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Trumbull Budget Proposes Four Job Cuts Trumbull Budget Proposes Four Job Cuts
Trumbull Budget Proposes Four Job Cuts TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull's budget proposal rolled out by First Selectman Tim Herbst Feb. 10 calls for an anticipated four-job cut, according to the Trumbull Times. The staff reduction suggestions came from an outside audit by the Matrix Group, said the Trumbull Times. Town staff would be compensated when they vacate their positions, according to the Trumbull Times. Eight town employees have agreed to an early retirement plan the Town Council has already approved, the Trumbull Times said. Trumbull's recreation director, Mary Markham and assistant parks superintendent, Charlie Busser are…

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Police & Fire
State Troopers Seize 3 Pounds Of Pot In Drug Bust In Stamford State Troopers Seize 3 Pounds Of Pot In Drug Bust In Stamford
State Troopers Seize 3 Pounds Of Pot In Drug Bust In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police seized three pounds of marijuana in a traffic stop Tuesday night on I-95 northbound near Exit 9 in Stamford, police said. Troopers from Troop G allegedly observed the vehicle commit a motor vehicle violation near the exit at around 9 p.m., according to police Upon speaking to the driver, Larry J. Thomas, 44, of New Haven, it was determined that he was allegedly driving a rental car without his name on the rental agreement, said police. An investigation led the trooper to suspect the possibility of narcotics trafficking, according to police. The …

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Police & Fire
Three Fire Departments Put Out Chimney Blaze, Save Trumbull House Three Fire Departments Put Out Chimney Blaze, Save Trumbull House
Three Fire Departments Put Out Chimney Blaze, Save Trumbull House TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Three fire departments battled a chimney blaze late Tuesday afternoon at a house on Hemlock Trail in Trumbull, according to the Nichols Fire Department.The responders received the call at around 4:32 p.m. The first arriving fire chief reported back that there was a heavy smoke condition coming from the residence and requested structure fire protocol, said the department. Once structure fire protocol was implemented Long Hill Fire Department Fire Department was called in to assist for a rapid intervention team, according to the Nichols Fire Department. Crews were able to …

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Seek Driver Who Hit Pedestrian Then Fled Crash Norwalk Police Seek Driver Who Hit Pedestrian Then Fled Crash
Norwalk Police Seek Driver Who Hit Pedestrian Then Fled Crash NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police Department are looking for the driver who left the scene after hitting a pedestrian Tuesday evening, according to police.Police responded at 7 p.m. to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 5 Senga Road to initial reports indicating a vehicle had struck a pedestrian and fled the scene, said police. Arriving officers located and aided a male victim who was subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital by the Norwalk Emergency Medical Service to be treated for his injuries, according to police. The vehicle that fled the scene was described as a newer gray Jee…

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Weather
Heavy Rains Give Way To Sunny Skies, Balmy Temps In Bridgeport Heavy Rains Give Way To Sunny Skies, Balmy Temps In Bridgeport
Heavy Rains Give Way To Sunny Skies, Balmy Temps In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Tuesday's rain with sustained winds across  caused widespread power outages across Fairfield County, but Wednesday will be sunny and warm as morning clouds give way to clear skies, according to the National Weather Service.Rain accumulation at Danbury Airport reached 1.71 inches, while Bridgeport Airport totals were 0.83 inches in the afternoon. The wind gusts Tuesday afternoon in Fairfield reached 52 miles per, while Sikorsky Airport experienced gusts of 51 miles per hour. Norwalk's winds were 50 miles per hour while Stamford's were 48 miles per hour around 2:50 p…

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Events
'Death Cafe' Presents 'Departures' 'Death Cafe' Presents 'Departures'
'Death Cafe' Presents 'Departures' KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Death Cafe Film Series continues with “Departures,” the winner of the Academy Award for Foreign Language Film in 2009 Saturday, Feb. 20 at Katonah United Methodist Church. A Japanese film, it focuses “mainly on the humanity which death brings to the surface and how it strengthens family bonds.” A conversation and refreshments will follow the film. No pre-registration is required. Visitors may bring a friend. There is no charge. There is no specific religious orientation. The event is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the church, 5 Bedford Road, Katonah, N.Y. For information, cal…

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Events
Take Walk With Wolves At South Salem Conservation Center Take Walk With Wolves At South Salem Conservation Center
Take Walk With Wolves At South Salem Conservation Center SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Family Winter Howl, an opportunity to visit wolves during their favorite hour, dusk, is set for Friday, Feb. 19 at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, N.Y. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why it’s a magical time for packs in North America.  This time of year, wolf families are out searching for prey as their pups experience their first winter season.  Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with Ambassador Wolves Atka, Alawa, Nikai and Zephyr and behold the WCC’s critically endangered red wolves and Mexican…

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Schools
Register Now For Spring Chappaqua Continuing Education Classes Register Now For Spring Chappaqua Continuing Education Classes
Register Now For Spring Chappaqua Continuing Education Classes CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- An extensive array of 65 courses are in the Chappaqua Continuing Education Spring 2016 course catalog arriving any day in mailboxes though registration is underway online now. Classes beginning in March, range from art and art appreciation, computer and technology, culinary, dance, exercise, gardening and finance. Click here for the online catalog and to register.

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Schools
Mahopac Schools To Do Battle At Cupcake Wars Mahopac Schools To Do Battle At Cupcake Wars
Mahopac Schools To Do Battle At Cupcake Wars MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Educational Foundation will present the Fifth Annual Cupcake Wars Saturday, Feb. 20 at Mahopac High School Old Gym. Two-time champions, Mahopac Middle School will battle against Austin Road, Fulmar Road, Lakeview Elementary, and Mahopac High School. This year’s special guest as emcee is Amanda Ayala, who was seen competing on The Voice. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with judging at 12:10 p.m. at the school, 421 Baldwin Place Road, Mahopac, N.Y.  The snow date is Saturday, Feb. 27.

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Lifestyle
What Are You Doing For National Kindness Day, Fort Lee? What Are You Doing For National Kindness Day, Fort Lee?
What Are You Doing For National Kindness Day, Fort Lee? Imagine a day when empathy dictates our every encounter. That day could be Wednesday, Feb. 17. The National Random Acts of Kindness Day is set aside to encourage individuals, groups and organizations across the country to perform acts of kindness. It's a feel-good day for everyone, regardless if you're the doer or the receiver. An internet search quickly points to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, also called "RAK," with launching the the Random Acts of Kindness Week and Day.  In New Zealand, where this day originated, Random Acts of Kindness Day is celebrated Sept. 1. How…

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