Tom Renner

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No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Westport, CT

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Westport Announces Formation Of New Downtown Steering Committee WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe has created a new steering committee to take over management of the Downtown Westport Master Planning Project. The project was previously approved by the Board of Finance, the Representative Town Meeting and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Downtown Steering Committee, which will succeed the former Downtown 2020 Committee, will provide guidance and technical assistance to RBA, the consultant team contracted to assist Westport in developing the master plan. It will closely collaborate with the Planning and Zoning Commission and …

by Tom Renner

01/31/2014

Wilton, CT

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Westy Self Storage Hosts Kickoff Event For Wilton Relay For Life WILTON, Conn. --Westy Self Storage in Wilton will host the kickoff event for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. The grand lobby of Westy Self Storage in Wilton will serve as a forum for the keynote speaker, Honorary Chair Gene Fehrer. Residents can come to find out how to get involved in the relay, a fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society. "We are so grateful to Westy Self Storage for again hosting our kickoff event. They are dedicated community partners,” said Sara Augenbraun, chairperson of the 2014 Relay For Life. “It is refreshing to k…

by Tom Renner

01/31/2014

Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Realtor Earns Designation For 'Green' Real Estate FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Kathleen McHugh of The Higgins Group in Fairfield has been awarded the National Association of Realtor's Green Designation. McHugh achieved the designation after completing course work designed specifically for Realtors. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country, ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate. McHugh was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients to evaluate the cost/be…

by Tom Renner

01/31/2014

White Plains, NY

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National Catholic Schools Week Celebrated In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan and schools in Westchester County are celebrating National Catholic Schools Week through Saturday, Feb. 1. During the annual celebration of Catholic education, schools typically observe the week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church,the community and the nation. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2014 is “Catholic Schools: Com…

by Tom Renner

01/30/2014

Tarrytown-SleepyHollow, NY

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Tarrytown's Volunteer Center Answers Call For MLK Day Of Service TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – More than 430 volunteers donated time and energy to make The Volunteer Center of United Way's Martin Luther King Day of Service a success throughout Westchester and other nearby communities. The MLK Day of Service featured 30 volunteer projects throughout communities in Westchester, Rockland, Ulster and Orange counties. "We are thrilled that so many individuals and families donated their time and energy to help solve community problems while also paying tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," said Alisa H. Kesten, executive director of The Volunteer Cente…

by Tom Renner

01/30/2014

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Softball Plans In-Person Registration Days NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Athletic Association Babe Ruth Softball will hold in-person registration dates in February. Players can register on the follow days: Saturday, Feb., 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sports Authority, and receive a 20 percent off coupon for the store. Thursday, Feb. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at American Legion Hall on County Street. Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. at American Legion Hall. Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6-8 p.m. at My Three Sons. There is a $5 added fee for two hours of fun and play at My Three Sons. Registration is also available onli…

by Tom Renner

01/30/2014

Fairfield, CT

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Track Stars From Fairfield's Sacred Heart Show Off Athletic Skills FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Sacred Heart University's track and field team hosted students of Bridgeport’s Blackham Middle School’s for a recent throwing clinic. The clinic was created by Valerie Wherley, professor of exercise science, and organized by Lindsay Aponte, a senior exercise science student and track & field co-captain. The students learned exercises that will help them improve their throwing skills of track implements such as the shot put, javelin and discus. Aponte said she enjoyed sharing her love of both exercise science and track & field with the kids. “We ran a fundraiser …

by Tom Renner

01/30/2014

Pound Ridge, NY

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Pound Ridge Writer Interviews Whistleblower On Waterboarding POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- A few residents know how the United Nations in its early days considered Pound Ridge as a possible location for its new headquarters. As it turns out, the UN found another spot a few miles down the road in Manhattan. Another lesser known fact is that both the FBI and CIA each maintained safe houses in Pound Ridge for several years. There is another lesser known fact only a few will confirm that several CIA officers have ties to our community – one who was raised in Pound Ridge and two others who have retired to our quiet community. Of the thousands of analysts, offi…

by Laurance Baschkin

01/30/2014

Stamford, CT

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Youth Sports Concussion Summit Comes To Chelsea Piers In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – A summit to discuss possible impending concussion litigation for youth sports programs will be held Thursday at Chelsea Piers Connecticut in Stamford. The event begins at 7 p.m. and will include leaders from youth football, lacrosse, cheerleading, hockey and soccer, along with officials familiar with concussion laws. The purpose of the meeting is to address how best youth sports organizations can manage their legal risk with the approaching wave of concussion lawsuits at the NCAA and high school levels. A recent story in the National Law Review indicates more youth sport…

by Tom Renner

01/30/2014

Stamford, CT

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Nebraska At Stamford's Avon Theatre A Wonderful Film STAMFORD, Conn. -- The film Nebraska runs through Thursday, Jan. 30, at Stamford’s Avon Theatre, and is a terrific movie. Just prior to the start of this wonderful film, Woody Grant (Dern) has received a letter apparently indicating he won $1 million dollars, and all he has to do to collect is fill out the form and mail it in. Unwilling to trust the US Postal service, Woody intends to walk from Billings, Mont., to Lincoln, Neb., to collect. That he’s 850 miles away doesn’t affect his decision (and yes, Woody is a touch “altered”). Now Woody’s heading to Lincoln. His son David (Forte) agre…

by Robert Sodaro

01/29/2014

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