Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
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🏛️ Government
The Connecticut DOT proposed a 5% fare increase for Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East starting September 1 with another 5% hike planned for next summer to fund rail improvements totaling $6 billion.
The agency is holding public meetings and pop-up events until July 6 — from in-person sessions in Stamford and New Haven to virtual meetings— to gather community feedback.
Governor Ned Lamont announced yesterday that $18.8M in state grants was provided to assess and remediate 23 blighted properties spanning 227 acres across 19 towns—an effort that aims to attract private investment and create new housing opportunities.
In Danbury, the city received two $200K grants to examine the former Fairfield County Courthouse for municipal office use and a historic hat manufacturing site for future redevelopment.
🏥 Health
Connecticut Blood Center officials said supplies of type O-negative and B-negative blood are dangerously low, with only a two-day reserve, as they prepare for the busy summer trauma season.
The center urges local donors to help replenish stocks+ ensuring hospitals have enough blood for emergency treatments.
During Men’s Health Month, Ricky LePera, director of cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation at Griffin Health, and Michael Desjardins, manager at the center for healthy living, discussed diabetes, heart health, & common health beliefs on News 8 on June 12.
🎉 Danbury Events
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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.
Danbury Town Park Fireworks over Candlewood Lake
9:15 p.m. — Danbury Town Park — Free entry — Celebrate the night with stunning fireworks illuminating Candlewood Lake and the surrounding park.
🏠 Danbury Real Estate
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