Bethel
An upscale restaurant, the Stella Restaurant and Bar, opens in the Dolan Plaza in Bethel. .
Brookfield
The League of Women Voters (LWV) have released their 2011 Voters’ Guide profiling 29 candidates running for 30 ballot positions — Robert Iacobello is the Republican candidate for the Zoning Commission and A Brookfield Party (ABP) nominee for Board of Finance (BOF). .
Danbury
A plan to fix Danbury's crowded schools has been released to the public.
Monroe
The planning process for the $4.1 million renovation and addition to the Monroe police station is well underway. In fact, it's ahead of schedule. .
Naugatuck
Josh Dufresne is a talented photographer. His images of people – especially kids – capture their humanity.
You wonder why this 30-year-old Naugatuck native isn’t putting his trusty Canon Rebel to use as a professional. He could be earning a respectable living shooting weddings, portraits, sports events or whatever other subjects he chooses to tackle.
There’s a reason. Josh Dufresne is a giver. .
Newtown
A Garner Correctional Facility inmate and native of Great Britain is appealing a decision to allow prison officials the ability to force feed him and end his self-imposed hunger strike. .
Oxford
Oxford Patch wants you to share your questions for candidates. Please e-mail paul.singley@patch.com if you have questions for those running for elected office. .
Southbury
The Pomperaug Health District receives an unexpected supply of high-dose flu vaccine. .
Woodbury-Middlebury
A Middlebury home was broken into Monday, Oct. 24, and police issued advice to residents. .