[jp03]

Originally Posted by Lalalally

Nope! Just exciting... for me at least = )

Thats good enough for me

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Lalalally

Not a Danbury post, but nice news for a Danbury-area town... sidewalks are finally being installed in New Fairfield Town Center Kind of blew me away because it sort of just happened overnight and considering funding comes from a state grant. I’m guessing the grant was probably awarded years ago but is only now coming to fruition. I think it’s going to look real nice once the project is complete and a nice change of pace to be able to walk to the various shopping centers instead of having to get in your car to drive 5 seconds

Brookfield’s little Four Corners development is getting sidewalks too as we speak. Drove through recently. Curious to see how it turns out, but it seems like they didn't really go all in on the downtown feel. The sidewalks are set far in from the road, no proper pedestrian crossings, and the new buildings are set back far and don't feel very downtown-like.

Too bad, because it had potential.

[Lalalally]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Brookfield’s little Four Corners development is getting sidewalks too as we speak. Drove through recently. Curious to see how it turns out, but it seems like they didn't really go all in on the downtown feel. The sidewalks are set far in from the road, no proper pedestrian crossings, and the new buildings are set back far and don't feel very downtown-like.

Too bad, because it had potential.

I haven’t been through 4 corners in awhile — haven’t even seen any of the new buildings. I’ll have to take a drive through soon though (ever since the route 7 expansion, I don’t find myself that way too often anymore) They seem to be doing a nice job so far in NF, although they’re just in the framing stage with only concrete at the corners having been poured yet. I was just surprised given the fiscal state of CT, that this is actually happening, which leads me to believe that grant monies were probably awarded years ago and that it’s just only happening now. Should be a nice change though when it’s finished. We’ve had brick walking paths throughout the north side of 39 for years — connecting town hall to the library some restaurants etc. It looks like the new sidewalks will be linking 37 on the south side of 39 to what’s already existing.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by Lalalally

I haven’t been through 4 corners in awhile — haven’t even seen any of the new buildings. I’ll have to take a drive through soon though (ever since the route 7 expansion, I don’t find myself that way too often anymore) They seem to be doing a nice job so far in NF, although they’re just in the framing stage with only concrete at the corners having been poured yet. I was just surprised given the fiscal state of CT, that this is actually happening, which leads me to believe that grant monies were probably awarded years ago and that it’s just only happening now. Should be a nice change though when it’s finished. We’ve had brick walking paths throughout the north side of 39 for years — connecting town hall to the library some restaurants etc. It looks like the new sidewalks will be linking 37 on the south side of 39 to what’s already existing.

Yeah, the grants probably go back years for both towns. The area you describe has always been more attractive than the Four Corners area of Brookfield, so I'm sure it will be nice.

[NHartphotog]

Traveling thru Danbury on I-84, we turned into a gorgeous rest area at 2:20 p.m. today (Monday) — but were turned away at the door to the main building by a guard who was LOCKING the door. Two other families were also standing there astonished, one lady protesting that it was only 2:20 (correct). The guard pointed to a set of rented Porta-potties, and told us it to complain to “the government.” He implied that we were being punished for not paying even more taxes (note it costs money to rent Porta-potties & have guards make sure you can’t use what you’ve already paid for). Just passed another rest area in Plantsville CT that closed at 3:00. After a vacation out of New England, I can’t believe the crap people here put up with!

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by NHartphotog

Traveling thru Danbury on I-84, we turned into a gorgeous rest area at 2:20 p.m. today (Monday) — but were turned away at the door to the main building by a guard who was LOCKING the door. Two other families were also standing there astonished, one lady protesting that it was only 2:20 (correct). The guard pointed to a set of rented Porta-potties, and told us it to complain to “the government.” He implied that we were being punished for not paying even more taxes (note it costs money to rent Porta-potties & have guards make sure you can’t use what you’ve already paid for). Just passed another rest area in Plantsville CT that closed at 3:00. After a vacation out of New England, I can’t believe the crap people here put up with!

Of all the things to complain about, that's a stretch. Remember, you drove through Connecticut for FREE, unlike other states. Kind of entitled to think the state should go above and beyond to provide travelers incentives like that.

And the rest areas on 95/15 are great...

[hipstermomdanbury]

DANRIDGE RISING


I am seeing more and more folks relocating (empty nesters) to Danbury from Ridgefield, CT. There is a book club at Danbury Library (a men's book club) filled with these fellows.

They are buying houses on Brushy Hill/Washington/Jefferson/Garfield/City Center (close to Route 7) where they can still get to Ridgefield easily.


Interesting!!!

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OLD Ridgebury Danbury becomes a HOT place to work


Danbury Rising!!


FOOD TRUCK FOODIES MAKING IT GOOD IN DANBURY


44 Old Ridgebury in Danbury fills up in a Hurry


44 Old Ridgebury in Danbury fills up in a hurry - NewsTimes


Ridgebury Corporate Park has also played a large part in the success of Mothership Bakery, a popular local business that recently expanded with a location on Main Street in downtown Danbury. Owner Anna Llanos started the bakery in 2012 operating out of a silver Airstream trailer parked at the building.


It was so popular that Mothership Bakery became the operator of the large cafeteria on the ground floor of the building. The bakery there is open to the public. Mothership opened its location on Main Street last November.


“They are awesome,” Lapham said of Mothership Bakery. “They started as a food trucked parked out front here.”

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Palace Theater in Downtown Danbury from Rocky Horror to Taylor Hicks!

A great venue!


JEWEL OF DOWNTOWN


Palace Theater, a downtown Danbury

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H John Vorhees III


The great Mr. Vorhees covers Danbury events!!!


Thank you.


Mr. Vorhees is known for his photographic journalism in Greenwich, CT.


HALLOWEEN ON THE GREEN ATTRACTS FAIRFIELD COUNTY RESIDENTS TO DANBURY'S COOL DOWNTOWN


Photos: 25th Halloween on the Green - NewsTimes