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12/06/10How did Fairfield’s tree-lighting ceremony get started?When did the town starting doing this fabulous holiday event? |
10/26/10Why is the office supply store on Main Street called Squash’s?Why is the office supply store on Main Street called Squash’s? Why are there so many more acorns falling from trees this year? |
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10/25/10Is Roxbury changing its liquor laws?With scant commercial zoning, there’s been little impetus for Roxbury to change its liquor laws, despite a national trend indicating dry towns are, well, drying up. Posted at 07:10 PM | Permalink |
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10/25/10What’s the background on Southport’s Turkey Trot race—how long has it been going?An institution in Fairfield since 1978, the Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race, better known as the Turkey Trot, typically attracts a field of about 4,000 fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. |
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10/19/10I’ve seen what look like Hudson Milk delivery trucks. Is this service back?It’s certainly a sign that times have changed when a milk delivery truck—once a regular sight in American towns—takes some by surprise. Nevertheless, the Hudson Milk Company, located in Shrub Oak, seeks to reestablish this tradition of a bygone era by transporting produce from local farms to front doors. |
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06/23/10New Found CurlingI was fascinated to read the story in the last issue about curling and wonder if there is any around here? |
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06/10/10Sartorial ConundrumsWhat is appropriate to wear to an in-law's birthday, a blind date, an event where you are the keynote speaker or a Hampton party? Find the answers to your style questions. |
06/09/10I've seen a zebra-striped van around town. Who drives that?The owner of this van with black-and-white stripes and water canisters strapped to the back is Rich Glica (known by his stage name, Zarzan, more on that later), currently employed part-time in Ridgefield. |
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06/09/10Who drives the zebra-striped van around town?The owner of this van with black-and-white stripes and water canisters strapped to the back is Rich Glica (known by his stage name, Zarzan, more on that later), currently employed... |
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06/09/10What is the large body of water visible from Old Huckleberry Road and Route 106?Although Wilton has no dearth of beautiful scenery, one of the loveliest spots has to be the view from Old Huckleberry looking out across the South Norwalk Reservoir. |
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About This Blog
Curiosity often gets the better of us as we drive through our towns and neighborhoods. What's the history of that odd-looking building? Where did that park gets its name? Who put that gazebo there? Well, friends. You've got questions, and we've got answers. This blog provides an archive of past Q&A published in some of our magazines. But we welcome questions that we can look into. This is your blog too.
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