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<p>Today, Mayor Roberto Alves announced that he awarded twelve local agencies a total of $170,000 in funds from the opioid legal settlements. These are the first awards made by the City of Danbury from the opioid settlement money. To date, the City of Danbury has received approximately $308,000 from these settlements.</p><p>In 2024, Mayor Alves formed an internal committee, composed of leadership from the Mayor’s Office, the Health & Human Services Department, and the Finance Department, to identify local agencies that provide substance abuse programs, support services, treatment and recovery services, and harm reduction resources to the Danbury community.</p><p>“This money belongs to the community,” said Mayor Alves. “When I took office, I questioned whether the City should create programs to utilize this funding, but quickly recognized the great, collaborative work in treatment and prevention that is already occurring throughout the City. The organizations selected in this round of funding are doing incredible work in substance abuse prevention and providing wrap-around services, as well as offering opportunities to folks in treatment and recovery. We’re proud to put this money exactly where it was intended to go.”</p><p>The following agencies have been awarded:</p><ul><li><strong>Amos House</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>APEX</strong>: $20,000</li><li><strong>ARC</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>CIFC</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>CT Community for Addiction Recovery</strong>: $20,000</li><li><strong>CT Counseling Centers</strong>: $20,000</li><li><strong>Family & Children's Aid</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>Danbury Grassroots Academy</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>Housing Authority of the City of Danbury</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>MCCA</strong>: $20,000</li><li><strong>Salvation Army</strong>: $10,000</li><li><strong>Western CT Coalition</strong>: $20,000</li></ul><h3><br></h3>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">City of Danbury Weather Alert</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The City of Danbury is expecting significant snowfall beginning tomorrow afternoon through the evening. In anticipation of the storm, Danbury is calling a Level 1 Snow Emergency beginning tomorrow, Sunday, January 19th at 12 PM. All cars must be moved off of City roads by 2 PM tomorrow or they will be towed. If you need a place to park your vehicle, the Bardo Garage and Patriot Garage will be available after 7PM tonight for free throughout the duration of the storm.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information and for future updates, please visit</span><a href="http://www.danbury-ct.gov/snow." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> www.danbury-ct.gov/snow.</a></p>
<p><br></p><p>LeAnn Rimes, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum selling singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, is set to perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t5cB9lEXxdA?showinfo=0"></iframe><p><br></p><p>With over 48 million units sold worldwide, Rimes has earned a stellar reputation in the music industry. She is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards, and a Dove Award.</p><p>At just 14 years old, Rimes became the youngest solo artist ever to win a Grammy Award, taking home the title of “Best New Artist.” The following year, at age 15, she made history again by being the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards.</p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to experience LeAnn Rimes’ incredible voice and unforgettable performance in an intimate setting.</p><p><strong>Purchase tickets here</strong>: <a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/WordVerification_Check.asp?LineType=0&LineID=4715&backurl=%2F%2Ftickets%2Eridgefieldplayhouse%2Eorg%2Forderticketsvenue%2Easp%3Fp%3D4715&forwardurl=%2F%2Ftickets%2Eridgefieldplayhouse%2Eorg%2Forderticketsvenue%2Easp%3Fp%3D4715%26src%3D&_ga=2.93330141.1312090720.1737068700-915362228.1727189977&_gl=1*1q8jd02*_gcl_au*MTQyMTgyNjM2OC4xNzM1NDA2NzI1*_ga*OTE1MzYyMjI4LjE3MjcxODk5Nzc.*_ga_M21VN3HWBD*MTczNzEyNzA1NS41NC4wLjE3MzcxMjcwNTUuNjAuMC4w*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTczNzEyNzA1NS41NC4wLjE3MzcxMjcwNTUuNjAuMC4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridgefield Playhouse</a>.</p><p>For more information, visit the <a href="https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/leann-rimes-ridgefield-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridgefield Playhouse website</a>.</p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Martha Stewart, lifestyle icon and renowned animal lover, has once again highlighted the beauty of pet adoption by welcoming a silver-shaded Persian cat named Magnolia into her home. Magnolia’s journey, facilitated by the local Bedford Hills, NY, non-profit Rock ‘N Rescue, shows the heartwarming impact of finding a forever family for rescue animals.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Rock ‘N Rescue proudly announced on Instagram that their first adoption of 2025 was none other than Magnolia, once named Angel, rescued from NYC Animal Care Centers. Now, Magnolia is thriving at Cantitoe Corners, Martha’s picturesque farm. “This kitty hit the literal catnip pot!” shared Rock ‘N Rescue, who celebrate finding extraordinary homes for their rescues.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Martha detailed her experience on Instagram @</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marthastewartblog/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">marthastewartblog</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> sharing her admiration for Rock ‘N Rescue and encouraging others to adopt pets: “I urge anyone looking for a pet to check out local rescues and shelters – there are so many desirable and wonderful animals waiting for homes.”</span></p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">January 16, 2025: Fairfield County Bank is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jennifer Cutrali to Executive Vice President of Credit Administration, following the retirement of Miguel Calderon, former Credit Administration Executive Vice President.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Ms. Cutrali joined Fairfield County Bank in 2020 as Vice President, Credit Administration Manager. In this role, she was responsible for assisting with commercial loan underwriting, loan closings and enacting various operational initiatives to streamline critical functions of the Credit Administration department. As Executive Vice President, she will be responsible for the management and coordination of day-to-day activities of the Credit Administration team as well as leading closing, reporting, appraisal management, audits, and annual reviews of the department.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“Jennifer has worked ardently over the last four years to continuously improve her department’s efficacy and efficiency,” said Fairfield County Bank CEO David Schneider. “We are very excited to welcome her to the Executive Team and look forward to the benefit her local knowledge and vast expertise will bring to our clients.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Ms. Cutrali received her MBA in Finance as well as a Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University. She has completed the Women’s Leadership Program at the Yale School of Management and the Risk Management Association |Texas A&M Executive Risk Management Program. She also received the 2023 New Leaders in Banking award from the Connecticut Bankers Association.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Jennifer is deeply involved in her community. She volunteers her time to the Housatonic Community College Foundation as Board Member and Treasurer, where she leads both the Finance and Investment committees. She is Chairperson of the Fair Rent Commission for the City of Shelton. In addition, Ms. Cutrali is a member of the Environmental Bankers Association and the Risk Management Association where she serves on the Women in Risk and Assurance Committee.</p>
<p>Bucknell University has released the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. </p><p>Congratulations to Danbury residents Ava Kuehn and Kaitlyn Segreti, who were named to the Dean's List.</p><p>A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale to receive Dean's List recognition.</p>
<p>Relive the heyday of folk-rock as Dustbowl Revival brings Laurel Canyon’s legendary sounds to the Palace on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 pm. </p><p>From Joni Mitchell’s poetic soul to Crosby, Stills & Nash’s harmonies, this retrospective celebrates the 60s and 70s music scene that changed the world. With over a decade of roots music under their belts, LA’s Dustbowl Revival recreates their favorite Laurel Canyon hits using their renowned eight-piece band as the mini-orchestra to bring it all to life.</p><p>Learn more and purchase tickets: <a href="https://thepalacedanbury1.ticketspice.com/dustbowl-revival-sat-june-15-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thepalacedanbury1.ticketspice.com/dustbowl-revival-sat-june-15-2024</a></p>