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Police Honor Monroe Rep. Sredzinski For Work To Protect Dispatch Centers Police Honor Monroe Rep. Sredzinski For Work To Protect Dispatch Centers
Police Honor Monroe Rep. Sredzinski For Work To Protect Dispatch Centers MONROE, Conn. --- The Connecticut Police Chiefs Association recently honored state Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, naming him a “Legislator of the Year” for the 2016 legislative session. Sredzinski, a Republican representing Monroe and Newtown in the state House, also works as Stratford's Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor.  He was commended for his work in support of law enforcement, specifically in the area of Public Safety Answering Points.  Sredzinki used his experience to push back against the state's efforts to regionalize dispatch centers. “It is truly an honor to be recognized by the Connect…

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Westport Weston Health District Schedules Flu Clinics Westport Weston Health District Schedules Flu Clinics
Westport Weston Health District Schedules Flu Clinics WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Weston Health District will be conducting flu clinics beginning in mid-October.  Walk-ins are accepted during all flu clinics. The clinics will be held at the below locations and times:  Westport Weston Health District, 180 Bayberry Lane. Monday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.  Monday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5:30 p.m.  Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m.  Friday, Nov. 4, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Westport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave.  Thursday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Weston Public Library, 56 Norfield Road. Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 to…

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Events
Greenwich's Bruce Museum Spotlights Women's Art Through The Ages Greenwich's Bruce Museum Spotlights Women's Art Through The Ages
Greenwich's Bruce Museum Spotlights Women's Art Through The Ages GREENWICH, Conn. -- A series of films and lectures are coming to Greenwich in conjunction with the new exhibition "Her Crowd: New Art by Women from Our Neighbors Private Collections" at the Bruce Museum.The lecture series will be free on Monday mornings at 10 a.m. starting Oct. 17 when Ferris Olin presents a program entitled “Consuming Passions: Some Women Art Collectors in Post WWII America.” Presentations to follow include Siona Wilson on Oct. 24, artist Alessandra Expósito on Oct. 31 and art historian Saisha Grayson on the work of Wangechi Mutu on Nov. 7.  Other events as part …

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Wilton Historian Leads Walking Tour Of Preserved Buildings Wilton Historian Leads Walking Tour Of Preserved Buildings
Wilton Historian Leads Walking Tour Of Preserved Buildings WILTON, Conn. -- The public is invited to learn about Wilton's history with a guided walking tour on Saturday of the Wilton Historical Society’s preserved buildings at Lambert Corner.The outing is being led by Wilton Historian, author and former first selectman Bob Russell. Participants will meet at the Historical Christmas Barn at 11 a.m. and the tour will run until noon. Russell, author of author of "Wilton, Connecticut: Three Centuries of People, Places, and Progress," will share stories of the people associated with the buildings.  He also might recount the details from a chap…

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Danbury Restaurants Dishing Up Special Deals All Week Danbury Restaurants Dishing Up Special Deals All Week
Danbury Restaurants Dishing Up Special Deals All Week DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury residents can dine out as the city's best eateries dish up special deals for Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will offer a special prix-fixe menu, which excludes tax and gratuity, throughout the week. Restaurant Week will go through Sunday, Oct. 16. Click here for more information from the City of Danbury.  The restaurants offering deals include: Agave Mexican Restaurant Bambu Modern Asian Restaurant Barbarie's Black Angus Grill Basilico Castello Ristorante Chuck's Steakhouse Dolce Restaurant and Wine Bar Elmer's Diner  Empire of the Incas Fairfields R…

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Lifestyle
Famed Guitarist Brings New Work To Fairfield Famed Guitarist Brings New Work To Fairfield
Famed Guitarist Brings New Work To Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A critically-acclaimed guitarist will play the Fairfield Theatre Company's Stage One on Wednesday.Doyle Bramhall II will perform at 7 p.m. in honor of his new album "Rich Man," released on Sept. 30.  He's known for working with Eric Clapton, and collaborations with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sheryl Crow, Roger Waters, B.B. King, and many others. "Rich Man," his first album in decades, reflects his experience working with artists, as well as travels to India and Africa following the death of his father.  Bramhall has been playing professionally since he wa…

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Police & Fire
State Dismisses Charges Against 71-Year-Old Fugitive Found In Sherman State Dismisses Charges Against 71-Year-Old Fugitive Found In Sherman
State Dismisses Charges Against 71-Year-Old Fugitive Found In Sherman SHERMAN, Conn. -- A Connecticut Superior Court judge has dismissed the charges against a 71-year-old Sherman man who was arrested earlier this year after 48 years as a fugitive from Georgia, according to the Hartford Courant. Robert Stackowitz broke out of the Carroll County Prison Work Camp in Georgia in August 1968 while serving a 17-year prison sentence for robbery. This past May, Stackowitz was taken into custody by US Marshals and arrested after blowing his cover by applying for Social Security benefits.  Late last month, Georgia's Board of Pardons and Paroles withdrew its request fo…

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Neighbors
Local Artwork Benefits Blue Wave Booster Club In Darien Local Artwork Benefits Blue Wave Booster Club In Darien
Local Artwork Benefits Blue Wave Booster Club In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Artwork currently on display in Darien will help benefit the Blue Wave Booster Club. Local artist Peter Saverine, whose work is currently on display at Darien Donut, has pledged to donate 20 percent of canvas print sales to the Darien Blue Wave Booster Club. “I am thankful for the opportunity to share my artwork to benefit the community. Local merchants, like Bill Tamme at Darien Donut, who welcome local artists to display in their venues make these small gestures possible,” said Saverine who graduated from Darien High School. The Blue Wave Booster Club was formed in 2006 …

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Local Artist Donates Proceeds From Show To Darien Arts Center Local Artist Donates Proceeds From Show To Darien Arts Center
Local Artist Donates Proceeds From Show To Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- A local artist has shared the proceeds of his solo art show with the Darien Arts Center(DAC).Peter Saverine held an art show this past August at Darien Rowayton Bank entitled "Sessions by the Sea," which featured over 40 original works. His miniature easel paintings along with signed copies of his children's book, "Jenny's Pennies-A Nantucket Tradition" raised more than $500 for the arts center. "I appreciate having had the opportunity at the Darien Rowayton Bank to share my artwork with my hometown friends and I am happy that their purchases allow m…

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Work Of Walker Family Featured In Wilton Library Cartoon Exhibit Work Of Walker Family Featured In Wilton Library Cartoon Exhibit
Work Of Walker Family Featured In Wilton Library Cartoon Exhibit WILTON, Conn. -- An art exhibit comprised of cartoons is coming to the Wilton Library with an opening event on Friday, Oct. 14.The reception will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.  The cartoonists who will be on display during the exhibition are from the Connecticut Chapter of the National Cartoonists Society. Items on display are all original and were prepared for and displayed in newspapers, greeting cards, licensing, children’s books and magazines, among other media. The cartoonists on display will include: Chance Browne of Wilton, Mort Walker of Wilton, …

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