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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

Rainy Weather At Stratford Makes For A Perfect Day — For Ducks STRATFORD, Conn. — With its persistent wind and chilly drizzle, Thursday was a lovely day — for ducks. And that’s just why Frank Mantlik of Stratford and Nick Bonomo of Wallingford were huddled on the deck at Audubon Connecticut’s Stratford Point facility, peering into telescopes pointed Soundward. “The wind is coming out of the east, so you can see a lot of sea ducks, loons,” said Mantlik, bringing a set of powerful binoculars up to his face. “There’s a Northern Harrier over there.” He pointed to a hawk hovering low over the marshes, buoyed by the wind. “They hunt for rodents. Voles, shr…

by Meredith Guinness

11/19/2015

Police & Fire

Brookfield Police Chief Reflects On Distinguished FBI, Military Career BROOKFIELD, Conn. — On June 8, 1969, Robin Montgomery, a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps, was leading his platoon to a command post when they became pinned in a Vietnamese rice patty, taking heavy fire. Making a split-second decision, Montgomery crawled across enemy lines, stood in full view of those who would just as soon kill him and singlehandedly waged an aggressive assault to take out a machine gun position that might do harm to his troops. Inspired by his bravery, the 30-member platoon — vastly outnumbered — surged forward and prevailed in battle that day. Badly injured, Montgo…

by Meredith Guinness

11/19/2015

Business

Hunting, Fishing Fans From Stratford Flock To New Bass Pro Shops BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — John Plona of Milford and Johnny Lip of Bridgeport spent most of Wednesday hunting. So what did they do Wednesday night? They joined the thousands who flooded into Bridgeport’s Bass Pro Shops, the outdoor mecca that staged a raucous grand opening complete with a race car, angling superstars, Santa and a ribbon cut with a bowie knife. “What do I love about hunting? Everything,” said Plona, who was browsing through the camouflage department dressed from head to toe in camouflage. “I wanted to see the store because they’ve finally got one close to where we live.” Nearby, t…

by Meredith Guinness

11/18/2015

Lifestyle

Porky's In Shelton Is A DVlicious Fairfield County Wings Finalist SHELTON, Conn. -- They’re messy, they’re spicy and they’re friggin addictive. It’s no wonder they’re often served by the dozen. We asked Daily Voice readers for their favorite Fairfield County chicken wing spots and now have five finalists in the running. Cast your ballot for the one you like best – then tell your friends. You can only vote once. In the spirit of "winging it" (sorry, we couldn't resist the pun), each restaurant is being profiled this week, with the contest ending 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. Porky's Cafe, 50 Center St, Shelton, (203) 924-4869 Wing Choices: Thai, b…

by Daily Voice

11/18/2015

Business

Iconic Hotel Hi-Ho Sign Shines Again Above Merritt Parkway FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Just a flick of a switch and a Fairfield landmark glowed again, as the new owners of the Hotel Hi-Ho officially reopened for business Tuesday night under its iconic neon sign. “It’s a landmark reborn,” said Ed Gormbley, who co-owns the property along the Merritt Parkway with his business partner Clay Fowler. “I would see that sign coming home from my cousin’s house as a kid, and now it’s going to be there again.” Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz were among the dozens of local dignitaries and friends welcoming the ch…

by Meredith Guinness

11/18/2015

Police & Fire

BMX Bike Stolen From Fairfield Backyard FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A BMX bicycle was stolen from a backyard on Adelaide Street last week, police said Monday. A resident reported a black BMX VH2, valued at $450 was stolen from his backyard between 6:30 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday.

by Meredith Guinness

11/18/2015

Business

Bass Pro Shops Ready For Wednesday's Grand Opening In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Sunfish dart about in the morning light not far from Buoy 18. A mountain lion leaps past a family of turkeys. New workers complete team-building exercises in an area near the bar by the bowling alley. Bowling alley? Welcome to Bass Pro Shops of Bridgeport, a long-awaited mecca for all things outdoors that will be opening its doors with much fanfare Wednesday at 6 p.m. “We’re very excited,” General Manager Loretta Mercado said as she watched workers put the final touches on the camo-covered wonderland at 1 Bass Pro Drive, just off East Main Street and I-95. “We’re going …

by Meredith Guinness

11/17/2015

Police & Fire

Thefts From Unlocked Cars Reported In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two residents of South Gate Lane reported thefts from their vehicles on Sunday, police said. One resident told police someone entered her unlocked BMW sometime after 11 p.m., stealing a purse, wallet and a cellphone valued at $1,550. Another resident reported that someone entered three of his vehicles, which were all unlocked and in the driveway, stealing about $2 in loose change. Fairfield police remind residents to lock their vehicles.

by Meredith Guinness

11/17/2015

Neighbors

Stolen Jesus Statue Returns Home At Angels & Co. In Monroe MONROE, Conn. — Midge Saglimbene’s heart sank when she got the first call asking whether she had sold the statue of Jesus of the Sacred Heart that stands watch outside her Main Street religious gift shop, Angels & Company. “I said, 'No,' and she said, ‘Well, it’s missing,’” said Saglimbene, who has co-owned the store for 16 years with Linda Schirillo. “I thought, 'Oh, no. Who would steal a statue of Jesus?'” But it turned out it wasn’t so much a thief as a Good Samaritan. Four days after the Oct. 28 “theft,” Jesus was back at his sentry post — but with a fresh coat of vivid paint. It …

by Meredith Guinness

11/17/2015

Politics

Tetreau Calls For Unity As He Officially Begins Second Term In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — First Selectman Michael Tetreau called on Democrats and Republicans to put the election behind them and come together to work on making Fairfield “the best value in Connecticut,” during the town’s Oath of Office Ceremony on Monday night at Fairfield Warde High School. “We’re all on the same team, the Fairfield team,” said the Democrat, who was sworn in for a second term by U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill. After being sworn in herself by Judge Daniel Caruso, Town Clerk Elizabeth Browne swore in members of the Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Assessment A…

by Meredith Guinness

11/17/2015

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