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Sandra Diamond Fox

Community Reporter

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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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Schools

New Canaan Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 93.2 From State NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The schools in New Canaan got an overall mark of 93.2 when the state Department of Education released its grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: New Canaan School District: 93.2 Saxe Middle Scho…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2016

Schools

Brookfield Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 86.5 From State BROOKFIELD, Conn. — The schools in Brookfield got an overall mark of 86.5 when the state Department of Education released its grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: Brookfield School District: 86.5 Brookfield High …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2016

Lifestyle

Certified Coach To Give 'Triathlon 101' Class In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Parks and Recreation is offering a "Triathlon 101" class as part of its Wellness Education Series from 6-7 p.m. March 24.Come to a triathlon workshop by Anthony Chillemi, a USA Triathlon certified Level 1 Coach. He will share tips, review the TriRidgefield training plan, discuss transition areas and end with a Q & A. Chillemi is a Ridgefield resident who has participated in numerous Olympic distance triathlons and has coached others to success. This is part of the Wellness Education Series and is free for Recreation Center members and $10 fo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2016

Business

West Redding Pizzeria And Deli Opens In West Redding Business District REDDING, Conn. -- Claudio Tenempaguay opened a new restaurant, West Redding Pizzeria and Deli, in the West Redding Business District by the Redding Train Station. The deli is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., serving breakfast and lunch items. Pizza starts being made at 11 a.m. The actual restaurant is open from Tuesday through Sunday; the deli is open every day. Dine in or take out. For more information, call 203-938-8013. West Redding Pizzeria and Deli is at 2 Long Ridge Road, West Redding,

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/22/2016

Business

Simpson & Vail In Brookfield Promotes New Literary Tea Collection BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- When the Bronte sisters were relaxing in their family's orchards in Yorkshire, England, in the early 1800s, they may have enjoyed a cup of tea made of a blend of pear and apple with gooseberry flavors. The Bronte Sisters' choice of tea is part of Simpson & Vail's Literary Tea Collection, which is the newest line of teas created by the 87-year-old business in Brookfield. Simpson & Vail sells over 350 teas, including black, green, oolong, caffeine-free, flavored, flowering and white, which are imported from all over the world. The business, owned by brother-and-…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

Schools

Bailey School Student Wins Annual Greenburghj District Spelling Bee GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Harshita Shet, a student at Richard J. Bailey School in the Greenburgh Central School District, won the school's annual spelling bee on Friday. She emerged as the winner after more than 50 rounds with her classmates. Harshita, who is also last year's winner, will again head to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in the spring. The Spelling Bee was dedicated to the late Bill Carter, who served as commissioner of the Theodore Young Community Center since 2008, and died in January after a battle with cancer. For more photos of the spelling bee, click …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 89.3 From State GREENWICH, Conn. — The schools in Greenwich got an overall mark of 89.3 when the state Department of Education released grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: Greenwich School District: 89.3 Central Middle School: 8…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

Police & Fire

Shelton's Echo Hose Hook & Ladder To Hold Recycling, Food Drive SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton's Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company #1 will host a Recycling & Food Bank Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Company #1, 379 Coram Ave.Recycled Items that are being collected include cans, glass bottles and plastic bottles. Please be sure all items are rinsed out, not crushed, and lids are removed from the cans. Every individual who brings recyclables/canned food items will be entered into a raffle drawing for New York Mets tickets. The winner will be picked Sunday, March 27. Needed items include: Any canned ite…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

Schools

Newtown Schools Earn Overall Grade Of 84.8 From State NEWTOWN, Conn. — The schools in Newtown got an overall mark of 84.8 when the state Department of Education released its grades for public schools across the state for the first time in four years. “Our new accountability system will tell a deeper, truer story of how well a school is preparing its students for success,” Commissioner of Education Dianna Wentzell said. The schools and districts were graded on a traditional scale of 0 to 100. Here are the grades for the district and for each school, supplied by the CTMirror.org website: Newtown School District: 84.8 Newtown High School: 79.2…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

Police & Fire

Easton Holds Annual April Fool's Race For D.A.R.E. EASTON, Conn. -- Lace up your running shoes and join the annual 5K run during the 17th annual April Fool's Race for D.A.R.E, which will be held on Saturday, March 26 at Samuel Staples Elementary School in Easton. Sponsors will get the name of their business printed on the back of every race shirt. To be a 2016 race sponsor, click here and write "I'd like to be a race sponsor!" To participate in the race, register here. T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners and trophies for top finishers (overall and age categories). The race has professional race timing, post race f…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

03/21/2016

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