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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$64K in Memorabilia Stolen From Darien Home $64K in Memorabilia Stolen From Darien Home $64K in Memorabilia Stolen From Darien Home
$64K in Memorabilia Stolen From Darien Home DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien homeowner who was in the process of moving was robbed of $64,500 worth of collectible album covers. The owner was moving out of his house on Libby Lane on the weekend of Sept. 10 and 11 with the help of a moving company. He had 225 boxes of memorabilia, and each box was individually numbered. On Friday, Sept. 23, he reported that one of the boxes had gone missing. The box contained signed album covers from artists such as Elton John, Bob Dylan, Van Halen, The Ramones, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and the Rolling Stones. Craig Inciardi, curator of the Rock and Roll Hal…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Finally Passes Dog Leash Ordinance Darien Finally Passes Dog Leash Ordinance Darien Finally Passes Dog Leash Ordinance
Darien Finally Passes Dog Leash Ordinance DARIEN, Conn. – After years of debate and public hearings, Darien has finally passed an ordinance requiring all dogs to be on leashes in public areas. One exception was made for off-leash hours in certain public parks, which go into effect Oct. 1. The Representative Town Meeting approved the ordinance Monday night, 59-13, after the exception about off-leash hours in parks was discussed and added. In addressing the RTM, James Patrick, vice chair of the Public Health and Safety Committee, said the ordinance was being enacted in the interest of keeping dogs from jumping on people, scaring peop…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Stevenson Keeps Darien on Track Letter: Stevenson Keeps Darien on Track Letter: Stevenson Keeps Darien on Track
Letter: Stevenson Keeps Darien on Track DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter to the editor is from Joe Pizzarelli of Darien. In a recent issue of Barrons, Connecticut was listed as one of the worst states in the country with regard to fiscal health and overall credit rating (behind three other poorly managed states– Alabama, Arkansas and Colorado). To make matters worse, Gov. Malloy's administration has bucked the belt-tightening trend witnessed across the country with a budget that increases spending and raises taxes, significantly impacting Fairfield County. Connecticut already has the highest percentage of tax-based debt to GDP…

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by Joe Pizzarelli, Darien RTC Publicity and Public Affairs Chair
Darien, CT
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Letter: Lundeen Is "Conscientious and Caring" Letter: Lundeen Is "Conscientious and Caring" Letter: Lundeen Is "Conscientious and Caring"
Letter: Lundeen Is "Conscientious and Caring" DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter to the editor was written by Darien resident Nina Miller, Pre-K Director at the Darien Nature Center. My husband Dave and I got to know John Lundeen and his family years ago when our boys were in Boy Scout Troop 53 together. A more conscientious and caring individual is hard to imagine. When John comes up with an idea, he follows through. When he volunteers his time, he puts his all into the effort, from beginning to end. Perhaps most important for the position of First Selectman, John is a pleasure to work with. Our son Coleman adds this: "I got to know…

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by Nina Miller, Darien Resident
Darien, CT
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Darien Gym To Host Grand Opening Thursday Darien Gym To Host Grand Opening Thursday Darien Gym To Host Grand Opening Thursday
Darien Gym To Host Grand Opening Thursday DARIEN, Conn. – Infinity Fitness will host its grand opening party Thursday, featuring a live DJ, healthy snacks and drinks, and prizes raffled off throughout the night.David Peterson, founder of Infinity Fitness, has had a passion for fitness, the human body and exercise programming from a young age. When he was one of the Fairfield High School ice hockey captains, he ran the conditioning program for the team. After graduating from Boston University, Peterson began his career in the fitness industry but grew frustrated with the limitations of working for a nationwide franchise.Peterson creat…

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by Taina Dube, Infinity Fitness
Darien, CT
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Darien Schools Offer Healthy Lunch Options Darien Schools Offer Healthy Lunch Options Darien Schools Offer Healthy Lunch Options
Darien Schools Offer Healthy Lunch Options DARIEN, Conn. – With an estimated one-quarter of all kids ages 10 to 17 in Connecticut obese or overweight, Darien schools are working to make sure students have healthy options for lunch. The menus regularly feature organic fruits and vegetables, free-range chicken and meats, and salads twice a week."We appreciate the effort that Debbie Bossie, head of food services, is making to make all the lunches healthier and more appealing to the kids every year," said Tammie Sload, co-chair of the high school parents association."For example, this year at the elementary schools, she is introducing a n…

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by Casey Donahue and Meaghen Morelli
Darien, CT
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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 the town meetings in Darien this week.Monday7:15 p.m. – RTM Health and Safety Committee at Town Hall, Room 213. Click here for the agenda.8 p.m. – Representative Town Meeting at Town Hall, auditorium. Click here for the agenda.Tuesday6:30 p.m. – Environmental Protection Commission at Town Hall, Room 213. Click here for the agenda.7:30 p.m. – Board of Education at Town Hall, Board of Education office. Click here for the agenda.8 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda.Which town meetings are you most interested…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Sets Hearing on Affordable Housing Zone Darien Sets Hearing on Affordable Housing Zone Darien Sets Hearing on Affordable Housing Zone
Darien Sets Hearing on Affordable Housing Zone DARIEN, Conn. – The public will get to weigh in next month on a proposed "affordable housing floating zone" that would allow any Darien property owner to develop affordable housing. Local developers Christopher and Margaret Stefanoni have proposed the change to the town's zoning regulations. The two have argued for years that there is a serious lack of affordable housing in Darien and feel that floating zones would be an appropriate solution. "Many people have approached me on how they can develop affordable housing on their own property, and this is exactly the vehicle they need," Christop…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Your Community
Letter: Darien Republicans Have Upheld Promises Letter: Darien Republicans Have Upheld Promises Letter: Darien Republicans Have Upheld Promises
Letter: Darien Republicans Have Upheld Promises DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter is from Darien resident Amy Bell. When Dave Campbell, Jerry Nielsen and Jayme Stevenson ran for the Board of Selectmen in 2009, they promised to tackle the challenges facing Darien, and voters responded overwhelmingly in their favor. What I hear now from people in town is that they appreciate the upholding of this pledge, especially concerning thornier town issues which seemed to defy resolution in the past. Successes over the last two years include achieving an affordable housing moratorium, restoring the fireworks tradition, obtaining a practical compr…

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by Amy Bell, Darien Board of Education Member
Darien, CT
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Nancy Ferns Simpson, 83, Longtime Darien Resident Nancy Ferns Simpson, 83, Longtime Darien Resident Nancy Ferns Simpson, 83, Longtime Darien Resident
Nancy Ferns Simpson, 83, Longtime Darien Resident DARIEN, Conn. – Nancy Ferns Simpson died Monday, Sept. 19, after a long illness. She was 83 years old. Born on Sept. 25, 1927, in Bronxville, N.Y., she attended Abbot Academy, Knox School and Barmor School in New York City. She married Harold B. Simpson Jr. in 1949 and moved to Darien in 1955. She served for many years as a teacher's aide at Hindley Elementary School. She was also a member of the Darien Community Association and was a volunteer with the Darien Chapter of the American Red Cross. She is survived by her husband, as well as five children, Deborah Folsom of Bronxville, William Sim…

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