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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

Politics

Monroe Adds Extra Hours For Absentee Voting For Primary MONROE, Conn. — The office of the Town Clerk in Monroe is offering extended hours for absentee ballots for those who qualify. The hours are as follows: Thursday, April 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23, from 9-11 a.m. Connecticut's presidential primary is Tuesday, April 26. Only voters enrolled in a political party may take part. Absentee voting is a two-step process. An application for a ballot must be signed and filed with the Town Clerk before a ballot can be issued. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. and 4:3…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

'Charlie Brown' Takes Center Stage In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is opening at The Darien Arts Center on April 22 and running weekends through May 7. Eight performances will run in the DAC Weatherstone Studio on April 22, 23, 29 and 30 and May 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.; and April 24 and May 1 at 2 p.m. The show, produced by Darien Arts Center Stage, is a collection of short scenes and songs based on the "Peanuts" comic strip, originally created by Charles M. Schulz in 1967. It was a Broadway hit, winning the 1999 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical, with Kristin Chenowet…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

Shakespeare Actor To Perform As King Lear, Iago, More At Ridgefield Library RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, actor Stephen Collins perform as many of Shakespeare's characters on Saturday, April 23 at the Ridgefield Library.He will perform as King Lear, Edmund, Iago, Prospero and many others. He will use tragedies, sonnets, comedies and histories in his performance. The performance will begin at 2 p.m. For reservations and more information, click here. For more on Stephen Collins, click here. The Ridgefield Library is at 472 Main St.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

Social Security Explained At Library Program In Monroe MONROE, Conn. -- As part of Money Smart Week, the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe is hosting “Social Security Explained" on Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public. On Nov. 2, 2015, a wave of legal and public policy changes were signed into federal law to prevent a government shutdown. Included in this new bill were significant changes to Social Security benefit claiming strategies that may dramatically impact lifetime benefits. The talk is presented by Rebecca Miller of SOFA, the Society for Financial Awareness. SOFA is a nonprofit public ben…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

Events

Learn How To Save Energy At Darien Library's 'All Things Green' Festival DARIEN, Conn. — Darien Library’s second annual "All Things Green Festival" will celebrate Earth Day and all things eco-conscious on Sunday, April 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. The town of Darien has earned a Bright Idea Grant. Darien residents can exchange up to five LED light bulbs, free of charge, to help reduce the amount of energy used in their home. Bring up to five incandescent bulbs and proof of Darien residence for an equal number of long-lasting, energy-saving LED light bulbs. In addition to the light bulb exchange, bring the whole family to plant sunflowers and learn how to make …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/21/2016

News

Norwalk Delegates Speak At State Capital On Opioid, Heroin Crises NORWALK, Conn. -- The Mid-Fairfield County (Norwalk) Delegation spoke recently at the State Capitol at the Statewide Forum on the Opioid and Heroin Crises.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/20/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Officer Chats With Local Kids, Enjoys Lemonade RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- While on patrol recently, Officer Kate Tinsley stopped on Halpin Lane in Ridgefield to say hello to some children and cool off with a glass of lemonade.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/20/2016

Schools

Harlem Wizards Battle Bethel Wildcats In Fundraiser, Raise $500 BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel High School Wildcats raised $500 when it played the Harlem Wizards in a fundraising event last week that was sponsored by Chick Fil A in Brookfield.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/20/2016

Events

Find Great Deals At St. Paul Lutheran Church Tag Sale In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- There will be a church tag sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the front circle of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenwich. More than 40 tables of yard sale items will be available. Everything from furniture to clothing to children’s items will be available. Revenue from the sale will go to supplement the church’s Wednesday after-school education program, cooking for shut-ins program and facilities maintenance. Parking is available behind the church on William Street West. For more information, call 203-253-2327. St. Paul Lutheran Church is at 286 Delavan Ave., Gr…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/20/2016

Events

Take Part In Family Friendly Passover Service At Ridgefield Congregation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Passover Seder at Congregation Shir Shalom in Ridgefield will start at 6 p.m. Saturday with a family-friendly musical service led by Shir Shalom clergy.Each family should bring a kosher dish to share at the buffet. No bread, pasta, rice, legumes or dairy will be accepted. The cost for the event is $18 for adults and $10 for children. Reserve a spot by calling 203-438-6589. Congregation Shir Shalom is at 46 Peaceable St, Ridgefield.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/20/2016

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