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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia,  all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.


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News
Newtown Ambulance Corps Organizes Child ID Registration Event Newtown Ambulance Corps Organizes Child ID Registration Event
Newtown Ambulance Corps Organizes Child ID Registration Event NEWTON, Conn. — The Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and the Masonic Hiram Lodge in Sandy Hook is inviting families with young children to a free child protection event on Saturday, Nov. 14, reported The Newtown Bee. The Newtown Bee said that NVAC member and Mason Chris Capozza is organizing this event, which will be held at the NVAC headquarters at 6 Washington Square. The aim is to give parents a free Connecticut Child Identification Program purple pack for each child.  The Purple Pack includes a DVD Ram disk, which has a video of a child, a still photo, the child’s fingerprints, a dent…

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Events
Hudson Valley Artisan Marketplace Comes To Poughkeepsie Hudson Valley Artisan Marketplace Comes To Poughkeepsie
Hudson Valley Artisan Marketplace Comes To Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Hudson Valley Artisan (HVA) Marketplace will be at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie Friday, Nov. 27-29. The marketplace will offer craft beers, spirits, gluten-free and gluten-full treats. There will a beauty and wellness truck offering hair and make-up and information. Since it is a marketplace, there will be handmade, fair-trade gifts for sale. Admission is free, leaving cash for the gift-buying. Hours: Friday: 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Cecilia Dinio Durkin: womensworkbw@yahoo.com or Pao…

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Business
Wilton's Commonfund Names New Chief Investment Officer Wilton's Commonfund Names New Chief Investment Officer
Wilton's Commonfund Names New Chief Investment Officer WILTON, Conn. – Commonfund, an investment management company based in Wilton, has appointed Mark Anson as its new chief investment officer, effective in January. "We are delighted to have an investor with Mark’'s track record and experience join the management team at Commonfund,”" said Catherine Keating, president and CEO of Commonfund. “"Mark has been an outstanding institutional investor throughout his career and has been both a leader and innovator across asset classes, particularly in alternative investing.”" Anson is currently CIO of the Robert Bass Family Office. …

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Events
New Canaan Mounted Troop Gets In The Saddle For Annual Fundraising Gala New Canaan Mounted Troop Gets In The Saddle For Annual Fundraising Gala
New Canaan Mounted Troop Gets In The Saddle For Annual Fundraising Gala NEW CANAAN, Conn. –New Canaan Mounted Troop is raising funds with a gala at Grace Farms on Saturday, Nov. 14. The organization provides educational horsemanship programs and also has an equine therapeutic program, Super Troopers, for children and adults who have special needs. The gala, which runs from 6 to 10 p.m., will feature cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, and a performance by multiple Grammy Award-winner Paul Winter. Proceeds will support Super Troopers, including care for the horses and ponies and scholarships for the participants. People who wish to attend, donate an item for …

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Schools
High Schoolers In Stratford Hitting The Stage And The Field High Schoolers In Stratford Hitting The Stage And The Field
High Schoolers In Stratford Hitting The Stage And The Field STRATFORD, Conn. – November will be a busy month for high school athletes and thespians in Stratford. On Nov. 13 and 14, students will be staging Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Auditorium at Stratford High School. Tickets are $10/person. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. on both nights. For more information, call 203-380-6777, ext 1234. Reserve tickets at this website. On Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, Stratford High will play Bunnell High School at home on Penders field. Advance tickets are $3 for students and seniors, $5 for adults. At the gate, ticket…

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Politics
Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee Set To Vote Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee Set To Vote
Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee Set To Vote SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The 2015 Citizens Nominating Committee election will be Tuesday at Village Hall. Voting takes place from 7:30-9 a.m. and 2-9 p.m. The committee will meet this December and January to choose candidates for village trustee and village justice of the Scarsdale Citizens Non-Partisan Party. Qualified voters may vote in person or by mail-in ballot. The mail-in ballot may be downloaded at the Procedure Committee website or obtained at Village Hall and the Scarsdale Library. This year's candidates are: Edgewood: Eric G. Cheng David J. Peck Fox Meadow: Madelaine Eppenst…

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Schools
Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Speaks To Families Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Speaks To Families
Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Speaks To Families TUCKAHOE, N.Y. --  Tuckahoe Middle School Principal Ellen J. McDonnell has written the following letter to parents. Dear TMS Parents: Our Halloween Dance was a great success! Thank you to the members of the student government organization for creating such a fun event. The first marking period ends on Nov. 17. Now would be a good time to confirm with your child that all work is up to date. Please encourage them to reach out to their teachers and attend extra help if needed. On Nov. 3, the eighth-grade attempted to participate in an Electronic Field Trip with the National World War II Muse…

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by Ellen J. McDonnell
Business
Yonkers Royal Regency Hotel Enjoys Grand Re-Opening Yonkers Royal Regency Hotel Enjoys Grand Re-Opening
Yonkers Royal Regency Hotel Enjoys Grand Re-Opening YONKERS, N.Y. – The Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers celebrated its grand re-opening recently. Notable guests included Mayor Mike Spano, and Eileen Mildenberger, senior adviser to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. Virserius Studio completely redesigned the Hotel’s 88 standard guest rooms, five luxury suites, lobby and reception areas, its crystal ballroom, and meetings and event spaces to feel fresh and modern. “We are thrilled to showcase our beautiful renovations to the public. My family has owned the Hotel since 1994, and we are very excited to see the new design renderings come t…

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News
Carmel Teachers Serve At Restaurant To Combat Hunger Carmel Teachers Serve At Restaurant To Combat Hunger
Carmel Teachers Serve At Restaurant To Combat Hunger CARMEL, N.Y. – The Carmel Teachers’ Association is teaming up the Putnam Community Action Program and Healy's Corner Restaurant to raise money to fight hunger in the community. Tuesday ill be "Tip A Teacher" night at Healy’s Corner Restaurant. Carmel teachers will substitute for the regular wait staff and bartenders. They will donate all tips to the Putnam Community Action Program. Restaurant owner Ryan Healy will donate 10 percent of the proceeds to the program. The buffet is $18; there is also a cash bar. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling Healy’s at (845) 306…

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Business
Business Magazine Gives Award To Pelham A.G. Williams Co. Business Magazine Gives Award To Pelham A.G. Williams Co.
Business Magazine Gives Award To Pelham A.G. Williams Co. PELHAM, N.Y. – Pelham-based A.G. Williams Painting Company has won its second small-business award this year. Earlier, Westfair Communications gave them a Family Business Award. On Nov. 1, 914Inc gave A.G. Williams a Small Business Award for their success in Westchester County, one of four awards that the magazine gives. 914Inc takes nominations from hundreds of readers. Requirements for nomination are that the business must have been operating for at least two years, have fewer than 50 full-time employees, and maintain a physical location in Westchester. The magazine awarded A.G. Will…

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