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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Developers To Talk With Justice Dept. Developers To Talk With Justice Dept. Developers To Talk With Justice Dept.
Developers To Talk With Justice Dept. Developers Chris and Margaret Stefanoni will meet with Department of Justice representatives next week as part of the DOJ's investigation into Darien's affordable housing policies. At a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Tuesday night the Stefanonis were asked to return with a traffic impact analysis on their proposed Tokeneke Senior Residence before a public hearing could take place. A similar action was taken last week at the public hearing for their Hoyt Street development.[breakhere] "Our Town government embarrassed itself again Tuesday night, and it is shameful that Darien keeps st…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Gathers to Honor its Heroes Darien Gathers to Honor its Heroes Darien Gathers to Honor its Heroes
Darien Gathers to Honor its Heroes Darien residents gathered at the Veterans Memorial Circle in front of Town Hall on Thursday morning to pay their respects to veterans who have served our country. Phil Kraft, post commander of the Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars and chairman of the Monuments and Ceremonies Commission, was the master of ceremonies. "In lieu of an opening prayer this morning, I would ask you to please turn to the veteran nearest you and say, 'Thank you,'" Kraft said at the beginning of the ceremony. Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the current War on Terror were all in attendanc…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Mom Juggles Navy and Home Darien Mom Juggles Navy and Home Darien Mom Juggles Navy and Home
Darien Mom Juggles Navy and Home Many people consider being a mother a full-time job, but Sueann Schorr manages to find time to serve her country when she isn't raising her kids. Schorr, a commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, spends time forecasting weather for the Navy. "I'm a stay-at-home mom, so it's a great opportunity to exercise my brain, look at the weather, and talk to grownups," said Schorr, who said that women make up about 20 percent of the Navy personnel. She said that she has changed during her time in the military. "I think I've really grown in my ability to speak up for myself," Schorr said. "I'm in a leader…

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Darien, CT
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VFW Chief Serves his Fellow Vets VFW Chief Serves his Fellow Vets VFW Chief Serves his Fellow Vets
VFW Chief Serves his Fellow Vets Phil Kraft saw how terribly some people treated his fellow veterans when he returned from Vietnam. As post commander of the Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars and executive director of the National Veterans Service Fund, Kraft works to make sure that veterans no longer receive that kind of treatment. "When we came home, people didn't like us. They spit on us, called us names," he said. "Vietnam vets are entirely responsible for the current behavior toward veterans. We were a generation of veterans who do not ever want another generation treated the way we were." Kraft became involved in the VF…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Voters, Soldiers Deserve our Thanks Voters, Soldiers Deserve our Thanks Voters, Soldiers Deserve our Thanks
Voters, Soldiers Deserve our Thanks This letter was submitted by state Sen. Bob Duff, who was re-elected last week.I wish to thank the people of our great state for voting on Election Day and the many volunteers who worked so tirelessly to get the word out. Your getting involved is just one way we continue to preserve our freedoms.This Veterans Day, let us all honor the men and women who, throughout the history of our nation, have served to protect our freedoms, even at the expense of their own. And remember, that at this very moment, there is a soldier, a thousand miles from home, who gave up his comfort and privilege so we ca…

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by Bob Duff
Darien, CT
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Hindley Pays Tribute to Veterans Hindley Pays Tribute to Veterans Hindley Pays Tribute to Veterans
Hindley Pays Tribute to Veterans The cafeteria at Hindley Elementary School was decorated in red, white and blue Wednesday as the school and Darien community paid tribute to men and women who have served their country in the armed forces. Hindley's Veterans Day Celebration featured remarks from Principal Rita Ferri, musical tributes from students, and veterans who answered student questions about the armed services. "We have an opportunity to listen and learn from the men and women on stage today. They are our history and our heroes," Ferri said. She dedicated the celebration to her father, World War II veteran Flavio Fogli…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Falcone Outlines Estimated School Budget Falcone Outlines Estimated School Budget Falcone Outlines Estimated School Budget
Falcone Outlines Estimated School Budget Superintendent Stephen Falcone outlined the preliminary budget for the 2011-12 school year at Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Education, projecting a net enrollment increase of 30 students in the Darien schools. "Enrollment does drive a significant part of what we do," Falcone said. He added that this year, the enrollment at the middle school was 20 students above what was expected. Falcone said it might be necessary to hire an additional guidance counselor for the high school to handle increased enrollment. Other factors that will weigh into the final budget are utilities, teacher salari…

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Darien, CT
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PTO Mom Gives Hindley High Marks PTO Mom Gives Hindley High Marks PTO Mom Gives Hindley High Marks
PTO Mom Gives Hindley High Marks As co-chair of the Hindley School Association, Allegra Erickson encourages parents to participate in events at the school. "It really is a benefit to the school, to the kids and to them," she said. Erickson is in her first year co-chairing the PTO at Hindley Elementary with Jennifer Montanaro, but she's been involved in the organization for the past three years and has headed the Family Socials Committee. She has three children at Hindley, in kindergarten and second and fourth grades. She loves being part of their school experience and said the atmosphere at Hindley is very parent-friendl…

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Darien, CT
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Traffic Stop Leads to Immigration Arrest Traffic Stop Leads to Immigration Arrest Traffic Stop Leads to Immigration Arrest
Traffic Stop Leads to Immigration Arrest Danilo Andrade, 23, of Bridgeport, was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday after being arrested in Darien on traffic charges. According to police, an officer stopped Andrade at 9:10 a.m. on Stephen Mather Road. The officer discovered the plates on Andrade's 1992 Honda Accord had expired in July and belonged to a different vehicle. When questioned, Andrade did not provide a license, and gave officers a fake date of birth and a fake name, Josimar Silva. He was arrested on charges of operating an unregistered vehicle, operating an uninsured vehicle, driving without …

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Darien, CT
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Allen O'Neill Residents Upset Allen O'Neill Residents Upset Allen O'Neill Residents Upset
Allen O'Neill Residents Upset The people who live on Allen O'Neill Drive aren't happy with the RTM's vote last week abandoning the road to the Darien Housing Agency. Residents like Leonard Gerardi, who has lived there since he was in first grade, say the community is being knocked down to make way for an affordable housing condominium complex. "This was an ideal happy little community," says Gerardi, who graduated from high school last year. "Now the place I call home is being knocked down for ... I don't even know what." The feeling of not knowing was echoed by Susan Geddes, head of the neighborhood association. "They'…

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