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Donna Christopher

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Utility Work To Close Parts Of South Park Ave. In Easton This Week EASTON, Conn. -- South Park Avenue will be closed between High Ridge and Flat Rock Roads from Wednesday to Friday, according to Easton Police.The closure, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is to allow United Illumination to work in the area. There will be a detour around the area. Contact Easton Dispatch with any questions at (203) 268-4111or check Facebook here.

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Politics

Fairfield Lawmakers Work To Protect Police Dogs From Injury Or Death FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A bill proposed by Fairfield lawmakers would enhance criminal penalties for anyone who harms a police dog in the line of duty. The new law backed by state Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) and state Rep. Brenda Kupchick (R-132) is designed to protect a police animal or dog in volunteer canine search and rescue teams from intentional injury or killing. The bill is HB-67015, An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Intentional Injury or Killing of Police Animals or Dogs in Volunteer Canine Search and Rescue Teams. It would increase the penalty from Class D to Class C felony for injur…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Politics

Fairfield Republicans To Nominate Selectman Candidate FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Republicans thinking of throwing their hat into the Fairfield Board of Selectmen Special Election have until Friday to make their decision. The Republican Town Committee will hold a Nominating Convention on Tuesday, March 28 at Ludlowe High School Any person interested in seeking the Fairfield Republican Party nomination for Selectman needs to contact RTC Chairman Jamie Millington at rtc@fairfieldrtc.com by no later than 4 p.m. Friday, March 24. All RTC voting members should be present for the convention. The convention begins at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at the school…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Events

Westport Businesses Can Apply For Neighborhood Tax Credits WESTPORT, Conn. -- Businesses that contribute to municipal non-profit organizations and programs in Westport have until May 1 to apply for state tax credits. The town is now accepting applications for the 2017 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program, Westport Director of Human Services Sarah Heath announced. The program gives funding to municipal and tax-exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these entities. The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services sponsors the program. The tax credits are given to busi…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Lifestyle

Fairfield Rallies To Help Ludlowe Senior Battle Cancer FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A Fairfield teenager is receiving support from his hockey teammates and the entire Ludlowe High School community in his battle with cancer. Senior Charlie Capalbo, who plays goalie, was just diagnosed with cancer near his heart and lungs. "He is a wonderful young man that just completed a great season," said a friend who set up a GoFundMe to help out his family. The campaign's originator on Monday said his friend was "sitting up, chatting, checking his phone, and in good spirits" and "has been off pain meds for a while and not feeling like he n…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Schools

Danbury High Coach Rallies Community To Help Family After House Fire DANBURY, Conn. — A basketball coach at Danbury High School is rallying the community help one his players, whose family lost their possession in a house fire March 12. Coach Casey Bock described Cameron Snow, a junior, as someone who works hard, is dedicated and is talented. "I am able to witness Cameron become a young adult that is a role model for younger kids. He is one of my 5- and 6-year-olds' favorite players," said Bock. Cameron has a "great, strong family" behind him, he added. To date, $9,340 has been raised through the GoFundMe. "Thankfully, everyone is…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

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Greenwich Native Becomes Director Of Programs At Hometown YMCA GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich native has taken over as director of programs at the YMCA of Greenwich, which is about to turn 100. “YMCA programs service a real need for numerous youth, families, and seniors in our town," said Heather Brown Lowthert. She will oversee the Y's sports, camps, wellness and aquatics programs. "I look forward to being part of a team that makes an impact in Greenwich every day.” Lowthert has more than 20 years of experience in working kids and families. She was program director at the Greenwich Boy Scout Council and before that was a preschool direc…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Schools

Run For America CEO To Speak On Restoring Politics In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The CEO and co-founder of a grassroots initiative to redefine politics will speak Thursday at the Bridgeport Public Education Fund luncheon. David Burstein of Run for America will give his views on how to restore imagination to American governance by bringing a new generation of talent into American politics. Run for America is a citizen-powered movement across the political spectrum to reimagine politics, reinvigorate government, and restore the promise of America for the 21st century. The luncheon is at noon at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St. Click here …

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Business

Affordable Housing For Seniors In Norwalk Gets $12.5M Boost For Renovations NORWALK, Conn. — Cedar Court Apartments, a senior affordable housing community in Norwalk, has received a big boost as it prepares to begin extensive renovations. KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided $12.4 million in Federal Housing Administration financing for the apartments. The 91-unit property will designate at least 40 percent of its units for tenants earning below 60 percent of the area's median income. In addition, the property will benefit from a Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments contract that will provide subsidized rents for 45 units. Jeff Rodman of Key’s Commercial M…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2017

Sports

World Record Still Sinking In For Rower At St. Luke's In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- St. Luke's rower Nate Phelps said the fact that he recently broke a world record is still sinking in. Phelps, a Ridgefield native, broke the U-17 10,000 meter indoor rowing world record at the Maritime Rowing Club on Saturday, March 4. Phelps beat the previous record, held by Trey Holterman of Hillsborough, Calif., by 5.8 seconds setting a new time of 34:10.7. “It’s really cool to have a world record,” he said. The fact that the St. Luke’s junior has only been rowing since last fall makes his accomplishment even more stunning. He credits his success to a grueling trai…

by Donna Christopher

03/20/2017

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