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, CT

Your Community

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 four-bedroom home on Old Kings Highway North listed for $929,000 to a five-bedroom home on Georgian Lane, listed for $2,095,000. 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

02/01/2013

Darien, CT

Breaking News

Hundreds Still Without Power In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — With 585 customers still without power in Darien as of 2 p.m. Thursday, Connecticut Light & Power did not have an estimate on when it might be restored. "We do not have any restoration estimates at this time," said Frank Poirot of CL&P. "We have every available crew out working to repair damage caused by this morning's high winds." The 585 customers represent 7 percent of the CL&P customers in town. This is down from 1,050 customers, or 13 percent, without power earlier in the day. Gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected throughout Thursday, and a high wind ad…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Darien, CT

Your Community

Darien: Find Us On Facebook And Twitter DARIEN, Conn. - Want to get The Daily Voice news in your Facebook news feed? Join hundreds of others who "like" The Darien Daily Voice on Facebook. Click the "Like" button at the top of the page to get our updates, share articles with your friends and communicate with your Darien reporter. Prefer Twitter? Check out our Twitter feed @DarienDV. Tweet tips and questions to your Darien reporter, and retweet the stories you like to share them with your friends You can also sign up for a daily newsletter delivered straight to your email inbox. Enter your email address in the box at the top of t…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Darien, CT

On Your Side

Experts: Networking Will Help You Find A Job In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - Darien's unemployment rate is decreasing, but many people in town are still out of work. Experts said they are seeing some signs of recovery, but people still need to network and develop their skills. Tom Bell is the co-founder of the Darien Professionals Networking Group, which routinely holds networking events for people who may be out of work or transitioning, or who just want to continue to build their network of contacts. "I get the sense that the economy is rebounding, with the caveat that the financial sector is still seeing some consolidations and closings, and obv…

by Casey Donahue

01/31/2013

Norwalk, CT

Breaking News

Norwalk Man Charged With Strangulation, Assault NORWALK, Conn. - A Norwalk man was arrested and charged with strangulation and assault after police said he was found hiding in an attic Tuesday night. Brandon Lee, 31, was charged with second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful restraint and second-degree breach of peace. He was also charged with another count of second-degree breach of peace for an incident that occurred earlier in January, police said. Police were called to a home on West Avenue Tuesday on reports of a man and woman arguing. When they got there a woman told the officers that Lee had grabb…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

Darien, CT

On Your Side

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

Darien, CT

Your Community

Darien Coach To Speak At Super Bowl Breakfast Webcast DARIEN, Conn. — Darien football coach Rob Trifone will speak Saturday at a webcast of the 26th NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast. The event will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Darien Library. The Super Bowl Breakfast, which has never previously been broadcast or webcast, is an annual event hosted by Athletes in Action. It features the presentation of the Bart Starr Award, which is voted on by NFL players and recognizes a player for outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. This year's honoree is Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten. The free view…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

Darien, CT

Breaking News

Darien Readers Want More Sidewalks DARIEN, Conn. — Darien readers want to see new or improved sidewalks on roads including Hoyt Street, Edgerton Road, Gardiner Street and Old Kings Highway South. The Darien Daily Voice recently asked its reader on Facebook which streets are most in need of sidewalks. "Edgerton to West Avenue," wrote Susan Jacoby Marks. "Tons of commuters walk to the Noroton train station on a very busy road." "Old Kings Highway South needs a sidewalk. There are so many people jogging and trying to walk with strollers and cars are constantly speeding," wrote Cassie Ferrari Yusi. Dana Grunow wrote that H…

by Casey Donahue

01/30/2013

Darien, CT

Your Community

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 [email protected]. 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

Darien, CT

Breaking 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

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