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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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Events

Greenwich Library Presenting Business Programs In May GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Library will be offering several business programs in May. The programs are rounded out with sessions 2-5 of the "SCORE Simple Steps for Starting a Business" series. Programs are open to all at no charge and are in the library's meeting room unless otherwise indicated. Business programs and services are made available to library patrons at no charge. Programs include: Monday, May 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.: "Explode Your Business’s Online Presence." Take content marketing to the next level. This TTC sponsored workshop is for entrepreneurs w…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Collect 60 Pounds Of Medication On Drug Take Back Day RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A total of 59.5 pounds of unwanted and unused medications were collected in Ridgefield on Saturday, April 30, during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.The event took place at Bissell's Pharmacy on 23 Governor St. A drop box is also available 24/7 at police headquarters to drop off unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions or over-the-counter medication anytime, no questions asked. Bissell Pharmacy and the Ridgefield Prevention Council took part in this initiative. This event was sponsored by the Ridgefield Police Department and Ridgefield Prevention Council.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Schools

Monroe Land Trust Distributes Chestnut Seeds To Students For Arbor Day MONROE, Conn. -- To mark Arbor Day on Friday, April 29, the Monroe Land Trust and Tree Conservancy and Park Ranger David Solek distributed two American chestnut seeds and planting instructions to 250 seventh-grade students at Jockey Hollow School. The event also marked Monroe’s recognition from the U.S. Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA for the 12th consecutive year. From left, Assistant Principal Laura Maher; Karl Witalis, president emeritus of the land trust; Tony DeCarlo, who provided the seeds from his Newtown orchard; First Selectman Steve Vavrek and Ranger Dave who organized the …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

News

Shelton Residents Speak Out Against Shelter Ridge Development SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Intermediate School auditorium was filled with hundreds of people recently during a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission, where many spoke out against the 121-acre Shelter Ridge proposal and zone change, according to the Shelton Herald. The proposal involves building the Towne at Shelter Ridge upon a 5-million-square- foot lot on Bridgeport Avenue, Mill Street and Buddington Road, according to the Shelton Herald. The developer’s proposal included a 450-unit apartment building with an Olympic-size pool and outdoor fire pits, along with rooftop access, th…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/03/2016

Police & Fire

Easton Police Department Participates In 'Walk A Mile In Her Shoes' Event EASTON, Conn. -- Members of the Easton Police Department took part in "Walk a Mile Her Shoes" Saturday to benefit the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport, which works to bring awareness to sexual and domestic violence and abuse. The walk kicked off at 9 a.m. on the Post Road and concluded at the Town Hall Green. Some members of the police department wore women's heels for the walk. Easton Police Chief Tim Shaw, who participated in the walk, was recognized for "Most Creative Shoes" and the Easton Police Department was recognized for "Best Social Media Post."…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

Police & Fire

Members Of Newtown Police Department Prepare To Rebuild Veteran's Home NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Newtown Police Department Lieutenant Dave, Sergeant Matt Wood and Officer Jason Flynn spent the day recently with John Viola of Heart 9/11 preparing to rebuild a disabled veteran's home in East Windsor. For more information on Heart 9/11 volunteers, click here.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

Lifestyle

Realtor, Home Stager Presenting Real Estate Workshop In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Realtor Terri Mason and home stager Debra Grant will host a workshop at the Westport Library on staging a house to entice buyers and tips for understanding the real estate market.The workshop will be Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. The program is free and open to the public. As the owner of Show To Sell Homes, Grant has decorated and staged over 500 homes in Fairfield County and has won awards for her work. She holds master’s degrees in both nursing and management from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. She has also been a lice…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

Neighbors

Delegates Honor Greenwich Student For Essay On Autism Awareness Day GREENWICH, Conn. – State Reps. Mike Bocchino and Fred Camillo and State Senator L. Scott Frantz -- all Greenwich Republicans -- awarded Wesley Elkind of Greenwich on Wednesday with a state citation at the State Capitol in honor of the essay contest he won through the Connecticut Autism Action Coalition. Wesley was chosen to receive a $250 prize and have his work recognized on Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate Austin Awareness Day with fundraising and awareness-raising events. The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day was April 2. For more i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

Neighbors

Stratford Mayor's Golf Event Supports Perry Foundation, Other Charities STRATFORD, Conn. — The recent Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament supported more than 30 charities in Stratford.One charity is the Perry House Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to preserve and protect the historic property known as the Perry House. Mayor John Harkins presented a $3,000 check from the proceeds of the Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament to Carole Adzima, president and executive director of the Perry House Foundation, and Patty Gallagher, vice president of The Milford Bank and treasurer of the foundation.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

Schools

Sen. McLachlan Greets Sherman Students In Visit To Capitol SHERMAN, Conn. — Sherman School students and teachers visited the State Capitol and were welcomed by Sen. Michael McLachlan, who represents Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.The students were able to tour the historic Senate Chamber and ask McLachlan about his job as a state lawmaker in the April 13 field trip. McLachlan commended the students on their interest in their state government and thanked school officials for their leadership.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

05/02/2016

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