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School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays
School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays A Connecticut school board's decision to remove two holidays that have traditionally given students a day off has sparked debate amongst community members, according to a report by ABC 7 New York.  The controversy began in Fairfield County following the Stamford School Board's decision to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from their calendar, which means students will not have them off for the next two years, according to an ABC7 report from Friday, Jan. 26.  Board members, who passed the decision in a 5-3 motion, have defended the decision by saying students should remain in s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup Announced Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup Announced
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Fall Lineup Announced Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is back and ready to serve up a brand-new lineup of local menus, ingredients and flavors. This biannual two-week event, which was started in 2006 by The Valley Table magazine, helps to promote all aspects of the local food scene. From chefs and farmers to artisanal producers, purveyors and more, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is among the largest Restaurant Weeks in the country with more than 200 eateries showcasing the best of their cuisine. Each restaurant participating in HVRW will offer special three-course prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus between Monday, No…

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by Valerie Musson