Danbury High School is an outstanding institution. It’s a wonderful blend of 3000 students who are taught by a caring, passionate staff. It has become the flagship institution of the Danbury Public School system. Sitting at the top of Clapboard Ridge Rd., it is a beacon of hope for thousands of our young people as  Read More

This morning the News-Times is reporting that Governor Malloy is planning to close the Danbury office of the Department of Motor Vehicles. This closure is in conjunction with a host of DMV closings across the state. According to the paper, staff will be notified today or tomorrow of the impending closure. Would the closing of our  Read More

This was not an ordinary wedding performed at City Hall folks. PFC Thomas Sasko assigned to the 172nd Infantry Brigade will be shipping out tomorrow to Afghanistan. That’s right, tomorrow. The couple asked me to come and perform the wedding before he leaves. Good Luck Thomas and Christine! Thank you Thomas for reminding us what  Read More

It has been a wild and woolly few days in the Nutmeg State. The Governor’s SEBAC agreement has gone down in flames and most people are scratching their heads wondering why the state employee unions would blow up a perfectly good contract that didn’t really ask much of the state employees and was loaded with  Read More

Every politician, both Democrat and Republican, should read this article by former Senator and Presidential candidate George McGovern. As a former small business owner I understand the epiphany that McGovern experienced trying to run the Stratford Inn. McGovern paints a cautionary tale of the difference between writing public policy that demands more and more of our  Read More

Excited? You should be. The Ives Authority, led by Chairman Steve Greenberg, have planned a stellar season for the Ives Concert Park- visiting Danbury and Westconn’s beautiful facility will be: Michael Franti & Spearhead w/ Grace Potter – June 27th. Peter Frampton – July 1st. Earth, Wind, & Fire – July 2nd. Steely Dan – July 25th.  Read More

Friday was a good day for our city– Pitney Bowes announced that they will be expanding their operations in Danbury. Wayne Shepperd and I have been meeting with officials from Pitney Bowes for the last 6 months or so. The objective was to help them consolidate their business in Danbury. About two weeks ago, I  Read More

Yesterday we presented the latest plan to build a comprehensive Army Reserve Center on the Lee Farm Property. The presentation was conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers, various military officials, Congressman Murphy and me. The meeting was well attended by members of the neighborhood and the Corps of Engineers was gracious in answering as  Read More