Sullivan Notes

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:54

A skate park

A groundbreaking ceremony unveilling the town’s new skate park took place Monday. The new park is across from the Jennings Beach entrance on South Benson Road.

First Selectman Ken Flatto, Parks and Recreation Director Gerry Lombardo and Public Works Director Rich White told reporters the skate park will open by early December.

“Environmental Champions”

Senate Minority Leader John McKinney (R-28) and Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) are among a dozen state lawmakers honored as “environmental champions” this year by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for their “persistent efforts to protect the environment.”

While the Connecticut General Assembly received high marks overall, senators McKinney and Boucher were the only Fairfield County legislators to receive the individual honor.

Property Transfers

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:53

The following property transfers are copyrighted material previously published in the Commercial Record, a weekly trade paper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group, thewarrengroup.com.

FAIRFIELD

300 Banks North Rd, Daniel B. and Judy C. Vindheim to Enzhong Wang and Xiaoping Zhang, $640,000.

182 Berwick Ave, Robert B. and Belinda S. Kancir to Jillian L. Cabana, $338,000.

322 Castle Ave, Mandeep Singh to Wachovia Mtg, $1.

215 Cynthia Dr, Robert E. and Petra Murena to Eamon and Courtney Depeter, $469,000.

Health Notes

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:52

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Great American Smoke-Out

St. Vincent’s Medical Center will mark the Great American Smoke-Out Day Thursday, Nov. 19, 10-4, with a free awareness fair in the main lobby.

Call 203-576-5505 for more information on the fair.

Diabetes talk

“Laughter and a Positive Attitude Can Improve Blood Glucose Levels” is the topic of a free lecture Thursday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m., fourth-floor, Hollander Auditorium at Bridgeport Hospital. Reservations required: 1-888-357-2396.

Museum Notes

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:51

Fairfield Museum and History Center

370 Beach Road

fairfieldhistoricalsociety.org; 203-259-1598

Holiday shopping — Fairfield Museum Shop’s third annual Holiday Shopping Boutique is Sunday, Nov. 22, noon-4; Monday, Nov. 23, 10-4.

The shop has a new look for the season, thanks to its new shop manager, Lee Walther. Walther comes to the museum from Table Envy in Westport.

Free gift wrapping with every purchase, and museum members receive a 10% discount on items more than $10.

School Briefs

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 13:50

Toddler class

The Zeff Early Childhood Center at Congregation Rodeph Sholom, 2385 Park Ave., Bridgeport will offer an additional day for its young toddler class beginning in January.

The class, taught by Liz Englander, early childhood director, currently meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 11:30 a.m.