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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

Shelton Farmers Market Cancels Winter Sessions SHELTON, Conn. — The organizers of the Shelton Farmers Market have decided to cancel the winter farmers market on Canal Street. The market used to run on the first Saturday of each month during the winter. Organizers cited “multiple reasons” for the cancellation of the market, which offered fresh vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. “We apologize for this but we hope to see you all in April!!” the group wrote on the market’s Facebook page. Keep up with farmers market news at www.sheltonctfarmersmarket.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SheltonFarmMkt/.

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Neighbors

Trumbull's Kennedy Center Names Shelton Man As New President/CEO TRUMBULL, Conn. — The Kennedy Center has a new president and CEO — Richard Sebastian Jr. of Shelton. Sebastian has been appointed effective Jan. 2. He succeeds Martin Schwartz of Trumbull, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service. Schwartz, who was the Trumbull-based center’s first president and CEO, will remain as acting president and CEO until Jan. 18 in order to ensure a smooth transition. “With over 200 resume submissions, Richard Sebastian was chosen because he has the credentials to create growth and sustainability for the agency; embodies the persona of our leadership; and…

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Pair Nabbed In Attempted Jewelry Theft In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two Bridgeport residents were arrested after they tried to steal more than $1,800 worth of jewelry from a Tunxis Hill department store, police said. Loss prevention officers at Kohl's noticed Hannah Brouard, 36, of Harlem Ave., concealing various items in the women’s jewelry area and passing some to David Rodrigues, 41, also of Harlem Ave., around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, police said. They were each charged with fifth-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny. Brouard and Rodrigues were released on a promise to appear in court on Jan.16.

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Weather

Snow & Cold Won't Stop Fairfield County Residents From Getting Outside DARIEN, Conn. — Wind gusts were in the 40 to 45 mph range in some spots in Fairfield County during last week's snowstorm, but that didn’t stop Daily Voice readers from heading outside to capture photos of the wintry scene. Elizabeth Brandon Hole and Renee Leimgruber sent in photos of the snow in Darien. Chris McCarthy, Ana Cortes, Jordan Siegel and Marni Lane recorded the storm in Fairfield. And Jeff Brogan and Jennifer Dineen took photos of the scene in Ridgefield. Courtney Lewis took to the streets in Bridgeport to see the storm in action. Joe Mannion and Patricia Durkin sent in photos…

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Politics

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy: Situation in Puerto Rico 'Worse Than I Thought' FAIRFIELD, Conn. —More than 100 days after Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said the territory remains “an island in crisis” with more than 50 percent of the population still without electricity. Murphy, who traveled to Puerto Rico with Sen. Richard Blumenthal last week, said he could only imagine what would happen if such a situation was left to languish in Connecticut. “There would be rioting in the streets,” he said Friday at an appearance in Fairfield. Murphy said he and Blumenthal toured a neighborhood in San Juan, the island’s largest city, where many resid…

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Lifestyle

Hot Off The Grill: Smoke House To Open At Spot In Trademark Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Meat lovers, rejoice! Barbacoa Smoke House will be the first commercial tenant of Trademark Fairfield, the mixed-use building opened at the corner of Commerce Drive and Black Rock Turnpike in 2017. Expected to open in mid-February, the restaurant will offer “slow smoked and fresh grilled meals seasoned with a special dry rub,” according to its Facebook page. “We plan to please your taste buds with our unique twist on BBQ flavors including a range of sauces to tip it all off!” Located within walking distance of the Fairfield Metro train station, the restaurant will encomp…

by Meredith Guinness

01/08/2018

Politics

Murphy: Tax Reform Will Have 'Drastic' Effect On Many In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD, Conn. — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy met with real estate agents and homeowners in Fairfield on Friday, telling them the new federal tax law will have a “drastic” effect on Connecticut, particularly in Fairfield County. Amid warnings from economists that the law will limit mortgage and property tax deductions and cause home values to drop, Murphy said he wanted to hear from those who know the state’s real estate market best. “It’s a tax increase for tens of thousands” of working people across Connecticut, said Murphy, who spoke with constituents at the offices of the Berkshire Hathawa…

by Meredith Guinness

01/07/2018

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Investigate False Report After Woman Found Duct-Taped STRATFORD, Conn. — A woman found bound with duct tape in a Stratford motel Wednesday had not been abducted from Iowa as she had claimed, police said Friday. On Wednesday, Stratford police responded to the Honeyspot Motor Inn on a call of a possible abduction. Officers found a woman bound with duct tape in one of the motel rooms and learned she had been reported missing in Iowa on New Year’s Eve, police said. But during the investigation, officers learned that she had left Iowa voluntarily and made a false claim that she was held against her will, police said. The investigation is ongoing,…

by Meredith Guinness

01/06/2018

Lifestyle

Dig In: Experts Name Four Stratford Eateries Among Best In State STRATFORD, Conn. — From long dogs to Latin American, Stratford was well represented in Connecticut Magazine’s expert poll of Best Restaurants 2018. Four town eateries placed among the top picks for a nosh across the Nutmeg state. The reimagined Cricket Car Hop made the cut for Best New Restaurant, joining the ranks with Westport’s Amis Trattoria and Taproot of Bethel among others. “My childhood spot that had closed and recently returned!” gushed YouTube food critic Daym Drops. Cibus of Stratford was named one of nine Best Latin American/Spanish spots, sharing the spotlight with Danbury’s …

by Meredith Guinness

01/05/2018

Sports

You're Invited: Free Fairfield University Basketball Game Tips Off Today FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Are you looking for something to do with the kids on this snow day? Fairfield University is hosting Kids Day Out, an annual event that welcomes school groups to campus for a women’s basketball game and a chance to meet university mascot Lucas the Stag. Most area schools are closed, but the 11 a.m. game against Monmouth University is still going on and admission is free for anyone who would like to attend. Find more information at www.fairfieldstags.com.

by Meredith Guinness

01/05/2018

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