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Danbury Rep. Carter Looks To Rein In Spending, Taxes As Legislature Opens Danbury Rep. Carter Looks To Rein In Spending, Taxes As Legislature Opens
Danbury Rep. Carter Looks To Rein In Spending, Taxes As Legislature Opens DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury State Rep. Dan Carter (R-2) joined fellow legislative leaders for the start of the 2016 legislative session Wednesday at the State Capitol, which marked the beginning of his sixth legislative session. Carter represents the 2nd District of Bethel, Danbury, Newtown and Redding. This three month “short” session, however, is unique as it occurs biannually and only allows legislator- proposed bills related to budgetary, revenue and financial matters to be considered. Committees, on the other hand, can submit bills to be considered on any subject.  Carter will continue t…
The Fab Four To Perform The Beatles' Hits At The Ridgefield Playhouse The Fab Four To Perform The Beatles' Hits At The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Fab Four To Perform The Beatles' Hits At The Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The hits of the Beatles will flow on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. when The Fab Four, a tribute band, does a Beatles déjà vu show. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing as "Ed Sullivan" takes the audience through a magical mystery tour of the Beatles' ever-changing career.  This loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, the UK, Germany, Mexico and Canada. Before the show, visit Southwest Cafe, 109 Danbury Road, for dinner and enjoy a…
Stamford Public Education Foundation Plans Excellence In Education Awards Stamford Public Education Foundation Plans Excellence In Education Awards
Stamford Public Education Foundation Plans Excellence In Education Awards STAMFORD, Conn. -- As the Stamford Public Education Foundation marks its second decade serving the Stamford community, it is on its way to mentoring nearly 750 students and giving away more than 4,000 books to elementary school students. It’s all made possible from a variety of fundraising events, including the 2016 Excellence in Education Awards. Celebrating 20 years of excellence in education, the event will take place on Thursday, March 24 at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. Each year, the Excellence in Education Awards recognize businesses and community leaders for their commitment and servi…
Stratford Prepares To Officially Welcome LA Fitness Stratford Prepares To Officially Welcome LA Fitness
Stratford Prepares To Officially Welcome LA Fitness STRATFORD, Conn. — The Stratford Chamber of Commerce and Mayor John Harkins will be welcoming LA Fitness, with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at noon, at 411 Barnum Ave. The health club officially opened for workouts in December. A grand opening celebration will also be held Saturday, Feb. 20.  For membership information, visit their website. For hours and a class schedule, click here.  For information on the ribbong cutting, contact Mary Dean, executive director of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce at dean@brbc.org.
Hempstead Elementary School Spreads Valentines' Cheer To Veterans Hempstead Elementary School Spreads Valentines' Cheer To Veterans
Hempstead Elementary School Spreads Valentines' Cheer To Veterans RAMAPO, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester). joined students of Hempstead Elementary School on Wednesday to present more than 5,000 valentines to local veterans as part of his annual Valentines for Veterans initiative. Additionally, there were musical performances and poetry readings by the students and teachers to recognize the veterans for their bravery and service.  The Valentines for Veterans initiative organizes communities across our country and urges them to send thousands of good wishes to veterans and service members each year in the form of a valentines day …
JRT Realty Group Leases Office Space In Wilton JRT Realty Group Leases Office Space In Wilton
JRT Realty Group Leases Office Space In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- JRT Realty Group has arranged four leases totaling 23,595 square feet at Wilton Woods Corporate Campus in Wilton, a two-building, Class-A office park owned by TIAA-CREF.  The first tenant, Property Group Partners, has taken a five-year, 6,874-square-foot lease on the third floor of 20 Westport Road, one of the office park’s two buildings. The firm develops, acquires and manages luxury landmarks and first-class office buildings in North America and Europe.  Property Group Partners, originally a subtenant at the space, represented itself in the transaction and serves as prope…
Ridgefield Letter: Boucher Welcomes Malloy's Privatization Effort Ridgefield Letter: Boucher Welcomes Malloy's Privatization Effort
Ridgefield Letter: Boucher Welcomes Malloy's Privatization Effort WILTON Conn. -- The Wilton Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email wilton@dailyvoice.com. To the editor:  I am again very happy to hear another Republican idea from the Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who proposed allowing the state to provide vehicle registration services through private contractors. The Governor should remain resolute in this proposal as there will be many that will fight against it.  Unlike with the current DMV, most people have a very positive experience when renewing their licenses at AAA, a private organizati…
Danbury Schools Partner With WestConn To Teach Kids About Watersheds Danbury Schools Partner With WestConn To Teach Kids About Watersheds
Danbury Schools Partner With WestConn To Teach Kids About Watersheds DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University will partner with the Danbury Public Schools and area environmental and energy agencies to educate middle school students and their families about the importance of preserving and protecting local watersheds and the clean water resources that they provide. WCSU has received a $194,323 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to begin a three-year project in April that will bring students from Danbury middle schools to the university campus for summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs des…
Connecticut Coalition Of Reason Hosts Darwin Day Celebration In Norwalk Connecticut Coalition Of Reason Hosts Darwin Day Celebration In Norwalk
Connecticut Coalition Of Reason Hosts Darwin Day Celebration In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Connecticut Coalition of Reason and the Southern Connecticut Darwin Day Committee will hold a Darwin Day celebration in Norwalk on Saturday, Feb. 13.The evening includes a cocktail hour, dinner, and science quiz. Prof.Meir Kryger, M.D., of Yale Medical School will be the guest speaker. Kryger will address sleep and how to make it work for us.  This is the eighth annual Darwin Day Dinner in Fairfield County. It will be held at 6 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center, 99 East Ave.
Iona College Introduces Its Newest Executive-In-Residence Iona College Introduces Its Newest Executive-In-Residence
Iona College Introduces Its Newest Executive-In-Residence NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Ross Greenburg is joining Iona College this spring as its newest executive-in-residence.The long-time HBO Sports president and award-winning filmmaker will lecture, organize campus presentations, work with classes, and, starting this fall, teach a graduate and undergraduate course, The Business and Management of Content Creation.  “We’re proud to have an accomplished professional of Mr. Greenburg’s stature as part of the Iona academic program,” said Iona President Joseph E. Nyre. “His knowledge and insight will enhance the academic experience of our Iona students as the…
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