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Sunrise Senior Living Saves Historic Wilton Barn Before Construction Starts
WILTON, Conn. — Young’s Nursery is gone, but a historic 19th-century barn on the Wilton property will be saved and donated to the Wilton Historical Society. Sunrise Senior Living, which is about to begin construction on its new assisted living community on the property at 211 Danbury Road/Route 7, is preserving the historic barn. “This was simply the right thing to do, and we are excited to help preserve such a special part of Wilton’s history,” said Philip Kroskin, senior vice president of real estate for Sunrise. “Sunrise is committed to thoughtful, sustainable design of our communities…
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'The Voice' Winner From Stratford Helps At Fundraiser To Aid The Homeless
GREENWICH, Conn. -- "The Voice" winner and Stratford native Javier Colon will perform at the 10th annual Close to Home event in Greenwich this February to benefit the Pacific House Young Adult Program that helps young adults avoid a lifetime of homelessness. The popular yearly gathering will be held on Friday, Feb. 23, at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich to raise money for the program. Colon will provide an exclusive solo performance, and will also perform special selections with talented musicians from local high schools. The event will also feature delicious dessert and food tasting's…
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Lost And Found: Motorist Picks Up Dog In Westport
WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Police Department is trying to help a lost pup find her way home. This female dog (pictured above) was picked up by passing motorists in the area of Birchwood Country Club on Kings Highway South in Westport. She is a small hound or beagle mix — probably about 8 to 12 months old. She was wearing a black collar with pink edging when picked up. Do you know this dog or her owner? Please contact Westport Animal Control at 203-341-5076.
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Trumbull's Kennedy Center Names Shelton Man As New President/CEO
TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center has a new president and CEO — Richard Sebastian Jr. of Shelton. Sebastian has been appointed effective Jan. 2. He succeeds Martin Schwartz of Trumbull, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. Schwartz, who was the Trumbull-based center’s first president and CEO, will remain as acting president and CEO until Jan. 18 in order to ensure a smooth transition. “With over 200 resume submissions, Richard Sebastian was chosen because he has the credentials to create growth and sustainability for the agency; embodies the persona of our leadership; and…
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Griffin’s Wonderland Of Trees Raises $9,300 For Spooner House In Shelton
SHELTON, Conn. – Griffin Hospital’s annual Holiday Wonderland of Trees fundraiser collected more than $9,300 for Spooner House in Shelton to help feed and shelter area families in need this winter. As part of Griffin’s Planetree Person-Centered Care Philosophy, the Holiday Wonderland of Trees calls on hospital departments to decorate 3-foot artificial evergreen trees that are raffled off. The fundraiser aims to help improve health the community by supporting the Spooner House’s services. This is the seventh year of the fundraiser, which has raised more than $47,000 in total.
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Staples Grad Wins Golden Globe For Best Song From P.T. Barnum Movie
WESTPORT, Conn. — For the second year in a row, Staples High School grad Justin Paul and his writing partner, Benj Pasek, won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. They accepted the award during Sunday night's telecast on NBC. Their winning song is "This is Me" from the movie-musical "The Greatest Showman," which is about Bridgeport's own P.T. Barnum. The song is performed by Keala Settle. The other nominees were: "Home" from the movie "Ferdinand." Music by Nick Jonas, Nick Monson & Justin Tranter, Lyrics by Jonas &…
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Journey To The Past: Monroe Through Time II To Be Unveiled At Sunday Lunch
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be unveiled at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Sunday. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today. A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919. The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose…
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Community Rallies Behind Fairfield County Family After New Father Dies
Paulie Packes was only 9 days old when his father, Anthony, a Stamford resident who grew up in Hawthorne, died of a brain tumor at the age of 36. A GoFundMe page has been launched for the Packes family. As of Friday morning, the page has raised $51,565 in four days from 325 people. Anthony was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March 2015. The tumor was surgically removed, and he was given a clean bill of health. He married Toni in October 2016, but his brain tumor returned last June. While the tumor was surgically removed, it eventually resurfaced and was deemed inoperable. "Anthony n…
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Shelton Mayor Gives Kennedy Center A Holiday Surprise
SHELTON, Conn. — The Kennedy Center got a surprise this holiday season — a $5,000 donation from Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Lauretti made the donation through proceeds from his annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament. “We want to personally thank Mayor Lauretti and the supporters of his golf tournament for their generous donation to The Kennedy Center,” said Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of the Trumbull-based organization that supports people with special needs. “This substantial contribution has been earmarked for general operating expenses, which will benefit the 2,000 people with …
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Meet Bridgeport Hospital's First Baby Of 2018
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – It's a boy! Lisa and Michael Mastronardi of Shelton welcomed a new son on Monday morning. And making his birth even more special: Nico Anthony Mastronardi is the first baby born at Bridgeport Hospital in 2018. He is the second child of Lisa and Michael Mastronardi, joining 2-year- old big brother Luca. Nico weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces when he arrived at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1. He was delivered by Dr. Marina Torbey. Bridgeport Hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, is a 383-bed acute care hospital serving parts of Fairfield and New Haven counties.
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Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. – Sample the best of South Norwalk’s restaurants amid pulsing jellyfish and prowling sharks during a fun adults-only evening on Thursday, Jan. 11 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The event is the Aquarium’s next “Maritime with a Twist,” which are casual affairs offered occasionally to celebrate and connect SoNo’s food and drink with SoNo’s anchor, The Maritime Aquarium. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests 21 and over can explore the entire Aquarium, including the expanded new jellyfish exhibit “Journey with Jellies” and the new “Sea Turtle Nursery” featuring an adorable 4-month- old…
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Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…
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