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Sandra Diamond Fox

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Sandra Diamond Fox has been a journalist since 2005, working for The News-Times and The Redding Pilot prior to coming to the Daily Voice. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Stony Brook University and a Master's degree in publishing from Pace University. She married with four teenage children and is a competitive runner and avid exerciser.

Sandra was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Sandra Diamond Fox's Contributions

Lifestyle

Danbury Considers Walled Garden Inside Hearthstone Castle DANBURY, Conn. -- As a kid hiking the hills in Tarrywile Park with his friends in the mid-'60s, Danbury resident Geoff Herald can recall coming up to a unique looking castle. "It was kind of a mystery," recalled Herald, of the Hearthstone Castle. Herald is president of the Board of Trustees of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society and is a former Danbury firefighter and fire chief. "It was a very unique looking place.'" At the November election, voters will get to decide on the fate of the historic castle, which has fallen into severe disrepair. Currently, the castl…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/01/2016

Events

Native Westport Artists Stage Gallery Show Of Scenic Paintings WESTPORT, Conn. -- Native Westporters Suzi Desmond and Juliana Sloane Fulbright will be holding a gallery show in Norwalk from Sept. 2 to 11. The opening reception is Friday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring the music of Tim DeHuff and Chance Browne. Heavy appetizers and summer drinks will be served. Fulbright is a longtime watercolor artist from Westport who will be displaying many historical landmark paintings she created from 1965 to 2016. She will also be exhibiting many other diverse works. Desmond is an Impressionist oil painter who will be displaying her scenic paintings fro…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/01/2016

Police & Fire

Tanker Blaze Extinguished On I-95 In Darien Before Gasoline Catches Fire DARIEN, Conn. — It could have been a lot worse: The cab of a tanker truck caught fire on Wednesday afternoon on I-95 south in Darien, but firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before the gasoline it was hauling could catch fire, the Darien Times said. The Darien Fire Department was the first to arrive on the scene of the fire near Exit 13 at about 12:55 p.m., followed by the Norwalk Fire Department, the Times reported. The fire was put out within eight minutes, averting a possible explosion, the Darien Times said. The fire initially closed all lanes of traffic, then two lanes we…

by Daily Voice

09/01/2016

Lifestyle

Congregation Beth El In Fairfield Dishes Up Craft & BBQ Festival FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Congregation Beth El served up its third annual Craft & BBQ Festival on Sunday in Fairfield, with an aim at feeding barbecue fans and feeding the hungry. The entry fee was two cans of food for Operation Hope, Fairfield’s homeless shelter. Food included brisket sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, desserts and drinks, all dished up from a serving line set up under a tent in the heat. There were also a variety of artisans on hand, featuring items such as jewelry, clothing, artwork and home decor. Entertainment included musical groups …

by Roy Fuchs

09/01/2016

Politics

Esty Tackles Questions From Seniors In Bethel Stop BETHEL, Conn. — As U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty stood before about 30 people Tuesday at the Bethel Senior Center to address their issues and concerns, Medicare and Social Security were two topics that came up. "Medicare is the single most important government program whose purpose is to lift seniors out of poverty," said Esty (D-5th District). "I'm very committed to making sure medicare will be there." Social Security was also addressed. "You earned Social Security," she said. "It got taken out of your paycheck — in the promise that it would be there when you…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

09/01/2016

Schools

Norwalk Brothers Head Back To School NORWALK, Conn. -- Caleb and Hunter Jacobson started their first day of school on Wednesday at West Rocks Middle School in Norwalk.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/31/2016

Sports

Girls From Brookfield Gymnastics Center Tumble To Gold At Nutmeg Games BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Six-year-old Macie Montaina and 11-year-old Ziya Shabazz-Williams -- who are both students at Kratos Gymnastics & Cheer in Brookfield -- recently won gold when they competed at the Nutmeg State Games. Macie, who is a New Fairfield resident, won four gold medals and one bronze medal. Ziya, who is a Danbury resident, took home five gold medals — winning in every category she competed in: floor, beam, bars, vault and all-around. The Nutmeg State Games, which held its gymnastics competition at Pomperaug High School in Southbury, is the largest amateur multi-sport spor…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/31/2016

Events

Find A Title To Delight At Mark Twain Library's 56th Book Fair In Redding REDDING, Conn. — At the Mark Twain Library in Redding, Labor Day weekend means it's time for a giant used book sale. This year's is the 56th annual book fair, and it will be held from Sept. 2 to 5 at the Redding Community Center, 37 Lonetown Road. The sale will include over 65,000 books, including thousands of children’s and young adult titles. All proceeds benefit the Mark Twain Library. The schedule of the book fair is as follows: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday: The after-school spree with “Personal Shopping” with children’s librarians. Fiction and nonfiction collections featuring Star Wars, di…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/31/2016

Neighbors

Lesbian, Gay Community In Greater Danbury Area Searches For New Social Hub DANBURY, Conn. -- When the Triangle Cafe on Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury closed last year, New Milford resident Kim Gillece said it was disappointing for the local LGBTQ community. "The Triangle Cafe was the hub of the social LGBTQ community in the Danbury area," said Gillece, who is program coordinator at the Triangle Community Center. The nonprofit organization in Norwalk provides community outreach, programming, social activities and support for the LGBTQ communities in Fairfield County. Gillece is making it her mission to establish an LGBTQ community close to home. Currently…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/30/2016

Events

Find A Class That Fits At The Open House For The Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center's open house offers the public a chance to check out its many classes for people of all ages — there may even be a class for you. The schedule for the open house, which is Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m., is as follows: 1-2 p.m.: DAC Weatherstone Studio: Enjoy cupcakes and lemonade, DAC videos and music performed by music department faculty and students. Find out more about DAC Stage and the Bi-Annual Darien Art Show and Sale. 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Visual Arts Studio: Printmaking project for all ages. 2-2:20 p.m.: DAC Weatherstone Studio: Mini-dance class for pre…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

08/29/2016

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