A parking agreement has cleared the way for a major renovation project at 23 P.T. Barnum Square in downtown Bethel. Plans call for four new apartments above existing commercial space. Town officials say a deal providing additional parking spaces helped resolve concerns and could lead to project approval later this month.

Wilton police are investigating the theft of a Range Rover taken from a driveway Friday night by a group of masked suspects. Authorities say the theft may be linked to an organized vehicle theft crew operating in the region. The stolen SUV was taken while its owner watched from another vehicle parked in the driveway.

A Connecticut developer has unveiled a revised proposal for a Long Island Sound crossing linking Bridgeport and Long Island. The latest concept includes a 12-mile bridge connected to underwater tunnels at each end. Supporters say the project could reduce traffic and boost economic activity, but significant funding and political hurdles remain.

Connecticut National Guard members called to active duty will soon qualify for a state income tax deduction on their military pay. The new law takes effect July 1st and also provides a tax deduction for honor guard funeral compensation. Additional provisions support military families and fund maintenance of veterans’ graves.

More than 800 Eversource customers in Connecticut regained power after fallen tree limbs damaged utility equipment Saturday night. Eversource crews restored service overnight, with all affected customers back online by early Sunday morning.

Several western Connecticut communities are receiving state transportation grants aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility. Bethel will upgrade Main Street connections, New Milford will add sidewalks near Young’s Field, Ridgefield will extend sidewalks along Danbury Road, and Shelton will improve access to its Riverwalk. The projects are part of a $10.8 million statewide infrastructure program.

The New Fairfield Historical Society is inviting residents to its next meeting July 2nd at the New Fairfield Library. The group is also planning a series of special summer presentations in August. Society officials say volunteers and new members are welcome as they continue preserving local history dating back to the 1700s.

Connecticut is launching two new grant programs to help communities expand tree canopy coverage and strengthen urban forests. The federally funded programs, administered by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will help municipalities address tree loss caused by pests and disease while supporting healthier, more resilient forests on municipal and tribal lands.

Connecticut state agencies have filed a complaint with federal regulators seeking to eliminate a charge paid by Eversource customers. The complaint argues the fee tied to the utilities’ participation in ISO New England’s regional power grid organization is unjustified and should no longer be passed on to ratepayers.

The Danbury City Council has approved proposed salary increases for the mayor, town clerk, and treasurer positions, effective after the 2027 municipal election. The mayor’s salary would rise 20 percent to $165,000. Supporters say the increases make compensation more competitive, while opponents argue the raises come at a difficult time for taxpayers.