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Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events In Fairfield County 'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events In Fairfield County
'A Happy Business': 3 Moms Bring Candy Van To Events In Fairfield County For those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth as Halloween approaches, a mobile candy van might just be the perfect solution. Candy Zoo, run by a team of three mothers, is a moving candy truck that is available to rent for private events and can be found throughout the tri-state area, including Westchester County, Fairfield County, and the Englewood area, according to one of the business's founders, Karen Benett. The truck sells more than 200 brands of candy and goes to weddings, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events, and more, Benett said. The idea for the business sprouted…

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by Ben Crnic
News
COVID-19: Tip Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests COVID-19: Tip Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests
Covid-19: Tip Leads To Shutdown Of Planned Wedding With 10,000 Guests A tip from the Hudson Valley led to a crackdown on a wedding in which 10,000 were reportedly planning to attend amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, planned for the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, was thwarted after New York State authorities got word of the wedding from the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The sheriff's office warned Rockland residents not to attend since the event was in clear violation of state guidelines. State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Ducker then issued the order prohibiting the gathering, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, from …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center
LaKota Oaks Is More Than A New Name for Norwalk's Dolce Conference Center The former Dolce Norwalk property, located on 66 bucolic acres in West Norwalk with 120 guest rooms, outdoor terraces, wide green lawns, scenic ponds and a 10,500-square-foot event space, somehow hasn’t always made it on the personal and business events and celebrations radar. That’s about to change. “We are thrilled to take on the management of this great property and we are extremely pleased to retain all the current members of the service team who will continue to take great care of our clients and guests,” said Sam D. Haigh, President & CEO of LaKota Hotels & Resorts. Norwal…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Lifestyle
New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding
New Canaan's Roger Sherman Inn Invites You To The Royal Wedding Everyone loves a wedding. And if past TV viewership is any indication, Americans definitely love royal weddings.  If your invitation to Saturday’s celebration of the marriage of Prince Harry and his American bride-to-be Meghan Markle got lost in the mail, New Canaan’s Roger Sherman Inn  has a unique viewing party in the works, featuring special guest Chris Ely, former Footman to Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana of Wales, which it hopes you'll consider attending.   With champagne cocktails and a lavish buffet breakfast – complete with elderflower and lemon scones, the flavors of the wed…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz