Stamford Health's Facility Dog Promoted To 'Chief Puppy Officer'
STAMFORD, CT — After a year of being a good boy and helping thousands of patients and staff members, Harrison, the 3-year-old Golden Retriever facility dog at Stamford Health, has been promoted to “chief puppy officer.” Harrison was given the news of his promotion on Monday, which also happened to be National Dog Day. Stamford…
Ski Area In Southington Gets Major Tax Break
SOUTHINGTON, CT — One of the town’s largest attractions will get a break on its property taxes following a Southington Town Council vote earlier this month. The Southington Town Council voted unanimously at its last meeting Aug. 12 to approve a sizable tax abatement for Mount Southington, a major ski resort in town. According to…
To Appeal to Young Audiophiles, Tell a Story
Yesterday, I had a brief conversation, by text message, with my 26-year-old son. He had just walked by the Devialet shop at the Shoppes at Columbus Circle here in Manhattan. Knowing my interest in such things, he sent me a photo. The Devialet boutique seems more a design exhibit than a shop, in a high-ceilinged…
Corvette Stolen From Ultimo Motors In Westmont
WESTMONT, IL — A Chevy Corvette was stolen from Ultimo Motors in Westmont, less than three weeks after three cars were reported stolen in Downers Grove. Two of the cars stolen in Downers Grove had been taken from area dealerships. Officers were called to Ultimo Motors at 150 W. Ogden Ave. around 11:30 a.m. for…
WWE SmackDown On USA Commentary Team, Bash In Berlin Kickoff, Zelina Vega Returns, Bianca Belair On Bel-Air, More
– WWE announced the Bash In Berlin Kickoff media day, which is free to fans, at Uber Platz in Berlin, Germany on Friday, August 30, streaming live on Peacock. You won't want to miss this!#WWEBash pic.twitter.com/U6MEEHHcMb — WWE (@WWE) August 27, 2024 – It was also announced that “Countdown To WWE Bash In Berlin” premieres…
Here's When Work Could Begin On The Great Island Access Road
DARIEN, CT — Work to widen the Great Island access road is tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-September, according to Darien Director of Public Works Ed Gentile. Gentile provided an update on the project during last week’s regularly scheduled Great Island Advisory Committee meeting, which featured another presentation from landscape architecture firm Reed Hilderbrand. Read…
Chipotle Mexican Grill To Open First Site In Wilton This Week
WILTON, CT — Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location in Wilton on Wednesday, Aug. 28 Click Here: rapid prototype service The fast casual Mexican restaurant, famous for the burritos, bowls and tacos made in front of customers, will be joining T.J. Maxx, Michael’s, Outback and other tenants in the Gateway Shopping Center at…
Gramophone Dreams #88: TEAC VRDS-701T CD transport
It’s the late 1980s, and I’m soldering tube amplifiers on a plywood bench. I decide on a whim that it’s time to break down and buy a CD player to supplement the Dynaco tuner and Dual cassette deck in my workroom music system. I was a slow starter with digital because of my early take…
Burr Ridge Police Official Demoted After Arrest: Village
BURR RIDGE, IL – The deputy police chief in Burr Ridge who was arrested on a drunken-driving charge in Virginia has been demoted to sergeant, the village confirmed Thursday. Ryan Husarik, who was in suburban Washington to attend the FBI National Academy, was arrested April 15 while he was driving a squad car. His blood-alcohol…
Sign Shows Fairfax City Supports Economic Development, New Business
FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Drivers on Eaton Place in Fairfax City may have noticed new signage on one of the office buildings in WillowWood Plaza. On Monday, Fairfax City Economic Development celebrated the installation a new sign” reflecting its recent rebranding. “Eight years ago, the economic development office’s budget was $50,000 and one person. We…