Scarsdale, NY
Lifestyle
When The Bough Breaks, Consider Calling a Professional When The Bough Breaks, Consider Calling a Professional
When The Bough Breaks, Consider Calling a Professional March is living up to its reputation of coming in like a lion.  The recent trio of storms in Westchester and Fairfield has left more debris in yards then homeowners know what to do with. Sure, lots of it is just picking up and removing branches – some bigger than others. But for the jobs that look like you may need more? Don’t just necessarily borrow your brother-in-law’s best friend’s chainsaw and ladder and go at it. “Unless you are experienced in the use of such equipment and comfortable working off the ground, it would be best to have the work performed by a competent professional,” sai…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Armonk, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area The start of spring is just a week away. So, it may be safe to assume we just saw the last snowfall of the season. But then again, considering the way this winter has gone, maybe not. The Nor'easter that moved through the area overnight Monday into Tuesday did result in bands of heavy snow -- and in some parts of the area, significant accumulation. As expected, the storm had the biggest impact farthest east. Since this storm pales in comparison to last week's, we have not received nearly as many reports. So if you don't see your town, please add the total by leaving a comment here. Here a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Friday Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Friday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Friday The following area school districts and schools have announced they will remain closed or will have delays on Friday, March 9 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Darien Public Schools, two-hour Easton Public Schools, closed Greenwich Public Schools, two-hour delay New Canaan Public Schools, closed Newtown Public Schools, closed Redding School District, closed Ridgefield  Public Schools, closed Stamford Public Schools, closed Westport Public Schools, three-hour delay Weston Public Schools, closed Wilton Public Schools, closed Check ba…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Thursday The following area school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Thursday, March 8 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Bethel Public Schools, closed Bridgeport Public Schools, closed Brunswick School, closed Danbury Public Schools, closed Darien Public Schools, closed Easton Country Day School, closed Fairfield School District, closed Greenwich Academy, closed Greenwich Public Schools, closed New Canaan Country Day, closed New Canaan Public Schools, closed New Fairfield Public Schools, closed Newtown Pu…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Schools
Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives
Schools Announce Closures As Winter Storm Arrives Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Snow/Ice Totals  The following school districts have announced delayed openings or closures for Wednesday, Feb. 7 due to the latest winter storm moving through the area: Bethel Public School District, closed Brookfield School District, closed Danbury School District, closed Easton, Redding School District, closed Newtown Public School District, closed New Fairfield School District, closed New Milford School District, closed Ridgefield School District, closed Sherman School District, closed Wilton Public School District, closed Check back for…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Fairfield's Tetreau To Lead Regional Metro Council Fairfield's Tetreau To Lead Regional Metro Council
Fairfield's Tetreau To Lead Regional Metro Council FAIRFIELD, Conn. — First Selectman Mike Tetreau has been elected chairman of the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG). MetroCOG is a multi-discipline, regional planning organization with six member communities — Fairfield, Bridgeport, Easton, Trumbull, Monroe and Stratford. As one of nine planning regions in the state, MetroCOG is responsible for planning, project management, services and programs related to transportation, economic development, land use, housing, public facilities, open space, environment and energy for the region. “State and federal woes make it mor…

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by Meredith Guinness
Danbury, CT
Schools
School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday
School Closings, Delays Announced In Fairfield County For Wednesday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — A number of school closures and delays have been announced for Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Fairfield County due to the snowy forecast.  Here is the list:  Bethel Public Schools: Closed Brookfield Public Schools: Closed Danbury Public Schools: Closed Henry Abbott Tech, Danbury: Closed J.M. Wright Tech, Stamford: 2-Hour Delay Monroe Public Schools: Closed New Canaan Country School: Closed New Canaan Public Schools: 2-Hour Delay New Fairfield Public Schools: Closed Newtown Public Schools: Closed  Region 9 Schools for Easton and Redding: Closed Ridgefield Public Schools: C…

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire
Easton Police Officer Suffers Smoke Inhalation While Rescuing Dog From Fire EASTON, Conn. — A veteran Easton police officer suffered smoke inhalation injuries after he entered a burning home in town to rescue a trapped dog, police said. The homeowner called 911 at about 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, and said that his house was on fire and that he could not control it, police said. The Easton Police and Fire Department, along with numerous other fire departments from the area, responded to the fire at 25 Deerfield Drive, police said. Easton Police Officer Don Kinahan, a nine-year veteran, entered the home to rescue a dog that was trapped inside the burning home, police…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery
Fairfield Firefighters Help At House Fire, Frozen Pipe At SHU, Oil Delivery FAIRFIELD, Conn. — During the cold snap in the past several days, the Fairfield Fire Department has responded to numerous weather-related incidents.  On Friday evening, several Fairfield fire units assisted the Easton Fire Department with a house fire that sent the homeowner to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to a fire department statement.  On Saturday, the Fire Department responded to a frozen fire protection system at the new JP’s Diner on the Sacred Heart University campus. That incident caused extensive water damage.  Later that day, the fire department responded to the h…

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House
Homeowner, Police Officer Sent To Hospital After Fire In Easton House EASTON, Conn. — An Easton homeowner and an Easton police officer were taken to the hospital after a fire in the basement heavily damaged a local house, according to The Hour. The fire was reported just after 7:30 p.m. Friday at 25 Deerfield Drive, The Hour said. The temperature at the time was in the single digits, with strong winds on a frigid night.  The homeowner appeared to be suffering from smoke inhalation, Easton Fire Chief Steve Waugh told The Hour. The officer was taken to the hospital as a precaution after searching for additional occupants, The Hour said. It took about two hours …

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by Daily Voice
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Schools
Easton, Redding & Region 9 Schools Closed Friday Easton, Redding & Region 9 Schools Closed Friday
Easton, Redding & Region 9 Schools Closed Friday REDDING, Conn. -- Schools in the Easton, Redding and Region 9 District will be closed on Friday, Jan. 5 due to the snow.

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by Casey Donahue
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Schools
Easton, Redding And Region 9 Schools Closed Thursday Due To Snow Easton, Redding And Region 9 Schools Closed Thursday Due To Snow
Easton, Redding And Region 9 Schools Closed Thursday Due To Snow EASTON, Conn. -- All Easton, Redding and Region 9 schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 4 due to anticipated snow.

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by Casey Donahue