Brookfield, Danbury and New Fairfield continue to have several hundred residents without power from the severe weather that hit a week ago. Scattered outages remain in the rest of the Greater Danbury area. Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross says the rebuilding of the system continues. But he says one of the delays is the extensive damage to homes and businesses. Gross says it's unsafe for utility workers to make repairs until towns inspects those structures and gives the OK. Eversource spokesman Mitch Gross says they're resetting 300 miles of wire. It's the distance from Hartford to Washington D.C., if you unroll the wire and lay it out.
One of the areas of New Fairfield hit hardest by last week's severe storm is Candlewood Isle. Residents there are not expected to have power back until Thursday. The emergency shelter at New Fairfield High School will be open again today, 8:30am to 8pm, with three meals available. Showers and bathrooms are available all day.
Today is the last day dumpsters will be available in Newtown for residents to dispose of spoiled food. Due to schools being in session, the dumpster at Newtown High School will be moved to Sandy Hook Fire House for today.
Brookfield Police are reminding people that any down wires that were dead days following the storm, may become re-energized during repair efforts. Now, is the time to be extra safe and avoid downed wires. The Still River Greenway in Brookfield is closed and should not be used until crews can enter, clear the path and evaluate trees along the trail for safety. The last day of school in Brookfield is now scheduled for June 29th. The Superintendent is requesting a onetime waiver from the state Department of Education excluding Brookfield from the 180 day requirement.
Squantz Pond State Park has reopened. Sleeping Giant and Wharton Brook will remain closed indefinitely. A determination will be made today about whether Kettletown State Park can open for the Memorial Day weekend.
