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Westport News: Man Arrested For Stealing From YMCA Lockers

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On 01/29/18, the Westport Police Department received an online report of a larceny from the Westport Weston YMCA. The victim reported that while placing his personal belongings into one of the gym lockers, he observed a suspicious male in the locker room who appeared to be watching him and attempting to see the lock combination. When the victim later returned to the locker, he found the contents disturbed and $80 had been stolen from his wallet. Two similar incidents were reported on 01/30/18 and 01/31/18. On 01/30/18, a victim’s locker was entered and rifled through, but nothing was taken. The victim reported a man being in the locker room that could have seen his locker code. On 01/31/18, another locker…

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State News

Ganim: State Should Pursue Internet Sales Tax

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Joe Ganim is calling for the use some or all of new Internet sales tax revenue to provide property tax relief for Connecticut cities and towns. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday allows states to collect sales tax from Internet companies without a brick and mortar location in that state. The ruling could mean up to $200 million dollars in new annual revenue for the state of Connecticut during difficult economic times. “This ruling is a huge victory for Connecticut. As governor, my first budget proposal next year would include provisions for collecting Internet sales tax on all purchases made in Connecticut, and that some or all of the money collected…

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Food & Beverage Small Business Shout Out

Classic Car Show Each Saturday Night At Bill’s Drive-In

Jun 22, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Monroe CT-- If you are looking for something fun to do on a Saturday night head up to Bill's Drive Inn at 431 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe (Route 111) for some good food and a classic car show hosted by the Monroe Street Rodders. I enjoyed the classic burger and fries while my wife enjoyed the chili hot dog. In November, Nico and his family acquired the drive in staying true to the old ways but adding more items to the menu like classic Greek dishes and classic diner menu items as well as breakfast all day. The classic cars are on display Saturdays starting around 4pm and runs to 8pm with an awards show at the end of the night.…

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Westport

#Westport To Host UN Event

Jun 21, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The annual  jUNe Day event will take place on Saturday, June 23rd, in Westport. The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) and the Town of Westport will host over 300 guests from the United Nations community in New York. The public is invited to attend the opening ceremonies and welcome our international guests at Saugatuck Elementary School on Riverside Avenue at 10:30 a.m.  Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe and UNA President Bill Hass will welcome the guests, and jUNe Day Chairperson Michaela Maccoll will outline the Day’s activities. The annual jUNe Day celebration was established in 1965 by the late Ruth Steinkraus Cohen, the founder of the UN Association of Southwestern Connecticut and International Visitors Committee of Connecticut, in observance of…

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