Meredith Guinness

Community Reporter

mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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

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Bridgeport Unveils New Police Memorial Bridgeport Unveils New Police Memorial
Bridgeport Unveils New Police Memorial BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The city honored its men and women in blue Monday by opening a new police memorial in front of police headquarters at 300 Congress Street. Mayor Bill Finch, Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. and members of the force attended the morning ceremony. “This memorial has been a long time in the making, but we’re proud to be able to give such a tribute to those who sacrifice day in and day out to keep our kids and families safe from harm,” Finch said. “And, we’re especially proud and humbled to pay tribute to those who have given their lives for the safety and security of our cit…
Shelton's Wiffle Ball Strikes Out In Bid For Toy Hall Of Fame Shelton's Wiffle Ball Strikes Out In Bid For Toy Hall Of Fame
Shelton's Wiffle Ball Strikes Out In Bid For Toy Hall Of Fame SHELTON, Conn. — It was a heavy favorite in the popular vote, but Shelton’s own Wiffle Ball® didn’t make the final cut for a spot in the National Toy Hall of Fame. The time-honored plaything lost out to puppet, Twister and super soakers, The Strong National Museum of Play announced Thursday. “It’s OK. It’s not the end of the world,” said David Mullany, who runs the Bridgeport Avenue company with his brother, Stephen. “We’re still making Wiffle Balls every day.” It turns out clinching a berth in the Rochester, N.Y-based Hall of Fame is not determined by the Hall’s website poll: While Twist…
Yoga Lovers Are Waiting To Exhale In Bridgeport Library Program Yoga Lovers Are Waiting To Exhale In Bridgeport Library Program
Yoga Lovers Are Waiting To Exhale In Bridgeport Library Program BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Wendy Hrynewski sat cross-legged on the floor, her eyes closed and her hands resting comfortably on her knees. She breathed in and straightened her spine, exhaling into relaxation. “Our spines are nice and tall. Our heart centers are open,” said Atara Stroman, sitting at the front of the darkened room in the lower level of the Black Rock branch of the Bridgeport Public Library. “With each exhale, we begin to release the stresses of the day.” Welcome to Sunwise Roots Yoga, free 90-minute classes taught throughout the Bridgeport library system each week. Here, city reside…
New England Auto Museum Revs Up Efforts To Build In Norwalk New England Auto Museum Revs Up Efforts To Build In Norwalk
New England Auto Museum Revs Up Efforts To Build In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. — If one Burlington man’s dream becomes a reality, a new museum highlighting all things auto will be rolling into Norwalk in the coming few years. Michael Scheidel, president and CEO of the New England Auto Museum, said he is looking at a few Norwalk locations to set up the fledgling museum, possibly on Belden Avenue. Eight years in the making so far, the museum will preserve, interpret and exhibit autos and auto artifacts. “We’ll have cars from the turn of the 20th century on up,” said Scheidel, who hopes to open the museum within the next four years. The museum Scheidel e…
Stratford Cousin Honors Slain Teacher Vicki Soto With Upcoming 5K Stratford Cousin Honors Slain Teacher Vicki Soto With Upcoming 5K
Stratford Cousin Honors Slain Teacher Vicki Soto With Upcoming 5K STRATFORD, Conn. — A Stratford man who serves as a Fairfield police officer turned to his own hobby of running to honor the memory of his cousin,  Vicki Soto, a Newtown teacher who was among the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings Thousands of runners, walkers and fans of teachers are expected to converge on Stratford’s picturesque Lordship neighborhood Nov. 7 for the third annual Vicki Soto 5K in her hometown. “After the tragedy, we all became committed to turning the tragedy into community positivity, and keeping her legacy alive through education, literacy and community…
Political Expert Cites Goodwill, Patronage In Ganim Win In Bridgeport Political Expert Cites Goodwill, Patronage In Ganim Win In Bridgeport
Political Expert Cites Goodwill, Patronage In Ganim Win In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — After ex-convict Joseph P. Ganim’s comeback victory for mayor of Bridgeport, one political watchdog concluded that city residents are a forgiving bunch — who want something. “I think this election tells a story about Bridgeport,” said Gary Rose, professor of politics at Fairfield’s Sacred Heart University. “There’s still a lot of goodwill and support for Joe Ganim. I also think a lot of people supported him because they’re thinking there’s something in it for them down the road.” Like many city residents, Rose wasn’t surprised by Tuesday’s results. But he did remark on t…
Shocking Mayoral Election Results? Not For Bridgeport Residents Shocking Mayoral Election Results? Not For Bridgeport Residents
Shocking Mayoral Election Results? Not For Bridgeport Residents BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — They may have supported different candidates — or none at all — but one thing united Bridgeport residents a day after Democrat Joseph P. Ganim’s landslide win for mayor: No one’s surprised. “I think it was expected that Ganim would win,” said Shelly Schultz, shopping in the Family Dollar Store on State Street. “There aren’t too many Republicans in Bridgeport. (GOP hopeful) Rick Torres wouldn’t have a chance.” Ganim, an ex-convict who was mayor for 12 years before a corruption conviction landed him in federal prison for seven years, won about 55 percent of the vote over T…
Ganim Sees 'Redemption' In Bridgeport Mayoral Win Ganim Sees 'Redemption' In Bridgeport Mayoral Win
Ganim Sees 'Redemption' In Bridgeport Mayoral Win BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Joseph P. Ganim, who served seven years in federal prison on corruption charges that toppled his last administration, on Tuesday declared himself victorious in the 2015 mayoral race in Connecticut’s largest city. Ganim bested University of Bridgeport vice president Mary-Jane Foster, Republican city councilman and Harborview Market owner Enrique Torres and three other petitioning candidates in one of Bridgeport’s most stunning election seasons. “There’s an element of redemption in all of this,” said Ganim, standing before gleeful supporters at Testo’s, a Madison Avenue re…
Republican Hopeful Torres Hits The Polls In Bridgeport On Election Day Republican Hopeful Torres Hits The Polls In Bridgeport On Election Day
Republican Hopeful Torres Hits The Polls In Bridgeport On Election Day BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Republican candidate for mayor Enrique Torres greets voters on Election Day outside Black Rock School in Bridgeport. Bridgeport residents were heading to the polls to vote for the new mayor among the seven candidates running.  The candidates are:  Joseph P. Ganim/Democrat Enrique (Rick) Torres/Republican Charles J. Coviello, Jr./ New Movement Party Tony Barr/Petitioning Candidate Christopher J. Taylor/Petitioning Candidate Mary Jane Foster/Petitioning Candidate David Daniels, III/Petitioning CandidateCurrent Mayor Bill Finch lost the Democratic primary to Ganim and is…
Trumbull Offered Two More Chances To Speak Out On Future Of Senior Center Trumbull Offered Two More Chances To Speak Out On Future Of Senior Center
Trumbull Offered Two More Chances To Speak Out On Future Of Senior Center TRUMBULL, Conn. — Trumbull residents will have two more chances to voice their opinions on the future of the senior center in the coming weeks. Members of the Senior/Community Center and Library Study Building Committee will be at the current senior center at 23 Priscilla Place at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, to hear whether senior citizens would prefer to keep or upgrade the current center, move to a new location or combine the senior center with a community center for people of all ages. A second meeting, open to all of the public ,will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Trumbull Li…
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