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Casey Donahue

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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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Darien School Board Candidates On Same Page For Budget, Language Darien School Board Candidates On Same Page For Budget, Language
Darien School Board Candidates On Same Page For Budget, Language DARIEN, Conn. — The four candidates for the three open seats on the Darien Board of Education were on the same page Thursday night about the importance of staying within the budget and the world language program at a candidates forum. "We need to live within the budget we are given," said Republican Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross, the current board chair. She said if unexpected expenses come up, the schools and the town need to have a dialogue about additional appropriations. But she said the board has to take a monthly look at the budget and adjust so that it doesn't go over the amount appropriated…

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Business
New Darien Tutoring Center Makes Math Fun New Darien Tutoring Center Makes Math Fun
New Darien Tutoring Center Makes Math Fun DARIEN, Conn. – It’s one thing to teach kids math, but it’s quite another thing to get them excited about learning it. That’s the goal of Darien’s newest tutoring center, Mathnasium. The center’s tutors provide kids with one-on-one instruction, enrichment and homework help, with learning plans structured to meet each student’s specific needs. Kids can also play math-based games and spend time with other students who may help in the same areas. Center Director David Lubner remembers the first time a student was in tears because he didn’t want to leave after his mother told him it was time to…

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Politics
Darien Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters Darien Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters
Darien Republicans Open Campaign Headquarters DARIEN, Conn. - Darien Republicans gathered Sunday to celebrate the opening of the Darien Republican Headquarters. Bob Bewkes, chairman of the Republican Town Committee, welcomed the crowd of supporters and special guests, including U.S. Congressional candidate Steve Obsitnik, State Senate candidate Jack Chiaramonte, State Representative candidate Nicola Tarzia and State Rep. Terrie Wood, who is seeking re-election in the 141st District. Also in attendance were Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, Selectman Dave Campbell and Board of Education members Besty Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneide…

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Politics
Darien School Board Candidates To Debate Thursday Darien School Board Candidates To Debate Thursday
Darien School Board Candidates To Debate Thursday DARIEN, Conn. – Candidates for the Darien Board of Education will meet for a forum Thursday at the Darien Library. This is the only contested election in Darien this year, and the first contested Board of Education race since 1993, with four candidates currently vying for three seats. Republicans Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneider-Zuro will come together with Democrats Patty McCormick and Katie Stein to answer questions submitted by the audience. The event is co-hosted by the Darien League of Women Voters and the Council of Darien School Parents. It will be moderated by Charlotte Ga…

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Neighbors
Darien Hosts Costume Parade For Kids And Dogs Darien Hosts Costume Parade For Kids And Dogs
Darien Hosts Costume Parade For Kids And Dogs DARIEN, Conn. – Darien kids and their dogs can celebrate Halloween together this Sunday at a parade that will raise money for Blankets and Bowls. The Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume parade will begin at the Hairy Barker, 21 Tokeneke Road, and proceed to Chunky Pam’s Sweet Shoppe on Post Road. All kids will receive treats at Chunky Pam’s, and prizes will be awarded for the best two-legged and four-legged costumes. The parade begins at noon Sunday. The event is free, but donations are encouraged to benefit Blankets and Bowls, an organization dedicated to collecting supplies for animal shelters. To…

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Schools
Darien Schools Adjust Math Curriculum Darien Schools Adjust Math Curriculum
Darien Schools Adjust Math Curriculum DARIEN, Conn. – For kids in Darien, this is not their parents' math lesson. Darien elementary schools are adjusting the math curriculum, putting a bigger emphasis on deeper conceptual understanding of math strategies and getting kids to work together to learn how to solve problems, school officials say. Rather than practicing drills and teaching equations, teachers might send students into groups to solve problems with real-world applications. The teachers would confer with the groups, track their progress and bring them together for a “math congress.” Students would explain their strategies…

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Police & Fire
Darien Home Broken Into With Residents Inside Darien Home Broken Into With Residents Inside
Darien Home Broken Into With Residents Inside DARIEN, Conn. – Two men broke into a Darien house Friday afternoon while a ten-year-old girl and her father, who was sleeping, were at home, police said. The girl was watching television in the family room in the Scout Trail home when she noticed a blue car pull into the driveway and two men she did not recognize get out. They rang the doorbell and knocked on the door, but the girl was frightened and went to wake up her father. When he woke up, he heard banging noises coming from the back of the house. The father saw a man in the hallway outside the bedroom. He called out to the man, who tu…

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Police & Fire
Police: Darien Worker Exposed Himself To Shoppers Police: Darien Worker Exposed Himself To Shoppers
Police: Darien Worker Exposed Himself To Shoppers DARIEN, Conn. – An employee of Palmer’s Market in Darien was charged with exposing himself to two women in the store, police said. Santiago Lara, 19, of Norwalk exposed himself to one of the women twice on Sept. 18, police said. While the woman was checking out, police said Lara walked past her and exposed himself. He then walked down an aisle and exposed himself again. The second woman told police that she was shopping when she saw Lara at the end of an aisle, where he proceeded to expose himself, police said. A store video camera captured the incident, police said. A warrant was issued fo…

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Police & Fire
Charge Dropped Against Darien Man In Taxi Incident Charge Dropped Against Darien Man In Taxi Incident
Charge Dropped Against Darien Man In Taxi Incident DARIEN, Conn. – The case against a Darien man accused of attacking a cab driver with a knife was dropped Monday after it was revealed that the cab driver had kept the knife used in the incident. William Bryan Jennings, an executive with Morgan Stanley, had been accused of stabbing driver Mohammed Ammar in the hand with a penknife in December after a dispute over a fare. He was charged with second-degree assault, sixth-degree larceny and intimidation by bias or bigotry. Ammar held on to the knife and never turned it over to police, Assistant State’s Attorney Steven Weiss told Judge Kenneth P…

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Events
What To Do In Darien This Week What To Do In Darien This Week
What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. – The events in Darien this week include several book discussions, a town hall meeting with state Rep. Terrie Wood and a party for fifth-graders. For a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Monday, Oct. 15 Board of Selectmen: 7:45 p.m. The Board of Selectmen will meet. Click here to see the agenda. Room 206, Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road. Easy Economics: 7 p.m. Stephen Buckles, Lee Smith and Leonard Wolfe will discuss their book “Easy Economics: A Visual Guide to What You Need to Know.” Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Education Committee: 8 p.m. The RTM Educa…

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