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Keeler Library In North Salem Exhibits Vintage Doll Clothing Collection NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The North Salem Historical Society is displaying, a recently donated vintage doll clothes collection from Helen Hathaway Frisbie at the library.Francis Close Andrews created the collection over a century ago. The skirts, coats, hats and other accessories were hand-stitched and is true to the style of the early 1890’s. “The society is very pleased to receive this amazing collection," Cynthia Curtis, president of the NSHS. "It represents a period in our history, when families spent their leisure hours using talent and creativity that inspired future generations. …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/10/2016

Business

Learn To Manage Business Email At Wilton Seminar WILTON, Conn. — Fairfield County SCORE, the Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a seminar on business email Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Wilton Library."Don’t Get Done in by Email: How to Spend More Time on Your Customers and Less on Your Inbox" will feature two seminars, one on email and one on paper mail. The workshop will cover inbox inundation, inbox maintenance and management, how to streamline and safeguard your inbox, free vs. pay email services, spam and how to avoid it, and archiving email, as well as strategies for paper mail management. The …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/10/2016

Events

Cortlandt Waterfront Park Offers Scenic Spot To View Eagles CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Eagles were the celebrities on Saturday at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park during a festival dedicated to looking for them.The Town of Cortlandt hosted the annual Hudson River Eagle Fest at the park and the viewing site had experts from the Audubon Society on hand to help people spot eagles. Cortlandt's recreation department served refreshments. Cortlandt Waterfront Park got a facelift in recent years, gaining a community boat launch, upgraded playground, veteran's memorial and new picnic areas. The park is on a parcel of land owned for many years by late resident Jim Mart…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/10/2016

Schools

Ridgefield Schools Prepare For Kindergarten Signup RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Public Schools have announced the dates for 2016-17 kindergarten registration. The dates are for parents only. Parents will be introduced to some members of the school staff, registration forms will be reviewed, and information will be distributed. The dates are as follows: Branchville — Monday, Feb. 22 Barlow Mountain — Monday, Feb. 29 Farmingville — Tuesday, Feb. 23 Ridgebury — Wednesday, Feb. 24 Scotland — Thursday, Feb. 25 Veterans Park — Friday, Feb. 26 Children who reach the age of five on or before Jan. 1, 2017, are eligible for enrollment. U…

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02/10/2016

Lifestyle

Final Day For Greenwich United Way's Needs Assessment Survey GREENWICH, Conn. -- Today is the final day for Greenwich United Way's needs assessment survey. The link to the assessment can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R85YN39 Karen Chaplin works in that department and speaks highly of her involvement, "I know the work of the United Way but was amazed at its impact in the local non-profits that serve the greater Greenwich community," she said. The needs assessment helps detail what amount of money, volunteering and resources should be devoted to the area and how the allocated resources should be used. "While it maintain…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/10/2016

News

State Says Innovative E-Waste Recycling Program Yields Initial Success The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the initial E-Waste Recycling Report on Tuesday, detailing the success of the state's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, with more than 318 million pounds of e-waste collected from 2011 through 2014. “Over the first several years of implementation, New York State has successfully captured hundreds of millions of pounds of e-waste and making electronic equipment manufactures responsible for end of life costs for products covered under the Act, thereby removing this cost from municipal recycling programs,” said Acting …

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02/09/2016

Neighbors

Chopped Junior National Champion Honored By Greenburgh Town Board GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Oakes is a seventh-grader at Dobbs Ferry Middle School and the Chopped Junior Nation Champion. Competing on the Food Network's "Chopped" had been a dream of hers since she watched her first episode at five-years-old. When she received the call that she was going to be on the first season of "Chopped Junior," she could not wait to cook in the "Chopped" kitchen. In recognition of her accomplishment, the Greenburgh Town Board will honor her before its Wednesday night meeting.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Schools

Cooks Will Battle In Mahopac Educational Foundation's Cup Cake Wars MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Educational Foundation presents the fifth annual Cup Cake Wars on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mahopac High School Old Gym. The snow date is Saturday, Feb. 27. Cost is $5 per person for advance tickets and $8 at the door. All proceeds to go the Mahopac Educational Foundation. Amanda Ayala, who was seen competing on "The Voice," will emcee the event. Guest judges will be there to taste, critique and crown this year’s winner. For information on this event, e‐mail the Foundation at Mahopac.ed.foundation@gmail.com

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02/09/2016

News

Amenia OKs $1.11 Million Bond Sale For Town Hall Heating System EAST DUTCHESS, N.Y. -- The Amenia Town Board has authorized bonds to cover the costs of a heating system replacement at Town Hall for an estimated $1.11 million according to The MIllerton News. The new system will replace two 60-year-old steam boilers one of which had to be decommissioned two years ago due to excessive deterioration, according to The Millerton News.

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02/09/2016

News

Putnam Places Limits On Electronic Cigarettes CARMEL, N.Y. -- While health officials debate the question of electronic cigarettes nationwide, Putnam County is moving ahead with implementation of a revised County Code, that expands the definition of smoking to include the use of electronic cigarettes. What this means is that where smoking is prohibited in public places, such as a Putnam restaurant, bar, or school, using electronic cigarettes is also against the law. “Protecting Putnam County residents is our highest priority. We are taking the lead here to protect our residents and visitors from the harms of tobacco,” said County Execut…

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02/09/2016

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