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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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Police & Fire

Newtown's Volunteer Firefighters Recuiting At Open House For Volunteer Week NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Two fire companies in Newtown will join more than 55 volunteer fire departments throughout the state that will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week (April 10-16) by holding open houses. Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company and Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company will both hold open houses on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hawleyville Volunteer Fire Company is located at 34 Hawleyville Road. Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company is located at 18-20 Riverside Road. Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with volunteer firefighte…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/09/2016

News

Bloomingdale Foundation Seeks Help With Library Anniversary Events BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Foundation for Literacy will celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Bloomingdale Free Public Library with a dinner dance, and seeks help with the advertising book, decorating and clean-up committees.The dinner dance will be on Saturday, May 14, at the Glen Wild Lake Clubhouse from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person. The anniversary celebration will continue in the Bloomingdale Free Public Library on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Artist Christine will draw caricatures of patrons, Jay Jay the Balloon Guy will entertain children at 11 a.m. and …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/09/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Recuiting At Open House For Volunteer Week STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Volunteer Firefighters Association is one of the more than 55 volunteer fire departments throughout the state that will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week (April 10-16) by holding open houses. Stamford's open house will be at the Springdale Fire Company at 87 Hope St. on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors to the fire house will be able to talk with volunteer firefighters about the work they do, explore fire apparatus and turnout gear, get a tour of the fire house and fill out an application. Eighty percent of all fire personnel i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/09/2016

News

Study Names Route 1 Most Dangerous Road In Connecticut For Pedestrians FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A study conducted by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign called "The Region's Most Dangerous Roads for Walking," identified U.S. Route 1 as the most dangerous road in Connecticut for pedestrian fatalities.According to the study, 127 people were killed on Connecticut roads from 2012 through 2014. The study also reported that in Fairfield County there were 31 pedestrian fatalities from 2012 to 2014. And the number is increasing for Fairfield County, with 10 fatalities in 2012, eight in 2013 and 13 in 2014. The study includes factsheets and maps that ide…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Business

Air And Space Center In Stratford Gets Donation Of Sikorsky Helicopter STRATFORD, Conn. -- United Aero Group, an aircraft company, donated a Sikorsky helicopter to the Connecticut Air and Space Center in Stratford, according to the Stratford Star. The company, on Masarik Avenue, donated a Sikorsky S76a helicopter, said the Stratford Star. The Connecticut Air and Space Center is a restoration center located at the former Stratford Army Engine Plant off Sniffens Lane, said the Stratford Star. The company wanted to give the aircraft to the local center to preserve a piece of Stratford’s aviation history, added the Stratford Star. Click here to read the full Str…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Events

Watch Films 'Nocturna' And 'Children Of Heaven' At Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. -- A family film festival of international films is being presented at the Darien Library -- the next two films to be shown include "Nocturna" and "Children of Heaven."The following are descriptions of the films: "Nocturna": Monday, April 11 at 2 p.m. An orphan boy named Tim is afraid of the dark. However, when the stars start going out in the sky, he finds himself exploring the world of the night to find out why. Watch the trailer. Rated NR, running time: 80 minutes. "Children of Heaven": Wednesday, April 13 at 2 p.m. After a boy loses…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Politics

Monroe Budget Approved On Fourth Ballot MONROE, Conn. -- After its first referendum on Tuesday, Monroe’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year passed, according to CT Post.com The $85.1 million budget won by 76 votes, with 1,380-1,304, with three rejected ballots, according to CT Post.com The budget represents a 1.22 percent increase in spending, with schools receiving $54.6 million. This is an increase of 1.55 percent from this year, CT Post.com reported. The budget includes a 1.57 percent tax increase for the 2016-17 fiscal year, CT Post.com reported. This year’s tax increase was 2.28 percent, CT Post.com reported. Click here …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Neighbors

Hillsdale WWII Vet, 92, Joins American Legion HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Irwin N.Talbot, Ph.D and a WWll Navy Officer, 92, was sworn in as a member of American Legion Post 162 of Hillsdale, Woodcliff Lake and Old Tappan.Talbot was installed by Commander Phil Langner. Irwin is a WW ll U.S.N. veteran who served in both the Pacific and North Atlantic. His service was aboard the USS SWEARER, DE 186, USS YNG26, USS YNG41 and Permanent Shore Patrol, Sixth Naval District. He earned a Victory Ribbon, American Theatre and Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a Ph.D from New York University, is Emeritus Profe…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Schools

Holmes Elementary Students In Darien Learn Cartography At Map It Event DARIEN, Conn. -- First Graders at Holmes Elementary School in Darien recently learned the art of cartography during their Map It! lesson. Instructors from Stamford Museum & Nature Center showed children how to draw maps of Connecticut, which included local rivers, mountains and towns. The lesson helped develop students' spatial thinking, which is the ability to picture locations of objects and shapes and their relations to each other.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

Schools

Shelton's Top History Students Heading To State Competition SHELTON, Conn. – Two students from Shelton won awards at the recent regional competition for Connecticut History Day 2016 and will advance to the state competition. The Fairfield Regional Contest was held Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Here are the award winners from Shelton: Junior Division, Individual Website: Third Place for "John D. Rockefeller--The Man Who Built America" by Kyle Young from Shelton Intermediate School Junior Division, Individual Exhibit: First Place for "The Pequot War" by Chris Belden from Shelton Intermediate School…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

04/08/2016

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