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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.

Casey Donahue's Contributions

Business

Darien Unemployment, Jobs Both Drop In 2012 DARIEN, Conn. — Darien's unemployment rate at the end of 2012 was slightly lower than at the end of the previous year, but fewer people in town were working than a year ago. At the end of December, 8,619 people of Darien's 9,132-member work force were working with 513 people unemployed, according to the Connecticut Department of Labor. That equals an unemployment rate of 5.6 percent. In December 2011, the labor force was 9,369, with 8,825 working and 544 unemployed. That equals an unemployment rate of 5.8 percent. The Darien numbers reflect trends seen in Fairfield County and across the s…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

Neighbors

Letter: Group Urges Darien Parents To Speak About Budget DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Send your letters to darien@dailyvoice.com. Dear Editor: On Tuesday, February 5 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, the Board of Education will hold its annual public hearing on the Superintendent’s proposed 2013-2014 budget for the Darien Public Schools. On behalf of the Council of Darien School Parents (CDSP), we encourage all parents and community members to attend, become informed and make your views heard on the school budget. The proposed budget for the 2013-2014 school year comes in below …

by Susan Vogel and Jennifer Montanaro, Council of Darien School Parents

01/29/2013

News

Darien Budget Could Increase By $2.9 Million DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien government spending is expected to increase by about $2.9 million next year, for a total of $43 million. This represents an increase of about 7.1 percent from the 2013 fiscal budget. Anticipated spending increases are caused by the cost of utilities such as gas and electricity, facility management, health care and worker compensation and insurance. Health care costs are expected to increase by about 25 percent, according to Town Administrator Karl Kilduff. Facility costs will largely be driven by the operation of the new police station, the renovated Weed Beach and tr…

by Casey Donahue

01/29/2013

Politics

Darien Democrats Launch Speaker Series With Talk on Guns DARIEN, Conn. – A discussion of guns in American will kick off a new speaker series Saturday, Feb. 9, hosted by the Darien Democratic Town Committee. Participants will include Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen, Darien Schools Superintendent Stephen Falcone, Darien Police Chief Duane Lovello and Ron Pinciaro, executive director of Connecticut Against Gun Violence. The talk is the first in the series titled "Policy Matters: Conversations that Strengthen our Community." They will be held quarterly and focus on national issues that impact Darien. Future talks may include a women's he…

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Trying To Steal Cigarettes In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- A Bronx man was accused of trying to steal cigarettes from Stop & Shop on Sunday night, Darien Police said. Andrew Bradshaw, 21, was charged with criminal attempt to sixth-degree larceny and interfering with an officer. He posted a $5,000 bond and will go to court on Feb. 8. Employees at the Goodwives Shopping Center Stop & Shop saw Bradshaw behind the service desk around 9:50 p.m., according to police. They believe that he was trying to steal cigarettes from a glass case. When employees called out to him, he jumped over the counter and ran out of the store with …

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Police & Fire

Police: Teen Assaulted At Darien Playhouse DARIEN, Conn. - A teenage employee of the Darien Playhouse was assaulted while she was at work Sunday evening, according to police. The 16-year-old was working the concession stand when a group of girls came in and attacked her, according to police reports. The employee told police that she knew at least one of her assailants and that there had been some tension between the two. The group of attackers had left by the time police arrived on the scene. The victim had small cuts on her face and some bruising under her right eye and was taken to Stamford Hospital, where she was treated and re…

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Schools

Darien Schools To Dismiss Early Monday DARIEN, Conn. - Darien schools will dismiss two hours early Monday due to sleet and snow in the afternoon forecast. Check back with The Daily Voice for updates.

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Events

What To Do In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this week include a children's book discussion and a concert by the Fairfield County Children's Choir. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Monday, Jan. 28 Children's Book Discussion: 4 to 5 p.m. Children are invited to discuss "Civil War on Sunday" from the "Magic Tree House" series. There will be crafts and activities based on the characters' lives. South Norwalk Branch Library, 10 Washington St. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Trumbull at Norwalk Basketball: 7 p.m. Trumbull High School will play Norwalk High School in boys basketball. Norwalk High S…

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Events

What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - Events in Darien this week include coffee and a talk at the Historical Society, and a presentation by author Becky Aikman. Check out our Events Calendar for more items. Monday, Jan. 28 Representative Town Meeting: 8 p.m. The Darien RTM will meet in the auditorium of Town Hall. Click here to see the agenda. Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Understanding Hospice: 11 a.m. ABC Senior Service will host a lunch and discussion on things to consider when making a decision about hospice care. Darien Senior Center, 30 Edgerton St. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Darien …

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

Real Estate

See Darien's Weekly Home Sales DARIEN, Conn. — The following is a list of paid residential property transfers in Darien from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23, as provided by the town clerk's office. Kendall and George Edgar sold 275 Middlesex Road to ETG Properties LLC for $890,000. Junius R. Clark III and Marcia S. Clark sold 21 Georgian Lane to Dan Su and Ying Wang for $950,000. The estate of Avery R. Brooke sold 27 Pasture Lane to Daniel and Amy Bradley for $1.3 million. Marion D. Jones sold 158 Holmes Ave. to Todd and Kristin McClutchy for $875,000. John and Jamie McDonald sold 121 Brookside Road to Mingh…

by Casey Donahue

01/28/2013

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