Friday, May 18, 2012
The day's best comments from Patch account-holders in our Fairfield County towns.
FAIRFIELD: "Hallelujah. Connecticut joins the secular world, where adults can purchase what they want on whatever day is convenient for them without the need for biblical paternalism." Frederick Klein wrote this in response to news that Gov. Malloy signed a bill on Thursday to end the "Blue Laws," which prohibited stores from selling alcohol on Sundays. GREENWICH: "Frankly, I have no intention of shopping for liquor on Sundays and the stores can stay closed." Holly Izant-McSharry wrote this in response to an article about storeowners' reactions to the end of the "Blue Laws." WESTPORT: "I'll drink to that!" This was Fairfield Resident's reaction to the Sunday alcohol sales' legislation. WILTON: "Funny that they still have not fixed the …
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Congratulations to the River Road business, voted Wilton Patch readers' and users' favorite place to eat sushi.
Wilton Patch readers and account-holders this week voted for their favorite place to eat sushi—and posted reviews of those businesses in your online directory for future readers to find—and the winner is: Sushi Coshi! The River Road business garnered 37 percent of all votes, followed by Reiki Sushi & Asian Bistro (35 percent) and Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant in Norwalk (7 percent). Here is what one reader said about Sushi Coshi: EMR: Sushi Coshi is by far the best in sushi and sashimi. the staff and service is wonderful! Thank you to our local readers and congratulations to all of our valued small business owners. Our next Readers’ Choice topic is favorite dance studio. Polls open at 5 a.m. Monday—see you then!
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy ends "Blue Laws" in ceremony at Enfield Town Hall.
Connecticut's archaic "Blue Laws" prohibiting liquor stores from opening on Sundays ended Thursday, with the signing of legislation that allows those retailers the opportunity to open seven days a week if they so choose. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed the bill into law in the Town Council Chambers at Enfield Town Hall. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, state Sen. John Kissel, Rep. Kathy Tallarita and Rep. David Kiner were among the legislators present for the ceremony. The bill allows liquor permittees to sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, as well as on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and on Mondays following a Christmas or New Year's Day holiday that falls on a Sunday. The governor said he chose to stage the signing …
The Board, however, didn't vote on whether a new building should be constructed.
The Board of Education unanimously passesd the Statement of Requirements for planned renovations to Miller-Driscoll Elementary School, according to the Wilton Villager. Before approval, any langauge requiring specific sizes and dimensions for the renovations were removed. The board has also left the possibility of constructing a new building open. It instead decided to focus on "the current and future facilities requirements for the town's pre-school and K through 2 operations," Board of Education Chairman Bruce Likly wrote in an email to the Villager. As reported in Patch in April, Macolm Whyte, chair of the Council of Public Facilities (CoF), stated that as-is, the SoR would require an entirely new structure. “This document can only …
Residents say she should be remembered not for her recent troubles but for her kindness and generous commitment to local causes.
While officials worked to discover the cause of her death, friends remember Bedford resident Mary Richardson Kennedy in life as an energetic professional and warm, caring individual. "She was very easy to talk to and so supportive of our work," said Brian Skanes, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club in Mt. Kisco. Kennedy was involved in the nonprofit organization for several years as a volunteer on the club's annual fundraising dinner. When she heard about the club's Youth of the Year awards, she volunteered to host the event at her home. An accomplished architect, Kennedy led the renovations on her home on South Bedford Road, which included several ecologically-friendly designs. "For several weeks leading up to the dinner I …
Save a Dog a Day located in New Canaan is looking for short-term or permanent adoption homes.
A special tribute to my father who passed away four years ago.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from Wilton youth or recreational sports featured on Wilton Patch? Here's how!] Ever since my father died, I don't play golf very much anymore. In fact, I only play once a year and when I do, I take just one swing and call it a day. One swing is all I need to put a smile on my face and go home. No mulligans, no excuses, no do-overs. On May 17, I hit one ball to honor my father who died on this day, and I do it early. Patrick J. Devlin passed away at 6:37 a.m on May 17, 2008. On the anniversary of his passing, I get up well before dawn and drive to the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York. I make sure I allow for enough time for traffic, bad weather, and other unpredictable things, like …
And, Himes applauds House passage of Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act.
LIEBERMAN: The senator released a statement Thursday in response to the U.S. Postal Service's decision to delay closing mail processing plants until 2013. “I appreciate that the Postal Service is moving forward with its downsizing in a way that is consistent with the Senate-passed 21st Century Postal Service Act," he said. "The PMG assures us that no mail processing centers will be closed this year, which means the House still has time to pass a bill so it can be reconciled with the Senate-passed bill." HIMES: The congressman applauded on Wednesday the House passage of legislation that will reduce income tax and reporting burdens for Connecticut residents who occasionally commute to other states. The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The day's best comments from Patch account-holders in our Fairfield County towns.
BROOKFIELD: "I absolutely, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Academy of Dance Arts!" T Hyde wrote this in response to this week's Readers' Choice poll asking readers to pick their favorite dance studio. DARIEN: "They have a long way to go to outnumber the cougars!" Doze E. Dare wrote this in response to news that the Greenwich Conservation Commission has issued an alert on the Town of Greenwich website that "there have been a couple bear sightings in town this week." NEW CANAAN: "This is a terrible tragedy for all, lets make the right decision by advocating right law, not by punishing our youth by making them stand as an adult." Adrienne Rosello-Kero wrote this in response to news that a 16-year-old New Canaan girl accused of striking and killing a …
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2:26 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Delicious and fresh sushi. Love the Sushi Coshi Roll. Funny that they still have not fixed the spelling on their sign - been that way for years ! more ›