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Jay Waitkus

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Events

Westwood Melting Pot Holds 'Ugliest Sweater' Contest For St. Jude WESTWOOD, N.J. -- The Melting Pot in Westwood is holding an ugly sweater contest that will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. The event is $29.95 per person, and includes a $10 donation. Prizes will be given out to the winner. Food and drink specials, along with a raffle, will be part of the festivities. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (201) 664-8877, or click here.

12/05/2015

Events

Paramus Tree Lighting And Winter Wonderland Scheduled For Sunday PARAMUS, N.J. -- Paramus will host its annual tree lighting and winter wonderland Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 6 p.m. Mayor Richard LaBarbiera and the Paramus Council will host the event, which includes music, food, rides and a visit from Santa. The tree-lighting will take place at 5 p.m. at borough hall, 1 Jockish Square. For more information call the borough at (201) 265-2100.

12/05/2015

Schools

Wyckoff YMCA's Children Make 'Holiday Mail For Heroes' For Red Cross WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Students at the Wyckoff YMCA are participating in the Red Cross’ Holiday Mail For Heroes program, in which cards are sent to military personnel around the world for the holidays. Local Red Cross offices coordinate the program with participating groups, ensuring the cards are collected and distributed. The Wyckoff Y is located at 691 Wyckoff Avenue. For information about the facility’s child care program, call 201-891-2081. To learn more about the Holiday Mail for Heroes program, click here.

12/05/2015

News

Fairfield Senior Center to Hold Holiday Safety Forum FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities is holding a forum on holiday safety on Monday, Dec. 7, at 1 p.m. The discussion, presented by the Fairfield Police Department and People’s United Bank, will focus on precautions to take in dealing with con artists during the season. Registration for the event is required. The center is located at 100 Mona Terrace. For more information, call 203-256-3166, or click here.

12/05/2015

News

Town Of Fairfield To Host Public Meeting On Mill River Cleanup FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the Exide Group and the Town of Fairfield will host a public informational Meeting to update residents on the Mill River cleanup on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in seminar room 295 A and B at the Board of Education offices, 501 Kings Highway East. Officials are encouraging members of the public to attend the discussion and to ask questions. During the meeting, representatives from the Exide Group, the owners of the property on the Post Road where the cleanup is taking place, and TRC Engineering, the firm that has been conduc…

12/05/2015

Police & Fire

Easton Police Department Reminds Public To Stay Safe During Holiday Season EASTON, Conn. -- As the holiday season kicks into high gear, Easton police are reminding the public to take extra care. Residents are urged to lock vehicles left in their driveways, and to bring all valuables into their homes. Make attempts to hide items during holiday shopping trips, police caution.

12/05/2015

Events

Take Part In Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend GREENWICH, Conn. -- The 7th Annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll Weekend will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The holiday event in downtown Greenwich will feature a live Nativity scene, professional ice sculpture demonstrations, 12 musical groups and horse-drawn carriage rides. Letter writing to Santa Claus, live reindeer and a number of special attractions at area stores and restaurants will also be included in the festivities.

12/05/2015

Events

Wanaque Plans First Tree-Lighting Ceremony WANAQUE, N.J. -- Wanaque will hosts its inaugural tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. in 9/11 Memorial Park at the corner of Ringwood and Union avenues. The event, which is open to the public, is sponsored by the borough. For more information, call 973-839-3000.

12/05/2015

Events

Newtown Library Offers Holiday Book Sale NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is hosting a holiday book sale from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday in the meeting room. The sale will feature donated new and as-new gift items, including books and other types of media material. The library is at 25 Main St. For more information, call 203-426-4533, or click here.

12/04/2015

Police & Fire

Milford Police Investigate Third Teenage Girl Reported Missing In A Week FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Milford Police Department Special Investigation Unit is investigating the whereabouts of the third teenage girl from the town who has gone missing in the last week. On December 1, at approximately 11:50 a.m., the Milford Police Department was contacted by the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families in regards to a missing person complaint, according to police. The DCF indicated that a 16-year-old female who is currently in DCF care left the DCF Milford office on foot and did not return, police report. The female is identified as Danica Graha…

12/04/2015

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