With guidance from the City of Danbury, the Police Department will not be issuing Parade or Public Assembly Permits until further notice, out  of an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 virus.

Redding Social Services officials have issued a statement about Food Pantry use.  The understand that this is a difficult time, particularly for families with children who may have received free or reduced lunch services at school.  Redding residents can call the social services department at at 203-938-9725 to schedule an appointment to use the pantry. The office will be open Monday through Friday.

The Newtown Senior Center will be suspending all classes, programs and tours, until further notice.   The exceptions to this will be the Mondays AARP Tax Program and the Monday through Thursday Lunch Program. The Newtown Senior Center will remain open during this time and officials will continue to monitor and follow all guidance from the Newtown Health District and the State Department of Health. 

Redding Social Services officials have issued a statement about Food Pantry use.  The understand that this is a difficult time, particularly for families with children who may have received free or reduced lunch services at school.  Redding residents can call the social services department at at 203-938-9725 to schedule an appointment to use the pantry. The office will be open Monday through Friday.

Danbury Public Library will close to the public beginning March 13th.  Staff will still be available via phone and email during normal business hours. The book drop located outside of the building will be available for returns of all kinds including books, electronic devices and museum passes.  Library officials are reminding residents that they have many digital services available for free, such as e-books and e-audiobooks; streaming TV, movie and music services.

The Town of New Fairfield St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday March 14th has been cancelled. 

The Penguin Plunge Candlewood hosted by Brookfield Police Department scheduled for March 15th has been postponed to a date to be determined.  The event was a benefit for Special Olympics Connecticut.