Weston News

Israel's Declaration of Independence, passed on May 14, 1948, proclaimed: "This right is the right of the Jewish people to be masters of their own fate, like all other nations, in their own sovereign State." ... via Fairfield Citizen-News

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A lawsuit was filed in Superior Court last week against the Town of Westport by the YMCA in which a judgment is sought declaring that the easterly portion of Sunny Lane "has been abandoned by reason of non-use ... via Westport News

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The eighth grade Westport Girl Scouts hosted Brownie Skills Days at Camp Aspetuck in Weston in which first and second grade Brownies learned about camping out. via Westport Now

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“We'll probably never know why this really happened. It's all speculation. Now's the time for healing and closure.”

The death of a Weston woman whose body was found burning Thursday in Weston's Bisceglie-Scribner Park was ruled a suicide by the state medical examiner's office. via Westport News

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“I enjoy writing and it's good a competition exists to encourage people to write”

During its 30 years, the literary competition of the Trumbull Arts Festival has itself played many roles. via Connecticut Post

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“When we were first established in 2006, our mission was all about getting the word out to all the schools about who we are and what we do”

Today, all pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students at St. Mary Elementary School on Dodgingtown Road are in for a real treat. via NewsTimesLive.com

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“They were so welcoming and helpful to me in my new role as president. This is truly a very gifted class of students”

The University of Bridgeport kicks off the college commencement season in the region at 10 a.m. Saturday when 1,200 students get their degrees during ceremonies at the Arena at Harbor Yard. via Connecticut Post

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“If this application will push it over the edge, that is your concern, not the concern of the prior bodies that worked on it”

The two environmental interveners of the Westport Weston Family Y's application to build a 102,000-square-foot facility on its Camp Mahackeno property went before the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday ... via Westport News

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“We all watch her and learn from her. Transportation improved because of her. She worked longer and harder than anyone I know.”

After 11 terms as a state senator from the 26th District, Westporter Judith Freedman announced Monday morning that she will not seek another term and supports state Rep. via New Canaan News-Review

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Allowing Connecticut's 169 munici palities to retain a portion of the sales and income tax that's generated within their borders is an interesting idea. via Westport News

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