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Christopher C. Wuensch

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Events

Peekskill Blues And Jazz Festival Rocks Arts District PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill’s historic Arts District came alive with music on July 25 for the 9th Annual Peekskill Jazz and Blues Festival. Local and national-touring musicians highlighted the concert, including headliner Slam Allen, Johnny Feds and Friends, Cocomama, Ray Blue, and The Lagond All-Stars. Thousands of patrons enjoyed artists, indoor and outdoor dining, sangria, wine and craft beers, as well as merchandise vendors and 12 restaurants within walking distance of the Main Stage located at North Division Street at Park and Central.

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Events

Ossining High School Class Of 1985 Celebrates 30-Year Reunion OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 30-year reunion from July 23-26 with events held throughout their former stomping grounds. Approximately 45 alumni traveled to Ossining from Connecticut, Florida, Kansas City, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and all parts of New York -- including many who still live in the Westchester County town. The festivities began with the St. Augustine’s Fair on July 23 and continued through the weekend with visits to Ossining High School, Nelson Park, the Boat House and other town locati…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Obituaries

Margaret 'Maggie' Vetto, 99, Of Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Margaret "Maggie" Vetto died in her Fairfield home on July 12 at the age of 99. The only thing Vetto enjoyed more than cooking was telling a great story and entertaining her family and friends. She was a regular contributor to charitable organizations, including Boys Town, a community support foundation that assists struggling families. Vetto is survived by her three sons, Jack and Robert Vetto of Florida and Edward Vetto of Connecticut; her honorary “daughter” Carole Vetto of Florida; grandchildren Kimberly Carbone of Hawaii, Gary Vetto of Florida, Cassie Bourgeois …

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Police & Fire

Fairfield RTM OKs New Contracts For Police, Firefighters FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Representative Town Meeting approved new contracts for Fairfield police and firefighters on July 27, in a heated debate that, at times, focused more on timing rather than the deal’s logistics. The board voted 31-0 with seven abstentions in favor of approving the 2013-2017 contract between the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Police Union. The new deal provides a 2.49 percent wage increase each year, while contributing to health insurance premiums, pensions and retirement benefits. "We thank all of those who came out to support our officers and those who spo…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Obituaries

Diane Grace Pereiro, 70, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport resident Diane Grace (Renkavinsky) Pereiro died at Bridgeport Hospital on July 24. She was 70. Pereiro was born Jan. 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Jacek Pereiro. After graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1963, she worked in the training department at Sikorsky. She moved with her then-husband Richard Renkavinsky to Monroe, where they lived and raised a family for more than 30 years. A two-time cancer survivor, Pereiro enjoyed breeding parakeets and making realistic sketches. The Connecticut Counsel of Family Service Agencies…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Events

Founders Hall In Ridgefield Making Plans For Ladies Night Out Fundraiser RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Founders Hall in Ridgefield is making plans for a festive evening of wine, cheese and shopping this fall in the name of charity. The organization will host Wine, Cheese and Accessories: A Ladies’ Night Out beginning at 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Founders Hall, 193 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield. Sponsored by Union Savings Bank, The Greens at Cannondale/Wilton Meadows and Joanne and John Patrick, the evening’s boutique shopping will include jewelry, handbags, stationery, home décor and more. Anyone with a home-based business that sells accessories on a cash-and-carry basis that …

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/29/2015

Events

Pound Ridge Historical Society Presents Hiram Halle's Life And Legacy POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Historical Society has mounted its 2015 exhibit, which examines the role of Hiram Halle’s pivotal role in developing the Westchester County hamlet. “A New Look: Hiram Halle’s Life and Legacy” runs from 2-4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through November at the Pound Ridge Historical Society, 255 Westchester Ave. Halle was an American businessman, inventor and collector, as well as a philanthropist, humanitarian and rescuer of Jewish scholars and families. After selling off his Universal Oil Products company for $25 million in 1931, Halle spent his …

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/28/2015

Sports

Ridgefield High School Rowers Compete At U.S. Nationals Rowing Championship RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- When it comes to rowing at Ridgefield High School, there must be something in the water. Jennie Brian, Alexandria Salazar and Kaitlyn Kynast represented Ridgefield High School June 12-14 in Sarasota, Fla., at the U.S. Nationals Rowing Championships. The nation’s premier youth rowing event pits roughly 1,500 athletes competing in more than 350 crews from 150 teams throughout the country in 18 boats classes. To make it to nationals, teams had to first qualify as a top boat at the Northeast Regionals held in Lowell, Mass. Brian and Salazar earned the ninth-fastest t…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/28/2015

Neighbors

The Commodores To Rock Stamford Town Center's Jazz-Up July STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Commodores are bringing their “Easy” sound to Stamford’s Town Center. The legendary Motown and R&B artists will hit the Budweiser Stage at 6:30 p.m. on July 29 at the Stamford Town Center, 100 Greyrock Place, as part of Jazz-Up July, in partnership with Morgan Stanley and sponsored by Woodloch Resort. The Commodores rose to fame in the late 70s and early 80s with hits such as “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady” as well as “Easy” and “Nightshift.” Since their inception in 1968, the band has sold more than 75 million albums worldwide and collected seven No. 1…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/28/2015

News

Rotary Club That Serves Somers Donates To ShelterBox SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester in Somers has donated $1,800 to ShelterBox, a humanitarian relief charity assisting survivors of disasters and humanitarian crises around the globe. The Northeast Westchester chapter combines the former Katonah Rotary Club, chartered in 1929, and the 2002-chartered Somers Rotary Club to serve Katonah, Somers, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge, North Salem, and South Salem -- among others. “The members of more than 33,000 Rotary Clubs around the world place value in service above self,” said Rotary Club of Northeast Westchester President Stan…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/27/2015

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