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Jay Waitkus

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Events

Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Starts 50th Year With New Show NORWALK, Conn. -- In collaboration with the Silvermine School of Art, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is kicking off its 50th Anniversary with a new exhibition by artist and photography instructor Bruce Dunbar. The exhibition, “Endangered & Re-envisioned: Iconic Landmarks and Interiors,” will open to the public on Thursday, April 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 295 West Ave. A fundraising reception will follow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the reception are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. All proceeds will benefit the museum’s cultural and educational programs…

by Jay Waitkus

03/14/2016

Business

Katie Moore Sworn In As North Arlington Borough Clerk NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- A new borough clerk was appointed in North Arlington during a recent mayor and council meeting, as Katie Moore, 26, a lifelong North Arlington resident, was sworn in by Mayor Joe Bianchi. Moore, who started working for the borough doing clerical work as a high school intern, stayed on through college and took a full time position as an administrative assistant after graduating in 2011. She has a degree in criminal justice from Berekley, “My original intention was to become a police officer, but I found my nook here,” Moore said. “I love what I’m doing.” Moore …

by Jay Waitkus

03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Cresskill Library Hosting Adult Coloring Club Tomorrow CRESSKILL, N.J. -- The Cresskill Public Library is holding an adult coloring workshop tomorrow from 2 to 3 p.m. The event is open to the public. The library will provide coloring pages and color pencils, but participants are welcome to bring their own. The workshop is held every other Tuesday. For more information, call 201-567-3521.

by Jay Waitkus

03/14/2016

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing Wrenches From Sears Store Display In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 51-year-old Ossining resident for allegedly stealing tools from a local store. Police responded to a shoplifting complaint from Sears at 600 Lee Blvd. on Wednesday at approximately 5:15 p.m., police report. After an investigation, Allen P. Moscone Jr., stole three Craftsman wrenches valued at $110.97 from a store display, according to officials. Moscone was charged with petty larceny, a class A misdemeanor, police report. The defendant was processed at Yorktown Police Headquarters and released on $500 cash bail, officials report. …

by Jay Waitkus

03/13/2016

Events

East Rutherford Police Chief Minda To Read At Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library is starting a monthly story time with the East Rutherford Police Department on the fourth Monday of each month. The inaugural event will feature ERPD Chief Larry Minda, who will be reading a story chosen by children’s librarian Maria Russo on Monday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. The event is open to children up to age 5. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Participants will be asked to arrive five minutes early to the session to claim their reserved spot. Priority will be given to East Rutherford residents. To …

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

Sports

Greenwich State Rep. Camillo To Hold Sports Equipment Drive GREENWICH, Conn. -- With a number of spring athletic programs on the horizon, State Rep. Fred Camillo (R-151) will be holding a sports equipment drive from Monday, March 14, to Friday, April 1. Camillo will be collecting new or used baseball gloves, bats, baseballs, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, cleats and other miscellaneous athletic equipment. Donations will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. There will be two drop-off locations: the YMCA of Greenwich, located at 50 E. Putnam Ave. in Greenwich, and the Cos Cob Library, at 5 Sinawoy Road in Cos Cob. Drop-off times at …

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

Schools

Stamford Students At Lauralton Hall Help With Diaper Drive For Nonprofit BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Members of Lauralton Hall’s National Honor Society recently collected diapers and wipes for women in need at the Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport. Over 3,000 items were collected for distribution. The Milford school currently has 126 members in its National Honor Society.

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Heights Woman Charged With DWI YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 57-year-old Yorktown Heights resident on DWI charges after the suspect reportedly drove her car over a resident’s lawn, police said. An officer responded to a report of a vehicle being driven in the rear yard of a residence on Manchester Road on Thursday, March 3, about 9:12 p.m., according to police. When the officer arrived, he located a black Mercedes-Benz being operated on the lawn of the residence, police report. An investigation at the scene revealed that the operator of the vehicle, identified as Veska H. Lieto, was allegedly…

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

Schools

Oradell Lions Club To Award Scholarships To Graduating Seniors ORADELL, N.J. -- The Oradell Lions Club has announced that it will be awarding scholarships to students graduating high school in 2016 and entering college next year. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. The criteria includes academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities and need. Applicants must be Oradell residents. Those interested can obtain an application form by forwarding a written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Oradell Lions Club, P.O. Box 1, Oradell, NJ 07649. The completed application forms are due by Monday, May 2.

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

Neighbors

Ridgewood Men's Chorus Offers Scholarship To Music Students RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Orpheus Club Men's Chorus is offering a $2,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior intending to pursue a career in music or music education. The deadline to apply is Sunday, March 20. For more information or to apply, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

03/12/2016

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