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Jay Waitkus

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Events

Fairfield Holding Spring Shop & Stroll FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the Town of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor “Shop & Stroll Into Spring,” the latest event in Fairfield’s Shop & Stroll series, on Thursday, April 28. During the festivities, participating stores in downtown Fairfield will stay open late and will offer patrons an assortment of complimentary hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition, local restaurants will be offering dinner or drink specials throughout the evening. Along with the benefits to shoppers and those loo…

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Monroe Police Department Joins National Effort To Stop Distracted Driving MONROE, Conn. -- The Monroe Police Department and the Connecticut Highway Safety Office are teaming up to kick off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In 2014, an estimated 3,179 people were killed and 431,000 injured nationwide in accidents involving distracted drivers. Monroe police are reminding the public that drivers who are distracted cause real problems on the road that often result in accidents, impacting people's lives. Police are encouraging people to put down their phones and pay attention to the road. Fines for using a mobile phone while behind the wheel have not cha…

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Woman Charged With Possession Of Marijuana In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have charged a 20-year-old resident of Waterbury, Conn., with possession of marijuana following an incident at a local Sears. An officer was dispatched to the Sears at 600 Lee Blvd. for a possible fraud in progress on Wednesday, March 30, at approximately 8:34 a.m., officials report. Following an investigation at the scene, Tyana A. Mason, who allegedly was in possession of a quantity of marijuana, was arrested, according to police. Mason was taken to Police Headquarters for processing; she was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, a viol…

04/07/2016

News

Fairfield Rep. McCarthy Vahey Honored By State Chapter Of MS Society HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-Fairfield) was honored by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for her work on legislation that promoted accessibility for persons living with MS and other disabilities during MS Action Day at the Capitol. McCarthy Vahey was presented with a 2015 Legislative Public Policy Champion award for getting legislation passed that creates a monetary fine when snow is dumped in accessible parking places. “I was honored to be presented with this award for legislation I supported to curb the inappropriate blocking o…

04/07/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Police Cracking Down On Distracted Driving BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Bridgeport Police Department is partnering with the Connecticut Highway Safety Office to crack down on drivers who ignore the state’s mobile phone laws. The joint effort, which began April 4, will run until the end of the month. “The laws are well known for the most part,” said Bridgeport Police Chief A.J. Perez. “Connecticut has been ahead of the curve in terms of passing tough laws and enforcing them, and while this is a difficult habit to break, the impacts this behavior can have are very real and result i…

04/07/2016

Lifestyle

Monroe Library To Host New Set Of Saturday Yoga Classes In April MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will host another set of free Saturday yoga classes for adults on April 9, 16 and 23 at 10 a.m. Certified yoga instructor Elaina Campopiano will lead the sessions. Participants should wear comfortable workout attire, and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. No experience is necessary, and no registration is required. The class is limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

04/07/2016

Politics

Darien Rep. Wood Hosts Women-Owned Business Day At State Capitol FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- State Reps. Terrie Wood (R-141) and Patricia Miller (D-145) recently co-hosted the Women’s Business Development Council’s third annual Women-Owned Business Day at the State Capitol. The event was sponsored by WBDC, an organization that educates and trains women to run small businesses, along with the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Wood, who represents Darien and Norwalk, addressed the assemblage of entrepreneurs, then joined the WBDC for a networking event and a discussion with state and national leaders about the economic influence women-owned bus…

04/07/2016

Lifestyle

Navy’s Sea Chanters To Perform At Ridgefield High School RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Navy Sea Chanters will be performing a free concert on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Ridgefield High School. The show, which is sponsored by CHIRP and the American Legion, is expected to feature a variety of music, including sea chanteys, patriotic songs and works from opera, Broadway and the world of contemporary music. Tickets are available at Town Hall, the recreation center, Founder’s Hall, Ridgefield Music, various banks, The Early Bird, Limestone Service Station, Dimitri’s and Steve’s Bagels. The Sea Chanters were originally formed in 1956; the renow…

04/07/2016

Sports

YMCA Of Greenwich Marlins Dive Team Wins 23 Medals At National Championship GREENWICH, Conn. -- The YMCA of Greenwich Marlins Dive Team won 23 medals at the 2016 YMCA National Diving Championship, which was held March 18 to 20 at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex in Coral Springs, Fla. Of the 10 teams participating in the competition, the Marlins placed third overall, with the girls' team finishing in second place and the boys' team finishing third. Sixteen-year-old James Hopper of Greenwich had a particularly strong showing in the competition, winning both the 3-meter event and the platform, and placing second in the 1-meter. “It was a great weekend for the Ma…

04/06/2016

Events

Lifelong Shelton Resident To Be Honored At Lincoln-Reagan Dinner SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Republican Town Committee will hold its annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Saturday, April 16, at 6 p.m. at the Shelton Senior Center, 81 Wheeler St. State House Minority Leader Themis Klarides (R-114) will be the guest speaker at the event. Tickets are $65 per person in advance, and $80 per person at the door. During the evening, Shelton resident Joseph DeFilippo will be presented with the Gov. John Davis Lodge Award in recognition of his many years of service to the City of Shelton and the Republican Town Committee. The award, which has been presented annu…

04/06/2016

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