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Monday, August 9, 2010

08/09/10 More Bad News For Greenwich Millionaire Ned Lamont's Failing Senatorial Campaign


The Millionaire Emperor Has No Clothes ....

Ned Lamont Is Furiously Flushing Money Down The Toilet As More Bad News Keeps Rolling In From The Pollsters At Quinnipiac University


Hartford Courant

Quinnipiac Poll: Ned Lamont Up By 3 Points, But Too Close To Call Vs. Dannel Malloy In Democratic Primary Tuesday

The latest Quinnipiac Poll shows that Democrat Ned Lamont is ahead by 3 percentage points over former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, but the race is too close to call because the margin of error is plus or minus 4.6 percentage points......

.... Both Republicans and Democrats also say that Lamont suffered a setback when he initially refused to debate Malloy in the final weeks of the race in a one-on-one, televised debate .....

....The poll of likely Democratic voters shows Lamont ahead by 45 percent to 42 percent, which is closer than the 45 to 40 lead that he had last week. Overall, 30 percent of those polled said they could still change their minds before Tuesday's vote, and 12 percent said they were still undecided.

"The poll reflects what we're seeing and hearing every day on the campaign trail: Dan's got the momentum,'' said Dan Kelly, Malloy's campaign manager.....

....As multi-millionaires from Greenwich, both Lamont and Foley have enough money to air commercials in the highly expensive New York City television market. That is part of their strategy to reach voters in lower Fairfield County as the New York stations are beamed from Greenwich to Bridgeport and beyond. Many candidates are unable to afford New York television, and some believe it is a waste of money as the commercials are often seen by viewers in places like Brooklyn and Long Island who cannot vote in Connecticut. But Lamont, Foley, and U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon are all broadcasting commercials on the New York stations.

"It's really the only way to reach a broad audience in Fairfield County because 35 percent of the Republicans are in Fairfield County,'' Foley said in an interview. "We think it's a good investment for the general election.''

Foley said Saturday that he believed that Lamont has an advantage over Malloy because of the New York City commercials, but he agreed that the race is getting much tighter.

"It could be a jump ball, and he's up in New York and Malloy isn't, so it's his to lose,'' Foley said





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08/09/10 Democratic Town Committee Chairman Frank Farricker Has A Message For Greenwich Voters: "DON'T FORGET TO VOTE"

....For the Democrats out there, I would like to give my personal endorsement to Dan Malloy for Governor, Nancy Wyman for Lieutenant Governor, Kevin Lembo for Comptroller, and Denise Merrill for Secretary of the State. PLEASE don’t forget to go down that line and vote for all the races. I can personally vouch for the character, integrity and intelligence of these people, and Connecticut will be a better place when they take office.....


Frank A. Farricker

Lamont Campaign Statement on Today's Q-Poll

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 9, 2010

Contact: Justine Sessions, 860-418-7405/Brian Coy, 703-477-8222

Lamont Campaign Statement on Today's Q-Poll

New Haven, CT - Businessman Ned Lamont's campaign released the following statement after the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute released the results of a statewide poll showing Lamont maintaining his lead in Democratic gubernatorial primary:

"While more than a thousand of our volunteers reached out to voters, Ned and Mary spent the weekend pounding the pavement, asking families to vote for a better future for Connecticut," said Lamont Communications Director Justine Sessions.

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

08/08/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: Small Nonprofits Face IRS Filing Deadline

This Just in To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom ....
According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 3,900 Connecticut nonprofit organizations are at risk of losing their tax-exempt status because they did not file required returns for 2007, 2008 and 2009.
About 45,000 Boy Scouts and their leaders from around the country gathered in Virginia to celebrate Boy Scouts of America 's 100th anniversary, only a small number of the people that have been touched by the program of kindness, training and hard work that British war hero Robert Baden-Powell started at the turn of the last century.
Lore Wallburg McCarthy was born in Germany in 1922, but now, at age 88, lives in New Fairfield.
All events are open to the public. Some may have fees not indicated here. FRIDAY Flower designer Lori Friedlander talk and slide show, "Low, Lush European Floral Designs," 12:30 p.m., Southbury Library, 100 Poverty Road, Southbury, follows Southbury Garden Club meeting.
Book Notes (News Times)
The Hickory Stick Bookshop, 2 Green Hill Road, will host a book signing with Peter Howe and Rachel McPherson at 1 p.m. as part of Dog Days of Summer, Best Dog in the World Contest.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

