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Meredith Guinness

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mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Politics

Shelton Democrats To Fete City Leader For 50+ Years Of Service SHELTON, Conn. — He’s spent more than 50 years shaping the look and feel of Shelton — and now it’s time to say thank you. On April 23, Shelton Democrats are holding a recognition dinner honoring Frank Osak for his service on the Democratic Town Committee, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Plan of Conservation and Development Committee. "Frank has been the leader of thoughtful development that improves our quality of life ever since he was first elected to the Planning & Zoning Commission in the 1960s," said Planning & Zoning Commissioner Jimmy Tickey. The cele…

by Meredith Guinness

04/15/2017

Lifestyle

Kona Says 'No Taxation Without Relaxation' With Free Shaved Ice In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Has Tax Day got you hot under the collar? Cool off at the Springdale Post Office, where Kona Ice will be handing out free cups of shaved ice to celebrate its fourth annual National “Chill Out” Day. Anyone who stops by the island-inspired truck between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, can have a free cup — and a complementary lei to wear while listening to some groovy tropical tunes. With cups in hand, tired taxpayers can ride the “Flavorwave,” selecting from one or more of the flavors to pour over their fluffy snow. Some of the most popular include Tiger’s Blood, Gro…

by Meredith Guinness

04/15/2017

Neighbors

The Wait Is Over: Westport Farmers' Market Offers Pop-Up Shop In Norwalk WESTPORT, Conn. — Are you counting the days until the Westport Farmers’ Market opens for summer? Count no more! Several of the most popular vendors announced on Facebook that they have started a pop-up market to fill the gap until opening day. The pop-up market takes place on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wave Hill Breads Cafe in Norwalk. Vendors may change weekly, but some of those participating are Sankow’s Beaver Brook Farm, Beltane Farm, Healing Home Foods, Izzi B’s Allergen Free Cupcakes, Fort Hill Farm, Champagne Tea, Nit Noi Provisions, Ox Hollow Farm and Wave Hill Bread. As …

by Meredith Guinness

04/15/2017

Neighbors

Stratford Clothesline Project Supports Sexual Violence Survivors STRATFORD, Conn. — During the Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, The Center for Family Justice is presenting The Clothesline Project, a poignant display of messages of support and empowerment painted on T-shirts by students at both of Stratford’s public high schools. The project is one of several events the center will hold at Stratford Library as part of its Sexual Assault Awareness Month observances. The Clothesline Project (CLP) is a program started on Cape Cod in 1990 to address violence against women. Women impacted by violence were given T-shirts for decoration as a way of expre…

by Meredith Guinness

04/15/2017

Police & Fire

Police K-9s Converge On Westport For First-Ever National Training Program WESTPORT, Conn. — Hamden Police Officer Kelley Groleau let out a whoop Thursday and tossed a well-loved toy to her K-9 partner, Sar, who waved his tail with excitement. He had correctly detected the odor of an explosive along the cafeteria lunch line at Staples High School. Thankfully for students — and town lunch ladies — Groleau and Sar were taking part in a Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative (REDDI), a national Department of Homeland Security program to identify strengths and weaknesses. The two-day session, the first of its kind held in the Northeast, brought out K-9 teams fr…

by Meredith Guinness

04/14/2017

Schools

Stratford Kids Get Savvy To Cents During Financial Literacy Month STRATFORD, Conn. — While their parents scramble to file their tax returns on time, students in Stratford public schools are learning how to navigate the oft-murky world of personal budgeting during Financial Literacy Month. “Stratford has been providing financial literacy education to all students for the past eight years and has mandated a Personal Finance course as a high school graduation requirement starting with the class of 2019,” said Diane Christiano, coordinator of Career & Technology Education for the school system. To that end, students from kindergarten through high school h…

by Meredith Guinness

04/14/2017

Schools

Town Residents Honored At Annual Fairfield U. Fundraiser FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two Fairfield residents were honored and more than $1 million was raised for a multicultural scholarship fund at Fairfield University’s 29th annual Awards Dinner. Honored were Katherine Schwab, Ph.D., professor of visual and performing arts since 1988, who received the Distinguished Faculty/Administrator Award; and Robert M. McMahon ’87, who received the Alumni Service Award. Both live in Fairfield. Held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, the event raised $1.07 million for The Multicultural Scholarship Fund and other scholarships awarded to students of diverse backgroun…

by Meredith Guinness

04/14/2017

Business

Gear Up For Your Falafel Fix: Layla's Plans Opening In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Get ready for another Layla's to love. Layla's Falafel, known for its authentic Middle Eastern fare, is opening in Westport in late April at 1537 Post Road E. Layla’s Falafel has three other locations, open for lunch and dinner: 2088 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, 203-384-0100 936 High Ridge Road, Stamford, 203-461-9538 245 Main St., Stamford, 203-316-9041

by Meredith Guinness

04/13/2017

Politics

Hwang, Gomes Honored For Support Of ReEntry For Former Inmates HARTFORD, Conn. — State Sens. Tony Hwang (R-28) and Ed Gomes (D-23) were honored this week for their support for those trying to rebuild their lives after incarceration. The pair received the 2017 Elizabeth Bush Award from Family ReEntry, Inc., an organization that helps incarcerated people make a successful transition from prison back into the community. The ceremony took place in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol in Hartford.

by Meredith Guinness

04/13/2017

Business

Stratford Woman Seeks Serendipity In Indie Bookstore STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford woman is inching closer to her dream of opening an independent bookstore in town, thanks to crowdsourcing and a pop-up shop she’ll open at the end of the month. Nikkya Hargrove, a freelance writer for The Washington Post who works in the nonprofit sector, said she she’s always wanted to connect with her community through the love of reading. “I want to run a bookstore for many reasons but for one, it provides our community with the opportunity to buy local and support local members of our community through their purchase at our store,” she said Wednesday. “A b…

by Meredith Guinness

04/13/2017

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