Middlebury

A swimming area at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury has reopened, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The beach was closed after bacteria levels in the lake were found to exceed Connecticut State Standards. The beach was closed on May 21 as a precaution based on anticipated water quality problems due to heavy rainfall the day before, which…

A swimming area in Middlebury is closed after water quality testing indicated higher-than-normal bacteria levels, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Officials said Hop Brook Lake beach will remain closed until further notice after testing showed that bacteria levels in the lake exceed Connecticut State Standards. The beach was closed on May 21 as a precaution based on…

Two people have died after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 84 east in Middlebury early Sunday morning. State police said 22-year-old Leticia Dourado, of Waterbury, was driving on I-84 east near exit 17 around 3 a.m. when a vehicle traveling the wrong way on the highway hit her head-on. The driver of the vehicle going westbound in the eastbound lanes…

Part of Interstate 84 West is closed in in the Waterbury-Middlebury area after a crash.

Part of Interstate 84 West is closed in Waterbury near Middlebury area for several hours after a crash. State police said injuries have been reported and they are possibly serious. The crash happened around 6:46 a.m. and the highway was closed between exits 17 and 16, according to state police.

This is the opening weekend for Quassy Amusement and Waterpark, but it will be closed Saturday because of the forecast for rain. “Due to inclement weather, Quassy will be closed tomorrow, 4/29 for the safety of our guests and team members. While our team was excited to kick off the season, we look forward to seeing you soon in better…

Neighbors are fighting to stop a distribution facility from being built in Middlebury. “It’s a beautiful piece of property and it should be preserved not destroyed,” said Mike McDonald of Middlebury. People have worries. “I don’t have just one. I’m concerned about pollution, traffic,” said Jennifer Mahr of Middlebury. They showed up in force at a town Conservation Commission...

Neighbors are fighting to stop a distribution facility from being built in Middlebury.

A middle school in Middlebury was locked down for a few hours after a staff member found a stray bullet in the hallway. The school district said students at Memorial Middle School were told to shelter in place at about 11:40 a.m. The police department was notified and they found an unspent 9mm round. Officers then swept the hallways and…

NBC CT’s Snow Monster traversed the state Saturday morning, tracking the weather and road conditions in West Hartford, Southington, and Middlebury.

A truck has rolled over on Interstate 84 in Middlebury and one person was taken to the hospital. State police said they learned of the crash on I-84 Eastbound near Exit 17 just before 10 a.m. Friday and EMS and the local fire department also responded. The injuries are not life-threatening, police said. The state Department of Energy and Environmental…

If you plan to rent a car this holiday season, you’re going to want to you hear this couple’s story. Plus, we have other car rental tips, too.

Mike Eisenbach and his wife love to explore new places, not just to sight see, but to scope out where they may want to retire one day. But a rental car company really soured their latest trip, so that’s why they called NBC CT Responds. The Eisenbachs tell us they had a relaxing trip checking out some of Florida,...

Brass City Rescue Alliance in Middlebury is still looking to find homes for a couple of dogs before closing next month. The Brass City Rescue Alliance expects to close around Nov. 15 until May due to medical circumstances of staff members.  Jennifer Humphrey, president and CEO of Brass City Rescue Alliance, said closing is a difficult decision. She had cancer…

Homes are needed for dogs that remain at a Middlebury animal rescue that will be closing in less than a month. The Brass City Rescue Alliance expects to close around Nov. 15 until May due to medical circumstances of staff members.  Jennifer Humphrey, president and CEO of Brass City Rescue Alliance, said closing is a difficult decision. She had cancer…

An animal rescue in Middlebury needs to find homes for all of its dogs within a month because it is closing for a while and the rescue is putting out an emergency call for help.

Brass City Rescue Alliance, In Middlebury, is closing until the spring and needs to find homes for all the dogs it’s housing within the month.

An animal rescue in Middlebury needs to find homes for all of its dogs within a month because it is closing for a while and the rescue is putting out an emergency call for help. The Brass City Rescue Alliance will be closing around Nov. 15 until Spring due to medical circumstances.  Jennifer Humphrey, president and CEO of Brass City…