Bethel

The DAWS pet of the week is a very cute Bassett Hound/Dashund mix named Butterscotch. See him here on Bethel Patch.

Brookfield

One Man Inspires 1,000 Volunteers to Rake & Bake: Through the efforts of the Handy Dandy Handyman, Peter Brady, Brookfield's annual Rake&Bake has become an enormous community event. Read more here and see a video report on Brookfield Patch.

Danbury

The man who masterminded and murdered a New York marijuana dealer later dumped in Danbury was sentenced to life in prison Monday. Read more on Danbury Patch.

Monroe

Monroe's public schools have a plan for how they will make up nine snow days. Read more here on Monroe Patch.

Naugatuck

A Borough man has been charged with cashing his dead grandmother's Medicare checks. Read more on Naugatuck Patch. 

Oxford

The new school board in Oxford will have a tall task coming in the door: the board will be charged with hiring a new superintendent of schools. Read more here on Oxford Patch.

Southbury

In affluent Southbury, there are more than 85 families in need this holiday season. The Southbury Needy Fund is accepting gifts to help those families. Read more here on Southbury Patch.

Woodbury-Middlebury

Local and state police officers win awards. Read more here on Woodbury-Middlebury Patch.