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Efforts For Clean Water Paying Off, Lewisboro Volunteer Says
LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Keeping Lewisboro’s water safe is a tough problem, but one that Janet Andersen, and other volunteers, are happy to immerse themselves in, according to a report by The Lewisboro Ledger.
The South Salem resident, chairwoman of the town’s Conservation Advisory Council and member of other local entities that monitor the wet stuff, says the efforts of many people working together have made a huge difference, The Lewisboro Ledger article said.
Although the overall maintenance of its residential septic systems could use some tweaking, the town has made a lot of progress in a num…
Clarkstown To Hire Accountants To Review Costs Of Police Department
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- In an effort to cut costs, Clarkstown is planning to hire an accounting firm to go through its police department’s expenses with a fine-tooth comb, according to a report on lohud.com
The department, which has 162 officers and two dozen civilian workers, costs the town $50 million, lohud.com reported.
The Town Board is expected to vote Tuesday, April 5, on hiring the Pittsford-based Bonadio Group for close to $100,000 to conduct a 90-day study of the department, said to be the one of the highest paid in the state, lohud.com said.
Supervisor George Hoehmann says the town …
Bridgeport Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Violent Carjacking
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was arrested in connection with a bloody carjacking that left another man in the hospital in critical condition, according to a report in the Connecticut Post.
Andrew Ferguson, 26, faces attempted murder, robbery, and other charges after, police said he stabbed the 26-year-old victim in the head, face and neck while stealing his car, the Connecticut Post reported.
The injured man was a former high school classmate of Ferguson’s and had given him a ride, the Connecticut Post story said.
Police told the Connecticut Post that the stolen vehicle was found …
Ramsey, Paramus Luxury Car Dealers Host Cars And Coffee Event
RAMSEY, N.J. -- Several dealers of luxury vehicles in Ramsey, N.J., will be hosting a “Car & Caffe” this weekend.Prestige BMW, as well as Paramus Lamborghini and McLaren Bergen, will be participating in the event.
It will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon at Prestige BMW, 985 Route 17 South, in Ramsey.
“Car & Caffe” will give owners the chance to show off their vintage and classic rides, while the dealers shows off their new stock.
The coffee will flow freely and light refreshments will be served.
For more information visit prestigebmw.com, or call (201) 258-6000.
