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Ridgefield's Boehringer Backs Tax Credits For Research, Development Ridgefield's Boehringer Backs Tax Credits For Research, Development
Ridgefield's Boehringer Backs Tax Credits For Research, Development DANBURY, Conn. -- Two local state representatives are supporting a Ridgefield-based company's desire to increase the state's research and development tax credit.A representative of Boehringer Ingelheim recently testified before the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee of the Connecticut House in support of raising the tax credit from 50 percent to 70 percent of total taxes due.  Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc is a German-based company with a location in Ridgefield. State Reps. Dan Carter (R-Bethel, Danbury and Redding) and Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield, Bethel and Danbury), both…

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Schools
Danbury Students Win Awards At State Science And Engineering Fair Danbury Students Win Awards At State Science And Engineering Fair
Danbury Students Win Awards At State Science And Engineering Fair DANBURY, Conn. — Danbury students won awards at the Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair during Saturday’s ceremony at Quinnipiac University. The individual high school physical and life science winners will all go to the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, to be held this May in Phoenix. New this year is the CSEF Board of Directors award, the winner of which also gets the chance to compete at Intel ISEF.  Other winners from CSEF will represent Connecticut and compete for millions more in cash and scholarships at competitions including the International Sustaina…

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Briarcliff High School Students Named Columbia Scholars Journal Finalists Briarcliff High School Students Named Columbia Scholars Journal Finalists
Briarcliff High School Students Named Columbia Scholars Journal Finalists BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Two Briarcliff High School students’ science research work has been recognized by the Columbia Research Scholars Journal.  Shray Khanna and Simone Konrad have been named finalists in the 2016 Columbia Research Scholars Journal publication. The journal offers high school research students the opportunity to have their work published in a professional-level science journal that showcases significant scientific research or outstanding scientific analysis.  The students’ work was reviewed through a double-blind peer review process by the Journal’s Editorial Review Board and …

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Events
Learn The History Of New York Law Enforcment At The Darien Library Learn The History Of New York Law Enforcment At The Darien Library
Learn The History Of New York Law Enforcment At The Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. -- The Louise Parker Berry Community Room at the Darien Library will host a historical look at the New York Police Department on Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m.This class explores the complicated history of law enforcement in New York City. From its origins in the Dutch night watch system, past the pugilistic and corrupt cops of the Tammany Hall era, through the sporadic attempts at reform, and into the current era of policing, learn about the mechanics of the police force and the politics that drive it.  The class also examines recent trends in crime and criminality: the sharp spi…

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Schools
Greenwich Education Group Announces Launch Of Links Summer Academy Greenwich Education Group Announces Launch Of Links Summer Academy
Greenwich Education Group Announces Launch Of Links Summer Academy GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Education Group announced the launch of Links Summer Academy for middle and high school students.  With dual focuses on course acceleration and remediation, Links Summer Academy is an accredited, customized summer program designed to provide students with a head start on the upcoming academic year, retake classes in which they may have struggled, or simply explore areas of interest.  "With one-to-one instruction focusing on mastery of curriculum and addressing gaps in knowledge, Links Summer Academy is highly equipped to support individual learning styles …

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Norwalk Community College Hosts Physical Therapist Assistant Open House Norwalk Community College Hosts Physical Therapist Assistant Open House
Norwalk Community College Hosts Physical Therapist Assistant Open House NORWALK, Conn. -- The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Norwalk Community College will be hosting an open house for prospective students on Tuesday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The open house will be held in the PTA lab on West Campus, Room W005. Attendees can learn more about the program over pizza with PTA representatives. Program staff, current students and graduates will be on hand to provide information packets and describe what the program, and a career as a PTA, is all about. Individuals can drop in at any time during the session.  The PTA program at NCC exists to fill…

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Passport Program Returns To C.H. Booth Library In Newtown Passport Program Returns To C.H. Booth Library In Newtown
Passport Program Returns To C.H. Booth Library In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Library cards open the world to you through books, audiobooks, music CDs and DVDs. Now, let your library card open the doors of Connecticut libraries by participating in the Connecticut Library Association’s Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program.  From April 1-30, Connecticut residents are encouraged to visit 124 participating Connecticut public libraries. Each library has its own architecture, vibe and collection to explore and browse. Passport to Connecticut Libraries is open to adults and children, and encourages residents to explore the amazing diversity of our publ…

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Politics
Fairfield Senator Hwang Pushes For Critical Health Care Services Fairfield Senator Hwang Pushes For Critical Health Care Services
Fairfield Senator Hwang Pushes For Critical Health Care Services FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — State Sen. Tony Hwang, a Republican representing Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport, has released a video update for his constituents. "We’re fighting to protect critical health care services for Connecticut’s most vulnerable residents," Hwang said. After watching the update, locals can contact Hwang at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov

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News
Bishop Caggiano To Speak At Kennedy Center Awards In Bridgeport Bishop Caggiano To Speak At Kennedy Center Awards In Bridgeport
Bishop Caggiano To Speak At Kennedy Center Awards In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Kennedy Center Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting will take place April 7 at the Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, the annual meeting and community, consumer and employer awards at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “I Am The Kennedy Center.” Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport will be the keynote speaker. The awards presentation will include:  Competitive Employer Award – The Green Team/Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises Inc. Media Award – Fairfield County Business Journal/division of Westf…

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Schools
School District Health and Safety Committee Meets In New Rochelle School District Health and Safety Committee Meets In New Rochelle
School District Health and Safety Committee Meets In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The newly formed Districtwide Health and Safety Committee held its second public meeting Wednesday to formulate further input to provide the Board of Education about current building conditions at each of the local schools. More public meetings will be held on the following dates during March:  Monday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Board Room - City Hall Second Floor  Tuesday, March 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Carew Room - City Hall Second Floor.  Click here to find more building condition information.

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