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Schools

Majority Of Shelton High School Code Violations Fixed SHELTON, Conn. -- Of the nearly 600 fire code violations found at Shelton High School four years ago, only 100 remain, with a target to fix the remaining problems within the year, according to the Connecticut Post. The biggest issues have been corrected, with repairs on the sprinkler system next on the to-do list, according to the Post. The expected completion date is now August 2017, according to the Connecticut Post. The fire and building code violations were first filed in 2011, followed by a report in 2013 by the Office of the State Fire Marshal outlining 579 violations varying in sever…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

Neighbors

Bethel Group Brings Public Art Outside For The Community To Enjoy BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Arts’ public sculpture exhibit is currently on display on the lawn at the Bethel Municipal Center and in the gardens of the Bethel Public Library.Featuring 10 large-scale sculptures, the endeavor started back in the spring of 2014 when representatives of Bethel Arts met sculptor David Boyajian, whose sculpture barn in New Fairfield is home to many creative works. Boyajian, along with Bethel’s economic development director and Bethel Arts co-founder Janice Chrzescijanek, worked on a strategy to bring this idea to life. Once a plan was in place, Bethel Arts applied fo…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

News

Greenwich United Way Looks For New Home GREENWICH, Conn. -- Tentative plans are under way to relocate the Greenwich United Way office to a new home in town. The current office building at 1 Lafayette Court. is expected to be offered for sale on the real estate market just after Labor Day. A top priority for David Rabin, chief executive officer of Greenwich United Way, is a more functional space for development and better flexibility for staff and volunteers. “Our building was a gift to the Community Chest and Council by Gen. Arthur H. Carter," Rubin said. "In 1975 the Community Chest became Greenwich United Way and has …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

Events

Westport's Gault Family Cos. Hosts Make-a-wish Fundraiser In Shelton WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Gault Family Companies in Westport is hosting a Back to School Fundraiser to benefit Make-A-Wish at the Sports Center in Shelton on Sept. 24. All proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Tickets in advance are $15 and $20 the day of the event. "Wish Kids" will be admitted free of charge. Activities at the event will include: Gault Touch A Truck Prize Drawings Exclusive Laser Tag Bowling Arcade Driving Range Unlimited Mini Golf Target Paintball Batting Cages Click here to register. Wish Famil…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

Events

Whole Foods Market Greenwich To Support Bruce Museum Family Days GREENWICH, Conn. -- Whole Foods in Greenwich will host a fundraiser to support Family Days at the Bruce Museum on Thursday, Sept. 15. Whole Foods has pledged to donate 5 percent of its net sales to the museum as part of its Community Giving Days. Family Days at the Bruce feature hands-on art and science workshops, tours of the Museum’s exhibitions, live performances, and inquiry-based games and activities that encourage families to learn together. Family Day activities are designed to give children from diverse backgrounds maximum exposure to both scientific and artistic concepts and pro…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

Events

Walkathon Stepping Off For Bridgeport's Sickle Cell Disease Association BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Southern Connecticut is inviting the public to join in its Silver Anniversary Walkathon on Saturday, Sept. 17. The 5-mile walk and run will be held at the College Woods section of East Rock Park located at 41 Cold Springs St. in New Haven at 8 a.m. This year’s theme is “Walking and Building A Gateway To A Cure.” Participants are encouraged to register in advance by calling the SCDAA office at 203-909-6737 or 203-385-2253 or online at scdaasouthernct@sbcglobal.net. On-site registration for the walkathon begins at 8 a.m. …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/15/2016

Police & Fire

Connecticut State Police Warn Residents About Traffic Ticket Scam BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police are warning residents of a traffic ticket scam impacting residents.Police warn residents to be sure to read all emails carefully, ensuring that the vehicle's tag number and state are correct. They also warned about sending money. If a person is unsure they should contact the appropriate agency directly.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/14/2016

Events

Grace Farms, Aquarium Team Up For Norwalk Cleanup NORWALK, Conn. --- Help clean Long Island Sound by cleaning the water flowing into it during Source to Sound on Saturday with volunteer litter cleanups in New Canaan and Norwalk. Source to Sound is a partnership between Grace Farms in New Canaan, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Norwalk Community College and the office of Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling. The event is an opportunity to learn about the importance of stewardship for our waterways while making an impact in the community. It’s scheduled as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s annual International Coastal Clean-Up Day. More than 18 milli…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/14/2016

Events

Wilton Library Screens Film On Mental Health WILTON, Conn. -- "No Letting Go," an award-winning feature film, will be presented free on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 10 a.m. at the Wilton Library. The film depicts the impacts of mental health disorders, which affect one in five adults and one in five youths ages 13-18 in the United States every year. Randi Silverman, the film’s writer and producer, will lead a question-and-answer session following the screening. "No Letting Go" is a drama based on Silverman’s family journey to understand and cope with the erratic behavior and emotional instability of their middle son, T…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/14/2016

Events

Family Paint Night In Bethel Benefits Ben's Bells BETHEL, Conn. -- Meghan Friedland, Macaroni Kid Danbury-Bethel-Ridgefield publisher, has chosen Ben's Bells CT to be an Act of Kindness recipient this year. Macaroni Kid invites local families to a Family Paint Night at Ben's Bells CT on Friday from 7-9 p.m. During the event parents and children will work together to paint pre-sculpted Ben's Bells beads that will eventually be used to create wind chimes that will be hung randomly throughout the community, in public spaces, for people to find and take home as a reminder to practice intentional kindness. Tickets are $10 per person. Light re…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/14/2016

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