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Jay Waitkus

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News

Fairfield Seeks Input On Making Pickwick A One-Way Street FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Board of Police Commissioners is considering a proposal to make Pickwick Street a one-way street from Villa Avenue to Brookfield Avenue. The proposal will be considered at a meeting of the Police Commission that will be held on Dec. 9, at 4:30 p.m. at Fairfield Police Headquarters, 100 Reef Road. The police are encouraging public attendance at the meeting, and input from residents using the online form here.

11/23/2015

News

Family, Friends Gather To Mourn 2-Year-Old Killed In House Fire WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Friends and relatives paid their final respects to 2-year-old Lalayjah Pearson on Saturday, Nov. 21, according to News 12. Pearson died in a house fire on Nutgrove Road in White Plains last week. Investigators blame the fire on an electrical problem, according to News 12. To read the full story, click here.

11/23/2015

Events

Nyack's Edward Hopper House Screens 'Cadmium Yellow' NYACK, N.Y. -- The Edward Hopper House in Nyack will screen the documentary film “Cadmium Yellow” on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. The 1982 film, directed by Richard Rogers, follows the lives of a group of young artists in New York City during the early 1980s. Nyack artist Tony Ziegler, who is featured in the documentary, will speak about the film and his experiences working as an artist during that time.

11/23/2015

Events

Hastings Merchants Introduce Themselves To Newcomers On Tour HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Downtown Advocate Barbara Prisament led a tour of the Hastings Downtown Business District on Saturday, from noon-2 p.m. Geared toward village newcomers, the Meet the Merchants tour offered an overview of more than 30 businesses throughout the area. Several merchants were on hand to introduce themselves to the tour group and pass out holiday treats.

11/23/2015

Police & Fire

Contractor Charged With Larceny After Failing To Complete Westport Project WESTPORT, Conn. -- An East Haven contractor was arrested on larceny charges after failing to finish a project at a Westport home, police said. A Westport resident filed a complaint in September that he had hired Noah Cifarelli, 58, and his firm, CT Windows and Sunrooms LLC, back in December 2014 to reconstruct his pool roof and paid $5,000 up front as part of the contract, police said. From December 2014 to September 2015, the contractor did not complete any work nor did he attempt to do any work, police said. The complainant requested his money back, but the contractor failed to return …

11/23/2015

News

Stratford Delays Garbage Pickup For Thanksgiving STRATFORD, Conn. -- There will be no refuse, recycling or yard waste collection in Stratford on Thursday, Nov. 26, in observance of Thanksgiving. Thursday’s route will be picked up on Friday, and Friday’s route will be collected on Saturday. The Transfer Station on Watson Boulevard will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26. It will be open on Friday, Nov. 27 from 7 a.m. to 3p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. Residents using refuse cans must use the standard 32-gallon capacity container. Garbage or yard waste contained in the larger 45-gallon capacity can will not collected. Str…

11/23/2015

Politics

Wilton Bids Fond Farewell To First Selectman With Celebratory Dinner WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton residents are invited to a dinner event honoring outgoing First Selectman Bill Brennan, following his retirement from town government on Dec. 1. The dinner will take place on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Cobb’s Mill Inn in Weston. The cost of the event is $75 per person. Those interested in attending should email Peg Koellmer at koellmer@realtyseven.com by Dec. 1. Residents can also share their memories of Brennan’s time in office by e-mailing Koellmer their sentiments and photos, which will be included as part of a gift that will be presented t…

11/23/2015

Events

Ossining Library Workshop Focuses On Sugar Dangers OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Public Library hosted a workshop on the dangers of sugar Saturday at the Budarz Theater. The discussion was led by Susan Chasen, a certified nutrition and health coach. The event was part of the library’s Health and Wellness Series. For information on upcoming events, call the library at 914-941-2416, or click here.

11/23/2015

Sports

Joel Barlow Students Row Away With The Gold REDDING, Conn. -- Joel Barlow High School seniors Aidan Bridwell and Caroline Murphy polished off their fall crew season with strong performances at multiple regattas recently. First, Bridwell and Murphy both took gold in the Men’s Quad and Women’s Quad races at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta in Pennsylvania. Billed as the largest regatta in Philadelphia, and second largest in America, the Head of the Schuylkill course spans 2.5 miles from start-to-finish, and contains four bridges in total. Murphy placed fourth in the Women’s double event as well. The gold streak continued for both …

11/23/2015

Neighbors

Men's Association Helps Darien Chamber Spruce Up Wreaths DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association Men’s Association recently volunteered to help the Chamber of Commerce take its wreaths with holiday lights out of storage for some sprucing up. Through donations from residents and local businesses, the Chamber was able to purchase 180 new bows for the wreaths. The Men’s Association members replaced the bows and checked every light bulb so the wreaths will be ready to be displayed by Thanksgiving.

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