RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Some are born in a town and call it home forever. In Bill P. Wielechowski’s 49 yearsHe started in Ridgewood, taught college in Japan and now ranks in Alaskan politics.Wielechowski, a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate since 2006, was born in Ridgewood to a Polish-American family. He attended Seton Hall University earning a bachelor's degree in both business ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk’s Theatre Artists Workshop will present a concert reading of Truman Capote's "Holiday Memories" in the troupe's black box theatre at 5 Gregory Blvd. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 3, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. Capote’s deliciously dry humor, a beloved spinster, whisky-soaked fruitcake, kooky Southern relatives and a tipsy ...

NORWALK, Conn. -- Knights of Columbus St. Matthew Council 14360 of Norwalk has earned the distinction of Star Council for the 2015-16 fraternal year, according to an announcement by the organization’s headquarters in New Haven.The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program ...

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a holiday party at the Keeler Tavern Garden House on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 5-8 p.m.The celebration will feature food from Bartolo, seasonal cocktails and holiday music from Sharps and Flats. Admission is $50 per person, with first drink and food included.Keeler Tavern Garden House is at ...

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Pound Ridge's Jane Pauley!Pauley, who lives in Pound Ridge, turns 66 Monday.Pauley, a journalist, television news anchor and author, was born Oct. 31, 1950, in Indianapolis. From 1976-89, Pauley was co-host of NBC's "Today." She also was the Sunday anchor for the "NBC Nightly News" from 1980-82. After leaving the ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Franklin Lakes' Bernard "Bernie" Kerik.Kerik, who lives in Franklin Lakes, turns 61 on Sunday.Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner and nominee for U.S. secretary of homeland security, was born in Newark on Sept. 4, 1955.From 1974-77, he served in the U.S. Army and later worked in several law enforcement jobs, including a ...

MAYWOOD, N.J. -- The Maywood Dolphins swim team capped off an undefeated season with a win at the Bergen Six League Championships in Leonia. Other teams in the meet were Leonia, Oradell, Meadowlands YMCA and Ridgefield Park. Members of the 95-member team range in age from 5-17. Most swimmers hail from Maywood, but several are from surrounding towns like Hackensack, Saddle Brook, ...

BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield voters will decide Monday whether to approve an appropriation of $500,000 for a state grant to fund improvements to the Four Corners area. A special town meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Room 133 of Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road. Fifteen towns throughout Connecticut have been approved to receive funding under the state's Small Town Economic ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Restaurateur Antonio Ninivaggi recently welcomed friends and family to celebrate his newly redesigned and renamed eatery in downtown Fairfield. Formerly Osianna, the restaurant, renamed Totò, continues to focus on Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a strong emphasis on fresh, seasonal and healthful cuisine using sustainable, all-natural ingredients. Totò, at 70 Reef ...

STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Avon Theatre in Stamford will present a special screening of "Jaws" on Wednesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. Based on Peter Benchley's best-selling novel, Steven Spielberg's 1975 shark saga set the standard for the new Hollywood popcorn blockbuster while frightening millions of moviegoers out of the water. According to the Hollywood Reporter, it is “perhaps ...