Jay Waitkus

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Brookfield, CT
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Brookfield Library Hosting Coloring Session For Tweens And Teens Brookfield Library Hosting Coloring Session For Tweens And Teens Brookfield Library Hosting Coloring Session For Tweens And Teens
Brookfield Library Hosting Coloring Session For Tweens And Teens BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Library is hosting a free coloring session for students in grades six through 12 on Monday, May 16, at 5 p.m. The library will provide coloring pages, colored pencils and gel pens. Registration for the event is required. To sign up, click here. The library is located at 182 Whisconier Road.

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Englewood, NJ
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Englewood Officials Dedicate Firehouse In Memory Of Former Councilman Englewood Officials Dedicate Firehouse In Memory Of Former Councilman Englewood Officials Dedicate Firehouse In Memory Of Former Councilman
Englewood Officials Dedicate Firehouse In Memory Of Former Councilman ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Englewood Mayor Frank Huttle III, members of the City Council and the Englewood Fire Department are inviting the public to the dedication ceremony of the Englewood Firehouse in memory of Jack Drakeford on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m. Drakeford, a former city councilman, died Aug. 2, 2012, at the age of 75. Light refreshments will be served at the dedication ceremony. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by calling 201-510-8205, or sending an email to Catherine Melendez at [email protected]. The firehouse is located at 81 S. Van Brunt Street.

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Monroe Library Hosting Yoga Class Monroe Library Hosting Yoga Class Monroe Library Hosting Yoga Class
Monroe Library Hosting Yoga Class MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will host a yoga class on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Certified yoga instructor Elaina Campopiano will lead the session. Participants should wear comfortable workout attire, and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. No experience is necessary, and no registration is required. The class is limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 203-452-2852, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

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Trumbull-Monroe, CT
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Trumbull Library, Police Holding Bike Safety Day Trumbull Library, Police Holding Bike Safety Day Trumbull Library, Police Holding Bike Safety Day
Trumbull Library, Police Holding Bike Safety Day TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, will be hosting Bike Safety Day with the Trumbull Police Bicycle Patrol on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free family event is being held conjunction with Bicycle Safety Month. Those who come can have their photos taken with the police bikes. Safety tips, raffle prizes and giveaways will also be included. Along with the Trumbull Police Department, representatives of the Health Department and EMS will be on hand during the festivities.

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Westport, CT
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Westport-Weston Chamber Names First Citizen Award Winners Westport-Weston Chamber Names First Citizen Award Winners Westport-Weston Chamber Names First Citizen Award Winners
Westport-Weston Chamber Names First Citizen Award Winners WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce has announced that Gordon Joseloff, editor and publisher of WestportNow, and Tony McDowell, executive director of Earthplace, will be honored as this year's First Citizen Award recipients on Tuesday, June 14, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Westport Inn. Four Staples and Weston High School students, Haley Burns, Ben Goldstein, Mira Jeffery-Craft and Lucas Lee-Tyson, will also be honored. Cocktails and Dinner will be included at the event. Tickets are available at the Chamber, and cost $80 per person. for more information, call 203-…

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Darien, CT
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Lenny Hunter Named Grand Marshal Of Darien Memorial Day Parade Lenny Hunter Named Grand Marshal Of Darien Memorial Day Parade Lenny Hunter Named Grand Marshal Of Darien Memorial Day Parade
Lenny Hunter Named Grand Marshal Of Darien Memorial Day Parade DARIEN, Conn. -- The Monuments and Ceremonies Commission of the Town of Darien has announced that Lenny Hunter, 67, has been named grand marshal of the 2016 Memorial Day Parade. Hunter was born in Stamford, one of 11 children, and joined the Army immediately after graduation from Stamford High School in 1967. Hunter served in Vietnam, along with four of his seven brothers – one in the Air Force and the other four in the Army. After his tenure with the 578th Signal Company in Vietnam in 1967-68, Hunter returned to civilian life, going to work for the Darien Post Office. He worked there…

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Bridgeport, CT
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University Of Bridgeport Names New Provost To Oversee Online Programming University Of Bridgeport Names New Provost To Oversee Online Programming University Of Bridgeport Names New Provost To Oversee Online Programming
University Of Bridgeport Names New Provost To Oversee Online Programming BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The University of Bridgeport has announced that Aaron Perkus will be joining the University of Bridgeport as associate provost, effective May 16. In his new role, Perkus will supervise online programming, serving as the primary liaison to the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. His responsibilities will include new program development, organizing program and dean review and furthering prior learning-assessment and articulation agreements. “Dr. Perkus combines deep experience in the academy with a fresh perspective,” said UB Provost Stephen Healey. “He is a welcome…

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Westport, CT
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Voting Machine Audit Scheduled In Westport Voting Machine Audit Scheduled In Westport Voting Machine Audit Scheduled In Westport
Voting Machine Audit Scheduled In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Registrars of Voters will conduct an audit of the optical scan voting machine results of District 136-5, as tabulated at the April 26, 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential preference primaries. The audit will begin on Thursday, May 12, at 1:00 p.m. in room 201 at Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue. Observers are allowed to view the process.

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Danbury, CT
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Danbury Rep. Smith Honors Veterans At State Capitol Danbury Rep. Smith Honors Veterans At State Capitol Danbury Rep. Smith Honors Veterans At State Capitol
Danbury Rep. Smith Honors Veterans At State Capitol DANBURY, Conn. -- State Rep. Richard A. Smith (R-108) recently introduced four veterans from the greater Danbury area to the state House of Representatives. Those recognized included Bethel's Dan Giata of the Marine Corps, Joe Schirmer of the Army and Tom Cummings of the Navy. Additionally, Louis Russo, a World War II veteran, was credited for his service in the Pacific Theater of operations. Russo was also recognized for his upcoming 98th birthday, which will occur in August. Smith represents Danbury, New Fairfield, Sherman and New Milford.

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Hackensack, NJ
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Hackensack Organizes Shredding Event Hackensack Organizes Shredding Event Hackensack Organizes Shredding Event
Hackensack Organizes Shredding Event HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The City of Hackensack is holding a community paper shredding event on Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at Sears, 436 Main St. Residents are invited to recycle their unwanted, confidential documents by safely shredding them on-site. The event is for residential use only. Businesses may not participate.  For more information, call the Hackensack Recycling Hotline at 201-646-8049.

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