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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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Police & Fire

It's No Shave November For Westport Police Officers WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport’s finest will be sporting a little more facial hair than usual this month as they participate in No Shave November to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Police Chief Foti Koskinas has relaxed grooming standards for any officer who participates in the department’s third annual effort. “Participating in ‘Men Wear Pink’ for the month of October and attending several American Cancer Society events afforded me the opportunity to meet so many people that have supported cancer treatment and research efforts or personally suffered from the disease,” th…

by Meredith Guinness

11/04/2017

Business

New Chinese Eatery May Set Off Gourmet Sichuan War In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield County fans of authentic Sichuan cuisine will be pleased to know the folks behind Milford’s heralded Lao Sze Chuan have set down roots in town at Gingko Sichuan Cuisine. Just off a week-long soft opening, the restaurant, in the Fairfield Centre Shopping Center at 923 Post Road, had an official grand opening Friday. The new place is part of a mini-chain started by Chef Tony Hu in Chicago and features an extensive menu of high-end dishes and take-out favorites. Hankering for a little General Tso’s Chicken or Hot & Sour Soup? They’ve got it. But they’ve also …

by Meredith Guinness

11/04/2017

Lifestyle

As Promised, Westport Library Still Open During Massive Renovations WESTPORT, Conn. — Workers are toiling away on the Westport Library’s renovation project, as evidenced by the closed lower entrance and dumpsters around the Jesup Road site. But library officials say they hope to keep the building open for patrons throughout the 18- to 21-month construction, which will add a 600-seat forum for large-scale events, a larger MakerSpace, more conference rooms and co-working spaces as well as a recording studio. The Transformation Project is expected to cost $19.5 million, with the bulk of that coming from donations. For project specifics, visit wltransformation…

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Lifestyle

Westport Farmers' Market Moves To Indoor Digs This Month WESTPORT, Conn. — There’s no denying it: Summer is over. And with it goes the outdoor Westport Farmers’ Market on Imperial Avenue, which will close up shop for the season on Thursday, Nov. 9. But never fear! The Farmers’ Market’s Winter Market will celebrate its opening with a food truck party at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens, 7 Sylvan Lane from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. The party will feature good food from Boxcar Cantina, Skinny Pines, LLC, EGGZ and The Granola Bar of Westport. Want more information on upcoming Westport Farmers’ Market events? Visit their Facebook page.

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Neighbors

Fun, Flamingoes, 4,000 Runners Expected At Vicki Soto 5K In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — About 4,000 runners are expected to take part in the 5th annual Vicki Soto 5K on Saturday, what would have been the Sandy Hook School teacher’s 32nd birthday. Soto, a first-grade teacher, died Dec. 14, 2012, when a gunman shot and killed 20 children and six staff members at the school. Runners come from around the United States to participate in the day, which, despite its origins, is filled with fun and laughter. Many sport pink tutus and feather boas in memory of Soto’s love of flamingoes. “It’s a celebration of Vicki’s life,” Vicki’s brother Mathew Soto told Daily Voi…

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Neighbors

Westport To Mark Veterans Day With Music And Reflection WESTPORT, Conn. — The Town of Westport will hold its annual Veterans Day services on Saturday, Nov. 11 at Town Hall auditorium. At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans” program of marches and patriotic tunes. The services begin at 11 a.m., the time the treaty was signed to end World War I. The program will include a Veterans Day address by Staples High School senior Brooke Kessler, president of the Rho Kappa Honor Society. The public is invited to this free event.

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Lifestyle

Ditch The Mall: Pequot Library Hosts Black Friday Book Sale FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Looking to score some Black Friday deals without elbowing through the hordes of bargain hunters at the mall? Head on over to the Pequot Library, which will host a Black Friday/Saturday Book Sale on Nov. 24 and 25, offering 10,000 new and gently used books and other items perfect for holiday gift-giving. The sale features books, CDs, DVDs and items signed by tennis great Billie Jean King, astronaut Alan Bean and others. A focus on photography means there will be vintage cameras for sale, as well as books on photography and signed pre-release copies of “Birdsong” by noted l…

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Business

Stamford Firm's Attorneys Named In New 'Best Lawyer In America' STAMFORD, Conn. — Three Stamford attorneys have been named to the annual “Best Lawyers in America.” Steven Frederick, Daniel Young and David Cohen, all Stamford residents, are with the law firm of Wofsey, Rosen, Kweskin & Kuriansky. “Steve, Dan and David all embody the best values we strive to uphold at our firm,” said Eric Higgins, the firm’s co-managing partner. “Each is outstanding in his fields of interest but equally importantly each serves his clients, colleagues and community to the best of his ability.” Frederick is co-managing partner of the firm, with a diverse practice inclu…

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Neighbors

Relief Center In Bridgeport Welcomes Puerto Ricans Displaced By Hurricane BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport opened its Puerto Rico Relief Center this week, telling those affected by Hurricane Maria they should feel at home in the city whether they plan to stay a short time or relocate permanently. “We welcome you from Puerto Rico to this community,” said Mayor Joe Ganim. “This is not our community welcoming you now. This is your community.” Career Resources Inc., the American Job Center, The WorkPlace, and the Department of Labor have partnered to create the center. The initiative aims to help families transition from the island to Bridgeport through employment assi…

by Meredith Guinness

11/03/2017

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Faces Multiple Drug-Dealing Charges In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — Police on Wednesday arrested a Bridgeport man on charges of selling heroin, crack cocaine and other illegal narcotics in Stratford. Anthony Velez, 25, was found with heroin, crack cocaine, illegal prescription drugs, marijuana and $15,000 in cash, police said. A months-long investigation by Stratford narcotics investigators with assistance from Bridgeport officers led to his arrest, which came after searches of his home and two “stash house locations,” police said. Velez was charged with two counts of possession with intent to sell heroin and crack cocaine, possession of…

by Meredith Guinness

11/02/2017

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