08/07/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: Fairfield County builders seeing increase in number of 'green' projects

This Just in To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom .....
The majority of home builders in Fairfield County use "green" building practices and think green building has a future in the industry, according to survey results recently released by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County.
Sal Geremia claims to sell the best-tasting tomatoes in the state. That's because his crop has been perfected by three generations spanning 100 years.
TJ Jamison, owner of AT&J's Beauty Salon on Division st. in Danbury along with his wife Tanisha, styles his clients, Dee Lewis of Danbury, hair in the salon on Sat.
The Board of Education will have a special meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the district office on Beaver Brook Road It will accept the resignation of King Street Primary School principal Jackie Bacon, who is relocating, and will consider hiring an assistant principal for the school and putting the primary school and King Street Intermediate School ...
Police charged a 22-year-old Danbury woman with robbery after she allegedly shoplifted about $100 worth of merchandise and fought with the store manager who confronted her.
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Republicans will have the opportunity during the Aug. 10 primary to vote for one of three candidates to run for election this November.
A Healing Touch in Brookfield
A Healing Touch in Brookfield (Brookfield Patch)
Her search for self-healing is what inspired Alise Beccaria, owner of Lotus Flower Acupuncture Center in Brookfield, to pursue a career as an acupuncturist.
The YMCA is redesigning its brand in hopes it can remind people that it is more than just a gym, regional spokesman Greg Dembowski said.

Friday, August 6, 2010

08/08/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: Italian Festival to be open all weekend

This Just In To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom .....
The Italian Festival is this weekend at the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge at 10 Christopher Columbus Ave.
Four individuals will vie Tuesday for the chance to serve as the state's lieutenant governor.
A judge will decide whether the lawyer for a Danbury man accused of having sex with an underage girl in 2008 can review investigators' reports from an unrelated sexual assault case involving the same victim that occurred two years earlier.
Danbury Neighbors (Connecticut Post)
The Portuguese Cultural Center Veterans Association will be hold a LobsterFest Aug.
Berkshire Road: Kathryn Masotta, 51, of 40 Berkshire Road, was charged with disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening and violation of a protective order in connection with a domestic dispute at about 5 p.m., Tuesday, police said.
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Two people have been charged, one with assault, in connection with a shoplifting incident Wednesday at Bob's Stores at 114 Federal Road in Danbury, according to Lt.
Wyclef Jean , the Haitian-born singer who gave his first college commencement address at Western Connecticut State University in May, is expected to announce Thursday that he's a candidate for president of Haiti.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

08/05/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: It's getting tougher to decide where to spend critical education funds

This Just In To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom .....
Should you take money that funds an after-school program so you can expand the school day or year? That's the debate in Washington, D.C., right now.
Cappiello Brothers Jewelers Inc., of 424 Main St, Ridgefield, is closing after more than 40 years in business.
The former pastor of Faith Church in New Milford who was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday on embezzlement charges was not in court because his public defender had a conflict, according to State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky .
The Indian Association of Western Connecticut , in conjunction with CityCenter Danbury, will have a Jai Ho India festival Aug.
A 19-year-old New Fairfield man will be arraigned in State Superior Court in Danbury Wednesday on charges of reckless driving and breach of peace after police received numerous calls Tuesday about a public disturbance involving him and a 24-year-old woman from New York.
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

08/04/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: Greeting visitors to Ives Concert Park

