Best Accounting Firm In Fairfield County In 2024: Rolleri & Sheppard CPAS, LLP Best Accounting Firm In Fairfield County In 2024: Rolleri & Sheppard CPAS, LLP
Best Accounting Firm In Fairfield County In 2024: Rolleri & Sheppard Cpas, LLP We are thrilled to announce that Rolleri & Sheppard CPAS, LLP has been named Best Accounting Firm in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Rolleri & Sheppard CPAS, LLP is a full-service public accounting firm with over 75 years of collective experience that combines large-firm resources while maintaining a small-firm personal touch. Rolleri & Sheppard emphasizes active involvement, tailoring tax and accounting solutions to meet the unique needs of each business, and the firm is committed to clear communication, ensuring that c…
Best Farmers' Market  In Fairfield County In 2024: Westport Farmers' Market Best Farmers' Market  In Fairfield County In 2024: Westport Farmers' Market
Best Farmers' Market In Fairfield County In 2024: Westport Farmers' Market We are thrilled to announce that the Westport Farmers’ Market has been named Best Farmers’ Market in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Westport Farmers’ Market is dedicated to providing fresh, local, healthy, and seasonal food.  As noted on its website, its mission is to create a fun, safe, and educational community environment that increases awareness and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices. The Westport Farmers’ Market believes that access to healthy, fresh food is invalu…
Best Gift Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Mellow Monkey Best Gift Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Mellow Monkey
Best Gift Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Mellow Monkey We are thrilled to announce that Mellow Monkey has been named Best Gift Store in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Mellow Monkey is a home decor and design as well as gift store nestled in an old warehouse where the Housatonic River meets the Long Island Sound. Mellow Monkey offers on-trend décor, home accents, and gifts, featuring a curated blend from international designers to local artists, per its website.  Mellow Monkey. Photo supplied by Mellow Monkey. As noted on its website, Mellow Monkey is a popular statewide d…
Sikorsky Memorial Airport Building Goes Up In Flames In Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport Building Goes Up In Flames In Bridgeport
Sikorsky Memorial Airport Building Goes Up In Flames In Bridgeport An early-morning fire at a Connecticut airport severely damaged a building in Fairfield County. Firefighters responded to Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport around 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, after a blaze broke out at the Civil Air Patrol building. The 1.5-story structure was fully engulfed when crews arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, and no injuries were reported. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M
Historic Newtown Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M A stunning 18th-century estate in Fairfield County is turning heads — not just for its impeccable restoration but for its hidden secrets and rumored ties to Marilyn Monroe. Boxwood Farm, a circa 1765 home perched atop Taunton Hill, offers a rare blend of history and luxury. Set on 2.51 acres of stonewalled grounds, the property boasts original chestnut floors, multiple fireplaces, and sun-drenched living spaces that highlight its extraordinary craftsmanship. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Every detail has been restored, from its vintage fixtures to the hand-hewn beams. The living room, f…
Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant
Louisiana-Inspired Daiquiris, Cajun Eats Arrive In Bridgeport At New Restaurant A taste of New Orleans has arrived in Connecticut. Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory opened in downtown Bridgeport, bringing its Louisiana-inspired flavors and signature frozen cocktails to Fairfield County. The restaurant at 997 Main Street held a soft opening on Friday, Feb. 7. Known for its bold Southern dishes and colorful daiquiris, the restaurant offers a menu featuring Cajun classics like gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and alligator bites. Customers can choose from a variety of signature daiquiris, including hurricane, peach, and piña colada. Southern Classic also offers plenty of other …
$1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside $1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside
$1.6M Darien Home From Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet Film Hits Market: See Inside A piece of Hollywood history is now up for sale in Fairfield County.  The home, featured prominently in the critically acclaimed Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet film "Revolutionary Road," hit the market in Darien for $1.595M earlier this month. It is currently under contract.  Zillow The 3,000-square-foot home at 110 Raymond St. in Darien includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a two-car garage, a wood-burning stove, and a private pool. The New England Center Hall Colonial is located in the town's Tokeneke district. The basement includes a workshop and slate pool table.&nbs…
Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling
Fire Rips Through Stamford Auto Body Shop, Collapsing Ceiling A massive fire engulfed an auto body shop in Fairfield County this week, forcing firefighters to battle intense flames for hours before the roof gave way. Firefighters rushed to the Shippan Auto Body at the corner of Halloween Boulevard and St. Mary’s Street in Stamford at 8:55 p.m. after reports of heavy smoke. Crews arrived to find flames bursting through the windows and had to cut through fencing and garage doors to get inside. Photo Courtesy of Donnalisa As the fire spread, the roof caved in, forcing Stamford firefighters to evacuate. A second alarm was struck, shifting efforts to a d…
Ex-Con Tosses Gun Loaded With 15 Rounds Of Ammo During Police Chase In Bridgeport: Cops Ex-Con Tosses Gun Loaded With 15 Rounds Of Ammo During Police Chase In Bridgeport: Cops
Ex-Con Tosses Gun Loaded With 15 Rounds Of Ammo During Police Chase In Bridgeport: Cops A 33-year-old convicted felon was arrested after fleeing from police and tossing a loaded handgun in Fairfield County, authorities said. The Bridgeport Regional Task Force had been investigating Kevin Reese, of Bridgeport, for drug and firearm violations throughout January 2025, police said on Tuesday, Feb. 11. On Jan. 29, Fairfield Police attempted to pull over a gray Dodge Charger, but the driver, later identified as Reese, fled from officers, police said. Later that day, Task Force Officers spotted Reese on East Washington Avenue in Bridgeport approaching the same vehicle. When officers…
New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where
New Cafe, Market Opens In Cross River: Here's Where A new café with a focus on sustainability and locally sourced goods has officially opened its doors in Northern Westchester, bringing fresh coffee and food to the area.  Cross River residents have a new go-to spot with the opening of The Boro Cafe & Market on Monday, Feb. 10.  Located at 873 Route 35, The Boro promises to deliver not only great drinks and delicious food but also a warm, inviting atmosphere that connects locals with Hudson Valley and Fairfield County producers.  The café opened its doors at 7 a.m. and is set to operate daily from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering a full cof…
New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County
New Update: Here Are Final, Updated Snowfall Totals For Fairfield County Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from Connecticut and Massachusetts compiled by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider Connecticut Fairfield County Sandy Hook 6.1 inches 0900 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Bridgeport Airport 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Official NWS Obs 1 E Danbury 5.0 inches 0700 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter New Canaan 5.0 inches 0800 AM 02/09 COCORAHS Newtown 5.3 S 5.0 inches 084…
Worker Buried Alive: Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Mamaroneck Trench Death, DA Says Worker Buried Alive: Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Mamaroneck Trench Death, DA Says
Worker Buried Alive: Contractor Admits 'Recklessness' In Mamaroneck Trench Death, DA Says A Connecticut contractor has pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment following the death of a worker who was buried alive at a Westchester construction site in 2021, officials announced.  Fairfield County resident Michael Conway, age 60, of Bethel, admitted to disregarding federal safety regulations that could have prevented the fatal collapse, Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace said on Friday, Feb. 7.  On May 4, 2021, 46-year-old Jose Vega was working inside a nine-foot-deep trench when it suddenly collapsed, completely burying him. The site lacked required cave-in…