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Fairfield University Unveils Renovated RecPlex FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A grand opening ceremony celebrating the completion of Fairfield University’s renovated Leslie C. Quick, Jr. Recreation Complex — the RecPlex— was held at the entrance of the new facility on Friday.The event introduced the new 40,000 square foot, three-level, state-of-the art facility and kicked off with the Friends of Athletics' inaugural Dunk Tank Challenge. Varsity coaches representing women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer and many more faced an icy dunk tank in support of Fairfield athletics. The university community was treated to an official door busti…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Business

Three Lawyers From Westport Law Firm Listed Among 2017 Best Lawyers WESTPORT, Conn. -- The law firm of Rutkin, Oldham and Griffin announced that partners Arnold H. Rutkin, Sarah S. Oldham and David W. Griffin were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2017 in the field of Family Law. Best Lawyers was first published in 1983, and Rutkin has been listed annually in every edition since 1995, Oldham since 2006, and Griffin since 2013. They each represent clients in the negotiation and litigation of all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody and visitation, child support, alimony, relocation and compl…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

News

Norwalk Warns Residents To Prepare For Hermine NORWALK, Connn. -- The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the Norwalk and Fairfield County area as Hermine makes its way up the East Coast. This may be a very slow moving storm that could produce flooding, high winds and power outages throughout the Northeast, according to forecasters. Residents are strongly encouraged to monitor local weather updates throughout the weekend and into next week, since changes in the forecast would affect flooding, rainfall amounts and winds. The city is closely monitoring the progress of Hermine and making preparations as this stor…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Schools

Fairfield's Sacred Heart College of Nursing Gains Federal Grant FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sacred Heart University’s College of Nursing in Fairfield has received a $372,873 grant to increase the number of culturally competent family nurse-practitioner students committed to working as primary care providers in medically underserved communities. The Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship grant was bestowed by the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is the second time Sacred Heart has received an AENT grant. Susan DeNisco, a professor in the graduate nursing program of the College of Nur…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Lifestyle

Mark Twain Library's 56th Book Fair In Redding Collecting Food For Pantry REDDING, Conn. -- The Mark Twain Library's annual Labor Day Book Fair will be collecting food pantry items. Taking place from Sept. 2 to 5, the 56th annual book fair will take place at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road. It will include 65,000 books for sale. The food items will be received at a tent outside the book fair and go to the Redding Food Pantry in the Redding Park and Recreation building. Checks are accepted as well and can be made out to The Town of Redding. The schedule of the book fair is as follows: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday: The after-school spree with “Personal Shopp…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Honored For Work With Sick And Injured Citizens GREENWICH, Conn. -- A few Greenwich Police officers were recognized by Captain Berry on Tuesday afternoon for their work to provide professional care to sick or injured citizens. Berry reminded everyone that these moments of written recognition are but a small sampling of the good work that every officer does everyday which all too often go undocumented but not unnoticed.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Politics

Stratford Lawmakers Speak Out Against Sikorsky Layoffs STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford and Shelton’s state legislative delegations released a statement relaying their unhappiness about the 109 Sikorsky layoffs announced at the company’s Stratford headquarters and speaking about recovering from the fallout.Sikorsky announced 150 layoffs announced at its Rotary and Mission Systems, including 109 in Stratford, on Tuesday Aug. 30. Before this announcement, the local state legislative delegation, including state Sens. Kevin Kelly (R-21) and Ed Gomes (D-23) and state Reps. Laura Hoydick (R-120), Jason Perillo (R-113), Ben McGorty, (R-122), and Joe Gres…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Schools

Norwalk Community College Offering Real Estate Broker Course NORWALK, Conn. -- Extended Studies at Norwalk Community College will offer a Broker Pre-Licensing: Principles and Practices course this fall for those interested in becoming real estate brokers. The four-session course begins Oct. 5 and meets Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The course covers business policy and procedures, marketing and advertising, land use regulations and other areas relevant to real estate brokers. It is one of the state mandated courses required to obtain a real estate broker’s license that became effective July 1, 2016. Students must have completed and…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Events

Trump Adviser Addresses Republicans In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Republican Town Committee and Host Committee's inaugural Reagan Dinner honoring the memory of Ronald Reagan will feature Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as keynote speaker .The event will take place on Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Stonehenge Inn and Restaurant featuring a wine reception, hor d'oeuvres and dinner. The RSVP date is Sept. 1 and the cost is $100 per person. Moore is also a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation and a former member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board. The…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/02/2016

Schools

Actor Frank Whaley Inspires Grads At SHU's Inaugural Media Arts Graduation FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University’s School of Communication and Media Arts awarded about 70 diplomas at its inaugural graduation ceremony on Aug. 20 featuring guest speaker Frank Whaley. Graduating students gathered in the Frank and Marisa Martire Business and Communications Center, facing faculty, staff, family and friends. University administrators and faculty addressed them before bestowing diplomas. Justin Liberman, co-program director of SCMA’s film and television master’s program introduced the event’s featured guest speaker, Frank Whaley. Whaley is an actor, writer and directo…

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09/02/2016

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