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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Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Fourth-Grade Football Team Wins League Crown NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Packers fourth-grade football team defeated Bridgeport, 24-13, to win the Colonial Youth Football League Championship. Norwalk (10-0) will play in the state championship game Sunday. Norwalk took control on the opening kickoff as Mysonne Pollard returned it 60 yards for a touchdown eight seconds into the game. Pollard raced 44 yards for a touchdown on Norwalk’s next possession. Norwalk extended the lead thanks to its defense. Robert Young picked up a fumble caused by Joseph Pachecho, and returned it 36 yards to the Bridgeport 4-yard line. Matt Claps then hit…

by Tom Renner

11/06/2013

Darien, CT

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Darien Chamber's Wine Tasting, Charity Auction Supports Local Groups DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Chamber of Commerce held its ninth annual Wine Tasting and Charity Auction at BMW of Darien recently. The event raised funds for The Depot Youth Center, YWCA Darien/Norwalk and the Darien Chamber of Commerce. Key contributors to the success of the event were Tim Smith from WinePort (and his six vendors) and Paula Callari from BMW & Callari Auto Group and their employees for providing a fabulous venue and wine for the evening. Sponsors who provided delicacies were Atria of Darien, Darien Social, Palmer's Fine Foods & Catering, Rory's Restaurant, Sails …

by Tom Renner

11/06/2013

Mt. Kisco, NY

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Varlese Named General Counsel For Mount Kisco Medical Group MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Doris R. Varlese has been named General Counsel of the Mount Kisco Medical Group. Varlese, who joined MKMG in July, 2012, was employed by the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) for 12 years. At GNYHA, she was first an Assistant General Counsel and then an Associate General Counsel, where she focused on legal and regulatory issues for GNYHA’s member hospitals and long term care facilities. Prior to joining GNYHA, she was Counsel to the New York City Council Committee on Health, and prior to that an associate at two New York City Law firms. Varlese attend…

by Tom Renner

11/06/2013

Wilton, CT

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Norwalk River Valley Trail Plans Demo Ceremony In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- The Norwalk River Valley Trail will mark the start of construction on its “demonstration trail” on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. in Wilton. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on the trail at Gaylord Drive North on the northbound side of Route 7 near the junction with Route 106 (Wolfpit Road) in Wilton. Sen. Toni Boucher, Rep. Gail Lavielle, Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi, and Wilton First Selectman Bill Brennan will be among the dignitaries in attendance. The public is encouraged to come. Parking for the public is available at the commuter parking lot ju…

by Tom Renner

11/06/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Human Services Council's Health Centers Help Norwalk Youth NORWALK, Conn. -- For more than 15 years the Human Services Council’s Dr. Robert E. Appleby’s School Based Health Centers (SBHCs), have been providing medical and behavioral healthcare services to thousands of Norwalk’s youth. SBHCs are licensed as outpatient clinics and are in Norwalk’s three high schools, Brien McMahon, Briggs and Norwalk high schools, as well as Nathan Hale, Ponus Ridge and West Rocks middle schools respectively (behavioral health-care only). Last year alone, more than 2,000 students enrolled in the health centers for a total of 6,655 visits. Over 90 percent of vis…

by Rhonda Capuano

11/06/2013

Greenwich, CT

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Greenwich's Family Centers Honors Two At Annual Meeting GREENWICH, Conn. – At its annual meeting, Greenwich-based Family Centers honored a longtime board member whose contributions were instrumental in its growth and a local business leader for his dedication to helping families in need. Darien resident Kip Koons and Toyota of Stamford General Manager Brandon Campbell were honored by Family Centers, a private, nonprofit organization offering education, health and human services to children, adults and families in Fairfield County. During his tenure on the board of directors, Koons’ guidance and advice has been a driving force behind Family Cen…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2013

Pleasantville, NY

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Pleasantville Agency's Luncheon Spotlights Domestic Violence PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville-based nonprofit Hope’s Door held its Annual Fall Luncheon at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. With the theme “Broadway Matinee,” the charitable organization put a spotlight on domestic violence while bringing together the glamour of Broadway. Family attorney and advocate Alayne Katz shared her own story of domestic violence. She is well-known throughout the county as a dedicated lawyer who represents clients in all areas of family law. Tony-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Li…

by Tom Renner

11/01/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Real Estate Sales Stay Strong In 3rd Quarter FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Real estate sales in Fairfield County continued their strong growth in the third quarter, with closed sales improving 28 percent from the same quarter in 2012 and under contract sales jumping 59 percent, according to a report published by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. “There’s nothing startling in the report,’’ said Brad Kimmelman, brokerage manager for William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Southport. “We are absolutely moving in the right direction. We saw a huge improvement over last year. Overall, we are enjoying a revitalization of the r…

by Tom Renner

11/01/2013

White Plains, NY

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Better Home And Gardens Rand Realty Opens In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Matt Rand, managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, announced the grand opening of the real estate firm’s new state-of-the-art White Plains office. The new office located at 222 Bloomingdale Road in White Plains will be an ultramodern gathering space with an open floor plan that will accommodate the flexible schedules and business needs of over 100 real estate agents. The location will feature the latest in telecom, TV displays, collaborative new age design and will have plenty of places to charge laptops, iPads and cell phones, all while exercising th…

by Tom Renner

11/01/2013

Norwalk, CT

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Norwalk Skater Glides Back To Top After Injury NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s Kirstyn Nanista spent the better part of two years wondering whether she would ever recapture the skills that placed her among the top young figure skaters in the country. Last month, finally, she got an answer. Nanista, 15, finished third in the novice division of the U.S. Figure Skating Regional competition last month in Lake Placid, N.Y. She now moves on to compete in the Eastern Sectionals beginning Nov. 19 in Virginia, and Nanista hopes to qualify for January’s U.S. Championships in Boston at her level. The teenager’s upward path seemed inevitable three yea…

by Tom Renner

11/01/2013

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