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Wednesday, may 7

Jay Waitkus

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jwaitkus@dailyvoice.com

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Politics

Danbury Rep. Smith Honors Veterans At State Capitol DANBURY, Conn. -- State Rep. Richard A. Smith (R-108) recently introduced four veterans from the greater Danbury area to the state House of Representatives. Those recognized included Bethel's Dan Giata of the Marine Corps, Joe Schirmer of the Army and Tom Cummings of the Navy. Additionally, Louis Russo, a World War II veteran, was credited for his service in the Pacific Theater of operations. Russo was also recognized for his upcoming 98th birthday, which will occur in August. Smith represents Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman and New Milford.

05/11/2016

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Stealing From Taconic Pharmacy YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 38-year-old resident of Mahopac on a larceny charge. An officer responded to a report of a past larceny at the Taconic Pharmacy at Lee Road on Thursday, April 21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police report. An investigation at the scene revealed that the suspect, identified as Dawn M. Variara, allegedly stole merchandise valued at $12.59 from the store, according to officials. Yorktown police made contact with Variara on Saturday, May 7; she later turned herself over to an officer at Police Headquarters and was arrested, officials re…

05/10/2016

Events

Lyndhurst Official Heads Trip To Sands Casino LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Commissioner Tom DiMaggio, director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, is heading a trip to Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Pa., on Friday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost of the trip is $25, which will include the bus ride, a $20 play voucher and a $5 food voucher. To reserve a seat, contact the Parks Department at 201-804-2482.

05/10/2016

News

Westport Veterans Council Selects Grand Marshal For Memorial Day Parade WESTPORT, Conn. -- William Vornkahl, president of the Westport Veterans Council, announced that Joseph H. Schachter has been selected as the grand marshal for the Memorial Day parade, which will will be held on Monday, May 30, beginning at 9 a.m. on Riverside Avenue. Schachter, who served as a naval officer during World War II, went on to become a vice president at J. WalterThompson in New York and founder of Concrete Floatation Systems in Norwalk. He is also a founder of Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium and the Minuteman Yacht Club in Westport. Immediately following the parade, memorial servic…

05/10/2016

Events

Danbury's King Street United Church Of Christ Dishing Up Lasagna Dinner DANBURY, Conn. -- King Street United Church of Christ will host its last monthly lasagna dinner of the season on Saturday, May 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. The meal will include deep-dish lasagna with choice of meat sauce or marinara sauce; garden salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, croutons and a choice of dressing; Italian bread, butter and parmesan cheese; soda, water, coffee or tea; and a selection of desserts. Cost is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children under 10. Kids under 5 eat free. The dinner won’t be held again until September. For more information, call 203-748-0…

05/10/2016

Events

Tenafly Holding Paper Shredding Event TENAFLY, N.J. -- Tenafly is holding its town-wide semiannual paper shredding event on Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tenafly Recycling & Convenience Center. Residents are each permitted on-site shredding and disposal of sensitive paper material, limited to four bags or boxes weighing no more than 10 pounds apiece, during the event. Use of the Recycling & Convenience Center requires a resident decal. For more information, call 201-568-4134. The Recycling & Convenience Center is located at 153 Grove St.

05/10/2016

Police & Fire

Carlstadt Police Unveil New Website CARLSTADT, N.J. -- The new Carlstadt Police Department website is now up and running. Residents who visit the site can put their vehicles on the overnight parking list and download or print out any forms they may need. To visit the site, click here.

05/10/2016

Events

Free Aquacize Class, Demonstration Offered At Lyndhurst Community Pool LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A free adult aquacize class and demonstration will be held at the Lyndhurst Community Pool on Wednesday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. The class will be led by certified aquatics instructor MaryLee Highton. For more information, call the Parks Department at 201-804-2482, or Highton at 201-460-1019. Regular weekly sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m.

05/10/2016

News

Westchester Celebrating Jewish History, Heritage In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester's Jewish History and Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Monday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave. The event will be hosted by The Westchester County Board of Legislators and the Westchester Jewish Council. A meet-and-greet with the Board of Legislators, a light reception and a commemorative ceremony will be included.

05/10/2016

Real Estate

Teyssonniere De Gramont Joins Scarsdale Office Of Bhhs Westchester SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Realtor Anna Teyssonniere de Gramont has joined the Scarsdale office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Westchester Properties. “Anna is exactly the type of sales professional we are looking for, as we continue to find the best people to serve our clients,” said Mark Nadler, director of Westchester sales. Born in Poland, Teyssonniere de Gramont has a diverse background. American by residency, she and her family have an extensive global living experience, including stays in Warsaw, Poland, Versailles, France, Singapore, San Francisco and Scarsdale. Teyssonniere de Gram…

05/10/2016

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