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Obituaries
Robert Charles Poccia, 71, Former Mamaroneck Resident Robert Charles Poccia, 71, Former Mamaroneck Resident
Robert Charles Poccia, 71, Former Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Robert Charles “Bob” Poccia, of Little River, S.C., formerly of Mamaroneck, died Monday, July 18. He was 71. He was born in Port Chester to Louis and Elizabeth Doria Poccia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Surviving are his children, Robert C. (Janice) Poccia and Laura (Matthew) Gabriele; grandchildren, Joe and Robert; step-grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren and Giovanna; and his companion, Oddveig Fahnestock.  He was predeceased by his wife, his wife, Josephine Marie Poccia; a brother, Louis Poccia; sister, Linda Doern; and a granddaughter, Anna.  Memorial …

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Events
Copland House Chamber Performs America's Songs At Caramoor In Katonah Copland House Chamber Performs America's Songs At Caramoor In Katonah
Copland House Chamber Performs America's Songs At Caramoor In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. – The Copland House Chamber will perform “Songs America Loves to Sing”on Friday at 8 p.m. at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah. Recently hailed by the New York Times for “illuminating essential truths about the music,” the Music from Copland House ensemble returns to Caramoor in “Songs America Loves to Sing,” a wide-ranging program featuring concert works inspired by the sounds of country, jazz, folk, ragtime, tango and spirituals. The show includes music by Aaron Copland (selections from “Old American Songs”), Pulitzer Prize-winner John Harbison (“Songs …

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Lifestyle
Eversource Offers Ways To Keep Cool Ahead Of Heat Wave Eversource Offers Ways To Keep Cool Ahead Of Heat Wave
Eversource Offers Ways To Keep Cool Ahead Of Heat Wave BERLIN, Conn. – With sweltering temperatures expected across Connecticut over the next several days, air conditioners and fans will be working overtime, but Eversource is prepared to meet that demand and is offering tips on how customers can save energy, stay comfortable and keep electric bills low. “Typically the demand for electricity grows by 75 percent during peak summer months,” said Steve Gilkey, vice president of electric field operations for Eversource in Connecticut. “We prepare well in advance of the summer months to ensure the system is able to handle the additional demand, espec…

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Events
Fairfield Wheels CITGO Applauds Successful Customer Appreciation Event Fairfield Wheels CITGO Applauds Successful Customer Appreciation Event
Fairfield Wheels Citgo Applauds Successful Customer Appreciation Event FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Consumers Petroleum and CITGO Petroleum Corporation invited families in Fairfield and surrounding communities to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day at the Fairfield Wheels CITGO gas station on Friday, July 8.  The fun-filled, family event featured various vendors, free snacks, drinks and CITGO gas card giveaways. 

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Lifestyle
Redding's Meadow Ridge Changes Designation To Life Plan Community Redding's Meadow Ridge Changes Designation To Life Plan Community
Redding's Meadow Ridge Changes Designation To Life Plan Community REDDING, Conn. – Meadow Ridge has joined more than 60 other senior living communities across the country by changing their designation from a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) to a Life Plan Community. “It’s become clear in recent years that the term CCRC is primarily associated with care, which is misleading when you look at our spectrum of services and lifestyle choices,” said Michelle Bettigole, executive director at Meadow Ridge. “With more and more Baby Boomers beginning to explore senior living, we needed a name focused less on passive care and more on the numerous opportuni…

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Schools
Interim Assistant Principal Named At North Mianus School In Greenwich Interim Assistant Principal Named At North Mianus School In Greenwich
Interim Assistant Principal Named At North Mianus School In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – Kathleen Brunswick has been named interim assistant principal for North Mianus School (NMS), part of Greenwich Public Schools, effective immediately. Brunswick is currently a special education teacher at Glenville School and has been the site supervisor/building administrator for the Greenwich Public Summer School and Extended Year Program at Hamilton Avenue School for summers from 2013 to 2016. “I am very excited to welcome Kat Brunswick to NMS. She brings a wide range of skills to this position, from her experience in teacher evaluation and management to developing and…

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News
Mark Nickel Fund For Wilton Families Raises More Than $100K Mark Nickel Fund For Wilton Families Raises More Than $100K
Mark Nickel Fund For Wilton Families Raises More Than $100K WILTON, Conn. – Even though she no longer lives in Wilton, former resident Marge Nickel remains solidly connected to the community through the fund she created two years ago in memory of her son, Mark, which has raised more than $100,000 since it's inception. The Mark Nickel Fund for Wilton Families Impacted by Domestic Violence reflects her late son’s generous spirit by helping Wilton families who are living in violent and abusive relationships. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center, which administers the fund, has helped more than 170 Wilton residents through counseling, safety planning, leg…

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News
Dog Lovers Invited To Meet Wallace At Putnam Humane Society Dog Lovers Invited To Meet Wallace At Putnam Humane Society
Dog Lovers Invited To Meet Wallace At Putnam Humane Society CARMEL, N.Y. – The Putnam Humane Society in Carmel invites residents to meet Wallace, a male Pit Bull mix who is looking for a forever home. Wallace walks well on a leash and is a very active dog who loves to play in the kiddie pool. A more experienced adult home would be a good fit for him, according to the Putnam Humane Society. Interested adopters can meet Wallace daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take him for a walk on the bike trail. Call the society at 845-225-7777 for more information. The Putnam Humane Society is at 68 Old Route 6, Carmel. 

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Lifestyle
Bethel Artist Selected For Inclusion In Project At Saunders Farm Bethel Artist Selected For Inclusion In Project At Saunders Farm
Bethel Artist Selected For Inclusion In Project At Saunders Farm BETHEL, Conn. – The 11th edition of the Farm Project, presented by Collaborative Concepts at Saunders Farm starting Saturday, Sept. 3, will include "Migration," an installation by Bethel artist Elizabeth White. "I use life-cast leaves to represent individuals away from their roots," White said. "In site-specific installations, they are arranged singularly or in clusters, underfoot or under cover, up against or over a wall. In view of the current economic disasters, political conditions, military actions and climate or earth changes, I see immigration as the new norma…

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Neighbors
Danbury Kids Enjoy Summer At Camps, Parks Danbury Kids Enjoy Summer At Camps, Parks
Danbury Kids Enjoy Summer At Camps, Parks DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury kids have been cooling off and enjoying summer vacation at various camps and parks.  Local children have enjoyed spray parks, Speed & Agility Camp and Joe Namath Camp.

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