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Jay Waitkus

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Schools

University Of Bridgeport Choral Director Named Finalist For American Prize BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Frank Martignetti, choral director and a music professor at the University of Bridgeport, has been named a finalist for The American Prize in the choral conducting division for his work with the Mystic River Chorale, an auditioned community choir he’s led as artistic director since 2008. The award is determined by a series of contests celebrating excellence in the arts. “I have long admired my friends and colleagues recognized in this competition,” said Martignetti. “I am very grateful for the recognition I’ve received this year!” Since its inception in 2009, the co…

12/31/2015

Events

Monroe Library To Screen Film From "Mission: Impossible" Series MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will screen "MIssion: Impossible: Rogue Nation” on Tuesday, Jan 5, at 7 p.m. The PG-13 film, starring Tom Cruise, is open to the public. No registration is required.

12/31/2015

Sports

Tri Boro Little League Holding Registration In Bloomingdale BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- Registration is open for Bloomingdale children to join the Tri Boro Little League for baseball and softball. In-person registration will be held in Bloomingdale Jan. 9, 16 and 30 and Feb. 13 at the municipal building. Participants can also sign up online by clicking here.

12/31/2015

Business

Westport Library Hosting Lecture On Creating Online Marketing Campaigns WESTPORT, Conn. -- Marketing expert Scott Lipow will discuss ways to develop an online marketing campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 7 p.m. in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include insights on creating a successful pay-per-click campaign. Participants will learn how to produce an ad that tells customers what is offered, how to choose the search terms that will make ads distinctive and how to measure results with Google Analytics. Lipow is the founder and CEO of Six7 Marketing. Prior to that, he worked for Repucom International. …

12/31/2015

News

Clifton Starts Clothing Recycling Program CLIFTON, N.J. -- The city of Clifton has started a clothing recycling program. Used clothing will be collected in blue-green metal boxes Mondays through Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The boxes can be found at city hall, 900 Clifton Ave. The clothing is reusable and should not be thrown in with solid waste, the city website states.

12/31/2015

Neighbors

Westport Boy Scouts Holding Christmas Tree Recycling Fundraiser WESTPORT, Conn. -- As a community service for Westport families, Boy Scout Troop 39 will hold its sixth annual Christmas tree pickup on Saturday, Jan. 9. Once picked up, the trees will be recycled as mulch. Suggested donation for the service is $20 per tree. Those interested can sign up for the service online. Participants can leave their trees at the end of their driveways by 6:30 a.m. the day of the pick-up. Donations can be made in cash or by check made out to Boy Scout Troop 39. Those who contribute can tape their donations to their front doors. Funds collected will go toward the…

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

Ridgewood Seeking Input From Seniors RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- In an effort to discover more about the priorities, needs and concerns of seniors, the Ridgewood Community Center Advisory Board is seeking input from those 55 and older in an anonymous survey. Those interested can complete the questionnaire and return it to the Stable, the front reception desk at Village Hall or the circulation and reference desks at the Ridgewood Library. To receive a copy of the survey by mail, call the Recreation Office at 201-670-5560, or obtain a copy by clicking here.

12/30/2015

Lifestyle

Hillsdale Library Encourages Readers To Try New Genres In The New Year HILLSDALE, N.J. -- A new year often means resolutions, and sometimes even real changes. In that spirit, the Hillsdale Public Library is encouraging its patrons to make a resolution to change what they read. The library is suggesting readers step away from the literary genres they may be familiar with – whether thrillers, romances, poetry or anything else they routinely peruse – and try something completely different in 2016.

12/30/2015

News

Aspetuck Land Trust Purchases Building Lot Near Southport Beach FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Thanks to a series of community donations, Aspetuck Land Trust has purchased a nearly one-acre building lot at 1400 Pequot Ave., directly across from Southport Beach in Fairfield, that was threatened by residential development, according to David Brant, executive director of the land trust. “At this time of the year it is especially appropriate for Aspetuck Land Trust to thank the public for the tremendous support it enjoys from the community,” said Brant. “Because of that support, we were able to purchase and preserve as open space forever a .72-acre lot alongside Sasco…

12/30/2015

Sports

Paterson Recreation Department Schedules Basketball Day For Children PATERSON, N.J. -- The Paterson Recreation Department will hold a day of basketball for kids 5 to 7 years old on Saturday, Jan. 9. The "Biddy Ball Future Playaz" basketball games will be held at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, 851 E. 28th St., from 9:15 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 973-321-1313.

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