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Fairfield Town Clerk Named President Of New England Clerk Group Fairfield Town Clerk Named President Of New England Clerk Group
Fairfield Town Clerk Named President Of New England Clerk Group FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Town Clerk Betsy Browne has taken on a new role as president of the New England Association of City and Town Clerks and plans to host the association's annual conference in Connecticut next year. Browne was sworn-in at the recent annual conference in Boston. Her oath was administered by Vincent Buttiglieri, president of the International Institute of Muncipal Clerks. After taking the helm as president, Browne invited fellow clerks from the New England chapter to join her in celebrating 50 years with next year's conference in Connecticut. Browne said it is an op…
Norwalk Community College Shows 'The Fitzgerald Family Christmas' Norwalk Community College Shows 'The Fitzgerald Family Christmas'
Norwalk Community College Shows 'The Fitzgerald Family Christmas' NORWALK, Conn. -- "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas," the 2012 movie depicting the struggles of a fractured family reuniting for the holidays, is the featured film Thursday, Dec. 8, at Norwalk Community College. The movie screening is part of the college's monthly film series. "The Fitzgerald Family Christmas," starring Edward Burns and Connie Britton, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Pepsico Theatre in the East Campus of the college, 188 Richards Ave., Norwalk. Written and directed by actor Burns, whose other credits include "The Brothers McMullen" and …
Bronxville School Staff Volunteer Monthly At New Rochelle Center Bronxville School Staff Volunteer Monthly At New Rochelle Center
Bronxville School Staff Volunteer Monthly At New Rochelle Center NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. -- A group of teachers and staff members from Bronxville Elementary School in Bronxville set an example of giving for their students by volunteering their time each month at New Rochelle's Hope Community Services' soup kitchen. At the most recent visit Nov. 21, the group served more than 150 people macaroni and cheese, bread, salad, ham and cake, then stayed to clean up. Led by third-grade teacher Veronica Fiore, the group was made up of school secretary Mary Reilly, third-grade teachers Jasmine Cacace, Carol Fata and Judy Visoky. “We all feel grateful for the opportunit…
Demonstrations, Re-Elections Highlight Monore Historical Society Meeting Demonstrations, Re-Elections Highlight Monore Historical Society Meeting
Demonstrations, Re-Elections Highlight Monore Historical Society Meeting MONROE, Conn. -- The re-election of board members and displays of local historical artifacts were the highlights of the Nov. 11 annual meeting of the Monroe Historical Society. There also were demonstrations and presentations about various aspects of local and national history, as well as a report on renovations of the three historical society buildings, at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library meeting, officials said. Vic Casaretti was re-elected to a one-year term as president. Also re-elected for one-year terms were Vida Stone, vice president, Cindy Robertson, secretary, Deb Heim, treasurer…
Harrison Central School District Hires New Director Of Athletics Harrison Central School District Hires New Director Of Athletics
Harrison Central School District Hires New Director Of Athletics HARRISON, N. Y. -- Harrison Central School District's new director of physical education, health and athletics is bringing years of experience as a New York City gym teacher, coach and athletic director to Harrison schools. Chris Galano, who served as athletic director at Stuyvesant High School in New York City for three years, started Thursday in Harrison. School district officials noted his work at Stuyvesant included coordinating 42 athletic teams and supporting 1,200 student athletes in a school of 3,400 while increasing student participation in athletics. Also at Stuyvesant, he oversaw…
New Rochelle HS Students Explore Marine Life In Local Waterways New Rochelle HS Students Explore Marine Life In Local Waterways
New Rochelle HS Students Explore Marine Life In Local Waterways NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. -- A new elective marine science course at New Rochelle High School is keeping interested students active in discovering ecosystems in local waterways, such as the Hudson River and Long Island Sound. In October, members of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation led students on a tour of the Hudson River at Iona Island. They traveled through the tidal marshes near Bear Mountain, learning about the Hudson's watershed and the environmental effects of the wetland ecosystem. Then on Nov. 16, students traveled to Pelham Bay Park in the Bronx to study the …
Marine Remember Pearl Harbor 75 Years Later In Ridgewood Marine Remember Pearl Harbor 75 Years Later In Ridgewood
Marine Remember Pearl Harbor 75 Years Later In Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N. J. -- Dec. 7 marks 75 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor so officials at Ridgewood Public Library plan to honor the anniversary with a free presentation Dec. 15 by a local professor and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve captain. James P. Kane, professor at William Paterson University, plans to show slides and give a lecture focusing on the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu in Hawaii that brought this country into World War II. The event is planned for 7 p.m., Dec. 15, at the library, 125 N. Maple Ave. More than 2,400 people were killed in the attack, including …
Stamford-Area Leaders Pitch In To Serve Meals At Pacific House Stamford-Area Leaders Pitch In To Serve Meals At Pacific House
Stamford-Area Leaders Pitch In To Serve Meals At Pacific House STAMFORD, CONN. -- Several local and state representatives gathered recently to honor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week by helping with a meal service at an emergency shelter operated by Stamford-based Pacific House that serves people from Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan. State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing Stamford and Darien, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, a Stamford Democrat, State Rep. Terry Adams, a Stamford Democrat, and State Rep. William Tong, a Stamford Democrat, joined forces with a representative from U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s office and Rodney Pr…
Lecture Explores Waldwick's Historic Railroad Tower Lecture Explores Waldwick's Historic Railroad Tower
Lecture Explores Waldwick's Historic Railroad Tower WALDWICK, N. J. -- The 106-year-old Erie Interlocking Tower in Waldwick, one of the last wood interlocking towers in New Jersey, is the topic of a Dec. 8 lecture by two local historians involved in preserving Waldwick history. Curt Springstead, project manager for the Waldwick Historical Society, and Doug Cowie of the Waldwick Community Alliance, will present a brief history of the tower during its 106 years of operation and the 18-year effort to rehabilitate it to house the Railroader Museum in Waldwick.  Part of the Mahwah Museum Lecture Series, the lecture will take place at 7:30 p.m., D…
Maritime Aquarium Offering Free Admission To Norwalk Residents On Saturday Maritime Aquarium Offering Free Admission To Norwalk Residents On Saturday
Maritime Aquarium Offering Free Admission To Norwalk Residents On Saturday NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk residents can get a free peek at the water-loving inhabitants of the hometown Maritime Aquarium this Saturday as part of the popular facility's annual Salute Norwalk Day. The free admission offer includes entry to one of four 40-minute IMAX movies. Admission is normally $22.95 for adults, $20.95 for youth and seniors and $15.95 for children age 3 to 12. Also Saturday, Norwalk residents get a 10 percent discount at the Aquarium Gift Shop. Proof of residency is required.  Santa Claus dons scuba gear for Shark-Diving Santa shows at 12:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. The shows …
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