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Kennedy Cousin Gets New Trial, New Businesses Open in Summit Top Local News

Full day, tuition-based kindergarten tour and lottery dates announced also made headlines.

Kennedy Cousin, Convicted of Killing Summit Resident's Daughter, Gets New Trial


Following years of failed appeals, Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, 53, convicted in 2002 of the 1975 murder of Summit resident Dorothy Moxley's daughter, Martha, was awarded a new trial by Connecticut Judge Thomas Bishop. 

Fin Raw Bar And Kitchen Opens On Maple Street


Summit seafood lovers now have a new option. Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen opened Tuesday at 37 Maple St. 

Curémonos Provides Breast Cancer Education to Women in Need


When Dora Arias was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, the news completely threw her, she said. Even though the mom of two daughters had the support of her loving family, health insurance and financial stability, she was overwhelmed not only with the fear of leaving her family behind, but also at the thought of navigating the road ahead.


Full Day, Tuition-Based Kindergarten Lottery Dates Announced


Those wishing to enter the lottery for a spot in the Summit School District's full day, tuition-based kindergarten pilot program for the 2014-2015 school year can mark their calendars for some important upcoming dates.

College Nannies + Tutors Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday


Summit couple Sharon French and Terry Haggerty celebrated the grand opening of their new business College Nannies + Tutorsfrom 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at 458 Springfield Ave. in Summit.

Blow In Blow Out Blew My Mind


On Thursday morning I had the pleasure of spending nearly an hour in hair heaven as I received a complimentary blow out at Summit’s newest salon, Blow In Blow Out, which opened Friday at 330 Springfield Ave.


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