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Solve A Murder Mystery At Upper Saddle River Dinner Solve A Murder Mystery At Upper Saddle River Dinner
Solve A Murder Mystery At Upper Saddle River Dinner UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- A Canadian drama company plans to bring young adult fiction off the page and into the library next week during Upper Saddle River Library's Young Adult Murder Mystery Dinner.The event, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, is to be held at the library at 245 Lake Street, according to organizers. The premise is simple: A murder has taken place somewhere in the library and the students must solve the case. According to organizers, the event is open to students in sixth grade and above with a valid Upper Saddle River Library card. "This year's theme is that…

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Business
Mount Vernon Union President Suspended Over Time Sheets Mount Vernon Union President Suspended Over Time Sheets
Mount Vernon Union President Suspended Over Time Sheets MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The president of the Mount Vernon chapter of the CSEA local covering municipal workers was suspended from his position this week after he was accused of time-sheet fraud, according to lohud.com.Nicholas Cicchetti was suspended on Tuesday, according to lohud.com, which cited Maria Donovan, special assistant to Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas. Mount Vernon officials scheduled a hearing on the matter for Friday during which Cicchetti will have the opportunity to defend himself, according to lohud.com, which reported that that city will take action, if it is needed, after…

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News
Aquarion Warns of Low Water Pressure In Newtown, Asks For Limited Watering Aquarion Warns of Low Water Pressure In Newtown, Asks For Limited Watering
Aquarion Warns of Low Water Pressure In Newtown, Asks For Limited Watering NEWTOWN, Conn. -- High demand for water in the heat of the summer may cause some customers to experience low water pressure, according to the WLAD-AM website.Aquarion Water Co., which recently notified its customers in Newtown of the issue, is requesting that people there limit outdoor watering to "hand-held watering," according to WLAD. The request remains in effect until the evening of Tuesday, July 26, WLAD reports. Click here to read the story from WLAD-AM.

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Bridgeport Teen Faces 60 Years In Prison For Shooting Paraplegic Man Bridgeport Teen Faces 60 Years In Prison For Shooting Paraplegic Man
Bridgeport Teen Faces 60 Years In Prison For Shooting Paraplegic Man BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Bridgeport teen who shot a paraplegic man in the chest after stealing his money and cellphone is facing decades in prison, according to the Connecticut Post.A Superior Court jury on Thursday found Shaquille Andrews, 19, guilty of attempted murder, first-degree robbery and first-degree assault, according the Post. Andrews fired on the 36-year-old man, who uses a wheelchair, in the hallway of Building 4 in the Greene Homes housing complex on June 2, 2015, according to the Post. Andrews faces up to 60 years in prison when he’s sentenced on Sept. 15, according to the Post.…

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Neighbors
Bethel's 'Spirit Of The American Doughboy' Removed For Restoration Bethel's 'Spirit Of The American Doughboy' Removed For Restoration
Bethel's 'Spirit Of The American Doughboy' Removed For Restoration BETHEL, Conn. – He’s stood strong for nearly 90 years in Bethel, a symbol honoring the young Americans who fought and died during World War I. He has been taken down, but only temporarily, town officials say. The “Spirit of the American Doughboy” statue has stood in P.T. Barnum Square since the Community Association of Bethel dedicated it in 1928, according to The E.M. Viquesney Doughboy Database. Like the actual Doughboys who came before it, the statue has suffered some substantial wounds but has kept coming back. In 1987, its left hand and rifle were vandalized, according to the Database…

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Woman Accused Of Embezzling From Monroe School PTO Rejects Plea Deal Woman Accused Of Embezzling From Monroe School PTO Rejects Plea Deal
Woman Accused Of Embezzling From Monroe School PTO Rejects Plea Deal MONROE, Conn. – A former Monroe woman accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a local elementary school’s Parent Teacher Organization has rejected a plea deal and plans to go to trial, according to the MonroeCourier.com. Sarah Chiarelli, who is accused of stealing more than $45,000 from the Stepney Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization to fund household purchases and a Disney World vacation, rejected the deal because she did not agree to the amount of restitution, according to the Monroe Courier. At the time of her arrest in May 21, 2015, Chiarelli, then the PTO’s treasurer …

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Poughkeepsie Receives $1M State Grant For Water Infrastructure Projects Poughkeepsie Receives $1M State Grant For Water Infrastructure Projects
Poughkeepsie Receives $1M State Grant For Water Infrastructure Projects POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison said Wednesday that the city will receive an additional $1 million in grants from the state’s Water Infrastructure Improvement Act.The grants increase the money the city has received as a result of the state act to $3 million, according to a statement from Rolison’s office. According to the mayor, the money will go toward the construction of two 2.5 million-gallon storage tanks at College Hill Park near the existing reservoirs. The goal of that project is to provide greater tank reliability for the city while “improving water quality and fi…

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Business
Peekskill Liquor Store Owner Must Move For New Central Fire Station Peekskill Liquor Store Owner Must Move For New Central Fire Station
Peekskill Liquor Store Owner Must Move For New Central Fire Station PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – David Pacchiana thought his liquor store had a secure home through at least 2020, but when plans to build a new firehouse meant the demolition of the building his business called home, he found himself the only loser in a case of eminent domain, according to The Examiner.The initial plan for the central fire station called for several businesses in the Crossroads Shopping Center to be moved elsewhere, but the plan eventually settled upon by Peekskill officials singled out Pacchiana’s business, according to The Examiner, which reported that the new $11.9 million firehouse wil…

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Police & Fire
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Honors Members For Milestone Achievements Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Honors Members For Milestone Achievements
Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Honors Members For Milestone Achievements MONROE, Conn. -- The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards ceremony recently, recognizing several members who this year reached notable service achievements.Among those to be honored were Assistant Fire Chief Pete Chila and Firefighter Chris Marsden, who each are celebrating 15 years of service to the company, according to a statement from the fire department. Also honored were active life members Stu Haisley, who has served for 60 years, and John Viets, who has served 45 years, according to the department. The longest serving member honored during the event was Andy Chach…

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Neighbors
Me Boutique Collects Handbags For The Less Fourtunate Me Boutique Collects Handbags For The Less Fourtunate
Me Boutique Collects Handbags For The Less Fourtunate FAIRFIELD, Conn. – An accessories manufacturer and a Fairfield boutique are joining forces to collect gently used handbags for women in need.During the “Give & Get” event, Brighton – the manufacturer – and Me boutique – located in the Brick Walk Promenade – will offer between $25-$50 toward a new Brighton handbag in exchange for every donation, according to a statement from the organizations. Once the collection efforts end on Sunday, June 24, the donated bags will be given to women at the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. Brighton owner Jerry Kohl, said the annual event is quite…

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