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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

NYC Man Arrested After Fight Outside Wilton Nail Salon WILTON, Conn. — Wilton Police charged a Queens, N.Y., man with breach of peace at a nail salon on 44 Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton on Sunday, officials said.Longnan Ren, 33, was a driver of a vehicle that got into a traffic incident with another vehicle. Both vehicles were delivering employees to competing nail salons in Wilton Center, police said. Ren knew where the other vehicle was going so he went there first and when the second van arrived, an argument ensued, police said. At some point, Ren kicked and knocked down the victim who sustained a laceration to his scalp, officials said. Th…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Schools

Kids Get Ride To School By Norwalk Police Chief, Sergeant NORWALK, Conn. -- Nico, Eli and Grace of Columbus Magnet School in Norwalk recently got a ride to school by Police Chief Thomas E. Kulhawik and Sgt. Sofia Gulino.Did something exciting or memorable happen in your town that you would like to share? Send your photos to norwalk@dailyvoice.com, and we'll post on the website.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Neighbors

Newtown Girls Can Enjoy Summer At Girl Scouts' Camp An-Se-Ox NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Girls in Danbury, Newtown, Monroe and Shelton and beyond in grades K-12 can enjoy summer at Camp An-Se-Ox.The camp, which is in Oxford, is operated by Girl Scouts of Connecticut. It is licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by the American Camp Association. The camp offers activities for its girls at its 55-acre outdoor center. Girls can sample culture and learn different skills in outdoor cooking, food prep and safety, and take away a passport filled with recipes to take home with the program International Food Traveler,. They can chart the stars, build a ro…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Police & Fire

Newtown Man Dies In Suspected Overdose NEWTOWN, Conn. — Officers from the Newtown Police Department responded to a report of a possible overdose at 48 Bears Hill Road, on Monday, about 9:50 a.m, police said.Upon arrival, the officers were informed by Emergency Medical Services personnel that Robert C. Pixley III, was deceased, officers said. EMS pronounced the man dead at approximately 10 a.m. The body was removed to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner for examination, officials said. This case is open pending issuance of death certificate, officials said.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Lifestyle

Kids Can Learn Science, Do Experiments & More At Aquarium Camp In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Register for summer-camp programs beginning the week of June 27 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The Aquarium shows kids the fun side of science inquiry, with hands-on activities and experiments, interactions and observations of the Aquarium’s animals, and IMAX movies and outings aboard the Aquarium’s new research vessel. Each session is different. Pre-registration is required well in advance of each week’s session. The deadline to register is Friday, June 17, for the first week of summer camp. The Maritime Aquarium’s 2016 summer programs with space available are: J…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Politics

Wilton Reps Offering In-Depth Analysis Of State Budget With Expert WILTON, Conn. -- State Reps. Tom O’Dea (R-142) and Gail Lavielle (R-143) will be hosting an in-depth budget analysis with Connecticut Mirror’s expert budget reporter Keith Phaneuf on Wednesday, June 15, from 8-9:30 a.m. in the Brubeck Room at the Wilton Library.Each legislative caucus released multiple budget proposals this season, in addition to the three different proposals Gov. Dannel Malloy released. Phaneuf will provide a review of Connecticut's budget and fiscal situation, discuss their implications for the state's economy and take questions. In addition to being Connecticut's top bud…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Neighbors

Eagle Scout Project Makes Improvements At Monroe Historical Society MONROE, Conn. -- Christopher Cavanaugh, a member of Monroe’s Boy Scout Troop 163, built three picnic tables and five planter boxes for the grounds of the Monroe Historical Society’s Eliot Beardsley House as an Eagle Scout project. “I visited the site as a Cub Scout ten years ago,” said Cavanaugh, “and I remember it being very interesting. I also appreciate those who turned out to help with construction and delivery, members of Troop 163, the football and lacrosse teams and other friends.” More than 100 hours were devoted to the project. The Eliot Beardsley house and barn stand as living m…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Neighbors

Former Westport Author Giving Talk On 'They May Not Mean To, But They Do' WESTPORT, Conn. -- Author and former Westporter Cathleen Schine will talk about her newest novel, "They May Not Mean To, but They Do" at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. She will be introduced by Sybil Steinberg, a Publisher's Weekly contributing editor. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the program, which is free and offered in partnership with the Barnard Club of Connecticut. A former Westporter, Schine is the author of "Fin & Lady," "The Three Weissmanns of Westport," "The New Yorkers" and "The Lo…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Real Estate

Wilton Agent Named Among Top '40 Under 40' Business Professionals WILTON, Conn. -- Brian A. Clarke Jr., of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty's Wilton brokerage, was recognized in Fairfield County Business Journal’s list of the top 40 business professionals under the age of 40 in a variety of industries across Fairfield County.He will be honored on Tuesday, June 21, at a celebration hosted by Dolce Norwalk, located at 32 Weed Ave. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres and a formal ceremony with keynote speaker Nate Checketts, a 2015 “40 under 40” winner and entrepreneur, whose latest venture is Rhone, a men’s active wear line based in Darien. T…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/14/2016

Schools

Ridgefield Students Graduate From Wooster School In Danbury RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Seven Ridgefield students graduated from Wooster School in Danbury on Friday, June 10.Here are the Wooster graduates from Ridgefield and the awards they received: Harrison Becker: Cordelia Manning Award for Service to the Arts Yijie (James) Dai: ’44 Award for Excellence in Mathematics Jacob Goldsmith Kathryn Madaloni: Jeremy Acheson Platt ’51 Memorial Award for Prolonged Dedication to the Sciences. Sarah E.H. Marcus: James S. Hammer ’63 Award. Annie (Ashleigh) Novy: Technology Theatre Award Lauren Novy These seniors join more than 3,000 alumni who have graduated since W…

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06/14/2016

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