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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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YMCA Alliance Declares State Rep. Stafstrom A Legislative Champion BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs has named state Rep. Steve Stafstrom, D-Bridgeport, as its legislative champion. For four years Stafstrom served as vice chairman of the board of managers at the Alpha Community Services YMCA, a branch of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, one of the state’s largest providers of supportive housing. He was co-chairman of the organization’s Fund Development Committee and helped the branch reach its annual campaign goal. “I am proud and humbled to have received this recognition from the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs,” Stafstrom said. “The …

by Meredith Guinness

11/30/2017

Politics

Judge: Ganim Won't Receive Public Funds For Run For Governor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A U.S. District Court judge on Wednesday denied Mayor Joe Ganim’s bid for public financing for his planned run for governor, according to the Connecticut Post. Earlier this year, the mayor filed a federal lawsuit against the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) for ruling he is disqualified from receiving a public campaign grant for his possible gubernatorial run because he was a convicted felon. In 2003, Ganim was convicted of racketeering, extortion, bribery and mail fraud during his first stint as mayor and he served seven years in prison. On Wednesday, Jud…

by Daily Voice

11/29/2017

Lifestyle

Prance On Over To Beardsley Zoo To Meet Santa's Hooved Helpers BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Not going to make it up to the North Pole this holiday season? You can still get a gander at some of Santa’s favorite furry friends at Beardsley Zoo, which is playing host to reindeer Sam and Jacob until New Year’s Day. The yearling males will be enjoying their temporary digs near the Victorian Greenhouse so kids old and young can get an up-close peek. “Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to welcome our reindeer guests,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had reindeer at the Zoo, so we encourage everyone to come visit them while they’re …

by Meredith Guinness

11/29/2017

Lifestyle

Bookworm On Your Holiday List? Westport Library's Got You Covered WESTPORT, Conn. — Stumped by what to get that bookworm on your holiday shopping list? Head on over to the Westport Library’s annual three-day Holiday Book & Gift Sale, which is sure to have something for everyone from books and collectibles to unique products made in the library’s own MakerSpace. The sale runs from Friday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 3 in the library’s Great Hall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The 13th annual sale offers signed titles, books on photography, home and entertainment, cooking, children’s hardcover, as…

by Meredith Guinness

11/29/2017

Lifestyle

You Don't Have To Be A Rich Man To See Singing Rabbis In 'Fiddler' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — They teach the Torah, preside over marriages and lead solemn prayer — but can they belt out Broadway show tunes? Find out Dec. 3 when an ‘all-star’ cast of rabbis, cantors and other Fairfield County Jewish leaders take the stage for a rousing staged reading of “Fiddler on the Roof” at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Bridgeport. Presented by the Federation of Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County, the production begins at 4 p.m. at the Park Avenue synagogue. The audience will be encouraged to sing along to some of the show’s most memorable songs, including "Tra…

by Meredith Guinness

11/29/2017

Business

Bridgeport One Step Closer To Downtown Theater Restoration, New Housing BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday signed a contract with Exact Capital Group LLC, officially beginning the project to renovate the long-shuttered Majestic and Poli theaters and bring more than 800 housing units to downtown Bridgeport. The agreement is the first step in the “transformation of downtown Bridgeport,” said Exact Capital Managing Partner Craig Livingston. “And we’re going to make it a great downtown Bridgeport,” he said. Announced earlier this year, the ambitious proposal would preserve the historic Main Street theaters, as well as the former Savoy Hotel. Exact will…

by Meredith Guinness

11/28/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Make Arrest In BAR Armed Robbery And Shooting STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford police made an arrest Tuesday in connection with the armed robbery and shooting of a bartender at BAR on Main Street last week. Eric Chambers, 33, of Bridgeport was apprehended by members of the Fugitive Task Force as the result of a warrant issued for his arrest, police said He was charged with first-degree robbery and was held on $250,000 bond, police said. He is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 6. Chambers was the driver of getaway car used in the robbery in Stratford Center, according to the Connecticut Post. Stratford police also have an arrest warr…

by Meredith Guinness

11/28/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Bridgeport Man Caught On Tape Stealing Aleve FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Bridgeport man who stole more than $84 in pain relievers from a Villa Avenue grocery store was arrested Saturday, police said. Around 10 p.m., Stop & Shop loss prevention staffers saw Santoni Carl Bass, 54, of Calvin Avenue, on surveillance tape attempting to steal 16 bottles of Aleve, police said. Officers met Bass, who has an extensive criminal history, as he walked out the front door. He was charged with sixth-degree larceny and was released on a promise to appear in court on Dec. 5.

by Meredith Guinness

11/28/2017

Police & Fire

Cash, Diaper Bag, Paraguay Passport Stolen From Cars In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Four cars were rummaged through over the holiday weekend with thieves making off with cash, a diaper bag and a passport from Paraguay, police said. On Sunday, two Campfield Drive owners reported their cars had been entered. One owner reported $5 to $10 taken from an unlocked car parked in the street and the other said a $30 diaper bag and $47 in cash were taken. Several things were taken from an unlocked car on nearby Bloomfield Drive, including a Paraguay passport and credit, debit and gift cards. A car owner on Pine Creek Avenue reported the possible theft of a checkbo…

by Meredith Guinness

11/28/2017

Police & Fire

Police: Housesitter Finds Door Kicked In At Brother's Fairfield Home FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A man housesitting at his brother’s Pemburn Drive home called police Saturday afternoon when he found the side door kicked in and jewelry on the kitchen floor. Officers who arrived at the home around 2 p.m. found it had been rummaged through, police said. A neighborhood canvass did not turn up any witnesses and the case is under investigation.

by Meredith Guinness

11/28/2017

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