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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Man Busted Taking Baby Food Man Busted Taking Baby Food Man Busted Taking Baby Food
Man Busted Taking Baby Food Louis Ciliberti Jr., 23, of Naugatuck was arrested last Thursday for shoplifting in the Stop & Shop in the Goodwives Shopping Center. Ciliberti was observed taking $209.46 worth of baby formula cans and placing them in shopping bags. He then began to leave the store without paying. When employees gave chase, he abandoned the bags in the parking lot, got into his Ford Mustang and left. Employees got the license plates numbers and called police. Police called Ciliberti and he returned to Darien and was arrested. He posted $500 bond and has a Nov. 22 court date. When asked, Ciliberti said t…

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Darien, CT
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P&Z OKs Change in Housing Rule P&Z OKs Change in Housing Rule P&Z OKs Change in Housing Rule
P&Z OKs Change in Housing Rule The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve changes in the wording of Darien's zoning regulations that will remove populations that receive a priority in affordable housing. In a statement to the commission, Planning and Zoning Director Jeremy Ginsberg said this would remove any perception of discrimination in the regulations. "It was recently brought to our attention that there was concern about the wording," Ginsberg said, referring to a Department of Justice investigation into possible discrimination. "After some consideration, we thought it best to delete the sectio…

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P&Z To Address DOJ Regulation Concerns P&Z To Address DOJ Regulation Concerns P&Z To Address DOJ Regulation Concerns
P&Z To Address DOJ Regulation Concerns The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday night, to address a U.S. Department of Justice investigation of Darien’s affordable housing regulations. The DOJ says the wording is potentially discriminatory. P&Z Director Jeremy Ginsberg expects the matter to be settled. As worded now, Subsection 586 of the Zoning Regulations gives priority to certain populations. First in line would be Darien residents, people who are employed by the town, people who work in Darien and former residents who want to move back. The DOJ raised questions because about 96 percent of Dari…

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Darien, CT
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Housing Authority Reassures Tenants Housing Authority Reassures Tenants Housing Authority Reassures Tenants
Housing Authority Reassures Tenants The head of the Darien Housing Authority says it is committed to providing housing for residents of Allen O’Neill Drive. Jennifer Schwartz said that despite what residents may have heard, this will be DHA policy after construction of a new housing development on the property. Schwartz met with the Board of Selectmen Monday to discuss tax abatements for the Allen O'Neill project that would help keep rents affordable for tenants. "We made a commitment to them, which started four years ago with a letter that we sent to our residents right after we got zoning approval, saying that we remain com…

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Darien, CT
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Stalker Arrested Again in Darien Stalker Arrested Again in Darien Stalker Arrested Again in Darien
Stalker Arrested Again in Darien Sofia Gomes, 21, of Danbury, was arrested for a second time last Tuesday on charges of stalking her former social worker. According to police, Gomes was again following the same social worker home from her Danbury office. On Tuesday night, the social worker noticed Gomes following her, and drove straight to the police station to file a complaint. Police contacted Gomes and met her at Holmes Elementary School, where she was arrested on charges of second-degree stalking. She did not post her $50,000 bond and appeared in court the next day. Also from the police blotter: • A burglary was report…

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Darien, CT
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Mom Helps Others Find New Directions Mom Helps Others Find New Directions Mom Helps Others Find New Directions
Mom Helps Others Find New Directions Kate Foster understands women who want to get back in the workforce after taking time off to raise a family. She did the same thing herself. Now she helps other women who are trying to find new jobs, as coordinator of the New Directions program at the YWCA. "We provide individual service to each woman who comes in here," Foster said. She teaches a computer class for basic Microsoft Word skills and works with her clients one-on-one to help them prepare their resumes. "It's great to see women come here who don't know how to start. They work through that, get optimistic and move forward." Fost…

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Darien, CT
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Art Auction Reflects Local Talent Art Auction Reflects Local Talent Art Auction Reflects Local Talent
Art Auction Reflects Local Talent Local artists got a chance to show off and sell their work Saturday night at the Darien Historical Society's silent auction of "Reflections on Water, Darien." Nobuko Miki was selling her piece "Woodland Park," which was featured on the cover of the Darien Parks and Recreation brochure. "I've studied painting since I came to America," said Miki, who is originally from Japan. "When I came here, I fell in love with American folk art." Miki started to study painting as a psychology major and began painting 16 years ago. She said that she loves American folk art because it is so different from t…

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Darien, CT
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Panel Offers Tips On Stress Panel Offers Tips On Stress Panel Offers Tips On Stress
Panel Offers Tips On Stress Parents learned that the way they handle stress affects the emotional health of their children also during a panel discussion Friday at the Darien Library. "Kids look to parents as a basic source of security, comfort and safety. When that's upset, kids respond to it," said Ed Moran, a licensed clinical social worker with Family Centers. The panel was made up of representatives of local organizations. Lindsay Grossman of the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut said parents have to pay attention to their kids and know when they are stressed out. "Stay attuned to that, figure out what…

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Darien, CT
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Library Talk Is On The Money Library Talk Is On The Money Library Talk Is On The Money
Library Talk Is On The Money Parents got advice Wednesday night not only on how to manage their money but also on teaching children how to manage theirs. Nathan Dungan, founder of Share Save Spend, dispensed tips to adults and young people on establishing healthy spending habits during a talk at the Darien Library sponsored by Parent Awareness. Moms like Heather Schuddeboom said they would try to implement some of Dungan's suggestions. "We're going to start having conversations about money and saving," said Schuddeboom, who attended the talk with her son Willem. Talking openly about finances was only one of Dungan's s…

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Darien, CT
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Painters Turn Water into Art for Auction Painters Turn Water into Art for Auction Painters Turn Water into Art for Auction
Painters Turn Water into Art for Auction Darien residents will get a chance to peruse and bid on paintings of local seascapes when the Darien Historical Society hosts its "Reflections on Water, Darien" exhibition and silent auction Saturday night. The event features paintings by local artists of bodies of water found around Darien. "We will be selling over 80 paintings by local artists," said Susan Bhirud, the Historical Society's education director. "This is the second year we've had this. Last year the theme was barns, and it was a very successful benefit." The paintings will be on display throughout the building for visitors to…

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