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Cindy Capitani

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News

Passaic County Collecting Hazardous Waste WAYNE, N.J. – A Household Hazardous Waste Collection event for Passaic County Residents is planned from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Para-transit Facility Parking Lot, 1310 Route 23 North, Wayne, rain or shine. This program is free for residents with proof of ID. Small0quantity generators (small commercial businesses) may attend for a fee, but must pre-register. Materials accepted include pesticides and herbicides, solvents and thinners, paints (oil based), varnishes and waxes, corrosives and cleaners, pool chemicals, kerosene, photographic chemicals, anti-freeze, fire extinguis…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2015

Neighbors

Rug Hook Artist June Myles Giving Talk At Wilton Historical Society WILTON, Conn. -- Rug hooking artist June Myles of Redding will give a gallery talk about her exhibition "One Loop at a Time: June Myles’ Hooked Art." The lecture will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Sloan House Gallery at the Wilton Historical Society, 224 Danbury Road/Route 7, Wilton. She will also give a demonstration of how she hooks her artwork, and will talk about her creative process. The pieces in the exhibition – rugs, wall hangings, and pillows – are alive with color, texture and movement. Myles’ hooked art has been exhibited widely across Connectic…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2015

News

Norwalk Offers Firewood To Residents At A Reduced Rate NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk residents can purchase firewood that is split and seasoned at a reduced rate. The city currently accepts and pays to dispose of a tremendous amount of usable hardwoods. Starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Norwalk residents can visit the city of Norwalk website and purchase a $75 firewood voucher good for 175 pieces of wood, or about a half cord. This voucher, a matching photo ID and a resident pass then must be presented at the DPW Yard Debris Site,15 S. Smith St., for self-loaded pickup. The pick-up day is Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2015

Events

Peekskill Rotary Celebrates 45th Horse Show, Country Fair PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Rotary Club of Peekskill will host its 45th Annual Horse Show and Country Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. The event will be at the Blue Mountain Reservation, on Welcher Avenue off Route 9 in Peekskill. Admission and parking are free and the show will go on rain or shine. Horse show riders can fill out an online entry form. This is the only show in Westchester County with both English and Western riding classes. There are 28 Western classes with eight championships on Saturday, and 28 English classes with eight championships o…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2015

Events

Kids, Teens Take Part In Westchester Library System Battle Of The Books OSSINING, N.Y. – The second annual Westchester Library System Battle of the Books will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Ossining High School. This is a fast-paced trivia competition for avid readers in Grades Four through Nine. A total of 17 libraries, nearly half of the libraries in Westchester County, will participate. There will be two separate competitions on the same day, a Children’s (Grades 4 through 6) and a Teens’ (Grades 6 through 9) tournament. Trophies will be presented to the winning teams by a representative of the Office of County Executive Rob Astorino. The presence of B…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2015

Police & Fire

Man Faces Multiple Charges After Taconic Stop EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Timothy B. Mackey, 56, of Fishkill, was arrested Sept. 25 for allegedly being in possession of a controlled substance and driving while intoxicated. He was stopped by New York State police on Interstate 84 for allegedly speeding on the Taconic State Parkway, police said. He was released on summonses and a court appearance.

by Cindy Capitani

09/28/2015

Schools

Stamford's Northeast Elementary School PTO Plans Flea Market STAMFORD, Conn. – A community flea market is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3 at Northeast Elementary School, 82 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford. The event is held by the Northeast Parent Teacher Organization (NEPTO), a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support academic and enrichment programs for students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The tax-deductible fee to reserve a space is $35 for individuals, and $50 for businesses. The PTO is also renting out six-foot tables for $10 per table. All proceeds from the sales of spaces benefit the PTO. Sellers keep all th…

by Cindy Capitani

09/28/2015

Neighbors

Slaughter's New Thriller 'Pretty Girls' Debuts At Wilton Library Event WILTON, Conn. – International bestselling author Karin Slaughter speaks from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, on the same day as the release of her latest psychological thriller, “Pretty Girls.” Estranged sisters drive the story in Slaughter’s latest psychological thriller, which delves into a buried history of secrets and vengeance. The price of admission is $30 and includes a hardcover copy of “Pretty Girls” and two seats at the event. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of the book sales will benefit Wilton Library. Books wil…

by Cindy Capitani

09/28/2015

Sports

New Canaan's Max Pacioretty Elected Captain Of Montreal Canadiens In NHL NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Max Pacioretty, 26, a native of New Canaan, is the 29th captain of the The Montreal Canadiens franchise, nhl.com reports. Pacioretty has become one of the NHL’s top players in his seven seasons with the Montreal Canadiens. The left wing has led in scoring the past four seasons, which includes three 30-goal campaigns, highlighted by a career-high 39 in 2013-14. Pacioretty won the Bill Masterton Award in 2012 as the NHL player and he was named to play for Team USA in the 2014 Olympics, according nhl.com. Pacioretty played hockey as a freshman at New Canaan High before t…

by Cindy Capitani

09/28/2015

Police & Fire

Suspicious People Top North Castle Police Blotter NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- About 12:17 p.m. on Sept. 17 someone called police and reported that a suspicious party was walking around the parking lot at Business Park Drive. No one was found when police searched the area. North Castle police also recently handled the following calls: Someone called police from Smallwood Road on Sept. 21 at 1:58 p.m. and reported that a man came to her door and claimed to be a Con Ed representative and stated he needed access to the house. The man told the woman he had also spoken to her husband, which was not the case. The man was denied access and left the are…

by Cindy Capitani

09/27/2015

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