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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

TV Dance Star From Weston Donates To Trumbull-Based Autism Project WESTON, Conn. — Weston resident Tony Dovolani of “Dancing With the Stars” fame made the holidays brighter for children with special needs across the region by donating $60,000 to The Kennedy Center’s Autism Project. Dovolani hosted the second annual Tony Dovolani Golf for Special Needs Children Tournament, earmarking the proceeds for the Trumbull-based Kennedy Center. “I am honored to be a member of the PGA Player and Coaching Development Committee and look forward to contributing to the future of professional golf and helping such worthwhile charities such as The Kennedy Center,” he said.…

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Beer Thief Snatches Unattended Brew From Car Trunk FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A brazen brew lover made off with a case of beer while a Second Street man was bringing groceries inside his home Friday. The man had left his car’s trunk open in his driveway for mere minutes and returned to find a case of Heineken valued at $24.99 missing around 2:30 p.m.

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Police & Fire

Westport Fire & EMS Check Out New Equipment In Training Drill WESTPORT, Conn. — Motorists passing by Westport Fire Headquarters Wednesday morning may have done a double take or two, as emergency workers tried to rescue a “person” trapped under a car. What they were actually watching, though, was Westport firefighters and EMS personnel training on some new rescue equipment. Around 8:30 a.m., several staffers tried out new stabilization and lifting struts in different mock scenarios, using life-like mannequins to fill in for victims. EMS personnel were able to observe firefighters extricating victims and establish their own treatment plans. "Th…

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Text Of 'Armed Robbery' Greatly Exaggerated FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Police officers who rushed to a report of an armed robbery at Village Bagels Tuesday found they were part of a big misunderstanding. A 22-year-old was waiting for his order inside the Post Road eatery just before 1:30 p.m. when his 21-year-old friend waiting in a car outside texted him to find out why it was taking so long, police said. The 22-year-old texted back that the shop’s employees were being robbed at gunpoint, police said. The friend believed him and quickly called 911 to report the crime. Four units responded — only to find the text was a joke. Officers lect…

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Neighbors

Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher With Benefits In Limbo This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. Wade is still awaiting word on his benefits. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Friends are rallying around a beloved Central High School teacher who recently learned that state budget changes might make it impossible for him to work or to continue his normal lifestyle. Tom Wade sustained a spinal cord injury from a diving accident when he was 17. He is a quadriplegic with a personal care attendant to help him daily with showers, meals, exercise and other necessities. But late last month, the Milford resident received a letter from the …

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Schools

Shelton Students Act Kindly, Dunk Principal To Raise Funds For Playground SHELTON, Conn. — Families at Sunnyside Elementary School are well on their way to funding a new playground, thanks to generous donations — and a principal willing to get into a dunking booth for a good cause. As of last month, the school’s Parent-Teacher Organization has raised $13,000 towards a goal of $60,000 for the new state-of-the-art play space, which will be ADA compliant. Eversource Energy donated $2,500 to the drive. “The support from Eversource was what made us exceed our fundraising mark for 2017,” said Sunnyside School Principal Amy Yost. Students at Sunnyside love their playg…

by Meredith Guinness

12/28/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Driver Admits 'Drinking Too Much' After Making Tracks FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A 21-year-old Fairfield driver may face charges after he careened around a residential street late Saturday believing he was outside his home miles away, police said. Shortly before midnight, the car hit a stone wall and mailbox on the north side of Margemere Drive; slid and made 60 feet of tire marks before hitting a tree on the south side of the road; and then slid back across and left 80 feet of tire marks on another lawn, police said. A witness said the car then spun around and left 80 feet of tire marks on another lawn, police said. The car ended up stuck in some m…

by Meredith Guinness

12/27/2017

Police & Fire

Fairfield Police: Wrong-Way Cyclist Hits Car, Flips Over Hood FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Fairfield cyclist was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after he ran into a car at an intersection and flipped over the hood, police said. The Commerce Drive man, 24, was traveling south on Black Rock Turnpike on the wrong side of the road on the sidewalk around 4 p.m., police said. He told police he saw the light change outside BJ’s Warehouse Club, but he was traveling too fast to stop and hit a car that was exiting the lot, police said. The cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, complained of leg and head pain and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, police said. H…

by Meredith Guinness

12/27/2017

Neighbors

Fairfield Celebrates 2017 Employee and Resident Of The Year FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The town’s economic development director and a pair of residents who tirelessly supported Fairfield were named the 2017 Fairfielder and Employee of the Year winners. In a first-time tie, Tom Quinn and the late Bob Frigo were named Fairfield of the Year. Mark Barnhart, director of community and economic development, won the employee award. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than to honor these three hardworking and compassionate individuals for their outstanding contributions to our town,” First Selectman Mike Tetreau said. Quinn is the former …

by Meredith Guinness

12/27/2017

Business

Prost! German Beer Hall To Open Its Doors In Downtown Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Beer lovers, rejoice: Harlan Haus will officially open its doors in downtown Bridgeport on Jan. 10. The much-anticipated German-style beer hall will hold a grand opening from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the former People Bank building at 155 State Street. Developers had originally hoped to open in the fall, but delays put the big day off a few months. “We cannot thank you enough for your patience, and we hope you’re ready,” read a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. Like a traditional German beer hall, Harlan Haus will serve up pretzels, schnitzel and all manner of wursts.…

by Meredith Guinness

12/27/2017

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