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Letter: Bridgeport's Sen. Moore Secures Funding For Local Road Repairs Letter: Bridgeport's Sen. Moore Secures Funding For Local Road Repairs
Letter: Bridgeport's Sen. Moore Secures Funding For Local Road Repairs BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters under 350 words to Bridgeport@dailyvoice.com. State Sen. Marilyn Moore, who represents Bridgeport, Trumbull and Monroe. To the editor: As the weather warms up, towns and cities will begin repaving roads and fixing potholes. While we all want smooth drives to work and school, the cost of paving programs can put a real dent in municipal budgets. Repairing our roads is important for driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety. In the State Senate, I was able to secure funding for Connecticut …

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'Play It Again, Square One' Coming To Stratford Library 'Play It Again, Square One' Coming To Stratford Library
'Play It Again, Square One' Coming To Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Friends of Square One Theatre, in conjunction with the Stratford Library, will continue the 11th season of its popular three-part series, "Play It Again, Square One," on Tuesday, March 22. The event is free and open to the public, and coffee and tea will be served. The drama discussion series looks at recent productions by the theater company and offers patrons the opportunity to explore and discuss aspects of the play they saw. According to Friends co-presidents Angela McKelvy and Francesca Hayes, the series continues to fill a void for theatergoers. &qu…

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Neighbors
Stamford Sixth-Grader Wins Maple-Flavored Teen Chef Challenge Stamford Sixth-Grader Wins Maple-Flavored Teen Chef Challenge
Stamford Sixth-Grader Wins Maple-Flavored Teen Chef Challenge STAMFORD, Conn. -- Rylie Emma Walker, a sixth-grade student from Stamford, was voted as the winning chef, at the First County Bank Teen Chef Challenge, during the Maple Sugar Festival Weekend, March 5-6. Walker competed against seven other talented teen chefs to create the best-tasting recipe using maple syrup, as judged by the public and five celebrity judges. Walker won with her maple meatballs and maple blinis and was invited to return in 2017 as a celebrity judge. The competition took place at the Stamford Nature Center & Museum, 39 Scofieldtown Rd.

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C.H. Booth Patrons Can Use 'Passport,' Visit Other Libraries, Win Prizes C.H. Booth Patrons Can Use 'Passport,' Visit Other Libraries, Win Prizes
C.H. Booth Patrons Can Use 'Passport,' Visit Other Libraries, Win Prizes NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Throughout April, patrons of the C.H. Booth Library can explore 124 other state libraries through the Connecticut Library Association's Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program. The Passport program is open to adults and children, to encourage residents to explore the diversity of the state's public libraries. "Each library has its own architecture, vibe and collection to explore and browse," a news release notes. To participate, visit the C.H. Booth Library to pick up your passport. Librarians will stamp the passport and hand out commemorative 2016 C.H. Booth…

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Obituaries
Sister Catherine Jerome Farrington, 81, Blauvelt Resident Sister Catherine Jerome Farrington, 81, Blauvelt Resident
Sister Catherine Jerome Farrington, 81, Blauvelt Resident BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Sister Catherine Jerome Farrington -- formerly Peggy Ann Farrington -- died on Sunday, March 20. She was 81. Farrington had been a member of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt for the past 58 years. Sister "C.J." was born in the Bronx. She received a bachelor's in education from Dominican College, in Orangeburg. She devoted 34 years of her ministry to the care and education of the children of St. Dominic's Home in Blauvelt. She served as cottage mother for many years, first with the youngest girls and later with the older girls. Farrington also served in oth…

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Schools
Whitby Sixth-Graders Brought Photo Exhibit To Le Pain Quotidien Whitby Sixth-Graders Brought Photo Exhibit To Le Pain Quotidien
Whitby Sixth-Graders Brought Photo Exhibit To Le Pain Quotidien GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sixth-grade students from Greenwich's Whitby School hosted a student photo exhibit this past Wednesday evening at Le Pain Quotidien, on Greenwich Avenue. The photo exhibit showcased student-taken photos about social issues in our community. The popular event was open to the Whitby community and as well as the general public. Through their unit in Individuals and Societies class, students developed a deeper understanding of ethics, fairness and development, and explored how they can be agents of change. Students learned how people can show agency, how ethics are linked to…

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New Way For New Jersey Chairman Phil Murphy To Speak In Hackensack New Way For New Jersey Chairman Phil Murphy To Speak In Hackensack
New Way For New Jersey Chairman Phil Murphy To Speak In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Join Phil Murphy, chairman of New Way for New Jersey, on Tuesday March 22, for a conversation about growing our middle class. Another major topic is and "why it's time for Governor Christie to get to work and do his job ... or quit," Murphy notes. Over 20,000 people have signed an online position by the group to that effect. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Hackensack Civic Center. For more information on the group, visit its website.

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Obituaries
Jeffery J. Salvati, 60, Wappingers Falls Jeffery J. Salvati, 60, Wappingers Falls
Jeffery J. Salvati, 60, Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Jeffery J. Salvati -- a Wappingers Falls resident, formerly of Middletown -- died on Saturday, March 19. He was 60. Born in Middletown, Salvati had been a resident of Dutchess County since 1978. He worked as a glazier for 25 years, before opening his own business in 2003, Mid Hudson Glass in Poughkeepsie. "He was very grateful to all his customers, many of whom became special friends over the years," according to information from the funeral home. Salvati was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, kayaking and golfing. He…

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Schools
Shopping at Five Below Will Benefit Wanaque PTA Until Saturday Shopping at Five Below Will Benefit Wanaque PTA Until Saturday
Shopping at Five Below Will Benefit Wanaque PTA Until Saturday WANAQUE, N.J. -- Wanaque Elementary School PTA will be holding a fundraiser with Five Below until Saturday, March 26. Ten percent of all sales will be donated back to the the PTA: bring this flyer.  Five Below carries t-shirts, room decor, collectibles, sporting goods, electronic accessories, school supplies, books, bath and body products and more. The store's schtick is that everything in the store is priced at $5 or less. The store is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and is located at 1640 Route 23, in Wayne. The fundraiser began on Saturday, March 19.

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West Milford Elks Announce Upcoming Schedule West Milford Elks Announce Upcoming Schedule
West Milford Elks Announce Upcoming Schedule WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The West Milford Elks will host a variety of events over the next month, from its Good Friday Fish Fry to "Jukebox Thursdays."motorcycle committee meeting -- Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. PER’s Good Friday Fish Fry -- Friday, March 25, 5-8 p.m. $12 per person "Jukebox Thursday" -- Thursday, March 31, 5 p.m. to closing -- free jukebox music Dinner TBD -- Friday, April 1 -- The Elks event page notes "Each Friday we have a nice meal and entertainment. Dinner is from 5-8 p.m. for a nominal fee and entertainment times vary, either live music or karao…

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