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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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Lifestyle

Sacred Heart University Prof Stems The Tide Of Erosion On Stratford Coast STRATFORD, Conn. — A Sacred Heart University biology professor secured more than $450,000 in grant funding recently to expand her innovative erosion reversal project in Stratford, working against the tide to protect the town’s shoreline. Helped by a team of engineers, volunteers and her own students, Jennifer Mattei has placed nearly 400 reef balls weighing 1,500 pounds each at Stratford Point, the cornerstone of her 6-year-old project, which is already showing signs of success along the deeply eroded coast. “Low tide now is where high tide was in 1990,” Mattei said, scanning the horizon Tu…

by Meredith Guinness

12/07/2016

Schools

Stamford Football Player Scores Finalist Spot In N.Y. Giants Contest STAMFORD, Conn. — Ryan Murphy has always looked for ways to give back to his community and make his family proud — one of the many reasons he’s one of just eight tri-state finalists for the Heart of a Giant award. Nominated by his coach, the St. Luke’s football player is the only Connecticut finalist in the contest presented by Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants. The annual competition emphasizes unparalleled work ethic and passion for the game. “I’d say I was excited to find out I was a finalist,” said the Stamford resident, who is a senior at the New Canaan school. “I’m …

by Meredith Guinness

12/07/2016

Lifestyle

Teen Brings Wealth Of Experience To Mini Makers Market At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. — Demetri Dassouras was one of the first people to use the 3D printer in the Westport Library’s 4-year-old MakerSpace, so it’s not that surprising that he’s the event coordinator for the library’s first-ever Mini Makers Market. Well, unless you consider that he’s just 14. “I’m one of the oldest people here,” the Norwalk High School freshman said. “Well, the one who’s used it the longest, I mean. I’m not the oldest.” Dassouras has spent the past few months gathering together an eclectic band of vendors for the Dec. 10 event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside…

by Meredith Guinness

12/07/2016

Neighbors

Trumbull Teen's Cello Talent Shines In Bridgeport Symphony Holiday Concert TRUMBULL, Conn. — Ask Julian Shively why he plays the cello and his answer is a simple one: It speaks to him. “I like how it’s so close to the human voice,” said the 15-year-old Trumbull resident. “It sounds natural to me.” Shively, winner of the 2016 Greater Bridgeport Symphony Young Instrumentalists’ Competition, will let his cello do the talking Dec 17, when he plays a solo rendition of “What Child Is This?” at the symphony’s much-anticipated annual holiday concert “Christmas Eve in Paris.” The beloved piece was originally for orchestra and solo voice, but Shively’s mom, a violinist and…

by Meredith Guinness

12/05/2016

Business

Stratford Couple Spices Things Up At Monroe Hot Sauce Shop MONROE, Conn. -- When Diane Slosser gave her husband, Tom, a make-your-own hot sauce kit for Christmas a few years ago, she had no idea it would lead to a family business. But Tom Slosser developed a love for creating smokin’ sauces and — just shy of a year ago — the couple jumped at the chance to take over The Angry Pepper, an eight-year-old mecca for all things super spicy on Monroe’s busy Main Street. “I always wanted a laundromat or a hot dog truck,” said Diane, the full-time residency program coordinator for radiology at Bridgeport Hospital. “My husband said, ‘this is as close as you’r…

by Meredith Guinness

12/02/2016

Business

Thai Restaurateur Hopes Customers 'Keep In Touch' In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Nattima Sonsoem planned to call her new Fairfield restaurant “Thai Kitch,” but paperwork she filed to open the eatery came back with the name “Thai Kit.” Sonsoem decided not to change the fateful mistake. “There is meaning in ‘kit,’” Sonsoem said, adding it's an acronym. “It means ‘keep in touch.’ So I want people to think of us when they want to go out to lunch or dinner.” After a soft launch about two months ago, Sonsoem and co-owner Kamol Uttarapas celebrated their official grand opening Thursday, welcoming First Selectman Michael Tetreau, Community and Economic Devel…

by Meredith Guinness

12/02/2016

Lifestyle

Aquarion Pipes More Water To Drought-Ravaged Bargh Reservoir Region FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It may have rained for two solid days, but Bridgeport-based Aquarion Water Co. is adding more temporary diversion pipes to make sure down-county customers have plenty of fresh water during the persistent drought. Motorists along the Merritt Parkway may have noticed the piping that will be used to comply with amended orders from the state Department of Public Health, said company spokesman Peter Fazekas. Bargh Reservoir, which covers parts of Stamford and New York, is at less than 15 percent of capacity, leaving the company no choice but to move water from the Great…

by Meredith Guinness

12/01/2016

Police & Fire

Shelton Police Seek Suspect In Smash-And-Grab Burglaries SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the man they believe is responsible for two smash-and-grab burglaries along Bridgeport Avenue in the last few days. Around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a reported burglary at Hair Do Salon, 821 Bridgeport Ave. Upon arrival they found the front glass window was smashed and an undetermined amount of cash was taken from the register, police said. Surveillance video showed a heavy-set man with a beard smashing the window with a crow bar, police said. Linda’s Liquors, 350 Bridgeport Ave., was burglari…

by Meredith Guinness

12/01/2016

Neighbors

300 Strong, Fairfield County Children's Choir Brings One Voice To The Klein BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — When the Fairfield County Children’s Choir takes the stage for its annual holiday concert Sunday at Klein Memorial Auditorium, it will have had an unforgettable dress rehearsal. Wednesday night, about 130 members of the 300-strong choir were to perform at Carnegie Hall as part of a fundraiser for The Golden Hat Foundation, Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet’s autism awareness group. “Tonight is the last rehearsal for both concerts,” Jon Noyes, Children’s Choir's founder and music director, said Wednesday. “A lot of preparation has gone into this.” Now celebrating its 22…

by Meredith Guinness

12/01/2016

Neighbors

Rain Couldn't Dampen Spirits At Stratford's Holiday Lighting Festival STRATFORD, Conn. — The weather outside was frightful, but a hardy band of holiday hopefuls brought the annual Holiday Lighting Festival inside Town Hall on Tuesday evening, making merry despite the storm. “It’s a great time of year,” said Mayor John Harkins after he flipped an oversized switch on the holiday lights and “Seasons Greetings” sign that graced Town Hall’s front facade. “It’s nice to get everyone together for the Christmas and holiday season.” Members of the Wilcoxson School Choir treated the crowd to lively renditions of “Jingle Bells” and “Up On The Housetop” before joining oth…

by Meredith Guinness

11/30/2016

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