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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Off To See the 'Wizard' in Darien Off To See the 'Wizard' in Darien Off To See the 'Wizard' in Darien
Off To See the 'Wizard' in Darien DARIEN, Conn. — Children in the musical theater class at the Darien Arts Center rehearsed for 19 weeks in preparation for Saturday's production of "Oz," a musical based on "The Wizard of Oz." The production garnered a full house in the center's Weatherstone Studio. All the favorites from "The Wizard of Oz," including Toto and the Tinman, took the stage, along with some new characters written exclusively for "Oz." The students demonstrated stage presence, with a gymnastics-performing Scarecrow and a Dorothy with vocal talent, along with a clear dedication to the show. Director Chris Smalley s…

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by Matt Mullen
Darien, CT
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Darien Comes Up Short on Affordable Housing Darien Comes Up Short on Affordable Housing Darien Comes Up Short on Affordable Housing
Darien Comes Up Short on Affordable Housing DARIEN, Conn. – Darien may have some trouble coming up with enough affordable housing before 2014 to qualify for another moratorium. Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Ginsberg said that even though a few projects are in development, a lack of land makes affordable housing projects difficult in town. In October, Darien won a four-year moratorium on the application of Connecticut General Statute 8-30g, which permits developers to overstep local zoning laws so they can build affordable housing. It did so by qualifying for 136 affordable housing points. "It will be very difficult," Ginsberg s…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Becoming a Venture Mom: Emails Becoming a Venture Mom: Emails Becoming a Venture Mom: Emails
Becoming a Venture Mom: Emails The following is the ninth in a 12-part series by Fairfield County Venture Mom Holly Hurd on starting your own venture. If you would like to submit your own articles, send them to cdonahue @thedailydarien.com.   Week Nine – Emails Technology has made it easy to stay in touch with your clients and followers. By using I-Contact, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp or another email service, you can collect email addresses of people who want to receive information on your product or service. These email services charge a nominal amount, some based on the number of contacts you have and others based…

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by Holly Hurd
Darien, CT
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Dog Owners Upset Over Darien's Leash Policy Dog Owners Upset Over Darien's Leash Policy Dog Owners Upset Over Darien's Leash Policy
Dog Owners Upset Over Darien's Leash Policy The following letter to the editor was written by Pam Zangrillo of the Darien Dog Owners’ Group. The Daily Darien welcomes the opinions of its readers. Send letters to Darien reporter Casey Donahue at [email protected].   The Darien Parks and Recreation Commission’s dog leash policy, approved at the Commission's June 16 public meeting, falls short of being the best solution for the community, according to the Darien Dog Owners' Group (DDOG). Darien resident and DDOG spokeswoman Pam Zangrillo said, "We are disappointed in the Commission's decision. There has been an absence o…

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by Pam Zangrillo
Norwalk, CT
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Rail Commuter Council Receives Honors Rail Commuter Council Receives Honors Rail Commuter Council Receives Honors
Rail Commuter Council Receives Honors The members of the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council were honored by the state legislature for their work on behalf of the Metro-North riders in Connecticut. The recognition comes as the organization marks its 25th anniversary of service to commuters. "It was tremendously thoughtful of these lawmakers to honor our efforts," said Jim Cameron of Darien, chairman of the council. "We occasionally get a 'thank you' from our fellow commuters, but this honor from the legislature is especially welcome as we mark our 25th anniversary." The 13-member council is made up of Cameron, Roger Cirella, Ter…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported in Darien Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported in Darien Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported in Darien
Multiple Car Break-Ins Reported in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – A number of cars were broken into on Outlook Drive in Darien last Tuesday, June 14. One couple told police they came out of their house at 6:30 a.m. to go to work and found that the front passenger window of their Lexus had been smashed, and the contents of the glove box were emptied onto the seat. Nothing appeared to have been taken. Their Mercedes, which had been left unlocked, had also been searched, but nothing was taken. The two other cars in the driveway had not been touched. Police received a call that another resident of Outlook Drive had gone to his unlocked car at 7…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Your Community
Darien Book Aid Seeks Titles To Send to Montana Darien Book Aid Seeks Titles To Send to Montana Darien Book Aid Seeks Titles To Send to Montana
Darien Book Aid Seeks Titles To Send to Montana The following is a letter submitted by Darien Book Aid Plan. If you have letters you would like to put on our site, send them to [email protected]. DARIEN, Conn. — Book Aid Plan volunteers are working to fill a book request for a Flathead Indian Reservation school in Montana. The ninth and 10th grade English teacher has requested multiple copies of several titles for her students to read as a class. We ask the community to help us serve this school, which has extremely limited resources. The titles are "A Long Way Gone," "Lord of the Flies," "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hess and…

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by Joanne Leaman and Pam Miller
Darien, CT
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Darien Rink's Snack Bar Snares Diners Darien Rink's Snack Bar Snares Diners Darien Rink's Snack Bar Snares Diners
Darien Rink's Snack Bar Snares Diners DARIEN, Conn. – When Bill Ferguson opened the Behind the Net Snack Bar at the Darien Ice Rink, he did something that most concession stands don't do. He got people to come to the ice rink strictly for the food. Even though hockey season is over and the rink has been closed for maintenance, "We still see 50 percent of our market here on weekends," said Ferguson, a Darien resident. He attributes it to running it like a real restaurant, not just a concession stand. In addition to snacks and drinks you find at any snack bar, Behind the Net sells New Haven-style thin crust pizza, homemade baked …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Show More of Darien With Town Photos Show More of Darien With Town Photos Show More of Darien With Town Photos
Show More of Darien With Town Photos The Daily Darien wants to see what's happening in town! Send us your photos and we will post them on the site. At the bottom of the home page there is a slideshow of photos from around Darien. Click the link below the picture and add your own photo to show your neighbors what's happening in your life. What do you think of this feature? Tell us in the comments below, on Facebook or on Twitter.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme
Man Arrested in Darien ATM Skimming Scheme DARIEN, Conn. – Ahmet Cilek, 45, of New London was charged Monday night with placing a skimming device on the ATM at the Bank of America on Post Road. A skimming device is an electronic reader used to illegally capture credit card and ATM card information as well as PIN numbers associated with the card. Police responded at 8:45 p.m. after bank personnel alerted them that they thought the device had been placed there. They conducted a surveillance of the bank with members of the Connecticut Financial Crimes Unit and saw a man acting suspiciously in the area. The man, later identified as Cile…

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