Proposed Shell station gains P&Z approval

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on June 4 approved construction of a smaller version of a new gas station intended to replace the current ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury EMTs deliver baby

  By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Baby bonnets for newborns were added to the supplies on Middlebury ambulances in April. On May 5, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) used one for the ... Continue Reading →

Parents who host lose the most

Many parents will be hosting parties for their children during this prom and graduation season. S.M.A.R.T., Inc. (Southbury & Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together) would like ... Continue Reading →

Thief smashes and grabs at Hop Brook Dam Park

Middlebury Police Chief James Viadero said ​​​a thief smashed and grabbed Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, to obtain items from vehicles parked at Hop Brook Dam Park. ... Continue Reading →

Southbury’s Edelson to seek third term

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM SOUTHBURY — Southbury First Selectman Ed Edelson stood on the Southbury Town Hall steps Wednesday, May 20, along with three other Democrats who will run for ... Continue Reading →

Conservation Commission April actions

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Conservation Commission (CC) at its April 28 meeting denied an application for a 9,600-square-foot commercial office building at Benson and ... Continue Reading →

MMS student wins Patriot’s Pen prize

Memorial Middle School eighth-grader Terrance Dumoulin was awarded the district level second-place prize for the VFW Patriot’s Pen program. On May 4, 2015, Terrance and his parents, ... Continue Reading →

PHS seniors sign letters of intent

Emily McCormack and Michael Curcio, two Pomperaug High School (PHS) seniors, each signed a National Letter of Intent indicating their commitment to participating in National Collegiate ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury coyote attack takes life of beloved pet

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Lilly, a 15-pound Löwchen, one of two dogs belonging to the Ford family of Crest Road in Middlebury, went out her little dog door about 11 p.m. Saturday, April ... Continue Reading →

Crematory may come to Middlebury

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Ray and Penny Albini of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home hope to build a crematory in an industrial-zoned area of Middlebury. At their April ... Continue Reading →