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0 Crime & Safety Veteran officer and administrator Daniel Norck was sworn in this week as deputy chief of police for the Naugatuck Police Department. Michael Lemanski , Patch Staff Posted Reply NAUGATUCK — The town's police department has a new leader, but not a new face, following his swearing-in ceremony earlier this week in Naugatuck. Veteran officer and administrator Daniel Norck was sworn-in Tuesday as deputy chief of police for the Naugatuck Police Department in front of department colleagues, law enforcement officers from the region, friends, family and community members. The deputy chief oversees the department's detective division and administrative division and serves as the department's second in command. Norck began his law enforcement career in 2001 for the Southbury Police Department when he entered the 288th training class at the Connecticut Police Academy. He transferred to the Naugatuck Police … [Read more...] about Naugatuck PD Swears In Familiar Face For New Role

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the New Milford community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the New Milford community are having done this time of … [Read more...] about New Milford Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

1 Business The shop, which specializes on skincare products for people and dogs, is at 43 Unquowa Road in Fairfield. Alfred Branch , Patch Staff Posted Reply From left, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Beverly Balaz; Fairfield Community & Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart; KISSOAPERY owners Nicole & Louis Georgakis; and FC & ED Marketing Coordinator Mary Alice Limperopulos. The KISSOAPERY shop at 43 Unquowa Road in downtown Fairfield Inside the KISSOAPERY store Inside the KISSOAPERY store FAIRFIELD, CT — A new shop recently opened in downtown Fairfield that can take care of all yours — and your dog's — skincare needs. KISSOAPERY , at 43 Unquowa Road, was founded by Fairfield residents Nicole Georgakis and her husband, Louis, two former television veterans (her at A&E, he at NBC) who have a passion for skincare. … [Read more...] about New Organic Skincare Company KISSOAPERY Opens In Fairfield

0 Pets This week's batch of adoptable pets in the New Milford area are looking for their forever homes. Will one go home with you? Pet News , Patch Staff Posted Reply If you're looking to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your life, start with these shelters in and around New Milford for a pet you can take home. There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across Connecticut — many of whom are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for a lovable new fur child is at New Fairfield Sherman Animal Welfare Society, where May the cat is waiting patiently, or another local rescue agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week's list of … [Read more...] about New Pets Up For Adoption In The New Milford Area

New York (CNN Business) It's happened to just about everyone who's bored in line waiting to check out at a store : You spot a candy bar, a pack of gum or a soft drink. Unable to resist, you throw it in your cart. This scene, repeated countless times every day at grocery and convenience stores, is a textbook example of impulse buying. Your decision to grab that gum may have been spontaneous, but the plan to entice you in the checkout lane was carefully crafted. It pays off for stores and brands, as shoppers spent $6 billion in the checkout area at stores last year, according to market research firm IRI. "Impulse purchasing represents a much, much larger component of consumer behavior than people realize," said James Burroughs, who studies consumer patterns at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce. "The front of the store is prime real estate to put impulse items." But how do companies select which products to place at the … [Read more...] about Why stores always put candy and soda near the cash register

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 5 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning for “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19. In public comments and private meetings on Capitol Hill, Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus coordinator, has painted a dark picture in which the U.S. could be forced to cede many of the advances made against the coronavirus over the last two years and even the most vulnerable could face supply shortages. Biden administration officials have been warning for weeks that the country has spent nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response. A small pool of money remains, and the administration faces critical decisions about how to spend it. That means tough decisions, like weighing whether to … [Read more...] about US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds

0 Community Corner "These transformative investments truly put the Nevada chapter on the road to success," Baca says. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from The Nature Conservancy: May 15, 2022 Hazelwood's experience and depth and breadth of conservation achievements made him a standout choice for the role. He has been with TNC in Nevada for 16 years and most recently served as the chapter's strategy director for protection and stewardship. He also directed TNC's work in the Truckee, Carson, and Walker River watersheds and led the Truckee River Project, which has been focused on restoring ecosystem function along the highly degraded reach of the river between Reno and Wadsworth, Nev. This $30 million restoration program has been supported through a partnership with numerous local, state, and federal agencies and organizations, and to date the TNC has restored approximately 11 miles of the lower … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy In Nevada Welcomes Mickey Hazelwood As Conservation Director

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the Brookfield community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the Brookfield community are having done this time of year. … [Read more...] about Brookfield Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

Care for your home with 0 This post is sponsored and contributed by Home & Garden Whether you need your house cleaned, a pool built, or anything in between, Patch can help you find the right person for the job. Patch Local Businesses , Brand Partner Posted Reply If you're busy (and who isn't?), you could probably use a hand in tackling your to-do list. Fortunately, the Naugatuck community is brimming with professionals who can deep clean your home, clear your gutters, power wash your deck and so much more. And with Patch's new Local Businesses feature, finding and hiring top-rated professionals for virtually any task is a breeze! With Local Businesses , you can search for professionals based on the task you need done, such as tile repair or pest control. You can also browse through top seasonal categories to see what other folks in the Naugatuck community are having done this time of year. … [Read more...] about Naugatuck Area’s Top-Rated Home Professionals Are Here To Shorten Your To-Do List

0 Community Corner See the latest announcement from The Nature Conservancy. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from The Nature Conservancy: May 18, 2022 Students from across Arizona impressed professional photographers in the 9th "Adventures in Nature" Photo Contest. This year, around 900 photos were entered by Arizonans—ages 13-18—engaged in the creative contest. The esteemed panel of judges included photography editor at Arizona Highways magazine, Jeff Kida, professional photographer and photography instructor Suzanne Mathia, director of photography at Tucson Daily Star , Rick Wiley, and corporate and architectural photographer Mark Skalny. Kaden VanDuyne of Gilbert took first place for "Superstition Mountains at Sunset." During the awards ceremony, Kaden shared that he does photography with his dad and that his family has a "hurry up and wait mentality," traveling across the state to … [Read more...] about The Nature Conservancy: 2022 Arizona Student Photo Contest Winners