Opinion: Why Danbury should recognize volunteer firefighters
Frank R. Salvatore Jr.
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Volunteer firefighters move a ladder at Engine 8 Phoenix Hose Company in Danbury.Hearst Connecticut Media
As a freshman city councilman, I have a clear understanding of what my role is and am dedicated to serving my constituents in the best way possible. After my first City Council meeting, I spoke with then Council President Joe Cavo and explained that I it would be a good idea to introduce an ordinance increasing the volunteer firefighter tax abatement. He told me to speak to the mayor who advised that I hold off until January 2021 and do my homework in the meantime.
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Cry for no tax increase in Danbury clashes with calls for 9.8 percent increase in school spending
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Danbury students returned to Stadley Rough Elementary for in person learning the first time since March of last year. Tuesday, January 19, 2021, in Danbury, Conn.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media
DANBURY As the mayor seeks to set a budget with no tax increase, the school board is asking for a 9.82 percent rise in education spending.
The board approved with nine in favor and one abstention to send the mayor a $149 million budget proposal that they say is necessary to tackle various challenges, including rising enrollment, and move the district forward.
Some Danbury area towns are looking for creativity with COVID vaccine as they await state instruction
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Bridget Bethray RN, with RVNAhealth administers a COVID-19 vaccine to Sherwin Gorenstein, of Ridgefield, in the RVNA clinic in the Yanity Gym, on Thursday morning in Ridgefield.H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media
As towns across Connecticut wait for vaccine doses to arrive each week, they also look to the state for guidance on next steps. The majority of town officials are still laser-focused on vaccinating residents 75 and older from phase 1b before moving on to think about future phases. Yet, with one round of sign-ups under their belts, a few towns in the Danbury area have begun to brainstorm future rollout tactics.