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Alzheimer’s Association and The Watermark at East Hill Host Caregiver Support Group

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:47:48

On Wednesday, May 29, The Connecticut Chapter of The Alzheimer’s Association and The Watermark at East Hill will host a Caregiver Support Group designed to provide the caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s or other memory-related disorders with updated information, emotional support, and problem solving solutions related to giving care.

Ninth inning drama in Sugar Land leaves Bridgeport on wrong end

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:36

The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters 2-1 in Sunday afternoon’s game at Constellation Field.

Norwalk prepares for Monday commute

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:07:26

In anticipation of high commuter volume at the South Norwalk Train Station Monday, Norwalk City Officials are outlining plans to accommodate additional automobile traffic.

Bridgeport beat in heart breaker

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:29:31

The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters 2-1 in Saturday evenings game at Constellation Field.

Stamford Public Garages Accommodate Commuters After Bridgeport Train Incident

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:28:04

The City of Stamford sent the following alert to local media in connection with the disrupted Metro-North service as a result from the crash in Fairfield:

DPH, Regional EMS Councils Honor Outstanding EMS

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:38

In conjunction with National Emergency Medical Services Week, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Connecticut Regional EMS Councils will honor state Emergency Medical Services providers for their outstanding service at an award ceremony next week.

Bridgeport puts up a solid fight against leagues best team.

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:34:41

The Bridgeport Bluefish were defeated by the Sugar Land Skeeters 5-0 in Friday night’s game at Constellation Field.

BL Companies Adds to Talent Pool in its Growing Hartford Office

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:32:07

BL Companies, a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, environmental and land surveying firm providing services to public and private clients in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, is pleased to announce that three senior level engineering employees have joined the firm in their Hartford, CT office as a Project Managers and Senior Project Managers in the Transportation & Infrastructure group and the Civil Engineering group.

C&W Represents Infogroup in 20,000-SF Lease Recast & Extension

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:04

Cushman & Wakefield announced Wednesday that it represented Infogroup in its 20,000-square-foot renewal at 200 Pemberwick Road, also known as Riversedge, in Greenwich, Conn. Infogroup, the leading provider of high-value data and multichannel marketing solutions, has occupied office space at this location since 1985. The property is owned by Riversedge Partners of Greenwich, Conn.

Gen Y and Boomers Are Fueling the Norwalk Rental Market

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:51:50

Summerview Square Larry Merz Photography (contributed)

In his cogent study, Resetting the Demand for Multi-family Housing, respected numbers cruncher, Arthur C. Nelson, predicts that the rental share of the housing market could surpass 41 percent by 2020. The Urban Land Institute and other experts are convinced that tighter lending standards, a Gen Y submerged in education debt, and the sell off of single family homes by the fastest growing demographic, seniors — will keep the rental market on the rise for the next 10 years. NAHB's Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI) dropped again, which indicates continued demand for more apartments. NAHB expects a 30% increase in multifamily starts in 2013, and Norwalk, CT is a prime example.

Oyster Shell Park Phase I Improvements Celebrate the Opening

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:07

Norwalk Mayor Richard Moccia is pleased to invite the Norwalk community to a reopening of Oyster Shell Park unveiling the Phase I Park improvements. The park provides Norwalk residents and all visitors a unique place from which to view the Norwalk Harbor and both waterfronts east and west of the Norwalk River. It is also a place for locals to walk dogs, wheel babies and ride bikes on newly refurbished trails.

Bogus UST – US Telecom Invoices Resurfacing?

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:48:38

Last June, the Department of Consumer Protection investigated the practices of a company that sent bogus invoices to government agencies, municipalities, schools, and businesses for technology maintenance services that were neither ordered nor provided. In September, the Department issued a cease and desist order, barring the company -- UST-US Telecom -- from doing business of any kind in Connecticut, and securing restitution for victims of its scam. Now, a new UST invoice has been received in Danbury and the Department is taking immediate interest.

SHU annoucnes 47th commencement honorary degree recipients

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:33

From top left, clockwise, are Sacred Heart University's 47th Commencement honorary degree recipients E. Patricia Llodra, Terry Eagleton, Barry H. Ostrowsky and Paul Baumann. Photo of Patricia Llodra is provided courtesy of the Danbury News-Times. Terry Eagleton was photographed by Eamonn McCabe.

An honorary Doctor of Laws degree will be presented to E. Patricia Llodra, first selectman of Newtown, and author Terry Eagleton will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Sacred Heart University’s 47th annual Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 19. Llodra will deliver the commencement address.

Adoption Program at Family & Children’s Agency Achieves Hague Accreditation

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:06:46

Family & Children’s Agency is thrilled to announce that this past March the Adoption program achieved its Hague Accreditation renewal through the Council on Accreditation (COA) as authorized by the U.S. Department of State. Hague Accreditation means Family & Children’s Agency is operating under the highest, safest and most ethical standards in consideration of a child’s best interests during intercountry adoption. Family & Children’s Agency offers adoption programs in China, Korea and Taiwan, in addition to domestic adoptions.

Treasurer Nappier Announces 2013 CHET Dream Big! Competition Winners

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:04:06

More than seven dozen aspiring surgeons, ballerinas, teachers, paleontologists and, yes, Presidents of the United States are the winners of the fifth annual CHET Dream Big! Competition. The contest encourages Connecticut students in kindergarten through fifth grade to share their dreams about life after college through drawings and essays.

Bridgeport swats skeeters

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:57:53

The Bridgeport Bluefish defeated the Sugar Land Skeeters 7-1 in Thursday night’s game at Constellation Field.

Plaques For New Canaan Moderns

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:51:09

Alan Goldberg, FAIA, and the plaque he designed for New Canaan’s historic Modern houses.

Take a drive around New Canaan and you are sure to see some oval historic home plaques gracing 90 homes throughout the town. These plaques signify that the homes are 100 years or older, and are a way of celebrating the town’s history. More than just adding some charm and interest, these homes have been thoroughly researched and in many cases these properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing tangible examples of the story of our nation.

GH: Prediabetes - Do You Have It? How Do You Know?

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:25:27

Diabetes is one of the most misunderstood medical conditions. "It's not just about sugar. It's about your heart," says Nancy Ryan, RD, BC-ADM, a registered dietitian, board-certified in advanced diabetes management at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Connecticut.

DEEP Encouraging Lifeguards to Apply for Positions at Connecticut State Parks

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:19:37

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) encourages anyone interested in working as a lifeguard this summer to apply for a position at Connecticut’s State Parks. Interested parties should visit the DEEP website (http://www.ct.gov/deep/lifeguards) for more information, including an application. Information on lifeguarding in a Connecticut state park is also available on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/CTStateParkLifeguards

Civil War Reenactors to Set Up Camp at Mystic Seaport June 1-2

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:16:17

Most people don’t know it, but a major part of the Civil War was fought along the East Coast, as the Union tried to blockade the South to cut off its trade with Europe.