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Edith Wheeler Library To Screen 'Minions' Edith Wheeler Library To Screen 'Minions'
Edith Wheeler Library To Screen 'Minions' MONROE, Conn. -- Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will screen "Minions" for its next Family Flick from DVD event Sunday.  A spinoff from "Despicable Me," the PG-rated animated film follows the titular characters that live to grovel for supervillains and other masters. The screening begins at 2 p.m. in the Ehlers Meeting Room.  Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

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Politics
Weston First Selectman Favors Plan To Renovate Police Station Weston First Selectman Favors Plan To Renovate Police Station
Weston First Selectman Favors Plan To Renovate Police Station WESTON, Conn. -- Newly elected Weston First Selectman Nina Daniel aims to tackle the issues, both big and small, facing the town in her new post, according to The Weston Forum.  In her two months in office, Daniel has helped to facilitate the restocking and reopening of the Weston Food Pantry and granted $2,000 in aid to the Mort Schindel exhibit at the Weston Historical Society, The Weston Forum reported. Daniel believes Weston's biggest issue is whether to build a new public safety complex or renovate the police station, the Forum said. She believes renovation is the best option and oppo…

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Schools
Parents Can Learn About Internet Safety In Pleasantville Program Parents Can Learn About Internet Safety In Pleasantville Program
Parents Can Learn About Internet Safety In Pleasantville Program PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- A "Parenting in a Wired World" program will take place at Pleasantville High School auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Laura A. Forbes, an assistant district attorney in Westchester County's High Technology Crimes Bureau, will discuss issues such as what's behind a child's screen, keeping kids safe in the digital age, parenting the tech generation and the antisocial side of social media. The free program begins at 7 p.m. at the high school, 60 Romer Ave. 

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Schools
Pine Plains School District Invites Public To Budget Workshops Pine Plains School District Invites Public To Budget Workshops
Pine Plains School District Invites Public To Budget Workshops PINE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Pine Plains School District will hold workshops for the 2016-17 budget at Stissing Mountain Middle School and High School.  The remaining meetings will take place in the Library Conference Room at 7 p.m. on the following dates: Jan. 27— Instruction / Special Education / BOCES Feb. 24 — Operations / Transportation / Technology March 30 — Expenditure / Revenue Summary All are welcome to attend. For questions or comments, email budget@ppcsd.org.

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Politics
Ridgefield Selectmen Plan To Walk The Rail Trail Ridgefield Selectmen Plan To Walk The Rail Trail
Ridgefield Selectmen Plan To Walk The Rail Trail RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield's Board of Selectmen will meet for a trail walk on Thursday, Jan. 14, according to The Ridgefield Press. The public meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the parking lot by the northern end of the "rail trail" and proceed down the trail to Florida Road in Branchville, The Ridgefield Press reported. The meeting is to determine what can be done to make the trail safe for running, walking and bicycling. Formerly a railroad bed, the trail is currently owned by Eversource, said The Ridgefield Press. Click here to read The Ridgefield Press article.

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Greenburgh Nature Center Schedules Special Events On MLK Holiday Greenburgh Nature Center Schedules Special Events On MLK Holiday
Greenburgh Nature Center Schedules Special Events On MLK Holiday NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Nature Center will have a field-to-table informative program, a winter nature walk and a meet the animals event on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18.  Berry Brook Farm and Rivertowns Farm Market will bring the field to your table with information on how a community supported agriculture group works and whether it can be a good fit for a family. Refreshments of fresh winter produce will be served at 7 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. The Center's naturalists will lead an easy stroll and point out and discuss winter wildlife starting at 11 a…

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News
United Illuminating Plans Power Outage In Easton To Make Upgrades United Illuminating Plans Power Outage In Easton To Make Upgrades
United Illuminating Plans Power Outage In Easton To Make Upgrades EASTON, Conn. -- The United Illuminating Co. will have a planned power outage in Easton so they can perform system upgrades on Jan. 14.  The first outage will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. and may impact the following Easton roads:  Ballwall Road Sunny Ridge Road,  Bibbins Road Sweetbriar Trail  Bohus Lane Tatetuck Trail Ceder Hill Road Tranquility Drive Church Road  Trup Drive Deerfield Drive Valley Road  Martin Lane  Vista Drive North Park Avenue Wimbledon Lane Ridgeline Road Wood End Road Rockhouse Road Ledgeway Road Silver Hill Road Poverty Hollow Road Sport Hill Road Rock House Road. …

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Pelham Jewish Center Will Focus On Anti-Semitism On Campus Pelham Jewish Center Will Focus On Anti-Semitism On Campus
Pelham Jewish Center Will Focus On Anti-Semitism On Campus PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pehlam Jewish Center will host a screening of the documentary "Crossing the Line 2" Tuesday, Jan. 12. "Crossing the Line 2" documents rising anti-Semitic messaging included in anti-Israel demonstrations on college campuses. A panel discussion featuring Rachel Klein, executive director of Hillels of Westchester; Yael Lewis, Westchester's community Shlicha and Noah Levine and Dana Wellesly-Stein of the PJC will follow the screening.  The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m.  To RSVP, email office@thepjc.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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Village Lutheran Church Comes Together For Lunch Bunch Village Lutheran Church Comes Together For Lunch Bunch
Village Lutheran Church Comes Together For Lunch Bunch BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Members of the Village Lutheran Church participated in a lunch brunch Jan. 12 led by Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell, the church's senior pastor.  The lunch is open to anyone seeking fellowship and learning opportunities. It takes place at 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month. This month's event opened with a "Trivia Pop Quiz" on Hartwell's life, family and ministry before he discussed why he became a pastor and reflected on his tenure and hopes for the church.  For more information about Village Lutheran Church, visit www.thechapelschool.org. 

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Study Skills Workshop In Wilton Helps Students Start The New Year Right Study Skills Workshop In Wilton Helps Students Start The New Year Right
Study Skills Workshop In Wilton Helps Students Start The New Year Right WILTON, Conn. -- S4 Study Skills Workshops will help Wilton students achieve academic success in 2016.  “Parents, students and teachers agree the S4 Study Skills Workshops are a great way to learn how to study off campus," said Mark Ketley, executive director of Trackside Teen Center. "It is clear that study skills offer the pathway to academic success in school, and we are pleased to host the S4 program here in Wilton so that all students may benefit." A workshop for middle school students will take place Jan. 25 and Feb. 1 and 8 from 3 to 5 p.m.  Two different workshops wi…

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