top.

The men were from NBC30. Dorrie Sperry, chef and owner of , said the diner will be showcased on NBC Connecticut's news program sometime between 5 and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Danbury Gives Up $2.3 Million Firefighter Grant

Danbury is rejecting a federal $2.3 million grant that would have hired 14 firefighters, because firefighters rejected a contract 77-22.

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Brookfield's New Controller Resigns After Being Hired

had a new Town Controller on Monday to replace departing Town Controller Jay Wahlberg. But, Lisa Carver, who was announced as the new Controller, resigned her position.

First Selectman Bill Davidson's office announced on Tuesday that Carver took back the offer. "Lisa cited the commute and personal reasons for rescinding her acceptance of our offer," according to an email from the First Selectman's office.

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Should the Old Town Hall Be Demolished? (POLL)

BETHEL — Local residents have been heard arguing over the proposed demolition of the Old Town Hall. Should it be kept as a Town building? Renovated and sold, bringing taxes into the town? Demolished and turned into a parking lot?

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Tribury Rotary Club Holds Valentine’s Day Car Raffle

The Tribury Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. is holding its major fundraiser to support local fuel banks, scholarships and the Tribury Rotary Club Foundation projects in the three communities that comprise its membership area, Woodbury, Southbury and Middlebury.

The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Heritage Room in the Heritage Hotel in Southbury, and will feature a drawing for the winning raffle ticket for the 2012 Audi 5 and a Silent Auction. Raffle tickets for the Audi may be purchased up until the drawing takes place.

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Crown Royal May 3, 2013 at 12:30 pm
Perhaps a unique ID sent out yearly with you tax bill or something like that? Or I think what mightRead More be better is rather than crossing off names manually on a sheet of paper when you go to vote, they should use a computer system. This would allow you to travel to the closest polling place (Not across town as is the case with me.)
Christine E. May 3, 2013 at 03:36 am
They don't ask you for ID to fill out an absentee! No difference, IMO.
QWERTY May 3, 2013 at 12:57 am
That's why I stated, "two MAIN groups of VOTERS": 1. Parent's who always vote YES - theyRead More want as much $$$ for education as possible. 2. People who always vote NO, regardless of budget - they don't want to pay more in taxes. These groups have an obvious reason to vote. After that, it starts to get fragmented. I really haven't seen much literature from the "Parents who don't want more taxes" group.
LittleTalks April 23, 2013 at 09:10 pm
@John, never said we should freeze spending till everyone can afford it, no need to be a dramaRead More queen. And it is none of your business what I have done for others. But what I have not done, is belittle those that can't afford a tax increase and pretend I am better than them.
QWERTY April 23, 2013 at 07:23 pm
No one's expecting anything different! Monroe benefits from wealthier resident, not poorer ones!Read More That's the hard and rash truth. I'm not saying it's right or honest! It's to the town's benefit to price people out of their homes as disgusting as that may sound.
QWERTY April 23, 2013 at 07:18 pm
Being unemployed is also finite, that's why it's a good idea to create a 12 month householdRead More emergency fund. No one forces someone to purchase a home without this emergency fund.
Alex April 21, 2013 at 11:00 pm
I'll vote yes when its at a 3.5% mill rate increase. That's a decent tax increase in this economy.Read More It's tough working $20-$40 increases per month into your personal budget each year on top of everything else that increases in price.
Fed Up April 21, 2013 at 09:11 pm
No more tax increases. Read our lips.
michael massao April 20, 2013 at 02:47 pm
The budget is a fair one, and the quality of our schools and town services depend upon it. There isRead More never a good time for a mill rate increase, but it is well worth the investment in our home values, community, and kid's education. Please vote Yes on Tuesday.
Crown Royal April 26, 2013 at 07:34 pm
David, This is already approved.
David Wilgan April 26, 2013 at 07:29 pm
My understanding is the contract for 10 years. First, I don't trust any corporation, period; letRead More alone for 10 years. What if Honeywell goes bankrupt? is this project bonded by Honeywell to insure completion? And to those how say Honeywell will never go under, need I mention Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Bear Sterns and the plethora of banks, investment companies and auto manufacturers that required bailouts to remain afloat. Moreover, what is the savings based upon? Again, my understanding is the savings are based on the current natural gas price versus oil; and Honeywell will guarantee to offset any shortfall in savings if the price increases. Is there an aggregate maximum of shortfall payout, or is Honeywell's exposure unlimited? Also, if this is such a great deal, why is the town being charged 1.45% interest on a municipal lease? Why not zero percent; let's negotiate harder. Furthermore, why is the town borrowing the $ from CLP @ 0% interest? CLP should make the total $400,000 a direct grant for their inferior service and overpriced utility rates. I'm tired of subsidizing large dividends and massive executive payouts to screw ups. The contract can be written for 10 years, provided Honeywell bonds the project, the contract is conditionally renewable by the town each year based upon the realized savings and subject to renegotiation; CLP grants the $ up front and 0% is charged on the lease. Tell Honeywell to stick the door locks, I prefer bonding the project.
michael massao April 20, 2013 at 02:40 pm
The Honeywell contract is the absolute right thing to do. It is critical to get out on Tuesday andRead More vote yes.