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Principal Stepping Down From Norwalk's Jefferson Science Magnet School DARIEN, Conn. -- Principal John Reynolds of Jefferson Science Magnet School in Norwalk will assume the position of headmaster of Pear Tree Point School in Darien in July. He will succeed David Trigaux as the third headmaster in the private school's history. Trigaux will serve the school as headmaster emeritus through June 2017. An educator for more than 20 years, Reynolds has served as principal of Jefferson Science Magnet School since 2003. During his tenure, the school has earned many awards for excellence in education and for innovative partnerships. In 2015, Jefferson Science Magnet was…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Neighbors

New Canaan's Magical Music For Life Donates CDs To Special Needs Children NEW CANAAN, Conn - The Magical Music for Life Foundation, a non-profit organization based in New Canaan, recently teamed up with Els for Autism, an organization started by famed golfer Ernie Els, to help better the lives of children with special needs. The partnership between the two organizations transpired when Magical Music for Life donated 250 copies of their most recent CD, “A Day in the Life of a Child,” for the 2015 Golf Challenge Grand Finale event held in Las Vegas in November. Magical Music for Life’s music album, “A Day in the Life of a Child,” is a compilation of songs designed …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Politics

Rye Democrats Invite Public To State Budget Forum In Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- New York State Sen. George Latimer (D-Westchester) and Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) announced on Thursday, Feb. 18, they will be holding a joint forum to get public input on the proposed 2016-17 New York State budget. The event is open to the community, and any person or organization that wishes to present is invited to participate. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23. at the Port Chester Senior Center, 222 Grace Church St., from 4 to 8 p.m. “The next step in passing a state budget is analysis and review by the state legislature, and I want to make sure that …

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02/19/2016

Neighbors

Westport Country Playhouse Receives $15K Grant WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Country Playhouse has received a $15,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for general operating support of the non-profit organization’s 2016 season. The nationally recognized professional theater serves an estimated annual audience of 60,000. “Westport Country Playhouse is profoundly grateful for the support of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for our 2016 Season,” said Michael Ross, playhouse managing director. “This vital funding will allow us to continue to produce world-class theater, offer a broad array of enhanced programming, and se…

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02/19/2016

Neighbors

Founder Of Newtown Youth Academy Honored As United Way Hometown Hero NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Peter D’Amico of Newtown has been named a Hometown Hero Award honoree by the United Way of Western Connecticut. D'Amico, a businessman and entrepreneur, founded the Newtown Youth Academy in November 2008 as a nonprofit sports facility dedicated to the health and well-being of youth and families in Newtown and surrounding areas. NYA is a private 90,000-square-foot complex that hosts and facilitates affordable and sponsored programs such as community events, fitness, training, and sport competitions. After the tragedy in Sandy Hook in 2012, D'Amico opened the doors of NYA as…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Neighbors

United Way Honors Jackie Morrison Of Danbury As Hometown Hero DANBURY, Conn. -- Jackie Morrison of Danbury has been named a Hometown Hero Award honoree by the United Way of Western Connecticut. For all the years that Morrison has lived in Danbury, she has worked to enhance the quality of life with her energetic and optimistic personal style. Morrison played a leadership role in implementing programs and building community as both a temple administrator at the United Jewish Center and later as the assistant director at The Jewish Federation. Morrison brought these same interpersonal skills to her work at Ann's Place, where as coordinator of volunteers,…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Business

Shelton's BDx Fitness Celebrates Grand Reopening In Renovated Space SHELTON, Conn. -- BDx Fitness, formerly known as Bio Dynamix, is celebrating its re-branding and renovated gym space. Founded in 2002, BDx Fitness is a unique corporate fitness and personal training gym. Owned by Shelton native Rob Rodriguez, Anne French and Amy and Chris Graney, BDx Fitness is a fitness resource in the community; delivering challenging and effective fitness and nutrition solutions. Located in the Scinto Corporate Towers in Shelton, clients include GE, Unilever, Prudential, New York Giants, Toronto Blue Jays and American Top Team, among others. BDx Fitness will be joined …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Sports

Fairfield Prep Baseball Players Make College Commitments FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Prep seniors Chase Mascolo, Grant Stone, and JR Lopez have earned the opportunity to compete in the sport of baseball while achieving their college degrees. Mascolo will attend Wake Forest University. Mascolo played as infielder and relief pitcher for the Jesuits since his sophomore year, and was a starting shortstop during his junior year. The varsity baseball team has compiled a historic record of 38-10 in Mascolo's two years on the team; the 38 wins are the program’s most wins in a two year period since the 1984 and 1985 seasons. A true student-athlete, he i…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Events

Renowned Saxophonist Jim Clark To Perform In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- World-class saxophonist Jim Clark will present a salute to the contributions of the greatest African American saxophone masters, and how they shaped jazz in a performance at the Norwalk Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 21. The program, "Ten Greatest African American Jazz Saxophonists," is equal parts performance and presentation, and will explore the music of Cannonball Adderley, Sidney Bechet, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins, Grover Washington, Jr., Ben Webster and Lester Young. Clark will reveal how their contributions…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

News

Peekskill's Hrhcare Joins Health Care Transformation Task Force PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health center systems in the country with a 40-year history of providing high-quality health care to underserved populations, announced on Thursday, Feb. 18, that it has joined the Health Care Transformation Task Force, a partnership of leading health-care payers, providers, purchasers and patient organizations. With more than 40 organizations representing patients, payers, providers and purchasers, the Task Force aims to align private and public sector efforts to transform the U.S. health care system. By developing and dissem…

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02/19/2016

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