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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Yorktown Teen Charged With Possession Of Alcohol In Sparkle Lake Park YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 16-year-old Yorktown male for violating a town ordinance prohibiting the possession of an alcoholic beverage in public. Police responded to a call from personnel at the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department reporting possible consumption of alcoholic beverages in Sparkle Lake Park on Tuesday at 1:41 p.m., officials report. Following an investigation at the scene, the male, whose name is being withheld due to his eligibility for youthful offender status, allegedly was found to have possessed an open container of beer while occupyin…

03/03/2016

Events

Waldwick Band To Perform Free Concert At Village School WALDWICK, N.J. -- The Waldwick Band will continue its winter season with a free concert on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30 p.m. at the Village School, 100 W. Prospect St. The concert will include the premiere of Desi Maik’s “Kosher Suite,” Weber’s “Euryanthe" Overture and selections from the upcoming Broadway revival of “Cats.” For more information, click here.

03/03/2016

Business

Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce President Leading Group's Expansion FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- When charged with inventing a new slogan for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, President Beverly Balaz decided on “Building Relationships, Building Business.” He own rise to prominence epitomizes those very ideas. A Bridgeport resident, Balaz was born and raised in Danbury, graduating from Western Connecticut State University with a degree in elementary education. Her career began with a lengthy tenure in the field of educational publishing. Balaz worked for Grolier’s education division, rising through the ranks from secretary to vice president over 20 years. She we…

03/03/2016

Events

Elmwood Park Library Announces March Story Times ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elmwood Park Public Library, 210 Lee St., will host story times for preschoolers and kindergartners every Thursday in March. The one-hour events will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 in the community room. For more information, click here.

03/03/2016

Schools

Saddle Brook High School Environmental Club Holding Leaf Sale SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook High School Environmental Club has started a leaf sale. The club will sell the leaves for $1 at the media center and the cafeteria during lunch to benefit the Dr. Seuss Reading Alcove. The fundraiser began around the same time as Dr. Seuss's birthday, which was March 2. For more information, click here.

03/03/2016

Events

Monroe Library Hosting Adult Crafts Event MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting an adult crafts workshop on Wednesday, March 9, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Participants will create an eggshell mosaic using a wooden egg and cup, acrylic paint and hand-dyed egg shells as materiels. All the items will be provided by the library. Registration for the event is required. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

03/03/2016

Politics

Trumbull Rep., Fathers' Club Teaming Up To Repaint Tashua School Map TRUMBULL, Conn. -- State Rep. Dave Rutigliano (R-123) and the Tashua Fathers' Club are teaming up to repaint the iconic map of the United States on the revamped Tashua Elementary School playground. “The town did its part in repairing the considerably worn-out playground and fixing drainage issues at the Tashua playground,” said Rutigliano. “Now it is our turn to put the final touches on, by repainting the much loved map of the USA and adding the Tashua mascot logos to the playground and new basketball courts.” Rutigliano and the Fathers' Club, a group of Tashua dads who assist with school…

03/03/2016

Police & Fire

Police Dish Out 50 Tickets In Sprain Brook Parkway Detail WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police doled out 50 tickets during a traffic safety and speed enforcement detail on the Sprain Brook Parkway Tuesday. During the detail, 35 motorists were issued traffic tickets for violating the posted 55 miles-per-hour speed limit. Another 15 were cited for offenses such as failing to move over for an emergency vehicle, hazardous lane changes and equipment violations.

03/02/2016

Events

Read To A Dog At Rutherford Library RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Public Library will host its latest “Read to a Dog” sessions on Thursday, March 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. The library will welcome back Savannah, a registered Newfoundland therapy dog, for the event. Children who would like to practice their reading skills are invited to sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Parents are welcome to accompany their children during the session. Registration for the event is required. To sign up, call 201-939-8600, ext. 6, or send an email to jane.tarantino@rutherford.bccls.org.

03/02/2016

Events

Prospect Park Fire Department Auxiliary Seeking New Members PROSPECT PARK, N.J. -- The Prospect Park Fire Department Auxiliary is looking for new recruits. Those interested can stop by the Prospect Park Fire Company on Fairview Avenue during the next meeting for more information. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m.

03/02/2016

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