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Meredith Guinness

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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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Stratford Mayor Honors Outgoing Library Director With Town Proclamation Stratford Mayor Honors Outgoing Library Director With Town Proclamation
Stratford Mayor Honors Outgoing Library Director With Town Proclamation STRATFORD, Conn. — Mayor John Harkins honored retiring Stratford Library Director Barbara Blosveren last week, offering a special town proclamation extolling her many contributions to the library at a public reception for the outgoing leader. Blosveren worked at the library for 33 years, the last nine as its director. Sheri Szymanski, assistant director since 2007, was appointed the new director this week. Harkins cited Blosveren's accomplishments in creating the library's first teen department, one that has become a model for the country. He also listed her numerous awards and citations…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield University Dishes Up A Serving Of Meatball Mania Fairfield University Dishes Up A Serving Of Meatball Mania
Fairfield University Dishes Up A Serving Of Meatball Mania FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Halfway through Fairfield University’s first-ever student meatball contest, Jamison Wellman looked down at the batch of half-cooked orbs sizzling in the pan at his team’s station. “Maybe we should have done a dry run,” he said, wincing. “I don’t know about this.” But in the end, his Team Kostka — named for a dorm on campus — reigned supreme in the battle Friday. They were named the winners by none other than New York City restaurateur and longtime “Iron Chef” judge Donatella Arpaia, a 1993 Fairfield alumna. Four squads squared off at the contest held in the Barone Campus…

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News
Bridgeport, PSEG Sign Pact to Establish $2 Million Environmental Fund Bridgeport, PSEG Sign Pact to Establish $2 Million Environmental Fund
Bridgeport, Pseg Sign Pact to Establish $2 Million Environmental Fund BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The construction of a new gas-fired electric plant will mean $2 million for a community environmental fund in Bridgeport.  PSEG Power Connecticut and Mayor Joseph P. Ganim on Thursday signed an agreement in conjunction with the construction the plant to establish a fund to pay for health, environmental and renewable projects. “This is truly a historic day for the City of Bridgeport,” said Sharon Lewis of the Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice. The agreement is part of PSEG’s plan to replace its current coal-fired plant in the city’s South End with the clean…

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Police & Fire
Shelton Man Charged In Attempted Armed Robbery At Gas Station Shelton Man Charged In Attempted Armed Robbery At Gas Station
Shelton Man Charged In Attempted Armed Robbery At Gas Station SHELTON, Conn. — A Shelton man was arrested on robbery and firearms charges Friday, after he stole a semi-automatic pistol and tried to hold up a gas station owner at gunpoint, police said. Joshua Zarembski, 24, of Hunters Creek, Shelton, was charged with criminal attempted robbery, criminal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit, police said.  He was held on $250,000 and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on Feb. 29. The owner of Buck Stop Citgo on Shelton Avenue called police at about 7:30 a.m. Friday to report a man wearing a Yanke…

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Police & Fire
Pedestrian Deaths Mean Stepped-Up Traffic Enforcement In Bridgeport Pedestrian Deaths Mean Stepped-Up Traffic Enforcement In Bridgeport
Pedestrian Deaths Mean Stepped-Up Traffic Enforcement In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Bridgeport Police Department is stepping up its traffic and motor vehicle presence in the wake of three pedestrian fatalities since January 1. The traffic division will be on the look out for jaywalkers, distracted drivers, speeders and those not using seatbelt and child safety seats in the coming months, using speed trailers and radar to catch offenders. “Those types of extreme incidents make you stop and say, ‘What more can we do?” Mayor Joseph P. Ganim said of the recent fatalities on John and Prospect streets and Barnum Avenue. “This will save lives.” Ganim a…

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Lifestyle
Shelton Fitness Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Renovations Shelton Fitness Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Renovations
Shelton Fitness Center Unveils State-of-the-Art Renovations SHELTON, Conn. — Tenants of Scinto Corporate Towers in Shelton have no excuses not to stay fit: BDx Fitness, the complex’s “body & soul fitness center,” held a grand re-opening Wednesday, showing off its expanded space and a top-to-bottom renovation. “Everything is brand new,” said co-owner Rob Rodriguez, who has been at the location for a decade. “This is probably the best equipment you can get anywhere out there.” The state-of-the-art center is a perk for Scinto tenants, who may use the facility for free, he said. Given the size of the complex, he estimates the benefit is open to thou…

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Neighbors
Pint-Sized Authors Pen New Book At Stratford Library Pint-Sized Authors Pen New Book At Stratford Library
Pint-Sized Authors Pen New Book At Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- Nine budding authors unveiled their new work, "Portal of Stories," at the Stratford Library recently.  The children both wrote and illustrated the collection. The book may be checked out from the library and includes creations from a workshop sponsored by the Carol Pieper Memorial Fund. For information about future workshops in summer and fall, call (203) 385-4165.

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Business
Wing It On! Is Open for Business In Bridgeport Wing It On! Is Open for Business In Bridgeport
Wing It On! Is Open for Business In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — When Hosam Afifi left work in the surgical industry, he decided to start an “active retirement” by opening Wing It On!, a new Main Street eatery in Bridgeport. “That’s what I told me wife — active retirement,” he said. “She said, 'I see the active, but not the retirement!’” But Afifi, originally from Egypt, said he’s enjoying the restaurant he opened five weeks ago. And he was happy to welcome Mayor Joe Ganim to its official ribbon-cutting Wednesday. “I was originally a doctor and pharmacist, so I like to know how things are made and what goes into food,” said Afifi, a …

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Business
Small Business Development Center Opens Fairfield Office Small Business Development Center Opens Fairfield Office
Small Business Development Center Opens Fairfield Office FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Entrepreneurs in Fairfield will have a place to turn for free advice on all things business, thanks to a Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) opening at Old Town Hall Wednesday. First Selectman Michael Tetreau and CTSBDC Associate Director Joe Ercolano will be on hand for the grand opening reception, which begins at 1 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 611 Post Road. CTSBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising services to small business owners and entrepreneurs in every stage of business development and growth in the state. CTSBDC has opened a few loca…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Woman Charged With Shoplifting At Kohl's In Fairfield Bridgeport Woman Charged With Shoplifting At Kohl's In Fairfield
Bridgeport Woman Charged With Shoplifting At Kohl's In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Bridgeport woman was arrested Monday after she attempted to steal about $60 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s, police said. Gloria Brigida Vasquez, 39, of Harral Avenue, was walking through the Tunxis Hill Road store, stuffing merchandise in a baby bag, police said. She was apprehended when she tried to walk out of the store without paying for the goods. Vasquez was charged with sixth-degree larceny. She was released on a promise to appear in court on March 1. 

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