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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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Neighbors

Fairfield Remembers 'Frank' With New Pocket Park FAIRFIELD, Conn. — His familiar bench has been replaced by three updated models, but the memory of William “Frank” Godwin, a fixture at the corner of Oldfield and Reef roads, will live on in the new pocket park unveiled there Monday. The Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors, in partnership with the town, used a $3,000 grant to spruce up the open area with inviting benches, a winding brick path and new trees and plantings, said board President Stephanie Barnes. “We thought this would be a great way to remember him,” Barnes said of Godwin. Thought by many to be homeless, the 87-year-old Bridg…

by Meredith Guinness

10/18/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: Hwang Helps Commuters FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Please send your letter to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To The Editor: For more than 20 years, I have been an advocate for commuters on Metro-North, first on the state Metro-North Rail Commuter Council and more recently in a new, independent organization, The Commuter Action Group. Recognizing the future of this vital public service depends on bipartisan cooperation, I have called for all candidates running for elected office this fall to take a simple pledge — that they will caucus together, Democrat and Rep…

by Jim Cameron

10/18/2016

Police & Fire

Woman Hits Two Cars In Fairfield, Sent For Medical Evaluation FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Westport woman, who told police “the Supreme Court is watching us,” got into two fender-benders and swore at officers in Fairfield on Friday evening before she was stopped and sent for a medical evaluation, police said. Shortly after 7 p.m., a police officer heard a car horn blowing at the corner of Post and South Pine Creek roads. The woman in the car had rear-ended the car in front of hers on South Pine Creek and was yelling obscenities at the driver, telling him to get out of her way, police said. She shouted at the officer, who had asked her to calm down, then ramme…

by Meredith Guinness

10/18/2016

Business

Former Bluefish CEO Taking The Helm At Bridgeport Regional Business Council BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Mickey Herbert, a former CEO of both top-ranked health plans and the Bridgeport Bluefish Baseball Club, is the new president and chief executive officer of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council. Herbert will take the helm as President Paul Timpanelli retires Oct. 31 after 28 years of service to the regional organization. “I believe that the skills that Mickey will bring to the table will lay the groundwork, in partnership with our volunteer leadership, to redefine and update the role of the BRBC in a manner which will enable our resources to be more effectively dedica…

by Meredith Guinness

10/18/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: McKinney Supports 'Tireless Advocate' Kupchick FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Please send your letter to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor, I am proud to endorse my good friend Brenda Kupchick for re-election as State Representative for the 132d District in Fairfield. I had the honor and privilege to represent my hometown of Fairfield for 16 years in the State Senate. I served with many good people, from both political parties; yet no one was a more effective and passionate advocate for their district than Brenda Kupchick. Brenda has been helping the people of her hometown of …

by John McKinney

10/18/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police: Woman Stole Gift Card From First Date WESTPORT, Conn. — A New Haven woman liked her meal at a Westport restaurant so much, she surreptitiously requested a $300 gift card charged to her date’s credit card and came back the next two nights, police said. On Aug. 17, the victim was on a first date with a woman who called herself “Sophie” at Finalmente Trattoria on Post Road East, police said. When the waitperson took the victim’s credit card to pay the bill, “Sophie” excused herself to use the restroom, police said. She asked the manager to add a $300 gift card to the charge, took the card and used it on Aug. 18 and 19, according t…

by Meredith Guinness

10/17/2016

Police & Fire

Rash Of Car Break-Ins In Fairfield Called 'Crimes Of Opportunity' FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A rash of vehicle break-ins over the weekend has Fairfield police reminding residents to lock up for safety. The calls started coming into police headquarters on Saturday morning, when a Reef Road woman reported someone had taken five new iPhone 7s, valued at $4,000, from her unlocked Lexus RX 350 parked outside her home, police said. She believes the theft occurred between 6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday, police said. More calls came in Sunday morning, as residents awoke to find their cars rummaged through and valuables missing. Several Lally Boulevard residents repor…

by Meredith Guinness

10/17/2016

Neighbors

911 For Pets: Shelton-Based Ambulance Offers Free Service Statewide SHELTON, Conn. — Jon Nowinski has a passion for helping animals. So, when he wraps up a shift at his day job as a veterinarian’s assistant, he puts on his other hat — as driver for the Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS), the state’s first and only ambulance for animals. Based out of the Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, the Shelton hospital where Nowinski works, the ambulance is available 24 hours a day across Connecticut for everything from simple transport to trauma care for animals trapped in fires and other emergency situations. “Basically, it’s a 911 for pets,”…

by Meredith Guinness

10/17/2016

Neighbors

From Ailing Abyssinians To Smoke-Inhaling Iguanas, Shelton Service Can Help SHELTON, Conn. — Jon Nowinski has a passion for helping animals. So, when he wraps up a shift at his day job as a veterinarian’s assistant, he puts on his other hat — as driver for the Emergency Animal Response Service (EARS), the state’s first and only ambulance for animals. Based out of the Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, the Shelton hospital where Nowinski works, the ambulance is available 24 hours a day across Connecticut for everything from simple transport to trauma care for animals trapped in fires and other emergency situations. “Basically, it’s a 911 for pets,”…

by Meredith Guinness

10/12/2016

Politics

Fairfield Letter: Kupchick Does Her Homework FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Please send your letter to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. Editor: State Representative Brenda Kupchick has been tirelessly serving Fairfield for many years, long before she became my State Rep. I first met Brenda when she was a Board of Education member, after she served on the RTM for four years. What struck me about Brenda was her passion for kids, families and education. Whatever the topic was, she would do her homework, work together with fellow board members, seek feedback from the public, and fight hard for…

by Dorene Herron

10/11/2016

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