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Jay Waitkus

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Totowa Library Holding 'Food For Fines' Program TOTOWA, N.J. -- The Borough of Totowa Public Library is holding a “Food for Fines” program throughout the month of February. During the event, the library will forgive patrons’ late fees in exchange for non-perishable food donations. Each food item donated will pay for one overdue fine. The program does not include materials from the library that have been lost. Products needed for the food drive include high protein items such as canned meat, peanut butter and meaty soups, along with canned fruit and vegetables. The library will also accept new personal hygiene items. The products …

02/05/2016

Police & Fire

Two Men Arrested In Westport On Credit Card Fraud Charges WESTPORT, Conn. -- State police from Troop G-Bridgeport have charged two men with possession of fraudulent credit cards and other counts, police said. Troopers conducting motor vehicle enforcement on Interstate 95 south in the Fairfield/Westport Exit 17 area observed a white 2015 Toyota Camry being operated erratically and failing to stay in its proper lane about 2:08 a.m. Wednesday, police report. Troopers initiated a motor vehicle stop in which the operator initially stopped the vehicle on the left shoulder; the troopers were able to assist the operator in moving the vehicle to the right …

02/04/2016

Neighbors

Westport Girl Scouts Make Trail, Restore Meadow At Leonard Schine Preserve WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Girl Scout Troop 50178, led by Natalie Lepska, a freshman at Staples High School, recently completed a community service project on the Aspetuck Land Trust’s Leonard Schine Preserve in Westport. The Girl Scouts helped to restore a native meadow and stenciled acorns on trees for a new interpretive nature trail the land trust will be opening for children this spring. ALT provides recreation and educational opportunities for people to learn about nature in the towns of Westport, Weston, Easton and Fairfield. Supported by approximately 1,000 annual donors, the gr…

02/04/2016

Lifestyle

Stratford Library Loaning Molds from Cake Pan Collection STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library is now offering local bakers the opportunity to borrow molds from its cake pan collection. A variety of molds and shapes featuring iconic characters and familiar designs are now available for free loan from the library for seven days on an adult or teen card. Molds include Dora the Explorer, Winnie the Pooh, Batman, Superman and Elmo. Classic designs like snowmen, hearts and gingerbread boys are also available. The collection is currently on display in the cookbook section of the library in the lower level. For more information, call 203-385…

02/04/2016

Schools

Paterson Student Theater Presenting 'Dancing On The Edge' Tonight PATERSON N.J. -- The Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts will host its latest performance, “Dancing on the Edge,” tonight at 7 p.m. in the Lou Costello Theatre. Adult admission for for the student-choreographed production is $5. Cost for students is $3. For ticket information, click here.

02/04/2016

Schools

Shelton High Basketball Team Holding Fundraiser To Fight Cancer SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton High School boys’ basketball team will be hosting its fifth annual Coaches vs. Cancer game at the high school on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. The Gaels will be taking on the Sheehan Titans. Fundraising efforts will include t-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The high school is located at 120 Meadow St. For more information, click here.

02/04/2016

Sports

Garfield Snowshoe Team Captures Silver At New Jersey Special Olympics GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield snowshoe relay team won a silver medal at the New Jersey Special Olympics winter games in Lawrenceville on Tuesday. Garfield athletes included Grace Accardi, Christian Brewton, Trey Carraro, Jordan Diaz, Noheli Diaz, Gisselle Flores, Andy Guerrero, Isaiah Johnson, Jaymie Magana, Dashalee Marroquin, Alexis Muns, Courtney Muns, Alex Pizano, Michael Plonski, Erick Rincon, Zachary Sabino, Yizair Sturdivant, Ziyair Sturdivant, Justin Urgovitch and Alisha Vargas. Johsno also won a gold medal on a snowshoe relay team.

02/04/2016

Events

Closter Temple Holding Potluck Shabbat Dinner Tomorrow CLOSTER, N.J. -- Temple Beth El of Northern Valley, 221 Schraalenburgh Road, is hosting a potluck Shabbat dinner tomorrow from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Financial contributions for the Closter Food Pantry will be accepted. To RSVP, call the temple office at 201-768-5112.

02/04/2016

Schools

Paramus School Launches Robotics Club PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Frisch School has added a robotics club to its roster of after-school activities. The club is receiving assistance from Frisch parent Steven Paley, an inventor, entrepreneur and teacher with over 25 years of experience in business and technology. Over the next few months, students will learn the fundamentals of robotics, microcontrollers, programming, sensors and actuators. The group’s projects will include building robots with sensor attachments and writing computer programs to implement problem-solving algorithms. The course will conclude in a sumobot event – a …

02/03/2016

Neighbors

Poughkeepsie-Based Physical Therapist Using Innovative Treatment Methods POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- When Justin Feldman opened his physical therapy practice in 2013, patients were sometimes skeptical of his methods. Three years later, Feldman, a 33-year-old Poughkeepsie resident, has won them over. Feldman owns Feldman Physical Therapy, which emphasizes a preventative model of treatment, where the root causes of injuries – instead of just symptoms – are addressed. Feldman’s career path began in childhood; his mother, who had a history of knee problems, brought him to many of her treatment sessions. After working five years in a traditional physical therapy pract…

02/03/2016

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