Matt Hongoltz-Hetling

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Published
October 30, 2012

Franklin County sheriff hopefuls spar in Wilton forum

WILTON — During a candidate forum Monday morning, the challenger in the Franklin County sheriff’s race focused on a host of new ideas, many of which take advantage of emerging technologies, while the incumbent said he is running on a strong record of progress and crime clearance rates.
Published
October 29, 2012

Franklin County Sheriff candidates disagree on tracking system

WILTON — The two candidates in the Franklin County Sheriff’s race disagreed on how much oversight is needed for deputies during a forum hosted this morning by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
Published
October 29, 2012

Fairfield fireworks rules may be altered by new council members

FAIRFIELD — After next week’s election, two of the three councilors who voted in favor of an ordinance that restricts fireworks usage to five days of the year will no longer be on the council, leaving the fate of the five-day rule uncertain.
Published
October 27, 2012

Bids opened in Fairfield for Gerald Hotel refurbishment, but no deal yet

FAIRFIELD — Contractor bids on the redevelopment of the historic Gerald Hotel were opened on Wednesday but a deal has not yet been struck with a bidder.
Published
October 26, 2012

Five running for two seats on Oakland Town Council

Two open seats on the Oakland Town Council have drawn five candidates with different takes about how to manage the town’s budget and its future. Voters also will decide a ballot question that would amend the town’s charter to make large expenditures require voters’ approval in November rather than at Town Meeting in May. The […]
Published
October 25, 2012

Farmington hopes freeze will stabilize Whittier Road through winter

FARMINGTON — Town officials are hoping that the winter freeze comes before heavily traveled Whittier Road has to be closed because of erosion.
Published
October 24, 2012

Winter freeze could slow erosion that threatens road in Farmington

Town officials are hoping that a winter freeze will help stabilize an eroding riverbank that threatens a portion of Whittier Road.
Published
October 24, 2012

Man sought in Wilton home invasion

WILTON — Police are searching for a man who fled the scene of a reported home invasion Monday night.
Published
October 23, 2012

Mother of 11-year-old manslaughter suspect calls recent months difficult, emotional

FAIRFIELD — The mother of an 11-year-old charged with manslaughter in the death of an infant said the months since Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway died have been extremely difficult and emotional.
Published
October 23, 2012

Wilton police searching for home invasion suspect

WILTON — Police are continuing the search for an at-large suspect who fled the scene of a reported home invasion Monday night.