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Casey Donahue

Assistant Managing Editor

cdonahue@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Woman Charged In Attack On Teen At Darien Playhouse DARIEN, Conn. - A Stamford woman was charged last week with assaulting a teen at the Darien Playhouse in January. Jessenia Maharaj, 36, was charged with third-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor, conspiracy to commit third-degree assault and breach of peace, Darien police said. She was released on a promise to appear in court March 11. In late January, a 16-year-old working at the Darien Playhouse reported that a group of women came in and attacked her. She sustained scrapes, small cuts and swelling to the face and was transported to Stamford Hospital. The teen identified Maharaj …

by Casey Donahue

03/04/2013

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Larceny At New Canaan Radio Shack NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was charged Feb. 27 with stealing a computer from a New Canaan Radio Shack in late December, according to police. Wayne Nasution, 50, was charged with fifth-degree larceny and second-degree criminal trover, meaning that the item he stole decreased in value, police said. He was released on a $500 bond and will go to court on March 13. An employee of the New Canaan Radio Shack received a call from a man on Dec. 28 asking if the store had laptop computers, police said. About 15 minutes later, a man came in identifying himself as the caller and the employee…

by Casey Donahue

03/04/2013

Police & Fire

Metro-North Identifies Darien Man Killed By Train DARIEN, Conn. - The man who was struck and killed by a train at the Noroton Heights station Monday morning has been identified as Kevin Murphy, 55, of Darien, according to Metro-North. There is currently no information on how Murphy got on to the tracks, according to MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan. The incident is being investigated by MTA police. Murphy was hit just before 6:30 a.m. by a train that had departed New Haven at 5:38 a.m. The accident temporarily shut down all eastbound service at the Noroton Heights, Darien and Rowayton stations. Service was resumed late Monday morning.

by Casey Donahue

03/04/2013

Events

What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this week include presentations on Long Island Sound, local birds and eating disorders. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, March 4 Long Island Sound Watershed Science and Animals: 4:15 p.m. Kids can discover the animals that live in Long Island Sound and get up close and personal with some of them in this presentation by SoundWaters. They will also perform a hands-on experiment of human impact on the watershed. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Tuesday, March 5 Darien Bird Presentation: 12:15 p.m. Joe Warren, owner of Wild Birds Un…

by Casey Donahue

03/04/2013

Real Estate

See Darien's Weekly Home Sales DARIEN, Conn. - The following is a list of residential property transfers in Darien from Feb. 22 to 26, as recorded by the town clerk's office. Edward and Evelyn Infurna sold 79 Hollow Tree Ridge Road to Gray and Megan Powell for $1.355 million. Paula and John Harron sold 19 Chestnut St. to Denise and Vincent Sciarretta for $525,000. Sandra K. Burke sold 24 Cliff Ave. to Justin D. Chickles for $865,000. Nicholas and Carolyn Bozzuto sold 92 Linden Ave. to Peter and Micaela Tucker for $742,500. Christina K. Hare sold 6 Tulip Tree Lane to John and Jacqueline Calabro f…

by Casey Donahue

03/04/2013

Business

Find A Job In And Around New Canaan NORWALK, Conn. - The following is a list of job openings posted online by employers in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. Pink Lemon Blue Lime, a baby store opening in Darien, is hiring retail sales associates. Email your resume to Evelina@PinkLemonBlueLime.com. The New Canaan Library is looking for a director of external affairs and advancement. Sun Products in Wilton is hiring a shopper activation associate. World Wide Wrestling in Stamford is hiring a media asset technician. Connolly in Wilton is hiring a part-time receptionist. Silver Hill …

by Casey Donahue

03/02/2013

Events

What To Do In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this weekend include a concert for kids and an arts festival. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, March 1 The Bossy Frog: 10 a.m. Celebrate spring with a concert by Jeffrey Friedberg, aka the Bossy Frog, who sings and plays guitar, banjo and harmonica in this interactive show for kids of all ages. The cost is $10 per child. Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road. Saturday, March 2 Community Arts Festival: 1 to 3 p.m. This day of free hands-on art activities for kids will include face-painting, performances, crafts, anima…

by Casey Donahue

03/01/2013

Events

What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this weekend include a postal stamp exhibit and a 25K running race. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, March 1 Medicare Counseling: 10 a.m. to noon. Counselors from CHOICES will help Medicare beneficiaries understand their health-care options and make informed decisions based on their individual needs. Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Saturday, March 2 Stamp Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Norwalk Stamp Club hosts its annual Norwalk Philatelic Exhibition, featuring U.S. and worldwide stamps, first day covers, topical and colla…

by Casey Donahue

03/01/2013

News

Darien Joins 2,900-Mile East Coast Greenway DARIEN, Conn. - Darien will become a stop on a 2,900-mile trail from Maine to Florida as part of the East Coast Greenway. The East Coast Greenway project was started in 1991 by a group of cyclists and long trail enthusiasts. Their goal is to link trails all along the East Coast that are used for non-motorized exercise and recreational activities such as biking and hiking. The East Coast Greenway Alliance, a Rhode Island-based nonprofit that is spearheading the project, has been working with the Connecticut Department of Transportation to place signs on roadways from Hartford to Greenwich.…

by Casey Donahue

03/01/2013

Real Estate

Open Houses In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. - House hunting in Darien? There will be several open houses in town this weekend. Options range from a three-bedroom home on Boston Post Road, listed for $599,000, to a six-bedroom home on Five Mile River Road, listed for $7.195 million. Check out our Real Estate page for more open houses and to see homes that have recently been sold in your neighborhood.

by Casey Donahue

03/01/2013

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