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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

Neighbors

Donate Items To Deployed Troops Through Stratford School Bus Drivers STRATFORD, Conn. -- Hearts For Heroes and the school bus drivers from Durham School Services in Stratford, will be collecting items for deployed troops in order to send out hundreds of care packages to overseas troops. The collection will take place Saturday, June 4, at ShopRite in Stratford from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Hearts For Heroes and "Drivers with Heart" (the Stratford school bus drivers.) Some examples of what the troops specifically request include the following: Candy (no chocolate) Phone cards (#1 most requested item so they can phone their loved ones) VISA and M/C gi…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Police & Fire

Newtown Officer Honored With Flag For Service To Police, Army NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Newtown Police Officer Matthew Hayes was presented with a flag that was flown over the nation's Capitol by Mackenzie Demac from U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty's office. The flag was presented to Hayes for his dedicated service to the Newtown Police Department and as a veteran of the U.S. Army, for which he was the recipient of the Purple Heart.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Neighbors

Stratford's Public Safety Dispatch Adviser Honored During National EMS Week STRATFORD, Conn. -- State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski of Monroe, who is the Town of Stratford's public safety dispatch adviser, was presented with the Legislator of the Year Award during National EMS Week in May at a recent State Capitol ceremony. Aside from Sredzinski, who was nominated for the award by Stratford EMS, the state Department of Public Health (DPH) honored five additional EMS personnel and an EMS organization at the 50th Anniversary of the nation’s modern Emergency Medical Services (EMS). The awards were presented to the following by Health Commissioner Dr. Raul Pino: Trumbull EMS …

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Police & Fire

Two Danbury Residents Fall Victim To IRS Scam Involving iTunes Gift Cards DANBURY, Conn. — Two Danbury residents were recently the victims of IRS scams where the caller has insisted on I-Tunes Gift Card payments, according to the Danbury Police Department. The department would like to warn area residents about falling victim to such scams. The first incident concerned a Danbury resident who received a phone call from a male who stated that he works for the IRS and has a warrant for the victim's arrest through the Department of Treasury. The caller explained to the victim that if he wanted the arrest warrant to disappear, the victim needed to pay the account off i…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Marine Division Hits The Waves For Training Program NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Department of Police Service Marine Division recently attended the National Association of State Boating and Law Administrators Boat Operations and Training Program at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in New London. Those who attended were Sgt. Pete LaPak, Officer Mike Silva and Officer Rich Dellalo.

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Events

Learn To Knit, Swap Patterns, Socialize At Sherman Library Activity SHERMAN, Conn. -- The Sherman Library is hosting a knitting and needle arts creativity activity on Wednesday, June 8, from 7-9 p.m., in the Sherman Library Program Room.It will be an evening of needle arts -- knitting, crochet, needlepoint, rug hooking and quilting. All are invited to knit, learn to knit, swap patterns or advice and generally have a sociable time. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to expert. Refreshments will be provided. It will be an informal gathering co-hosted by knitters Elly Bockley and Amanda Ruane. For more information, contact the Sherman Library at 86…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/04/2016

Business

Norwalk Zoning Commission Approves SoNo Collection Mall NORWALK, Conn. — General Growth Properties has received the Norwalk Zoning Commission’s approval of the The SoNo Collection. The Zoning Commission voted to approve the project after holding a public hearing, which spanned three nights. During the public hearing, more than a dozen Norwalk residents, business owners and community leaders spoke in support of the project. The SoNo Collection is a mixed-use project that calls for 700,000 square feet of retail space, including anchor stores Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, as well as 80-100 smaller retailers, a 152-room boutique hotel and public real…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/03/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Police Warn Of Atm-skimming Devices In Area DANBURY, Conn. — Over the past several months, the Danbury Police Department has noticed an increase in the reported use of ATM-skimming devices in the greater Danbury area. Criminals frequently target the weekends when such machines are left unattended for longer periods of time. The Danbury Police Department wants to heighten community awareness about this nationwide problem and provide tips to avoid becoming a victim. The devices planted on ATMs are usually undetectable by users — the makers of this equipment have become very adept at creating them, often from plastic or plaster, so that…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/03/2016

News

Road Over Stevenson Dam To Close This Weekend For Maintenance Work MONROE, Conn. -- Motorists should be prepared to find another route: The Stevenson Dam will be closed in both directions from Saturday through Monday.The closure on Route 34/Roosevelt Drive will occur from 6 a.m. Saturday, June 4, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 6. The closure and traffic detour is necessary to perform maintenance work on the Stevenson Dam. In an effort to minimize the impact to the public, most of the work will be done throughout the weekend. The same closure will reoccur from 6 a.m. Saturday, June 25, until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Traffic will be detoured using Route 1…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/03/2016

Lifestyle

'Celebrate Shelton' Handmade Market Set For Saturday SHELTON, Conn. -- Celebrate Shelton's, June Downtown Handmade Market, will be held Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Conti Building in Shelton.The event is free. Saturday's market will feature live music and 20 handmade vendors who will be selling everything from teas to seasonal spices; men’s soaps and lotions to home goods. June handmade artisans include: Anam Cara Center Anthony Videira Fine Art Auntie Arwen's Spices Common Bond Market D'Green Pickles Happy Hippie Heads Jess Smalley Photographs Everything Killbride Creations Liquid Lunch/GROW Om Pajamas Quilts by Nancy…

by Sandra Diamond Fox

06/03/2016

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