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Events

Tickets On Sale For Opus Fundraising Festival In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Tickets are now on sale for the annual Opus Person-To-Person fall fundraiser, The BigGER Rig Gig featuring live music, food trucks, cocktails, games and raffles. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien. All-inclusive tickets are $135 per person for Opus members and their spouses, and $150 per person for non-members. To purchase tickets, send an email to biggerriggig@opus4p2p.org. The BigGER Rig Gig will take place under an open-air tent with live music from Booga Sugar and fare from Melt Mobile, Hapa, The Darien Butcher Shop, Fir…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/26/2016

Politics

Shelton Gains Federal Funding To Protect Families From Lead Paint Hazards SHELTON, Conn. -- The Naugatuck Valley Health District, which includes Shelton, has been awarded $2.9 million in federal grants to protect families from lead paint and other home health hazards. The announcement of the grant from U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy along with Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty, all Democrats. "Lead poisoning can cause devastating and irreversible damage, especially to our nation’s children,” Blumenthal said. "By addressing lead hazards head-on, this critical federal grant will help ensure that Naugatuck Valley children and …

by Jason Bisnoff

07/26/2016

Events

Fairfield Chamber Throws Penfield Beach Bash FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the Bridgeport Regional Business Council will host the annual Penfield Beach Bash on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Reservations are limited to 125 people at a cost of $45 for members and $60 for future members. There will be a raffle for a chance to win summer-themed gift baskets at a price of eight tickets for $20. The event will take place at Penfield II Pavilion on Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield. For more information or to RSVP visit this link or call 203-255-1011.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/26/2016

Police & Fire

Scooter Stolen Outside Stop And Shop In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A Darien resident reported the theft of his scooter outside Stop and Shop, according to the Darien Times. Police were told that the owner went into the store around 8:30 p.m. on July 12 for roughly 20 minutes leaving his scooter in the second bay on the West side of the parking lot. When he returned to the spot, his scooter wasn't there. The keys went with the owner inside the store but a grocery cart attendant saw a man pushing the scooter away, according to the Darien Times. Eventually the scooter was found by police behind the Burger, Shakes and Fries at 800 Post Road wi…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/25/2016

News

Connecticut DOT Begins Repaving On Route 53 In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Beginning Tuesday, the Connecticut Department Of Transportation will be paving Route 53 (Chestnut Hill Road) between the Norwalk Town line and Route 106 (Cedar Road) in Wilton. The paving dates are July 26 to 28 with three days of paving expected on the Wilton side. The hours will be from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily and will impact traffic flow. Police officers and certified flaggers will be used for traffic direction. The DOT advises to use an alternate route during that period.

by Jason Bisnoff

07/25/2016

Events

Danbury's Summer Concerts On The Green Offer Double Dose Of Live Music DANBURY, Conn. -- CityCenter Danbury's 2016 Summer Concerts on the Green is set to continue through August. Most concerts are free and begin with local opening acts at 7 p.m. followed by the headliners at 8 p.m. Those who arrive early on Saturdays will find the Farmers Market open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kennedy Place. The CityCenter Danbury Green, located at Ives Street, is surrounded by public parking, including the Patriot Garage, directly behind the bandshell on Delay Street, and the Bardo Garage at Library Place on the west side of Main Street. For more information, call (203) 792-17…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/22/2016

Business

Central Hudson Worker Honored By Dutchess Outreach POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Andrea Balga, Central Hudson's counsel for Litigation and Claims, received the Extra Mile Award for her support and volunteerism with Dutchess Outreach. Balga, who dedicates her time and energy in helping to feed local families by preparing and serving meals for the organization’s Lunch Box program, has volunteered with Dutchess Outreach for many years and recently became a regular member of their volunteer team. Balga also helps to raise funds for Dutchess Outreach by recycling ink cartridges through the Funding Factory. “Andrea is a welcome addition to our team,” s…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/22/2016

Neighbors

Westy Self Storage In Stamford Supports Kids In Crisis STAMFORD, Conn. -- Westy Self Storage in Stamford is helping to support Kids in Crisis by donating a gift for the group’s fundraising raffle at this year’s Annual Best of the Gold Coast Connecticut Event. Westy’s raffle contribution includes a storage unit with two months free rent and free use of the Westy truck equipped with driver. Monies raised through the raffle will assist in supporting the services Kids in Crisis provides. “As a proud winner of the Best of the Gold Coast, the event has become even more meaningful to us as we are able to provide support to Kids in Crisis,” said Joe Sc…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/21/2016

Business

Go Online For Discount Parking At Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. -- Paying for parking is easier and less expensive for guests of the The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, thanks to a discounted advance online option now available with the Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage. Aquarium guests purchasing their tickets in advance online now can enjoy the additional option of prepaying online for their parking in the Maritime Garage as well. There is a seven-level municipal parking garage across the street from the Aquarium’s main entrance. In addition to the convenience, paying online will save guests 20 percent off the parking rate, while …

by Jason Bisnoff

07/21/2016

Neighbors

Stamford's Shelter For The Homeless Changes Name STAMFORD, Conn. -- Shelter for the Homeless announced today that it is changing its name to Pacific House. “The new name, Pacific House, allows us to emphasize the wide-range of services we offer people to get back on their feet,” said Jim Bosek, board chair of Pacific House. “As an organization with roots in this community for more than 30 years, we’ve continually expanded to meet its evolving needs, and we are committed to providing services that help develop hopeful, stable and productive citizens.” The name Pacific House reflects the organization’s history. In 1983 a makeshift shelter w…

by Jason Bisnoff

07/21/2016

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