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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.

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Politics

Bethel-Newtown Rep. Carter Supports Bill Giving Benefits To Firefighters NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday with the support of State Rep. Dan Carter that would expand wage replacement benefits to current and former firefighters suffering from cancer contracted from exposure to harsh job-related conditions. Carter is a Republican who represents the 2nd District of Bethel, Danbury, Newtown and Redding. The bill, H.B. 5262, outlines plans for a new Firefighters Cancer Relief Account run by the Connecticut State Firefighters Association and funded by a small portion of e911 phone bill fees. In previous years, similar propos…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/04/2016

Business

Darien Chamber Of Commerce Awards Businesses For Going Green DARIEN, Conn. -- In preparation for Earth Day, The Darien Chamber of Commerce awarded the winners of the Ninth Annual “Going for Green” Event. This year, “Going For Green” was sponsored by First County Bank and the awards reception was held at the Darien Branch on the Post Road. Chamber members Estia's Back Porch Café and Meatball & Company provided appetizers for the reception on Thursday, April 21. The first awards announced were winners of the annual poster contest, Danbury High School graphics design class, taught by Dorine Bosler. The students were given an assignment to create …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/04/2016

Events

'Fiction Addiction' Book Club Kicks Off At Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Library staffers Joanne Gaither and Robin Terzi are launching a new book group called "Fiction Addiction." The first meeting of Fiction Addiction will be held on Monday, May 9, from 6–7:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. This new program will focus exclusively on the world of contemporary fiction for the benefit of patrons who are fans of fiction set in modern times. The first book that will be discussed is "We Are Called to Rise," a debut novel by Laura McBride. The library has acquired 17 copies of the book, in book format only. Greenwich L…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/04/2016

Sports

Danbury Flyers Run Well At Youth Track Meets DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Flyers recently competed in two track and field meets. On Friday, April 15, the Flyers competed in a middle school meet held in Ridgefield, where the fifth-eighth grade Flyers girls and boys teams competed against the New Fairfield Flash, Scotts Ridge Middle School and East Ridge Middle School. The Flyer girls dominated the competition, taking first, while the smaller Flyer boys took third, behind Scotts Ridge and New Fairfield. Individual running event winners at the middle school meet included Valerie Fox in the 1600m (6:07.4) and Greta Gilbert in the 800m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Lifestyle

Danbury Coalition, YMCA Organize Events That Encourage Physical Activity DANBURY, Conn. -- The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut in Brookfield and a greater Danbury coalition called Getting There have convened to raise interest in the importance of using human-powered legs when getting from one place to another. The regional Y serves Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, Newtown and Sherman. Communities in greater Danbury are holding the following events throughout May that encourage walking or biking in an effort to promote physical activity: Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.: Danbury Park Avenue School students will have a Walk To School Day, meeting Mayor Bou…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Events

Bethel Girl Scout Troop Gives 'Make A Flower Arrangement For Mom' Lesson BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel Cadette Girl Scout Troop 50712 (sixth grade) is hosting a “Make a Flower Arrangement for Mom” event on Thursday, May 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church (downstairs room). Create an arrangement for mom or make one to give away. Cost is $20. Bring a pair of scissors and participants will be provided with a container, flowers and bow. To reserve a spot, contact Lori Mott at lorimott828 at yahoo.com and send name, email address, and number of arrangements the participant would like to make. Please specify if participants would like make it …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Sports

Darien Students From Norwalk Rowing Club Win Medals At Saratoga Contest DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School students in the Maritime Rowing Club in Norwalk took home several medals at the recent Saratoga Invitational. More than 56 teams and 1,300 entries took part in the race on Fish Creek in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Darien High School seniors Phillip Bogdanov and David Orner picked up gold medals for their performances in the Men’s Quad Final 1 and Men’s Champ Quad events. Junior Dan Cone captured third place in the Men’s Quad Final 1 and second place in the Men’s Champ Quad. DHS junior John Byrne and King School senior Riley Marsh took home the bronze medal f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Events

Darien Art Center Theater Group Unveils Season's Lineup DARIEN, Conn. -- DAC Stage, the Darien Art Center’s community theater group, will feature four shows for its 2016-17 season: "Beatle's Night," an original production featuring Beatles music played by a live band; a comedy, which is a one-night staged reading by a local playwright; a musical; and a drama. The works will run in the DAC Weatherstone Studio from September to May 2017. The new season will begin with "Beatles Night," a DAC Stage original production, on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. Audience members will be transported back to the Beatles frenzy of 1964 at thi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Events

Greenfield Hill Church In Fairfield Stages Dogwood Festival, Fundraiser FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The 81st annual Dogwood Festival will take place Friday to Sunday at the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield. Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission to the festival is free, and there is free shuttle bus parking nearby. The three-day festival will celebrate the white and pink blossoms that have become part of the fabric of the town of Fairfield in the spring. The theme of this year’s festival is "Do Good at the Dogwood," which represents the church’s commitment to the greater good and ser…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Neighbors

Danbury Senior Center Members Have Blast At Sock Hop DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Senior Center recently had a sock hop with staff members from Chick Fil A in Brookfield.Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton also attended the event.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

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