Ken Gucker

Happy Easter Sunday to all those who celebrate! I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends.

Attention Danbury residents - guiderail upgrades will be performed on Route 37 in New Fairfield and Danbury from Route 39 to I-84 starting on Monday, April 14. The project consists of upgrading existing guiderail systems to current standard systems. It is slated to be be completed on Monday, May 12.

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and I would like to share with you that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is taking a stand with the launch of a statewide Distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to help keep Connecticut roads safe.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that there will be repairs to the bridge milling and concrete deck on I-84 between Exits 3 and 7 in Danbury starting Monday, April 7. There are four bridges remaining that are slated for rehabilitation. The project is scheduled to be completed in October 2025.

I hope you had a restful weekend. Please read below to learn more about a few events taking place in our community.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that wrong way driver preventative maintenance and recertification will be performed on I-84 east and westbound at various exit ramps in our area. This project is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 25. The project consists of wrong way driver preventative maintenance and recertification on I-84.

March 13, 1942 marks the official birthday of the U.S Army K9 Corps! To honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. Military Working Dogs, March 13th is now recognized as National K9 Veterans Day.

I provided testimony on SB 1313 during last Friday's Planning and Development committee meeting. This bill would require municipal zoning regulations to authorize a greater density of housing development within one-half mile of a public transit station.