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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Danbury Library was honored with the inaugural Excellence in Public Libraries Award for Accessibility and Inclusion from the Connecticut State Library for its innovative Sensory Space — which hosted over 1,000 reservations during the 2024-2025 fiscal year — and the award marks the library’s leadership in accessibility. The library will continue to improve the space and help other libraries build similar inclusive features. Tribuna
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bloomfield native Anika Noni Rose, a Tony Award winner known for voicing Princess Tiana, is lending her voice to the animated Disney+ series Eyes of Wakanda which will have four episodes streaming on August 27th — she said on Instagram that she is very excited to join — adding to her strong career in acting. The Ridgefield Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA stated that almost 740,000 drivers in Connecticut will travel during the holiday weekend, marking a record increase of 2% over last year. Travel experts advise leaving before noon on Saturday— and before 11 a.m. on Sunday— to avoid heavy traffic. News 12 Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Danbury Student and Business Connection celebrated 35 years of mentoring by awarding $1,000 scholarships to 13 graduating seniors at a June 3 breakfast at the Amber Room Colonnade—Mayor Roberto Alves, Dr. Kara Casimiro, and impact speaker Chef Shawn Osbey addressed the crowd while long-time mentor Sarah Bollert was honored for her service. Tribuna
- ➤ Fourteen participants graduated from the Danbury Parent Leadership Training Institute after completing a 20 week program that began in January and required a written community project to address local issues. The graduates were honored at ceremonies in Hartford on June 18 and in Danbury on June 20 — with one graduate elected to speak for the class and another receiving a community service award. Tribuna
- ➤ Danbury Public Schools participated in the Farm to School Institute last year and a team from Danbury High attended this year to build school gardens and integrate healthy meals in cafeterias. Families with children born between January 1 and September 1 are reminded to finish kindergarten registration by August 15 at the Registration Center. Tribuna
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division and DMHAS have launched an enforcement initiative to test if alcohol delivery services from package stores, restaurants, and grocery stores properly verify IDs to stop minors from receiving alcohol. The project, funded by a $20,000 grant (NLLEA), will assess compliance and require delivery drivers to complete mandated training and use valid permits. Tribuna
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ D’Addona Brother’s Bakery in Wolcott voluntarily recalled its 12-ounce Slider Rolls and 20-ounce Round Artisan Bread after officials discovered undeclared wheat that could pose a serious risk for people with allergies—no illnesses have been reported and the recall includes a ShopRite in Danbury where customers should return the products for a full refund. WTNH-TV
- ➤ Connecticut Paid Leave supports workers with serious mental health conditions and provides income replacement when they receive ongoing treatment for issues like clinical depression or PTSD (including inpatient and outpatient care). The program also helps workers caring for a family member who is getting treatment. Tribuna
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Danbury Amateur Golf Championship
Tournament begins Saturday, Jul 19th — Richter Park Golf Course — Registration details to be announced — Compete in a 36-hole stroke play event across multiple divisions.
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Maelo Ruiz Concert
9 PM – 12 AM — La Canchita Restaurant & Bar — Tickets available — Experience the salsa rhythms and timeless classics from Maelo Ruiz and Adolescentes.
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Danbury International Festival 2025
1-9 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Danbury with music, dance, art, and delicious food at this multicultural fiesta.
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