In CT, high school instruction time varies by as much as an hour

The average high school teacher in Danbury spends roughly 182 minutes on instructional time, while a typical teacher in Stamford could be teaching in a classroom for 264 minutes daily by next year. Data show the amount of time teachers in high schools across the state spend providing instruction varies greatly, due to different schedule structures, … Read more

Key Stratford housing developments to keep an eye on in 2024

Mangoz Bar & Lounge on Barnum Ave., in Stratford, Conn. July 27, 2022.Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media STRATFORD — The town could be in for a bit of revitalization over the next several years, with the planned construction of dozens of new housing units, including renovations that will transform old buildings into apartments.  Local land use boards … Read more

Danbury’s West Street closed as crews repair critical infrastructure

City Construction Services Division employees were on site repairing what officials described as “critical infrastructure” and the roadway’s surface. Concrete barriers and barrels diverted traffic around the blocked roadway, an area near Danbury’s City Hall.  Concrete barriers and orange barrels were set up in the area, along with an electronic sign saying road closed. Traffic … Read more