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Wilton Historical Society Receives $125K State Grant Wilton Historical Society Receives $125K State Grant
Wilton Historical Society Receives $125K State Grant WILTON, Conn. — The state Department of Economic and Community Department has awarded a grant of $125,000 to the Wilton Historical Society. The Wilton Historical Society was one of 20 nonprofit organizations that sponsor cultural and historic sites to earn a grant. The 20 grants to nonprofit groups from the DECD total about $1.99 million . The funding ranges from $50,000 to $125,000. This money can be used toward construction, planning and marketing, along with exhibit design and installation and more. “DECD believes strongly in enabling local arts and cultural leaders to identify the righ…

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Road Work Scheduled In Westport Road Work Scheduled In Westport
Road Work Scheduled In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Starting Oct. 13, the Westport Public Works Department will be milling and paving, weather permitting, area streets through early November, Residents are advised to park off street while the work is being completed. Notice will be posted 24 hours in advance. The roads are: Sasco Creek Road, Wakeman Place, Baker Avenue, Thomas Road, Wild Rose Road, Cunningham Place, Cross Highway (between Main Street and Compo Road), Red Coat Road (from Cavalry Road to dead end), Panhandle Lane, Stony Brook Road, Indian Point Lane, Pequot Trail, Bermuda Road, and Surf Road.

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Methodist Church In Ridgefield Plans Fall Clothing Sale Methodist Church In Ridgefield Plans Fall Clothing Sale
Methodist Church In Ridgefield Plans Fall Clothing Sale RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Jesse Lee's Methodist Church in Ridgefield will holding its annual fall clothing sale Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will be held in the Martin's Hall part of the church on Main Street. The price of the gently used clothing ranges from $1 to $5. Proceeds will go toward causes supported by Jesse Lee's Methodist Church. 

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Mahwah's Ramapo College Sponsors Community Health Forum Mahwah's Ramapo College Sponsors Community Health Forum
Mahwah's Ramapo College Sponsors Community Health Forum MAHWAH, N.J. -- A conference titled "Building Community Health During Stressful Times" will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Ramapo College of New Jersey Trustees Pavilion, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah.Presentations will be given by the Rev. Willard Ashley and Dr. Rajinder P. Gandhi, a pediatric surgeon. The conference is free, light refreshments will be served, and ECU credit is available. RSVP to Joann at 201-336-7451 or jcoppola@co.bergen.nj.us by Wednesday, Nov. 4. For more information, click here.

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Danbury Serves Up Business Supports The Arts Awards At Breakfast Danbury Serves Up Business Supports The Arts Awards At Breakfast
Danbury Serves Up Business Supports The Arts Awards At Breakfast DANBURY, Conn. -- The ninth annual Business Supports The Arts breakfast, the premier fundraising event of the year for the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, will be held at  the Matrix Corporate Center at 39 Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury. The breakfast will be served up from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15t. This event is to support and recognize the outstanding support of the arts by business leaders and volunteers. This year's honorees, nominated by their peers, are the Savings Bank of Danbury for the BSA Award; Steve Zemo, for the Arts in the Community Award; and Allison Stoc…

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Meet The Teachers At Peekskill High School Summit Academy Meet The Teachers At Peekskill High School Summit Academy
Meet The Teachers At Peekskill High School Summit Academy PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill High School Summit Academy will be having "Meet The Teacher" on Thursday, Oct.8, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All parents and guardians are welcome. Summit Academy is in its second year of operation and is an alternate school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is currently home to 70 students. To learn more about the school, click here.

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Homework Help At Kent Library Available For Students K-12 Homework Help At Kent Library Available For Students K-12
Homework Help At Kent Library Available For Students K-12 PUTNAM, NY -- At Kent Library, located at 17 Sybil's Crossing in Kent Lakes, Homework Help offered by Miss Kelly, can be found which started on Sept. 21. This is for students K-12 and individuals seeking secondary completion according to NYS Standards. Program dates and times are Monday through Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Times are also available on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.Help will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is optional. If you have any questions, you can contact the library for more information at: (845) 225-8585. The address for the…

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Kent Library Starts New Season Of Better Reads Book Club Kent Library Starts New Season Of Better Reads Book Club
Kent Library Starts New Season Of Better Reads Book Club PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Better Reads Book Club returns to the Kent Library on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The group will discuss "And The Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini. The discussion will be led by Joyce Mitchell who has worked in Afghanistan. New members are always welcome. For more information call Carol Donick, Kent Public Library 845-225-8585.

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Target Offering New Perks To Employees To Help Promote A Healthy Life Target Offering New Perks To Employees To Help Promote A Healthy Life
Target Offering New Perks To Employees To Help Promote A Healthy Life WHITE PLAINS, NY -- According to Business Insider, new Target store CEO Brian Cornell, who joined the company in 2014, is trying to help the employees of its chain stay healthy. More then 300,000 employes will have the benefit of receiving a Fitbit bracelet to help them track their health status, the story said. Target also will give them extra discounts on fruits and vegetables. Granola bars and healthy to-go snacks also will be promoted instead of candy, the story said. The store itself also wil be adding more natural and organic foods to its shelves in promotion for a healthier lifesty…

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Abnormally Dry Conditions Cited For Westchester Abnormally Dry Conditions Cited For Westchester
Abnormally Dry Conditions Cited For Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The National Weather Service in New York has said Westchester County is suffering from drought conditions. There are abnormally dry and moderate dry conditions throughout the state, and conditions are being monitored on a daily basis, the service said. During the last seven days, warmer and drier weather has prevailed in the region. Area officials have issued a drought watch and are asking residents to conserve water as much as possible.

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