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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Parking Vouchers May Cost More at Darien Stations Parking Vouchers May Cost More at Darien Stations Parking Vouchers May Cost More at Darien Stations
Parking Vouchers May Cost More at Darien Stations DARIEN, Conn. – Darien charges the lowest rate in the region for daily parking vouchers at its train stations, which may explain why demand has increased. The town may raise the price of daily parking vouchers from $3 to $5 to solve some of its parking problems. "Other communities that charge more than us encourage people to park in Darien because we are cheaper," said Town Administrator Karl Kilduff. Although the Board of Selectmen previously considered converting some voucher spaces to permit parking to chip away at the lengthy wait list for permits, Kilduff said that did not solve the is…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Republicans Shined During Irene Letter: Darien Republicans Shined During Irene Letter: Darien Republicans Shined During Irene
Letter: Darien Republicans Shined During Irene DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter to the editor was written by Sara Zagrodzky of Crimmins Road, Darien. Please join me in supporting the Board of Selectmen team of Jayme Stevenson, Dave Campbell and Jerry Nielsen.For the past two years, this effective team has led our town, working through a number of challenging and controversial issues. But for me, their shining moment came during and after Hurricane Irene. All three worked hard to coordinate the recovery and keep us informed, whether through reverse 911 calls or regular Tweets and Facebook postings.Darien needs this competent and tech-…

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by Sara Zagrodzky, Darien resident
Darien, CT
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Paralympic Skier Teaches Darien Kids of Adversity Paralympic Skier Teaches Darien Kids of Adversity Paralympic Skier Teaches Darien Kids of Adversity
Paralympic Skier Teaches Darien Kids of Adversity DARIEN, Conn. – World champion skier Chris Waddell spoke to Middlesex Middle School sixth-graders about the labels that people place on themselves and others and how those labels can limit success and happiness. Waddell recently told the students how he became paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident when he was a freshman in college. Determined not to let this tragedy limit his future, he went on to win several medals in the Winter and Summer Paralympic Games, as well as climb Mount Kilimanjaro. He said that if it were not for his accident, he probably would never have achieved…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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New York Caterer Serves Up Delicacies in Darien New York Caterer Serves Up Delicacies in Darien New York Caterer Serves Up Delicacies in Darien
New York Caterer Serves Up Delicacies in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – About 10 years ago, Amanda Smith was in Central Park when she came up with the idea of selling pre-made picnics for the free concerts held in the park. Her business has expanded since then, and her catering company recently opened a new location in Darien. "It was just at the beginning of the Internet age when I started doing the picnics. People could order it online and pick it up at the park," Smith said. From there, she started catering small venues, building her way up. She established her catering company in New York in 2002, and last year she met Greenwich resident Mad…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Selectmen Move Shuffle Project Ahead Darien Selectmen Move Shuffle Project Ahead Darien Selectmen Move Shuffle Project Ahead
Darien Selectmen Move Shuffle Project Ahead DARIEN, Conn. – The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to appropriate $6.979 million to move the Board of Education offices to 35 Leroy Ave. and transfer the Senior Center to Town Hall. Several residents commented on the project, known as the Shuffle, with nearly all agreeing that a new Senior Center was needed but some taking issue with the plan. Jim McIlree, who raised objections to the plan a year ago, said Monday that his opposition to the project has increased. He complained that the cost of obtaining 35 Leroy is not included in the total cost of the project and said that what was de…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Shuffle is Cost Effective Letter: Darien Shuffle is Cost Effective Letter: Darien Shuffle is Cost Effective
Letter: Darien Shuffle is Cost Effective DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was written by Debra Ritchie of 16 Stony Brook Road South, Darien: There is a general consensus in Darien that the dilapidated Senior Center must be replaced with a safe and suitable facility. This is the town's most pressing need  requiring a meaningful capital expenditure and decisions will have to be made. After considerable study, our Republican selectmen have concluded the most cost-effective and actionable plan that meets this need, as well as a number of the town's other short- and long-term space requirements, is the facilities transfer plan known…

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by Debra Ritchie, Darien resident
Darien, CT
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Letter: Riccardo Knows How Darien Should Be Run Letter: Riccardo Knows How Darien Should Be Run Letter: Riccardo Knows How Darien Should Be Run
Letter: Riccardo Knows How Darien Should Be Run DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was written by David Young of 18 Great Hill Road, Darien. Based on my experience working directly with Vickie Riccardo for almost two years on the Charter Revision Commission, I know that she will bring passion, thoughtfulness and fairness to her work if she is elected selectman. I worked with Vickie on the Charter Revision Commission, in which she did an excellent job as the chairperson. The commission was made up of many strong personalities, and Vickie was able to lead us and make sure we were all heard and worked together. Vickie's greatest strength…

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by David Young, Darien resident
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Check Out Darien's Town Meetings Check Out Darien's Town Meetings Check Out Darien's Town Meetings
Check Out Darien's Town Meetings DARIEN, Conn. – Here's a rundown of all the town meetings taking place in Darien this week. Monday 7:30 p.m. – RTM TGS&A Committee at Town Hall, Room 213. Click here for the agenda. 7:45 p.m. – Board of Selectmen at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. Tuesday 4:30 p.m. – Darien Sewer Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. 8 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Advisory Commission on Coastal Waters at Town Hall, Room 213. Click here for the agenda. 7:30 p.m. – Environmental Protection Commission at T…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: 35 Leroy Ave. Should Not Be Sold Letter: 35 Leroy Ave. Should Not Be Sold Letter: 35 Leroy Ave. Should Not Be Sold
Letter: 35 Leroy Ave. Should Not Be Sold DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter to the editor was written by John Sini Jr., a member of the RTM Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee and treasurer of the Republican Town Committee. Sini lives at 36 Birch Road, Darien. As the Board of Selectmen presents its facilities transfer proposal it's important to outline some key facts related to the acquisition of 35 Leroy Ave. In June 2007, during a presentation in front of the RTM, Darien's former first selectwoman outlined the "extraordinary opportunity to vote 'yes' to purchase the library property [35 Leroy]." The presentation noted that …

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by John Sini, Darien RTM member
Darien, CT
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Darien Republicans Launch Campaign Headquarters Darien Republicans Launch Campaign Headquarters Darien Republicans Launch Campaign Headquarters
Darien Republicans Launch Campaign Headquarters DARIEN, Conn. – The pink house on Post Road next to Grieb's Pharmacy was decorated with balloons and signs Saturday morning as crowds turned out to celebrate the opening of the new headquarters of the Darien Republican Town Committee. First selectman candidate Jayme Stevenson and other members of the Republican slate met with voters to discuss the upcoming election over coffee and donuts."We couldn't have a better position than right here in the middle of town," Stevenson said. "We have a very vibrant downtown so we're going to get lots of foot traffic."Stevenson acknowledged that her opponen…

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