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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's CMT, CAPT Scores Released Darien's CMT, CAPT Scores Released
Darien's CMT, Capt Scores Released DARIEN, Conn. - Darien students' scores on the latest CMT and CAPT tests were released Thursday afternoon.  We are just beginning to break down the numbers, but you can find the results for Darien schools on the state database. 

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by Matt Zalaznick
Politics
Darien Needs To Repair Weed Beach Tennis Courts Darien Needs To Repair Weed Beach Tennis Courts
Darien Needs To Repair Weed Beach Tennis Courts DARIEN, Conn. – Darien tennis players might have fewer courts to use if money can’t be found to repair the back courts at Weed Beach. “I’m concerned about the condition of those courts,” said Parks and Recreation Director Sue Swiatek. Tree roots and water basins beneath the surface have led to several cracks on the three back courts at the beach. “They’re in pretty bad shape.” Swiatek said the expected lifespan for asphalt tennis courts is between 18 and 20 years. These tennis courts were installed in 1973 and have been in use nearly twice as long as they should. To repair the cracks alone…

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by Casey Donahue
Schools
Resigning Norwalk Superintendent Says Goodbye Resigning Norwalk Superintendent Says Goodbye
Resigning Norwalk Superintendent Says Goodbye NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Superintendent Susan Marks received two standing ovations from members of the Board of Education Tuesday night as they accepted her resignation. Marks will leave on Aug. 17 after serving two years. “I take my time in Norwalk as a great learning experience,” she said. “There have been and will be many comments about my tenure in Norwalk. My wish is that you will remember my decency, humanity and professionalism.” During the public comment portion of the meeting, some people said they believed Marks was being run out of the school district, however, she denied these c…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Darien Seniors, Disabled Eligible For Rent Rebates Darien Seniors, Disabled Eligible For Rent Rebates
Darien Seniors, Disabled Eligible For Rent Rebates DARIEN, Conn. – Darien senior citizens or disabled people who are renters may be eligible for rent rebates from the state for 2011. Applications for rebates will be accepted through Sept. 15 at the Darien Social Service Department. To be eligible, applicants must have a one-year residency in Connecticut and be 65 years old as of Dec. 31, 2011, or receive Social Security disability. Married couples may not have an income exceeding $39,500 and unmarried individuals may not have an income exceeding $32,300. All income from applicants must be reported and documented. This includes Social Securi…

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by Casey Donahue
Business
New Darien Driving School Uses High Tech To Teach New Darien Driving School Uses High Tech To Teach
New Darien Driving School Uses High Tech To Teach DARIEN, Conn. – Students at Darien’s newest driving school have the opportunity to experience what it is like to drive under any conditions without risk. Fresh Green Light features driving simulators that can recreate a wide range of scenarios one might encounter on the road. “With this technology, we can teach kids things that they can’t safely learn behind the wheel,” said Laura Shuler, who owns the school with her husband, Steve Mochel. The simulator recreates what it’s like to drive at night, with distractions, in hazardous weather and what’s it’s like to drive impaired. Every student i…

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by Casey Donahue
Schools
Darien To Host Back To School Study Workshop Darien To Host Back To School Study Workshop
Darien To Host Back To School Study Workshop DARIEN, Conn. – Darien students will have a chance to hone their studying strategies before classes start up again in the fall. The Successful Study Skills 4 Students program will hold a five-session workshop for middle schoolers at Middlesex Middle School starting Aug. 13. The interactive classes are taught by accredited teachers and integrate the students’ own curriculum with strategies and methodologies designed to improve study skills. The classes will focus on 10 important areas: goal setting, time management, note taking methods, the importance of asking questions, active reading strat…

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by Casey Donahue
Police & Fire
Darien Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday Darien Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday
Darien Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien police will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint with the Stamford and state police Friday night. The checkpoint will begin at approximately 11 p.m. and continue into early Saturday morning. Police said the checkpoint will be set up on Post Road near Richmond Drive. In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen road issues, it will be conducted on Post Road near Ledge Road. Drivers will be stopped temporarily and asked a series of questions to determine if additional sobriety testing is required. Police said that disruptions to the motoring public should be m…

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by Casey Donahue
Politics
Norwalk Lawmakers Get Perfect Scores On Environment Norwalk Lawmakers Get Perfect Scores On Environment
Norwalk Lawmakers Get Perfect Scores On Environment NORWALK, Conn. – All of Norwalk’s state representatives and its state senator earned perfect scores for their environmental voting records this year. According to the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters’ 2012 Environmental Scorecard, Sen. Bob Duff (D-Norwalk/Darien) and Reps. Chris Perone (D-Norwalk), Bruce Morris (D-Norwalk), Terrie Wood (R-Darien/Rowayton), Larry Cafero (R-Norwalk) and Gail Lavielle (R-Norwalk/Wilton) all earned scores of 100 percent. The scores were based on their votes on bills related to the environment. Lavielle was one of 11 state lawmakers highlighted as “Legi…

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by Casey Donahue
Politics
Darien Lawmakers Earn High Marks On Environment Darien Lawmakers Earn High Marks On Environment
Darien Lawmakers Earn High Marks On Environment DARIEN, Conn. – Two of Darien’s three state representatives received perfect scores on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters’ 2012 Environmental Scorecard based on their environmental voting records. Sen. Bob Duff (D-Darien/Norwalk) and Rep. Terrie Wood (R-Darien/Rowayton) earned perfect scores of 100 based on their voting on bills related to the environment. Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford/Darien) was given a score of 90. The league tracked voting on 21 bills during the most recent legislative session. Of those 21, eight were perceived by the league to be hostile to the environment, w…

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by Casey Donahue
News
Darien Breaks Ground On Allen O'Neill Development Darien Breaks Ground On Allen O'Neill Development
Darien Breaks Ground On Allen O'Neill Development DARIEN, Conn. – Darien broke ground Monday on a new affordable housing development in the area of the Allen O’Neill homes. The Heights at Darien, a106-unit development, will be the largest affordable housing development in town. Gov. Dannel Malloy, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, state Sen. Bob Duff and other officials were on hand to celebrate as Darien took steps to alleviate its need for affordable housing. “I firmly believe that people deserve the opportunity to remain in the communities in which they were born, or have lived in for long periods of time, understanding…

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