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Shelton, CT
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Shelton Library Hosting Adult Discussion Of 'Mary Poppins' Shelton Library Hosting Adult Discussion Of 'Mary Poppins' Shelton Library Hosting Adult Discussion Of 'Mary Poppins'
Shelton Library Hosting Adult Discussion Of 'Mary Poppins' SHELTON, Conn. -- The Plumb Memorial Library is hosting an adult group discussion of P.L. Travers' work, "Mary Poppins," on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. The event will include tea and snacks. Members of the group, which meets monthly, share their views of childhood classics. New members are welcome to join. For more information, call 203-924-1580. The library is located at 65 Wooster St.

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Paramus, NJ
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Sussex Bank Donates $1,000 To Oradell Volunteer Fire Department Sussex Bank Donates $1,000 To Oradell Volunteer Fire Department Sussex Bank Donates $1,000 To Oradell Volunteer Fire Department
Sussex Bank Donates $1,000 To Oradell Volunteer Fire Department ORADELL, N.J. -- The Sussex Bank in Roackaway recently donated $1,000 toward the Oradell Fire Department’s new health and wellness initiative. The Department recently formed a committee dedicated to promoting physical fitness throughout its ranks, in an effort to reduce cardiac related ailments both on and off the fireground. The bank’s donation will be utilized to purchase new fitness equipment for the firehouse.

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Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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Fair Lawn Fourth Grade Travel Basketball Team Hosting Playoff Game Fair Lawn Fourth Grade Travel Basketball Team Hosting Playoff Game Fair Lawn Fourth Grade Travel Basketball Team Hosting Playoff Game
Fair Lawn Fourth Grade Travel Basketball Team Hosting Playoff Game FAIR LAWN, N.J. – The Fair Lawn All-Sports Fourth Grade Boys Travel Basketball team will host a playoff game on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The team finished the regular season with a record of 11-3. For more information about Fair Lawn All-Sports programs, click here.

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New Canaan, CT
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Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Visits 'Into The Woods' Cast At New Canaan High Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Visits 'Into The Woods' Cast At New Canaan High Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Visits 'Into The Woods' Cast At New Canaan High
Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Visits 'Into The Woods' Cast At New Canaan High NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Actress Joanna Gleason visited the New Canaan High School cast and crew of “Into The Woods” for a workshop and question and answer session last week. Gleason won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as the Baker’s Wife in the Broadway production of the show. The play is based on the book by James Lapine and musical score by Stephen Sondheim. The NCHS performances will take place March 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. Orchestra seating is $18; seats in the mezzanine are $15. To purchase tickets, click here.

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Wilton, CT
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Wilton's Boucher Argues For Small Business Retirement Plan Marketplace Wilton's Boucher Argues For Small Business Retirement Plan Marketplace Wilton's Boucher Argues For Small Business Retirement Plan Marketplace
Wilton's Boucher Argues For Small Business Retirement Plan Marketplace FAIRFIED COUNTY, Conn. -- State Sens. Toni Boucher (R-26) and L. Scott Frantz (R-36) unveiled a proposal to help Connecticut families save for retirement by making private sector retirement savings plans more accessible to small businesses. The proposal calls for a marketplace set up by the state to promote low-cost, high-quality plans offered by the private sector. The plan, which allows for voluntary participation on the part of both employers and employees, would promote participating in retirement savings plans and educating small employers on plan availability. The proposal is base…

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Shelton, CT
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Shelton Reps. McGorty And Perillo Push For Social Security Tax Repeal Shelton Reps. McGorty And Perillo Push For Social Security Tax Repeal Shelton Reps. McGorty And Perillo Push For Social Security Tax Repeal
Shelton Reps. McGorty And Perillo Push For Social Security Tax Repeal HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Reps. Ben McGorty (R-122) and Jason Perillo (R-113) continued their push this week to exempt Social Security and pension benefits from the state income tax. Both legislators provided testimony supporting the repeal to the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. In Connecticut, state residents that earn Social Security benefits and make over $50,000 per year if single, and $60,000 annually if married, are currently taxed for 25 percent of their total receipts. “Many retirees are in an economic exile from Connecticut, unable to afford to remain …

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Mount Pleasant, NY
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Valhalla School District Hiring Substitute Teachers Valhalla School District Hiring Substitute Teachers Valhalla School District Hiring Substitute Teachers
Valhalla School District Hiring Substitute Teachers VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla Union Free School District is looking for substitute teachers to join its faculty. Teaching opportunities are available in all grade levels and content areas. Those interested can email an application form, along with any questions, to Dawn Waylonis, secretary to the superintendent, at [email protected]. After applying for the position, applicants' paperwork will be reviewed. Those selected will interview with a principal and, if recommended, will be placed on Valhalla Schools' substitute teacher list. For an application form, click here.

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Stony Point, NY
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North Rockland High School Honors Veterans North Rockland High School Honors Veterans North Rockland High School Honors Veterans
North Rockland High School Honors Veterans THIELLS, N.Y. -- North Rockland High School recently hosted a dinner to honor a group of U.S. veterans. The event was held in conjunction with the NRHS Key Club and ROTC. Teachers from the high school provided additional support.

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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Greek Culture And Food New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Greek Culture And Food New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Greek Culture And Food
New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Greek Culture And Food NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Residents at The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s residence for independent senior living, recently celebrated an evening of Greek traditions and cuisine. The event was the culmination of the week-long exploration of Greek history, mythology and culture. Residents learned a traditional Greek dance, while dinner featured an assortment of authentic Greek delicacies, including rack of lamb, Athenian chicken with oregano, an assortment of sides and vegetables and baklava for dessert. The Inn is located at 73 Oenoke Ridge. For more information, call 203-594-5450, or clic…

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Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Starts 50th Year With New Show Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Starts 50th Year With New Show Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Starts 50th Year With New Show
Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Starts 50th Year With New Show NORWALK, Conn. -- In collaboration with the Silvermine School of Art, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is kicking off its 50th Anniversary with a new exhibition by artist and photography instructor Bruce Dunbar. The exhibition, “Endangered & Re-envisioned: Iconic Landmarks and Interiors,” will open to the public on Thursday, April 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the museum, 295 West Ave. A fundraising reception will follow from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the reception are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. All proceeds will benefit the museum’s cultural and educational programs…

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