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Shelton Preparing For Spring Leaf Pickup Shelton Preparing For Spring Leaf Pickup
Shelton Preparing For Spring Leaf Pickup SHELTON, Conn. -- Curbside leaf pickup in Shelton will begin on Monday, April 18, and run through Friday, April 22. Residents are reminded that leaves in paper bags should be at the curbside on the regular trash collection day. Leaf bags should be set apart from regular trash. Leaves will be collected in brown paper biodegradable bags only. Bags containing anything other than leaves will not be accepted. The compost site for leaves on Willoughby Road, next to Elizabeth Shelton School, will also be open the week of April 18, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Saturday fr…
Clarkstown Police Charge Connecticut Man With Larceny Clarkstown Police Charge Connecticut Man With Larceny
Clarkstown Police Charge Connecticut Man With Larceny NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Clarkstown police have charged a 35-year-old resident of Stamford, Conn., with larceny following an incident at Macy’s. Police responded to Macy’s at the Palisades Center mall for a report of shoplifting on Saturday, April 9, at approximately 2 p.m., according to officials. The suspect, identified as Francis Carillo, was reportedly observed by loss prevention employees taking clothing valued at $1,200, police report. Carillo was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing; he was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree and criminal possession of…
Cortlandt Manor Teen Charged With Aggravated Harassment In Yorktown Cortlandt Manor Teen Charged With Aggravated Harassment In Yorktown
Cortlandt Manor Teen Charged With Aggravated Harassment In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 17-year-old resident of Cortlandt Manor on a harassment charge. The arrest stemmed from a female’s report of a domestic incident at her residence on Tuesday, March 29, at approximately 2:02 p.m., police report. The female reported the incident to police the following day, March 30, at approximately 2:23 p.m., according to officials. An investigation was conducted; it has been alleged that the teen, whose name is being withheld due to eligibility for youthful offender status, threatened to physically harm the victim during a phone c…
Pearl River Woman Threatens Man With Air Rifle, Police Say Pearl River Woman Threatens Man With Air Rifle, Police Say
Pearl River Woman Threatens Man With Air Rifle, Police Say ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Orangetown police have charged a 39-year-old resident of Pearl River with menacing, following an alleged domestic incident. The suspect, identified as Marlena Hartman, was involved in a verbal argument with a man, police report. During the course of the dispute, Hartman picked up an air rifle and intentionally threatened the man with it, according to officials. Hartman was arrested on Sunday, April 3, at approximately 9:56 p.m., then transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters for processing, police report. She has been charged with menacing in the second degree, a m…
Norwalk Rep. Wilms to Talk With Constituents Over Coffee Norwalk Rep. Wilms to Talk With Constituents Over Coffee
Norwalk Rep. Wilms to Talk With Constituents Over Coffee NORWALK, Conn. -- State Rep. Fred Wilms (R-142) will host a “Coffee with Your Legislators” event on Tuesday, April 12, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the lounge at the Norwalk Inn, 99 East Ave. Wilms will offer area residents an update on recent legislative activity, answer their questions about state issues and listen to their concerns about the community. Residents who are unable to attend the event, but would still like to speak with Wilms, can reach him by sending an email to Fred.Wilms@housegop.ct.gov.
Danbury Educator Honored By Connecticut Science Teachers Association Danbury Educator Honored By Connecticut Science Teachers Association
Danbury Educator Honored By Connecticut Science Teachers Association DANBURY, Conn. -- Westside Middle School Academy’s Beth Manning has been selected by the Connecticut Science Teachers Association as a recipient of the 2015-16 Excellence in Middle School Science Teaching Award. Manning is one of only eight teachers in the state to receive the honor. According to the CSTA, the award is given to teachers who demonstrate excellence in the the classroom, contribute professionally by providing workshops or other support for colleagues, show dedication to personal and professional growth by participating in conferences and workshops and establish themselves as…
Newtown's Bolinsky Participates In Autism Awareness Day At State Capitol Newtown's Bolinsky Participates In Autism Awareness Day At State Capitol
Newtown's Bolinsky Participates In Autism Awareness Day At State Capitol NEWTOWN, Conn. -- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) joined his legislative colleagues for a ceremony at the State Capitol recognizing Autism Awareness Day on Wednesday, April 6. “It was wonderful to see so many advocates, families, and legislators gathered in support of those with autism,” said Bolinsky, who represents Newtown. “Keeping this much needed conversation going about services and support is critical to continuing to make progress on behalf of those affected by autism, as well as their families and caregivers.” Bolinsky has sponsored several pieces of legislation in support of in…
Ridgefield Holding Voter Registration For Presidential Primary Ridgefield Holding Voter Registration For Presidential Primary
Ridgefield Holding Voter Registration For Presidential Primary RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield's registrars of voters will hold a voter registration session on Tuesday, April 12, from noon to 4:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Those who wish to vote must be enrolled in a political party to cast a ballot in Connecticut’s presidential primary, which is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26. Seventeen-year-olds turning 18 by Nov. 8, 2016, may register and vote in the primary. The deadline for online or mail absentee ballots is Thursday, April 21. The in-person deadline is Monday, April 25, at noon. Those who believe they have a right to vote in a party, but have mis…
Weston Offers Evening Hours For Voters To Register For Primary Weston Offers Evening Hours For Voters To Register For Primary
Weston Offers Evening Hours For Voters To Register For Primary WESTON, Conn. -- The registrars of voters in Weston will be open on Tuesday, April 12, at Weston Town Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. to register any new voters or to allow unaffiliated voters to choose a political party in advance of the primary on Tuesday, April 26. Only registered Democrats and Republicans may participate in the Connecticut primary. The deadline for changing parties has passed. Voters who are new or unaffiliated as of Jan. 26 may enroll in a major party until noon on Monday, April 25, to be eligible to vote in the primary of that party. The mail-in/online registration deadline…
Pink Aid Grant Awarded To Norwalk Hospital Pink Aid Grant Awarded To Norwalk Hospital
Pink Aid Grant Awarded To Norwalk Hospital NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Hospital has received a $36,032 grant from Pink Aid, a charitable organization that funds breast cancer services for women in need. The grant enables 30 eligible breast cancer patients to receive cold cap therapy or cold therapy mittens and slippers, treatment not typically covered by insurance. Studies indicate that cold therapy may reduce some of the most unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy, including hair and nail loss. Breast cancer patients undergoing a taxane-based chemotherapy regimen wear soft, gel-filled caps that are chilled to a temperature of be…
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