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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Events

Newtown's Matthew Curtiss House To Kick Off New Season With Open House NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Matthew Curtiss House, home of the Newtown Historical Society, opens this season with an open house on April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Costumed docents will be available to lead tours, or participants can walk through the house on their own. The Matthew Curtiss House is one of the oldest buildings on Main Street. It was constructed about 1750 and purchased by Matthew Curtiss in 1781. Curtiss continued to live there until his death in 1824. But the Curtiss House is not just an old building. Maintained by the Historical Society as a house museum, the Society’s collections …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Business

Ninety Nine Restaurant Looks To Hire As It Prepares To Open In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- As Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Danbury prepares to open next month, it is looking to fill a number of job openings. Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub will open its 106th restaurant location in Danbury on Tuesday, May 24, at the Holiday Inn in Danbury. It is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Saturday, April 30. The restaurant is looking to hire 120 employees. It will be hiring for the following positions: servers, hosts, bartenders, line cooks and porters. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Holiday Inn for on-site interviews and t…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Neighbors

'Time for Lyme' Gala In Greenwich Raises Over $900,000 GREENWICH, Conn. -- Global Lyme Alliance's “Time for Lyme” fundraising Gala, held Saturday, April 2 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, raised over $900,000 to fund research and ultimately a cure for Lyme and other debilitating tick-borne illnesses. About 450 guests attended the event, including U.S. Sen. Richard A. Blumenthal, pioneering Lyme disease researcher Dr. Brian A. Fallon, Donald Trump's ex and actress Marla Maples, as well as business leaders, scientists and philanthropists. “We are extremely grateful to all those who made our 'Time for Lyme' Gala such a wonderful success—our spons…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Business

Green Task Force Tells Westport Businesses: Shut Doors, Save Energy WESTPORT, Conn. -- Green Task Force Chair David Mann has requested Westport business owners and managers conserve energy by keeping the doors of their establishments closed while the premises are being cooled on hot days or heated on cold ones. In a letter addressed to local merchants, First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association joined with the Green Task Force in encouraging local businesses to join the efforts to conserve resources and contribute to Westport becoming a more sustainable and resilient community. “Thanks in grea…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Darien Community Association's Duo Piano Group Performing Spring Concert DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Community Association’s Duo Piano Group will perform its spring concert “Musical Treats: A Springtime Feast of Favorites” on Sunday, April 24, at 4 p.m. at the DCA, 274 Middlesex Road in Darien. Join the Duo Piano Group for a variety of music, including Joplin Rag, Jamaican Rumba, Schubert, Mozart and more. Performing members include Yoko Araki, Karen Curtin, Maureen Deboo, Kathy Edwards, Michael Karpilow, Eri Nonami, Jonathan Thackeray and Yuki Yamaguchi. The violinist is Darwin Shen, and the music director is Sandra Shaw Murphy. Tickets are $15, or $10 for…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Schools

Stratford State Rep. Gresko Shows Support For Concerns Of Retired Teachers STRATFORD, Conn. — At a Retired Teachers' Lobby Day recently at the State Capitol, State Rep. Joe Gresko, (D-Stratford) met with retired Stratford teacher Lynnette Baroni and showed his support for the issues faced by retired teachers. Baroni met with Gresko to discuss the need to preserve teachers’ pension and health care benefits and decouple SBAC from evaluations. “He was personable and really seemed interested in hearing our point of view. I was very happy to hear him tell us that he supports our issues and is a co-sponsor of SB 380,” she said. Baroni, who attended the event for the f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Business

Fairfield Leaders Organization Welcomes Jack Mitchell To CEO Breakfast FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Jack Mitchell, chairman of Mitchell's Family of Stores, will be speaking at the Fairfield Emerging Leaders Organization CEO breakfast from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Delamar Southport.The cost is $15 for members members, $30 for non-members. Space is limited. Mitchell operates a three-generation family business of specialty retail stores. Under his leadership, the Mitchell's Westport location grew by 50 percent and the family business, now the Mitchell's Family of Stores, expanded with the acquisition of three luxury retail businesses on the East and West coasts. …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

News

Pine Rock Fire House In Shelton Seeks Helpers For Housatonic River Clean Up SHELTON, Conn. -- The Pine Rock Park Fire House in Shelton is hosting a Housatonic River Clean Up kick off and planning meeting for the Shelton, Derby and Orange areas of the Housatonic River on Monday, April 25, at 7 p.m. All who are interested in being part of the clean-up crew and sign up staff, as well as those who want to be cooks and boat captains, are welcome to attend. The Pine Rock Park Fire House is at 722 Long Hill Ave. in Shelton. For more information, call (203) 929-1239.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Monroe Library Presenting Talk On 'Why Choose A Community College' MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will present a talk on “Why Choose a Community College” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25.As the price of college continues to soar, students can find another higher education solution that meets their needs at a community college. Community colleges can provide affordability, an easier admissions process, flexibility, a smaller campus, easy transitioning, networking opportunities, hands-on experience and post-degree options. This talk will be presented by Bernard Shea, assistant director of admissions at Housatonic Community College…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

Events

Take Part In Major Citywide Clean-Up In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- There will be a citywide clean-up in Norwalk on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m., at Lowe’s.Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and Lucia Rilling will kick off the event. “Lucia and I invite you to come out and see how you can get involved. This is a great activity for families, youth groups, clubs and fraternal organizations to volunteer and join their neighbors in making a difference in our city. We will have gloves, bags and lists of locations for you to tackle in your own neighborhood. Bring out your team and join in the fun," Rilling said. "Keeping Norwalk c…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/22/2016

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