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Federal Judge Orders Fairfield Man To Avoid Guns, Schools Federal Judge Orders Fairfield Man To Avoid Guns, Schools
Federal Judge Orders Fairfield Man To Avoid Guns, Schools FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- U.S. District Judge Robert Chatigny ordered Fairfield's William Dong on Wednesday to keep away from guns and schools due to his repeated presence on an access road leading to area schools, according to ctpost.com. Dong faces a state trespassing charge for his Dec. 7 presence on the access driveway between Fairfield Woods Middle School and Jennings Elementary. He was not found in violation of his federal probation on Wednesday, ctpost.com reported.  As previously reported, Dong was sentenced in 2014 to five years of federal probation after being found with two handguns an…

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Police & Fire
Residents Evacuated After Darien Gas Leak Residents Evacuated After Darien Gas Leak
Residents Evacuated After Darien Gas Leak DARIEN, Conn. -- A gas leak in Darien resulted in the evacuation of several people from their homes by emergency crews Wednesday, according to News 12 Connecticut.  The leak near the intersection of Intervale and Abbey Roads took place around noon when a construction crew accidentally punctured a sewer line, News 12 Connecticut reported.  There were reportedly no injuries.  Click here to read the News 12 Connecticut story. 

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Schools
North Salem Eighth-Graders Prepare For D.C. Trip North Salem Eighth-Graders Prepare For D.C. Trip
North Salem Eighth-Graders Prepare For D.C. Trip NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The eighth-graders of North Salem Middle School will embark on their annual trip to Washington, D.C. on March 30. An orientation meeting regarding the three-day trip will take place Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the middle school cafeteria.  Procedures and expectations will be covered, as well as questions from parents. 

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'Global Village Cookbooks' On Sale At Byram Hills PTSA Panel 'Global Village Cookbooks' On Sale At Byram Hills PTSA Panel
'Global Village Cookbooks' On Sale At Byram Hills Ptsa Panel ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills PTSA will sell the new "Global Village Cookbook" at the PTSA Education Reform Panel on Jan. 27.  "Global Village Cookbook" features 22 recipes representing countries around the world and submitted by area families. Books are $10 each.  The PTSA Education Reform Panel takes place at H.C. Crittenden Middle School at 7 p.m. 

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Business
Ring's End Opens Paint And Design Center In Trumbull Ring's End Opens Paint And Design Center In Trumbull
Ring's End Opens Paint And Design Center In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Ring's End has opened a new full-service paint and design center in Trumbull Center.  “Our new Trumbull location meets both homeowners’ and contractors’ needs alike, providing our full array of high quality painting and design products as well as high-end services to the market,” said Kevin Dobler, store manager for Ring’s End, Trumbull. “This convenient location brings Ben Moore’s quality products to Trumbull customers who have had to travel to one of our other locations until now." The new, 3,200 square-foot location features the full line of Benjamin Moore paints …

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Events
Avoid Falls With Clifton Workshop Avoid Falls With Clifton Workshop
Avoid Falls With Clifton Workshop CLIFTON, N.J. -- The Clinton Health Department and Princeton Physical Therapy Group will hold a free workshop on preventing falls at Clifton Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Registration is required by calling 973-470-5760. The workshop begins at noon in Community Room A.

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Almost 3,000 Yorktown Residents Came Out For Inaugural 2016 Ball Drop Almost 3,000 Yorktown Residents Came Out For Inaugural 2016 Ball Drop
Almost 3,000 Yorktown Residents Came Out For Inaugural 2016 Ball Drop YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Nearly 3,000 residents of Yorktown and neighboring towns gathered to celebrate the arrival of 2016 together for the inaugural New Year's Ball Drop. Presented by the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Town of Yorktown, the New Year's Eve celebration took place at the intersection of Commerce Street and Veterans Road. downtown. Yorktown DJ Connection Live kicked off the New Year's festivities, and the evening was emceed by Bruce Apar. A countdown announced the ball’s descent, which was greeted by a pyrotechnic display at midnight and fireworks.  “The Yorkt…

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Progress Continues On Goldens Bridge Development Proposal Progress Continues On Goldens Bridge Development Proposal
Progress Continues On Goldens Bridge Development Proposal LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The application process for the affordable housing development proposed for Goldens Bridge continues to move forward, according to the Lewisboro Ledger. John Bainlardi, the vice president of Wilder Balter Partners, presented an altered building plan reducing the number of housing units from 49 to 45 at the Dec. 15 Planning Board meeting, according to the ledger.  A motion to make the Planning Board the lead agency to provide oversight to the housing development did not pass. Some members cited a need for more information before acting as the lead agency. Read more at Lewi…

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Taste Of Ridgefield Features More Than 30 Restaurants Taste Of Ridgefield Features More Than 30 Restaurants
Taste Of Ridgefield Features More Than 30 Restaurants RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- More than 30 restaurants will showcase their signature food and drink at Taste of Ridgefield on Sunday, Jan. 31.  Lounsbury House at 316 Main St. will host Taste of Ridgefield. Sessions will take place from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and from 4-6 p.m.  Reduced advance tickets are available for $45 from any Rotarian, at Squash's and Deborah Ann's or online at www.ridgefieldrotary.org. Admission will be $50 at the door.  Participating establishments include: Ancona’s Wine & Liquors, 109 Cheese & Wine, Babaloo, Bailey’s Backyard, Bareburger, Bartolo, Black Cat Grille, Cheers…

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Lifestyle
New York Times Gives Ridgewood's Fish A 'Good' Rating New York Times Gives Ridgewood's Fish A 'Good' Rating
New York Times Gives Ridgewood's Fish A 'Good' Rating RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Fish Ridgewood features a striking location and impressive seafood, according to a review by The New York Times food columnist Shiani Vora. Located in a former Bank of America with 30-foot-high ceilings, the seafood restaurant received raves for dishes such as its jumbo lump crab cake and grilled octopus, according to the Times.  However, its raw bar and Moroccan barbecue salmon were panned as "weak" and "flavorless," respectively, the Times review said. Fish Urban Dining is at 54 E Ridgewood Ave.  Click here to read the entire New York Times review.

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