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🌱 Patch AM: Danbury Restaurant's Liquor Permit Suspended Over Sale To Minor
Also check out Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church on the Danbury Patch calendar

Good day Danbury! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Danbury restaurant faces one-day liquor suspension after sale to minor
- See which 154 new businesses just registered in Danbury
- What Danbury immigrants face after arrest: inside Hartford's chaotic court.
Also on today's calendar: Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Danbury Restaurant's Liquor Permit Suspended Over Sale To Minor (patch.com) — Danbury residents may notice a temporary change at El Bacano Restaurant later this month, as the state has ordered a one-day suspension of its liquor permit and a fine after an alcohol sale to a minor. The action, issued by the Department of Consumer Protection's Liquor Control Commission, underscores state rules holding Danbury liquor permit holders responsible for what happens on their premises.
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2. Bar Among 154 New Businesses Registered In Danbury In August (patch.com) — Danbury's business scene grew in August with 154 new registrations, led by cleaning, building services, and home remodeling firms. Locals can look for newcomers like DMJ Liquor bar, EasbMusic School dance studio, and Liberty Bakery restaurant, though some may still be preparing to open their doors.
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3. In visit to Hartford immigration court, Blumenthal sees 'purposeful chaos' (ctpublic.org) — Increased immigration enforcement in Danbury is sending more local residents into Hartford's overwhelmed immigration court system, which Sen. Richard Blumenthal describes as "purposeful chaos." After watching hearings, he said many detainees from Danbury face deportation without lawyers, interpreters, or adequate time to present their cases, and he's pushing for federal court reforms.
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4. Reporter Grills Tom Homan for Three Minutes Over ICE Arrest at School Bus Stop (mediaite.com) — Recent questions over ICE arrests at Connecticut school bus stops include concerns about alleged detentions in Danbury, which drew criticism from Sen. Chris Murphy and Gov. Ned Lamont. A reporter pressed White House border adviser Tom Homan about whether parents should be arrested in front of their children, highlighting tension over immigration enforcement practices in nearby communities.
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📸 Around Danbury
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Danbury
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual GIGANTIC Tag Sale at St. Joseph Church →
8 Robinson Ave, Danbury
9:00 am - High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism →
7:30 pm - Small Business United: Roots of Our Communities Event →
47 West St., 47 West St, Danbury
10:00 am - Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
6:15 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm - MOTHER (and me) →
Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Danbury Farmers' Market at the Danbury Senior Center →
Elmwood Hall Senior Center, 10 Elmwood Pl, Danbury
9:00 am - Psychic Fair →
Center for Spiritual Development, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
7:00 am - Yoga for Dance at Whole Fit →
Whole Fit, LLC, 4 Dunham Dr, New Fairfield, CT 06812
5:00 pm - Kolsch Night at Charter Oak Brewing! →
Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom, 39B Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury
6:00 pm - Mahjong →
Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom, 39B Shelter Rock Rd, Danbury
6:30 pm - From College List to Application Plan →
Online
7:00 pm - Half Off All Glassware →
Deer Hill Thrift Shop (and boutique), 164 Deer Hill Ave, Danbury
10:00 am - Singer Al Rivoli at the Vespucci Lodge in Danbury →
Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, 10 Christopher Columbus Ave, Danbury
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Danbury Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Danbury PatchAM possible:
- The Corn Maze at Twins BBQ — (203) 395-1237
- Candlewood Drugs — (203) 312-9999
- First Step Wellness Psychotherapy and Counseling Center — (203) 739-1266
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, Danbury Brokerage — (203) 796-7700
- Howard Hanna | Rand Realty — (617) 584-4317
- Busy Bee Village at Honey Tree — (860) 556-2007
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sweet black cat found
Does anyone know who owns this cat. I found her off of golden Hill in the road. I asked some people no one knew who she belonged to. It's possible… (Nextdoor Great Plain - Candlewood) - Garage Sale.
Saturday September 12th 8am-4PM. and Sunday September 13th, 8 Am-4Pm. 46 A Hillandale Road. Danbury Off CLAPBOARD RIDGE ROAD NEAR DANBURY HIGH… (Nextdoor Candlewood Lake Park)
- Entegris, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialist, Production Planning in Danbury. Apply here.
- Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Danbury here.
Ok Danbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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