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Police & Fire

Shelton Man Charged With Stealing Cellphones From Stratford UPS Facility STRATFORD, Conn. -- A Shelton man was charged with stealing cell phones and electronics, according to ctpost.com. Justin Soto, 20, stole the devices from packages at the UPS facility on Honeyspot Road where he worked, ctpost.com reported. Soto admitted to having stolen items and selling them to a Bridgeport store, ctpost.com reported. Click here to read the article at ctpost.com.

by Frank Mojica

01/15/2016

News

Vista Fire Commissioners Kick Off 2016 With Organizational Meeting VISTA. N.Y. -- The Vista Fire District's Board of Fire Commissioners launched 2016 with its organizational and January meetings at the Vista Firehouse on Jan. 12. These are the district's officers for 2016: Chairman Steven Woodstead Deputy Chairman Adam Ochs Commissioner Peter Raho Commissioner Tom Lobosco Commissioner Cory Rossi District Secretary Barbara Woodstead District Treasurer James Marcarello District Deputy Treasurer Wendy Wakeman Monthly meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. For more information about Vista Fire District 1, visit www…

by Frank Mojica

01/15/2016

Schools

Woodlands High School Students Visit Indian Point GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Woodlands High School teacher Thomas Tokarski's AP Environmental Science students recently visited the Indian Point Energy Center. Tokarski takes the students on the trip to gain first hand experience with exploring nuclear energy through a detailed tour of the Buchanan facility led by Pat Falciano. The AP Environmental Science course covers topics related to nuclear power, and an essay question about nuclear power has appeared on the AP exam. Tokarski began the trips to Indian Point several years ago so the students can ask their own questions and make their own decisi…

by Frank Mojica

01/15/2016

Events

Weston Historical Society Offers Tequila-Tasting Event WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Historical Society will present Diageo's Don Julio Brand of tequila for its second annual tasting fundraiser Jan. 23. Admission is $75 per person or $70 if purchased by Jan. 15. Proceeds will benefit the society's preservation work, educational programs and upcoming exhibits. Members of the society will receive a free raffle ticket valued at $10. The fundraiser takes place from 7:30-11 p.m. For tickets or information on joining the society, visit www.westonhistoricalsociety.org.

by Frank Mojica

01/15/2016

Events

Croton's Black Cow Coffee Co. Screens 'The Marion Lake Story' CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Black Cow Coffee Co. in Croton-on-Hudson will screen "The Marion Lake Story" on Thursday, Jan. 14. The film follows how a community on Long Island's east end joined together to clear their lake of phragmite reed, a highly invasive species. The community educated themselves, raised money and hired biologist Steve Marino for the eradication. A discussion with locals working on invasive species control in Croton will follow. The free event is presented by the Saw Mill River Audubon. The screening begins at 7 p.m. Black Cow Coffee Co. is located at …

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

Events

Mount Pleasant Public Library Offers Narcan Training MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Mount Pleasant Public Library will hold a free training course on responding to an opioid overdose on Jan. 20. The course will cover the use of Naloxone (Narcan) and how it can be administered to save a life after an opioid overdose. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by visiting www.westchestergov.com/health.

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

Schools

Brewster Adopts Paperless Meeting Technology BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster Central School District has gone paperless for their meetings thanks to BoardDocs. The "next generation" paperless meeting technology eGovernance solution replaces the existing method of manually compiling, printing and distributing paper agenda packets. This paperless solution aims to maximize board meeting effectiveness, increase transparency, provide a basis for better and more communication with the public and save thousands of dollars annually. Through BoardDocs, meeting agendas and related documents are available online and distributed faster a…

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

Events

Fourth Annual Sandy Hook 5K To Step Off With Love In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The fourth annual Sandy Hook 5K will be held at Fairfield Hills in Newtown on April 2. “The race theme remains 'Love Runs Through,'” said 5K Co-Director Katie Blake. “Love runs through everything being done to prepare for this event, and through every step we take to reach our goals. Our goal here is to bring participants a world-class, one-of-a-kind family event filled with love. Whether you are running with us in Newtown, volunteering, fundraising, or running with us virtually … love runs through.” This year's race to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy will ac…

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

Sports

Wooster's Dave MacNutt Coaches 1,000th Career Basketball Game DANBURY, Conn. -- David MacNutt hit a huge milestone — and marked another win — by coaching his 1,000th career varsity girls basketball game at Wooster School in Danbury on Jan. 13. “While this milestone essentially means that I've been coaching for a very long time (aka old), it does present a wonderful opportunity for reflection,” said MacNutt. “It's moments like this when I think back to the stellar teams, great players, wonderful tournament runs, and sportsmanship awards the players were honored with. So many fantastic memories! Here's hoping that the next 1,000 brings more of the same!…

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

Events

Library Announces WestportReads Events For 'Miracle At St. Anna' WESTPORT, Conn. -- Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport can discuss James McBride's "Miracle at St. Anna" on Jan. 28 as part of Westport Public Library's WestportREADS program. The library has copies of the book available to check out. WestportREADS is open to new participants. WestportREADS, sponsored annually by the library since 2001, is a program dedicated to strengthening the community through the shared experience of a book. WestportREADS also will host a free book keynote with McBride at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Westport Country Playhouse. For more information, contact the l…

by Frank Mojica

01/14/2016

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