Middlebury

Interstate 84 East was closed in Middlebury after a multi-vehicle crash, according to the state Department of Transportation, and has reopened. The highway was closed between exits 16 and 17. No additional information was immediately available.

Nelba Marquez-Greene and her husband, Jimmy, are devastated after last week’s historic flooding, poured into the basement of their Middlebury home, destroying most of the only memories they have left of their daughter, Ana Grace, who died in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.

A group of homeowners in a Middlebury neighborhood is calling for federal assistance after last week’s devastating floods sent several feet of water into their basements, ruining some families most precious possessions. “Most of our daughter’s things are gone. Over $50,000 of my husband’s instruments are gone. Our memories, our photos,” said Nelba Marquez-Greene. “I don’t know how my...

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The swimming area at Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury will remain closed until further notice after authorities confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in the water. Officials from the New England district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers attributed the lake closure to “the potential for toxins to be present” due to “extremely high levels” of blue-green algae...

Hop Brook Lake in Middlebury will remain closed until further notice because of the possible presence of blue-green algae. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District said the closure is precautionary and park rangers are advising people not to touch the water and not to allow pets to enter or drink from the lake. If you or...

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Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark Sweepstakes Official Rules June 24, 2024 – July 7, 2024 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not improve your chances of winning. Void outside the WVIT Geographic Viewing Area (defined below) and where prohibited. The Quassy Amusement Park & Waterpark Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) will begin on June 24, 2024 at 5:00 A.M. ET and…

One person has life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Middlebury late Wednesday night.

One person has life-threatening injuries after a head-on crash in Middlebury late Wednesday night. The two-car crash happened in the area of 2132 Middlebury Road, or Route 64, around 11:46 p.m. and one person was taken to a hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries, according to police. The Naugatuck Valley  Collision Investigation Team responded to the scene.

The swimming area at Hop Brook Lake is closed until further notice, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. They said the closure is a precaution based on anticipated water quality problems after more than 1.7 inches of heavy rain and run-off during the storms on Thursday. Most of the Hop Brook Lake recreation area remains…

A state police cruiser was hit while the trooper was conducting a vehicle stop on Interstate 84 East in Middlebury on Friday night. State police said the trooper had his emergency lights on as he conducted a vehicle stop on a Hyundai Sonata around 11:15 p.m. Both vehicles were parked in the right shoulder of the highway near exit 17….

Teachers can go to Quassy Amusement and Waterpark for free this weekend. Quassy is holding a Teacher Appreciation Weekend on May 4 and 5. For free admission, teachers will need to show their school ID or another document verifying their employment at a school. Teachers will be able to bring a guest for $17 with a donation to Quassy Cares…

Quassy Amusement Park announced that they are opening for the season this Saturday. It’s their 116th season and the amusement park is holding a two-weekend-long fundraiser. Guests can get single-day tickets for $17 through May 5 when they bring a non-perishable item or home cleaning products. All donations will go to local food banks and Acts 4 Ministry, a local…

State troopers came to the rescue of a feathered friend in need on Friday morning. State police said they received 911 calls from some “eagle-eyed” motorists who spotted a juvenile bald eagle on Interstate 84 in Middlebury. Troopers and wildlife handlers from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the area and took the eagle to a rehabilitation…

Quassy Amusement and Waterpark is gearing up for its 116th season announcing substantial renovations to its pavilion facilities without raising its prices for visitors. The park’s Fieldside Pavilion, a cornerstone of its history since its construction in 1937, is undergoing a comprehensive makeover. The renovation includes expanded event space, new restrooms, and structural improvements while preserving its original charm. Eric…

Two people were injured in a crash involving several vehicles, including a jackknifed tractor-trailer, on I-84 East in Middlebury Wednesday evening. The crash happened just after 5 p.m. near Exit 17. According to state police, there were five vehicles involved. As traffic slowed on I-84 East, the tractor-trailer began to slow, but the metal pipes on its trailer slid forward,…

Porter Avenue in Middlebury is closed amid a police investigation.

A man was found dead nearly 12 hours after barricading himself in a Middlebury home on Wednesday night, according to state police. Troopers responded to a home on Porter Avenue in Middlebury just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to assist Middlebury police in an investigation into a report of a suspicious incident and learned that a man had a handgun and…

Connecticut Water has canceled two separate boil water advisories for customers under the Heritage Village and Thomaston Water Systems. Ct Water said lab results received Friday afternoon show the water is free of bacteria and meets state and federal standards for drinking water. The precautionary boil water advisory that was issued yesterday is now canceled, according to CT Water. The…