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Neighbors

Westport Author Jane Green Shares Inspiring Signs Found Near Compo Beach WESTPORT, Conn. -- As local bestselling author Jane Green drove along the streets of Westport recently, she came across signs at various locations, honoring memories and milestones. After following the signs, Green realized that the sign maker may have been driving one last time down the streets where they grew up, reflecting on their past. "It made me tear up, and it made me extraordinarily proud to live in a town that produces a family that exhibits this kind of kindness, and care, and love," wrote Green. "I needed to see those signs today. I needed to be reminded of the…

by Karin Carrasco

11/13/2015

Politics

New Jersey Residents Want Christie To Return To State New Jersey residents think Gov. Chris Christie should return to New Jersey and drop out of the GOP presidential race, according to a new poll by Quinnipiac University. The poll shows 40 percent of New Jersey Republicans and 70 percent of New Jersey Democrats, believe Christie should drop out of the race. The governor received failing grades from both parties. "New Jersey voters think 2-to-1 that Gov. Christie should drop the dream that seemed so possible a couple of years ago, before Bridgegate - a story that Democrats stoked for better than a year and that drove the governor's poll …

by Karin Carrasco

11/13/2015

Events

Learn How To Lower Your Electric Bill At New Fairfield Workshop NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Reps. Janice Giegler and Richard A. Smith along with state Sen. Michael McLachlan will be hosting an electric rate forum in New Fairfield on Monday, Nov.16. This informative workshop about potentially lowering your electric bill will feature a rate specialist from the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to guide you through the process. The retail energy market in Connecticut allows electricity customers to shop for the best kilowatt-per-hour rate by comparing and signing deals with suppliers. Some suppliers, despite increasing legislative scrutiny,…

by Karin Carrasco

11/13/2015

Schools

'Annie Jr.' Takes The Stage At New Canaan High School NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan High School presentation of "Annie Jr." opens at 7 p.m. on Friday Nov. 13.There will be additional performances at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15 and $18 and can be purchased at newcanaanhighschooltheatre.com.

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Video Shows Suspect Torching Car STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Department is attempting to identify a male suspect who was involved with the arson of a car on Vassar Avenue at 1:55 a.m. Nov. 8. The lone male was driving a light-colored 2001-02 Honda Civic. He is described as a light-skinned male. The suspect is seen driving around on city streets, then approaching a vehicle on foot, accelerant in hand, and setting fire to it, the video shows. He is seen dousing the hood of the car with gasoline before he set it on fire, police said. The car was a 2002 Subaru, police said. A flash can be seen on the video as th…

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Obituaries

Michael Joseph Bartlett, 74, Of Fair Lawn FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Michael Joseph Bartlett, a Fair Lawn resident died Tuesday, Nov. 10. He was 74. Bartlett was born in Hoboken and raised in Weehawken. He resided in Fair Lawn since 1976. He was a parishioner of St. Anne R.C. Church in Fair Lawn. Prior to retiring, he was a custodian with the Borough of Fair Lawn Board of Education for 14 years. Upon retiring, he became a crossing guard with the Fair Lawn Police Department for eight years. Bartlett is survived by his wife, Anna Maria (Bernabeo) Bartlett; children, Vasile-Falcone and husband John Falcone, Michelle Marana and husband Ralph…

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Neighbors

Community Helps Rebuild New Fairfield WWII Veteran's Home BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Firefighters, foundations and friends crowded around 97-year-old World War II veteran Lou Russo’s house Wednesday to personalize Veterans' Day in a special way. Representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Home Depot’s “Celebration of Service” program joined politicians and a crew of journalists on specially-built stages in the backyard of Russo’s wooded home to announce their support for his story. Russo, who joined the U.S. Army in 1941 and served more than three years in the South Pacific, had been an independent man all his life until he f…

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Schools

Armonk School Shares Memories Of Relatives In Armed Forces ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Wampus School's Wall of Veterans is now on display in Armonk. The Wampus family shares pictures of past and present relatives who have bravely served in the Armed Forces.

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Events

Wyckoff Bans Smoking In Public Parking Lots, Raises Age Of Nicotine Sales WYCKOFF N.J. -- In a unanimous vote, Wyckoff has banned smoking in public parking lots and the sale of nicotine products to those under 21 years old, reported NorthJersey.com.Wyckoff joins 13 other municipalities in the state that have banned nicotine products to those under 21, including Bogota, East Rutherford, Englewood, Garfield, Rutherford, Teaneck, Tenafly, and Westwood, according to NorthJersey.com. Click here to read the full article.

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

Schools

Stamford Tutoring Club To Educate Parents On SAT, ACT Testing STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Tutoring Club of Stamford is hosting an evening with the latest information about what every parent should know about changes to the SAT and ACT, how to pick the right test for your student, how colleges view testing and why some colleges are making testing optional. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Special guest speaker Ed Milton, Kids In Crisis Teen Talk Outreach Counselor, will discuss how testing effects your student and provide tips on how you can ease the stress and anxiety. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by calling Maria Markus at 203-323-1929.

by Karin Carrasco

11/12/2015

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