Contest to name new park

By MARJORIE NEEDHAM Middlebury Parks and Recreation Director Betty Proulx said the department is holding a “Name the Park” contest for the new park on Maple Drive behind the Mary ... Continue Reading →

Cell tower approved, ‘gravel pits’ unwelcome

By TERRENCE S. MCAULIFFE The Middlebury Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at its Jan. 8 meeting unanimously approved a cell tower inside the steeple of the Middlebury Congregational ... Continue Reading →

Middlebury files for Towantic hearing continuation

UPDATED at 10:30 p.m. Jan. 15: Connecticut Siting Council Staff Attorney Melanie Bachman said Middlebury’s motion was denied. She said there will be hearings at least through ... Continue Reading →

Naugatuck groups oppose Towantic Energy Center

Representatives from several Naugatuck organizations gathered on the banks of the Naugatuck River Saturday morning to speak against the Towantic Energy Center gas-fueled power plant ... Continue Reading →

Officials, pilots speak against power plant

State Sen. Joan Hartley told an audience of about 60 people the Federal Aviation Administration has released information showing the proposed Towantic Energy Center will pose a hazard ... Continue Reading →

Power plant aviation hazard announcement set for Monday morning

A reliable source has informed the Bee-Intelligencer a major announcement regarding the hazard to aviation from the proposed Towantic Energy Center next to Oxford Airport will be held ... Continue Reading →

Kitties need a home

Larry and Lenny need a home These male neutered tabby mix kittens are 9 months old, They are gray and white domestic short-haired cats with pretty eyes who are lovable, affectionate, ... Continue Reading →

Choral society concerts today and tomorrow

The Connecticut Choral Society (CCS), named as one of the top five choral groups in the state, will be joined by the CHIME IN hand bell choir and accompanied by harp, piano, organ ... Continue Reading →

“The Nutcracker” at the Palace

Woodbury Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” Saturday, Dec. 20, at 4 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. Directed by Randyl Errica, sugar plums and gumdrops will ... Continue Reading →

Winning posters promote fire prevention

By MARY CONSEUR In an awards ceremony at the Middlebury firehouse Dec. 8, the Middlebury Volunteer Fire Department gave cash awards to four Middlebury school children for their winning ... Continue Reading →