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
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Former President Clinton Comes To Darien Friday Former President Clinton Comes To Darien Friday Former President Clinton Comes To Darien Friday
Former President Clinton Comes To Darien Friday DARIEN, Conn. – Bill Clinton is coming to Darien this Friday. The former president will be at Barrett Bookstore from noon to 2 p.m. to sign copies of his new book “Back to Work.” The book details Clinton’s views on the challenges facing the American economy,and he explains how the current economic crisis developed, and how the private sector and the government need to work together to restore economic prosperity, Barrett Bookstore says on its website.  “There is simply no evidence that we can succeed in the twenty-first century with an anti-government strategy,” Clinton writes. He believes …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien School Steps Up on Issue of Bullying Darien School Steps Up on Issue of Bullying Darien School Steps Up on Issue of Bullying
Darien School Steps Up on Issue of Bullying DARIEN, Conn. – Seventh-graders at Middlesex Middle School recently took part in a full-day assembly on bullying. The day began with presentation called “Step Up!” by a representative from the Anti-Defamation League. The speaker explained the different roles people play in bullying situations, including being the target, the perpetrator, the bystander and the ally. Students learned about the dynamics of typical incidents and the ways they can respond. The goal of the presentation was to teach the targets of bullying productive responses, build empathy in the aggressors and inspire bystanders…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien District 5 To Hold Info Session on Shuffle Darien District 5 To Hold Info Session on Shuffle Darien District 5 To Hold Info Session on Shuffle
Darien District 5 To Hold Info Session on Shuffle DARIEN, Conn. – Do you have questions about the shuffle you would like to have answered before Tuesday's referendum? Darien RTM members from District 5 will host a meeting at Town Hall on Thursday night where residents can ask questions or voice their concerns about the project. The shuffle would move the Senior Center, now located in District 5, to Town Hall. District chairman Jim Patrick said, “There’s still a lot of questions people have, and we thought that this was the best way to do it.” After opening comments by First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, District 5 residents will have the oppo…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Lawsuit Accuses Darien Officials of Discrimination Lawsuit Accuses Darien Officials of Discrimination Lawsuit Accuses Darien Officials of Discrimination
Lawsuit Accuses Darien Officials of Discrimination DARIEN, Conn. – An affordable housing developer is suing Darien’s Planning and Zoning Commission for allegedly trying to exclude African Americans from living in the town. The plaintiff, Christopher Hamer of Oakview Capital Partners, is also suing P&Z Commission Chairman Fred Conze. “The defendants have followed a pattern of official misconduct designed to exclude African Americans from the Town of Darien by keeping housing costs prohibitively high and preventing the construction of affordable housing units which would be attractive to minorities,” the lawsuit says. Hamer filed an appli…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Shuffle Is Not Darien's Only Option Letter: Shuffle Is Not Darien's Only Option Letter: Shuffle Is Not Darien's Only Option
Letter: Shuffle Is Not Darien's Only Option DARIEN, Conn. – I visited the Westport Senior Center today. It is a lovely, warm and cozy building of 12,000 square feet that serves Westport’s seniors, who number approximately double the size of Darien’s senior population. They offer everything from exercise to cooking to computer classes – and a daily hot lunch. By all accounts, their community is very happy with it. I’ve heard “shuffle” supporters repeatedly say there are no other options presented for Darien’s senior center. There are, in fact, several options, less expensive and more efficient than the “shuffle,” some of which are deta…

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by Marilu Cleary, Darien Resident
Darien, CT
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Mr. Science Wows Ox Ridge Students Mr. Science Wows Ox Ridge Students Mr. Science Wows Ox Ridge Students
Mr. Science Wows Ox Ridge Students DARIEN, Conn. – Giggles and shrieks filled the Common Room at Ox Ridge Elementary as the Science Genie – also known as Mr. Science – gave a thrilling demonstration on three science topics. Mr. Science performed experiments that taught students the principles of combustion, chemistry and weird science. Among other things, students learned that a pickle is a good conductor of electricity and that a piece of potato can be shot halfway across the room powered by air pressure alone. The enrichment program was sponsored by the Darien Advocates for Education of the Gifted. What’s your student’s fav…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien TV79 Launches Online Viewer Survey Darien TV79 Launches Online Viewer Survey Darien TV79 Launches Online Viewer Survey
Darien TV79 Launches Online Viewer Survey DARIEN, Conn. – Darien’s Channel 79 is seeking viewer input on its programming. A survey is available online all month for subscribers to weigh in on the shows. “We are eager to hear from our viewers what they think of our programming,” Program Director Jim Cameron said in a statement. “We’re especially interested in knowing which programs they’re watching and when they tune in.” The survey takes only a few minutes to complete, and the results will be published when it is completed. TV79 has been broadcasting live and taped coverage of all important town meetings for six years. The station…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Senior Center Doesn't Need Another Study Letter: Senior Center Doesn't Need Another Study Letter: Senior Center Doesn't Need Another Study
Letter: Senior Center Doesn't Need Another Study DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter is from Cyndee Lawrence Rogers of 40 Fairfield Ave. in Darien.  I am writing as a lifelong resident of Darien, who also worked at the Hollow Tree School (now the site of the current Senior Center), at a time when the child-sized toilets were actually used by kindergarteners and not endured by our seniors.  With the proposed Mather Community Center, we have a unique opportunity to finally create an appropriate gathering place for our seniors, while simultaneously making better use of facilities already owned by the town. It’s no wonder every board and com…

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by Cyndee Rogers, Darien Resident
Darien, CT
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Darien Bank Collects Food for the Needy Darien Bank Collects Food for the Needy Darien Bank Collects Food for the Needy
Darien Bank Collects Food for the Needy DARIEN, Conn. – Webster Bank in Darien is collecting non-perishable foods to donate to the needy this holiday season. Stop by the bank through Friday, Dec. 9, and drop off canned goods or other food items. All donations will go to Person-to-Person or the Stamford Food Bank. The bank will be accepting food between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. How are you giving back this holiday season? Tell us in the comments below.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Let's Find a Shuffle Compromise Letter: Let's Find a Shuffle Compromise Letter: Let's Find a Shuffle Compromise
Letter: Let's Find a Shuffle Compromise DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter is from Darien RTM member Holly Schulz of 543 Hoyt St. Unfortunately, what began as a great creative idea to develop — the “shuffle” of Town Hall Annex, 35 Leroy and Edgerton Senior Center spaces — wasn’t explored beyond the original concept, leaving us with an oversized, overpriced solution to the problems that were originally identified. We need a new Senior Center (now). After touring the buildings in question, reading the architects’ presentations and attending the RTM discussions, it seems that a compromise solution could quickly and easily be pursue…

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by Holly Schulz, Darien RTM member
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