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Visitors to the Ives Concert Park in Danbury are greeted this season by First Note, a sculpture by Christopher Curnan of Ridgefield.
The hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed Danbury Police Officer Donald Hassiak may face a longer prison sentence because he was on probation for another crime when the accident occurred.
City officials advised motorists this week that road work is being done on West Redding Road between Long Ridge Road and Starrs Plain Road.
Stephen Szurlej stands near the site on Long Ridge Road in Danbury where Bethel is proposing to build a 750,000-gallon water tank.
Economic engine (NewsTimesLive)
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

08/03/10 DANBURY BRIEFING: State's busiest Starbucks

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This story originally appeared in the Sunday, August 1 print edition of The News-Times. Click here to subscribe .
Matteo's Restaurant, 122 Litchfield Road , will host a benefit Aug. 15 from 2 to 7 p.m. for the family of Donald Hassiak , a Danbury police office and New Milford resident who was killed in a hit-and-run accident this summer as he was riding his bicycle to work.
TJ Jamison, owner of AT&J's Beauty Salon on Division st. in Danbury along with his wife Tanisha, styles his clients, Dee Lewis of Danbury, hair in the salon on Sat.
A fire that damaged a vacant home Monday morning may have been intentionally set.
From lakeside communities to a public golf course in the rolling hills, neighborhoods surrounding the first few exits of Interstate 84 have an array of offerings.
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Walter Oliva, 44, appeared in Superior Court in Danbury on Monday to face charges of reckless driving, misconduct with a motor vehicle and evading responsibility.
A man was reportedly introducing himself Monday as the "new owner" at the White Street transfer station that was formerly owned by trash magnate James Galante , an official said.
In celebration of National Dance Day, A instructors from local dance and fitness studios brought high energy and fun to the bandstand at the Brookfield Municipal Center , with free mini-workshops in various styles of dance.

Monday, August 2, 2010

08/02/10 BREAKING NEWS: Hearst Newspapers Chooses Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton's Running Mate In The Republican Primary For Governor

CT Post Says Vote For Michael Fedele And Forget About Greenwich Resident Tom Foley In The Republican Primary For Governor

Photo: Republican gubernatorial candidate and Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele

Connecticut Post Says Fedele The Choice Among Republicans

Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No. 1 seat, would be good for the state of Connecticut.

The Connecticut Post endorses his candidacy in the Aug. 10 Republican three-way primary.

The 55-yearold Fedele brings 10 years of legislative experience, serving in the state House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002, and three years in his current position.

But Fedele is also a self-made businessman and understands that job creation is the top challenge to the state.

Fedele understands in no uncertain terms that improving the atmosphere in Connecticut for small business is essential to turning around the state's economy.

His stand against any new taxes speaks to his understanding of the situation.

We compliment him for his position.

Given his experience, Fedele is confident solutions to the state's problems of spending and borrowing can be resolved through good management, and not through new taxes.Though Fedele has been part of the Rell administration ... well, that in some respects sums it up.

It was indeed the Rell administration, and if anyone can name a Connecticut lieutenant governor who shaped policy from that office, we'd be curious to know who it was.

Fedele rightly says he can be held accountable only for those areas in which he had authority.

He's been an effective ambassador for the state, recruiting business and reaching out to the Henkel Corporation, manufacturer of Loctite adhesive products and successfully encouraging them to consolidate operations in Rocky Hill.

Fedele also figured in the move of Columbia Elevators from New York to Bridgeport.

We also applaud Oz Griebel, another candidate in the GOP primary, for his passion and clear commitment to improving the business climate in the state.

And Tom Foley brings a business background as well. But he also brings some unpleasant baggage to the race.

But Fedele earns our endorsement. We believe he's the best of the three choices to lead the state.

UPDATE:

  1. Fedele the choice among Republicans - NewsTimes

    Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
    www.newstimes.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php
  2. Fedele the choice among Republicans - StamfordAdvocate

    Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
    www.stamfordadvocate.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php
  3. Fedele the choice among Republicans - GreenwichTime

    Aug 2, 2010 ... Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele has the combination of government and business experience that, given the chance to serve in the No.
    www.greenwichtime.com/.../Fedele-the-choice-among-Republicans-599342.php

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