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Young New Canaan HS Grad Remembered As Talented Musician After Untimely Death Young New Canaan HS Grad Remembered As Talented Musician After Untimely Death
Young New Canaan HS Grad Remembered As Talented Musician After Untimely Death A freshman at a prestigious Massachusetts college who graduated from a Connecticut high school in 2023 is being remembered as a brilliant musician who always followed his curiosity into success.  The death of Fairfield County resident Toby Woods, a 2023 graduate of New Canaan High School who was a freshman at Williams College in the Berkshire County town of Williamstown, was announced by officials at both schools on Friday, Feb. 23.  Earlier Report - Young New Canaan HS Grad Dies: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed,' Superintendent Says In a letter to students, faculty, and staff, Wi…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Jersey Mike's Subs To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County Jersey Mike's Subs To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County
Jersey Mike's Subs To Hold Grand Opening In Fairfield County Jersey Mike’s Subs is getting ready to open a new location in Fairfield County. The sandwich shop, located at 72 Newtown Road in Danbury, will open on Wednesday, March 23, and a grand opening fundraiser event will take place through Sunday, March 27, to support the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, according to an announcement from the business.  Representatives said guests who have a special fundraising coupon can make a minimum of a $3 contribution to the games in exchange for a regular sub. “My team and I are thrilled to be opening our first of two locations in Danbury,” franch…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Trooper From Fairfield County Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer Trooper From Fairfield County Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer
Trooper From Fairfield County Dies Of 9/11-Related Cancer Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has ordered all U.S. and state flags in the state be lowered to half-staff in honor of a state police trooper from Norwalk who died Thursday. Connecticut State Police Trooper First Class Walter Greene died "following a courageous battle with cancer as the result of his response and service in support of New York City in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001," Malloy said in a statement. Greene was a member of the 101st Training Troop, and most recently was assigned to the Traffic Services Unit. “Our hearts are with the family of Trooper…

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by Kathy Reakes