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First Female Commandant Of Cadets Takes Over At West Point First Female Commandant Of Cadets Takes Over At West Point
First Female Commandant Of Cadets Takes Over At West Point WEST POINT, N.Y. – The U.S. Military Academy's first female commandant of cadets assumed command of her post at West Point on Tuesday, according to a report on TWC News. Brigadier Gen. Diana Holland, a West Point graduate, is the 76th person to hold that position. According to an earlier press release from West Point, Holland’s selection has been praised by Acting Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning. "Diana's operational and command experiences will bring a new and diverse perspective to West Point's leadership team," Fanning said in the release. "She is absolutely the right …
Bridgeport Prepares To Settle Two Lawsuits Against Police Department Bridgeport Prepares To Settle Two Lawsuits Against Police Department
Bridgeport Prepares To Settle Two Lawsuits Against Police Department BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Police Department is facing a possible blemish on its image, according to a report in the Connecticut Post. The city is getting ready to settle two lawsuits: the first, which cites an off-duty officer’s behavior in a road-rage incident; and the second, which alleges that excessive force was used during an arrest in 2012, the Post said. According to the Post, the department has been under fire lately because of disciplinary issues, a manpower shortage, and leadership woes. For the full story, click here.
Pleasant Valley Residents Face Tax Boost As Town Exceeds State Cap Pleasant Valley Residents Face Tax Boost As Town Exceeds State Cap
Pleasant Valley Residents Face Tax Boost As Town Exceeds State Cap PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Despite a fund balance of $1.5 million, the Town of Pleasant Valley has decided to exceed the state cap on the property tax levy, according to a report in the Poughkeepsie Journal. This means, that taxpayers will see an increase of 0.837 percent and will not be able to receive rebates from the state this year, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported, . The town is putting money away for future expenditures, including a salt storage shed and a reserve fund for retired employees, instead of using it to stay under the cap, the Poughkeepsie Journal said For the full Poughkee…
Wappingers Theater Group To Open 59th Season Wappingers Theater Group To Open 59th Season
Wappingers Theater Group To Open 59th Season WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – A Wappingers Falls theater group is opening its 59th season with a brand-new website and a long list of plays to be performed. Among The County Players’ offerings are: "Memphis, the musical," Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” “August: Osage County,” “Amadeus,” by Peter Schaffer, and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” by Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek.” For the complete schedule, click here. The company operates out of The Falls Theater, located at 2681 W. Main St., Wappingers Falls. To reach the box office, call (845) 298-1491.
Joel Barlow High Students Enter Poetry Out Loud Contest Joel Barlow High Students Enter Poetry Out Loud Contest
Joel Barlow High Students Enter Poetry Out Loud Contest FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Ten high schools from around Fairfield County have registered to participate in Poetry Out Loud, an annual national recitation contest, according to the Connecticut Office of the Arts. Participating schools are: Bethel High School, Darien High School, Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Greenwich High School, Joel Barlow High School in Redding, Newtown High School, Ridgefield High School, Staples High School in Westport, Westhill High School in Stamford, and Wilton High School. A record 43 high schools in Connecticut are expected to take part in the contest, which i…
Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell Wins Award For Energy Efficiency Project Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell Wins Award For Energy Efficiency Project
Greenwich's Nathaniel Witherell Wins Award For Energy Efficiency Project GREENWICH, Conn. -- A skilled nursing facility owned by the Town of Greenwich has been awarded close to $130,000 for, it said, an energy efficient renovation project. The Nathaniel Witherell said Eversource Energy has given the town $129,156 in recognition of the energy efficiencies which improved its infrastructure and environment. Eversource oversees a program that offers incentives to builders of commercial and industrial retrofit projects. The project increased the number of Witherell’s private rooms to 64 from 26 and remodeled and re-decorated 87 resident rooms. The project also enha…
New Education Director At Stamford's Spire School Aims To Be 'Lead Learner' New Education Director At Stamford's Spire School Aims To Be 'Lead Learner'
New Education Director At Stamford's Spire School Aims To Be 'Lead Learner' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Longtime Connecticut resident Kevin Ryan has been tapped for the post of education director at the Spire School in Stamford, the Greenwich Education Group announced. Ryan, who has worked with students for more than 25 years, most recently served as director of curriculum and instruction at the Westport Day School. Spire’s executive director, Tammy Moscrip, said Ryan’s background in administration and special education means is “perfectly suited” to guide the school towards its future goals. “This is an incredible opportunity for me personally and professionally,” Ryan sa…
Letter: Delay Vote On Norwalk Road Project To Allow More Public Input Letter: Delay Vote On Norwalk Road Project To Allow More Public Input
Letter: Delay Vote On Norwalk Road Project To Allow More Public Input NORWALK, CONN. -- The Norwalk Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to norwalk@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: The Public Works Committee of the Common Council will be voting Tuesday night, Jan. 5, to spend $359,000 on engineering plans for changes to the East Avenue Widening and Lowering Project. This project calls for lowering the roadway by three feet, and it calls for taking property from residents and homeowners called easements. The East Avenue Widening and Lowering Project has been 17 years in the making. During that time there have been only three pu…
Millerton Farmers Market Set To Open For New Season Millerton Farmers Market Set To Open For New Season
Millerton Farmers Market Set To Open For New Season MILLERTON, N.Y. -- All the yummy jams and healthy goodies you remember from last year will be back at the Millerton Farmers Market starting next week. There will be nine vendors selling a wide array of produce, organic meats, and sauces at the Millerton Methodist Church from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: Jan. 9 and 23; Feb. 13 and 27; March 12 and 26; and April 9 and 23. They are: Coco’s Crumbs (gourmet baked goods); The Canning Jar (jams, pestos, and sauces); Full Circus Farms (organic veggies and fruits); Hawk Dance Farm (veggies and herbs); Love Feast (vegan Indian chow); …
Norwalk Program Offers Tips On Keeping New Year's Resolutions Norwalk Program Offers Tips On Keeping New Year's Resolutions
Norwalk Program Offers Tips On Keeping New Year's Resolutions NORWALK, CONN. – It’s just a few days into 2016, but the odds are that at least some of you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions, says the Norwalk Health Department. The department, and the Norwalk Public Library, are co-hosting a five-week “Healthy Resolutions” program that will help you stick to that diet, eat better, and exercise more, among other things. It will be held on Wednesdays, from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 6, in the library’s main auditorium. Each week, this program will focus on a different healthy resolution and the necessary skills to achieve your goal. Ea…
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