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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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Neighbors
Letter: Darien School Board Members Bring Experience Letter: Darien School Board Members Bring Experience
Letter: Darien School Board Members Bring Experience DARIEN, Conn. — The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to cdonahue@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor: I will be casting my vote for Betsy Hagerty-Ross and Sarah Schneider-Zuro for election to the Board of Education. After an extensive career in finance, Betsy Hagerty-Ross has served the town of Darien on the Board of Education for the last six years and ensured a seamless transition in taking over the role of chairman this last year. Through my work on the RTM's Finance and Budget Committee I have observed first-hand Betsy's effectiveness …

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by John Sini Jr., Darien RTM Member
News
Choose To Reuse To Clean Darien's Beaches Saturday Choose To Reuse To Clean Darien's Beaches Saturday
Choose To Reuse To Clean Darien's Beaches Saturday DARIEN, Conn. – Members of Choose to Reuse will clean up the shores at Darien's beaches Saturday as part of Ocean Conservancy's annual International Coastal Cleanup. Residents are encouraged to join the group in getting rid of trash that could harm the environment. Nearly 9 million people around the world have participated in the International Coastal Cleanup over the past 25 years. Together, they have removed more than 144 million pounds of trash from nearly 300,000 miles of shoreline. Choose to Reuse was started in an effort to eliminate disposable plastic bags in Darien because of their …

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by Casey Donahue
Neighbors
Darien's Person-To-Person Wins Four-Star Award Darien's Person-To-Person Wins Four-Star Award
Darien's Person-To-Person Wins Four-Star Award DARIEN, Conn. – Darien's Person-to-Person has been awarded a four-star rating by the independent evaluator Charity Navigator for its fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency. Charity Navigator is the largest evaluator of nonprofits in America, highlighting charities for being efficient, ethical and open. The four-star rating is the highest recognition it bestows to an organization. “Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating that Person-to-Person outperforms most other charities in America," said Ken Berger, p…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Darien TV79 Airs 'How To' Series On Town Services Darien TV79 Airs 'How To' Series On Town Services
Darien TV79 Airs 'How To' Series On Town Services DARIEN, Conn. – If you find the idea of dealing with Darien’s town government confusing or daunting, the town’s television station TV79 could help. The station is airing the first programs in a new series of features called “How To…Darien” on how to interface with town services. There are four programs in the series so far: “How to Get a Building Permit,” “How to Get a Dog License,” “How to Get a Beach Sticker” and “How to Get a Dump Permit.” Each program runs two to four minutes and includes hands-on and online guides on how residents go through these processes. “Our town has always had bo…

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by Casey Donahue
Schools
Darien Schools Add Five Special Education Teachers Darien Schools Add Five Special Education Teachers
Darien Schools Add Five Special Education Teachers DARIEN, Conn. — Darien schools have added five special education teachers and eliminated 10 aides in an effort to make special education more effective. The move will reduce each teacher's caseload and allow them to provide more support to their students, Assistant Superintendent Judith Pandolfo told the Board of Education on Tuesday night. The administration determined that special education students would be able to spend more time with their teachers, and the need for instructional aides would be reduced. The move was made at no additional cost to the district, Pandolfo said. Special edu…

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Charged With Hitting Cop Norwalk Man Charged With Hitting Cop
Norwalk Man Charged With Hitting Cop NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man was tasered after hitting a police officer following a fight with family members Monday evening, police said. Police said they received a 911 call from a house on West Rocks Road. The caller hung up the phone, but police said a woman could be heard screaming in the background. When officers arrived at the house, they spoke with a man who said his son, Kenneth Aubin, 57, had attacked his other son after an argument, police said. Police said the victim had blood all over his face, hands and clothes. Police said they found Aubin in his bedroom, and when he was as…

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by Casey Donahue
Business
Darien Man Launches Deal Site For Beverages Darien Man Launches Deal Site For Beverages
Darien Man Launches Deal Site For Beverages DARIEN, Conn. – If you’re trying to figure out where to go for a drink with your friends this weekend, Darien resident Dan Miller’s new site BevBucks.com might help narrow down the options. The site allows customers to purchase special promotional deals for local bars, restaurants and liquor stores. The site is similar to other daily deal sites such as Groupon or Living Social. Customers can purchase vouchers online for specific discounts or events at bars and retail stores. They then print the voucher out and present it to their server or clerk, or display the voucher directly on their smar…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Lee Woodruff To Launch Debut Novel In Darien Lee Woodruff To Launch Debut Novel In Darien
Lee Woodruff To Launch Debut Novel In Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Author Lee Woodruff will be launching her debut novel at the Darien Community Association on Tuesday. Woodruff will discuss and answer questions about the book, and sign copies as well. Woodruff, who lives in Rye, is best known for her nonfiction work. Her memoir, “In An Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing,” was co-authored with her husband Bob Woodruff, an ABC News anchor who was critically injured while on assignment in Iraq. Her first novel, “Those We Love Most,” tells the story of the Corrigan family after nine-year-old James is hit by a car while riding his …

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Using Fake ID At Darien Bank Woman Charged With Using Fake ID At Darien Bank
Woman Charged With Using Fake ID At Darien Bank DARIEN, Conn. – A Bronx woman was arrested in Darien after police said she tried to use a fake ID to withdraw $3,000 from a bank. Police received a complaint on Sept. 5 from HSBC bank about what they said was a fraudulent transaction. Stephany Jeffry, 20, had tried to withdraw $3,000 from an account that had been flagged for bank security reasons, police said. When questioned, police said Jeffry presented a fake California license and identified herself by a false name. Jeffry claimed to live in California, police said, and said she was visiting her sister in New York. According to police, …

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by Casey Donahue
Events
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week What's Happening In Norwalk This Week
What's Happening In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. – A golf tournament, 9/11 ceremonies and an art fundraiser are some of what is happening this week in Norwalk. To see a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Monday, Sept. 10 Mayor's Trophy Golf Tournament: 7 a.m. All proceeds from this golf tournament go toward improvements at the public course. Lunch and awards will follow golf. The cost is $125 per golfer. Oak Hills Park Golf Course, 165 Fillow St. Board of Estimation and Taxation: 7:30 p.m. The Board of Estimation and Taxation will hold a special meeting. Room 231, Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. Tuesday, …

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