Good morning, Danbury.

A prisoner at FCI Danbury, Jonathan Cruz-Carmona, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 months and one day added to his 200-month term after he assaulted a fellow inmate with a makeshift weapon made from a broken pencil and razor blades on Dec.

18, 2023— the other inmate suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A Danbury man won $2 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought today at the Sunoco on 300 White St. The anonymous winner said he plans to use the money to buy a house and travel to South America—while the store will receive a $20,000 bonus check from the lottery.

In Connecticut, Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 will see government offices—such as the DMV, post offices and courts—closed while many grocery stores and retailers adjust their hours for the holiday.

Several communities, including Danbury, will hold parades and ceremonies to honor veterans; residents and travelers should check local schedules for any changes in service times.

On May 21, the Senate passed a bill that changes teacher firings to need just cause by shifting termination decisions to a neutral arbitrator and a second bill that bans police from handcuffing children under 14 unless they are violent — both measures now head to the House.

On May 21, the Connecticut House voted to expand the TRUST Act by adding prosecutors and parole board members—bringing new limits to when police can share information with ICE.

Gov. Lamont now supports the revised bill as it moves to the Senate for further review.

Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill on May 21 to keep nearly a million people on HUSKY Medicaid after declaring a fiscal emergency for a $300 million budget gap—lawmakers will now exceed the spending cap to move funds into next year's budget.

Graphic Design Certificate Program

Time TBA — American Graphics Institute — Cost varies — Gain hands-on skills and knowledge for a career in graphic design with this comprehensive certificate program.

FREE Baseball & Life Skills Clinic

9 AM – 12 PM — Rogers Park — Free entry — Learn baseball skills from MLB alumni and enjoy lunch while connecting with the community.

Community Tag Sale

1:30 PM — Candlewood Town Park — Free entry — Discover great deals and connect with your neighbors in a vibrant community atmosphere.

2025 Danbury Street Festival

12-6 p.m. — Downtown Barbershop — Free entry — A vibrant street festival featuring local artisans, food trucks, live music, and family fun in downtown Danbury.

The Men of Soul Concert

7 p.m. — City Center Green — Ticket info unavailable — Experience a vibrant evening of classic R&B hits with The Men of Soul and their talented band.

Romance Book Club

7-8:30 p.m. — The BookSmiths Shoppe — Free entry — Discuss the romantic twists and heartfelt moments in Ashley Poston's 'Sounds Like Love' over tea and literary camaraderie.