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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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Lifestyle

Q&A: Former Fairfielder Pierce Fulton Makes Musical Homecoming At FTC FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Electronic Dance Music artist Pierce Fulton probably won’t need a map to get to his Monday appearance at Fairfield Theatre Company. Fulton, who is currently touring with NVDES, was born in Bridgeport and lived in Fairfield as a child. Now based in Los Angeles, Fulton is touring in support of his latest release “Better Places.” His mini-homecoming at The Warehouse is part of FTC’s Brody Wilkinson Emerging Artist Series. Percussionist Chris Frantz, a founder of both Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, is one of the curators of the series. Frantz and his wife bassist Tina Weymo…

by Meredith Guinness

11/24/2017

Lifestyle

Norwalk Teen Doubles Vendors At Second Mini Maker Market In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Library might want to consider renaming its Mini Maker Market. Having more than doubled the number of vendors from the inaugural 2016 event, the market won’t be so mini this year. “I hope for this year’s event to be an even more successful event compared to last year’s,” said 15-year-old Demetri Dassouras on Norwalk, the market’s coordinator. “This year I have gathered over 45 handmade vendors to make your Christmas shopping a breeze!” The Mini Makers Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 9, in the library’s Great Hall. It is free and open to th…

by Meredith Guinness

11/24/2017

Politics

Bridgeport: Police Won't 'Track Down' Undocumented Immigrants BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Despite a Tuesday rally to the contrary, there is no new agreement between the Bridgeport Police Department and the U.S. Department of Justice to “track down undocumented immigrants” and report them to U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to a city spokesman. “Any notion of that nature is pure spin,” Av Harris, the city’s director of legislative affairs/public policy, said in a statement. The controversy stems from news that Bridgeport received a $1.875 million federal grant to help boost community policing. Proceeds from the Department of Justice…

by Meredith Guinness

11/24/2017

Schools

Trumbull High Band Hits Herald Square For Macy's Thanksgiving Parade TRUMBULL, Conn. — Be sure to turn on the television Thursday morning: The Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band will be taking part in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Fresh from wowing the crowds at the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on Sunday, members of the band staged an impromptu parade at a Monday send-off party at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. And they appeared on FOX’s “Good Morning New York” on Tuesday. An estimated 3.5 million crowd the streets of New York for a live glimpse of the storied parade with another 50 million tuned in at home. The parade, with m…

by Meredith Guinness

11/23/2017

Neighbors

Balloons Were Low, But Spirits Were High At Stamford's Thanksgiving Parade STAMFORD, Conn. — Do you love a parade? Check out the all the fun and festivities that took place Sunday at the annual Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. The giant balloons looked like they were hunting for loose change on Atlantic Street, but spirits were high and performers were game at the blustery Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular on Sunday. With winds gusting to more than 30 miles per hour, parade organizers delayed the big show for a half-hour, allowing an impromptu dance party in the street in front of the reviewing stand. By 12:30 p.m., the Downtown Special Services District …

by Meredith Guinness

11/23/2017

Neighbors

Norwalk Church Welcomes One And All For Annual Thanksgiving Lunch NORWALK, Conn. — More than 350 people enjoyed turkey, trimmings and a healthy dose of fellowship at the 18th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at Cornerstone Community Church. "On Sunday, hundreds of residents came out and enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by the community for the community,” said state Sen. Bob Duff. “It was an honor to serve and be a part of such a great group of volunteers.” Liz Ward and Amy Silvester coordinated the event, which also included drum circle for kids, music and karaoke. Participating organizations included Person-to-Person, the Child…

by Meredith Guinness

11/23/2017

Lifestyle

Expect Road Closures In Stratford For Thanksgiving Turkey Trot STRATFORD, Conn. — Motorists should expect temporary road closures and delays during the annual Turkey Trot on Thursday. The following roads will be closed from approximately 8 to 11 a.m.: Main Street from Linden Ave to East Broadway, East Broadway to Elm Street and Elm Street to Main Street. Detours will be in place for those times.

by Meredith Guinness

11/22/2017

Neighbors

Hey, Fairfield: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town This Weekend FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jolly Old St. Nick will ride into Fairfield on Saturday, Nov. 25, heralding in the holiday season with a petting zoo, a sing-along film and horse and wagon rides. The Chamber of Commerce event begins when a hook-and-ladder ferries Santa Claus to Sherman Green around 10 a.m., when he’ll take his place at the decorated gazebo to hear children’s holiday wishes until 2 p.m. The ever-popular children’s petting zoo runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting, and wagon rides will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feeling a bit peckish? A food truck will be available with…

by Meredith Guinness

11/22/2017

Neighbors

Hit The Brakes: Expect Road Closures For Fairfield/Westport Road Race WESTPORT, Conn. — Motorists should expect temporary road closures and delays as the Pequot Runners of Fairfield hold their 40th annual Thanksgiving Day 5-mile road race on Thursday, Nov. 23. The race kicks off at 8:15 a.m. in Southport and travels along Pequot and Beachside avenues before turning north on Sasco Creek Road. From there, the runners travel east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south on Maple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road and then east on Beachside Avenue until the race again enters Southport on Pequot Avenue. The race…

by Meredith Guinness

11/22/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Investigating Possible Connection Between Two Burglaries FAIRFELD, Conn. — Police are investigating a burglary on Ferguson Drive over the weekend. On Nov. 18, the homeowner noticed her front door had been kicked in. She told officers it may have happened the day before as she hadn’t used that door when she got home Friday evening, police said. She reported miscellaneous jewelry and an iPad stolen. Detectives found some evidence at the home and are working to see if it is connected to a similar burglary in town last week.

by Meredith Guinness

11/21/2017

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