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Meredith Guinness

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Lifestyle
Sacred Heart Of Fairfield Unveils Only Campus Diner In New England Sacred Heart Of Fairfield Unveils Only Campus Diner In New England
Sacred Heart Of Fairfield Unveils Only Campus Diner In New England This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Got a hankerin’ for a milkshake or a patty melt? Head on over to Sacred Heart University, which will host a ribbon-cutting for the first on-campus diner in New England on Monday. JP’s Diner — named for SHU President John J. Petillo — will soon be serving up ‘50s and ‘60s favorites for the student body and anyone else who’d like to stop by for a burger, a club sandwich or a creamy slice of cheesecake. “Having a diner on campus is just another unique aspect of our university,” Petillo said. “This retro e…

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Police & Fire
Three Injured In One-Car Crash In Stratford Three Injured In One-Car Crash In Stratford
Three Injured In One-Car Crash In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. — Three people were sent to the hospital Friday when the car they were in struck a parked car, police said. The car was traveling west on Stratford Avenue and hit the parked car near Eleanor Street around 1:15 p.m. The three occupants of the moving vehicle suffered injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police had no updates on their status and no other details on the crash. The roadway was expected to be closed until the accident reconstruction team completed its investigation.

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Business
Good Eats: Fairfield's Restaurant Scene To Get A Little Bigger Good Eats: Fairfield's Restaurant Scene To Get A Little Bigger
Good Eats: Fairfield's Restaurant Scene To Get A Little Bigger FAIRFIELD, Conn. — An auto repair facility will be magically transformed into a new restaurant on Commerce Drive. Chun Yiu Kwok, a successful restaurateur, has bought the 2,750-square-foot building at 180 Commerce Drive and plans to create a restaurant and bar, according to a statement from Angel Commercial, the real estate brokerage firm involved in the sale. The restaurant will be within walking distance of the Fairfield Metro train station, the new Trademark Fairfield apartment complex and longtime local eateries Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and pan Asian-focused Sweet Basil. “The pro…

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Business
45-Year-Old Fish Market Closing Its Doors In Fairfield 45-Year-Old Fish Market Closing Its Doors In Fairfield
45-Year-Old Fish Market Closing Its Doors In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Fairfield institution will be closing its doors this holiday season: Swanson’s Fish Market will be no more after New Year’s Day. The Swanson family had announced plans to sell the 45-year-old business earlier this month, but they decided to close when patriarch Jerry Swanson passed away just days after the announcement. “So it’s finally official today, after 45 Year’s my father has decided to move on to another business venture and sell Swanson’s Fish Market,” Swanson’s granddaughter Larissa Swanson wrote on Facebook. “This will officially be our last Holiday. We have b…

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Lifestyle
Happy New Year! Westport Pulls Out The Stops For First Night Festivities Happy New Year! Westport Pulls Out The Stops For First Night Festivities
Happy New Year! Westport Pulls Out The Stops For First Night Festivities WESTPORT, Conn. — Looking for something the whole family can enjoy on New Year’s Eve? Head to downtown Westport for First Night Westport-Weston, one of the region’s largest holiday celebrations. This year’s festivities include the tuneful melodies of songstress Michele Grace, crowd-pleasing hypnotist Jim Spinnato, karaoke, horse-drawn carriage rides and much more throughout the afternoon and evening. “First Night welcomes thousands of Fairfield County residents and visitors from all over to our city to share the music, family fun and fireworks side by side and look forward to a bright 2018…

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Neighbors
Westport Announces Warming Centers In This Week's Frigid Cold Westport Announces Warming Centers In This Week's Frigid Cold
Westport Announces Warming Centers In This Week's Frigid Cold WESTPORT, Conn. — Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the Westport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave., will be open to the public today, Friday and Saturday as an officially designated “warming center.” Hours for the center are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. “Folks are welcome to come in for a cup of coffee, charge their phones and stay warm and comfortable,” said Director Sue Pfister. Contact the Center at 203-341-5099 with any questions. The public is also invited to warm up at the Westp…

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Politics
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Expected To Announce Gubernatorial Run Next Week Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Expected To Announce Gubernatorial Run Next Week
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Expected To Announce Gubernatorial Run Next Week BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim announced he was exploring a run for governor back in April, and it looks like he'll make it official next week. The mayor, who spent seven years in prison on felony charges after his first stint as mayor, is expected to announce his candidacy and officially file with the state Jan. 3, according to city spokesperson Rowena White, who declined to comment further Thursday. A “Joe Ganim for Governor” account now exists on Twitter and the city-focused blog Only in Bridgeport with Lennie Grimaldi is predicting an announcement from the Democrat next …

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Police: Two More Unlocked Cars Stolen In Fairfield Fairfield Police: Two More Unlocked Cars Stolen In Fairfield
Fairfield Police: Two More Unlocked Cars Stolen In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Two unlocked cars were reported stolen over the holiday weekend in Fairfield. On Dec. 23 around 8:40 a.m., a Hulls Highway woman told police her blue 2014 Audi Q5 was stolen from outside her home overnight. She had just brought the car, valued at $50,000, back from the body shop and left it unlocked with the key fob inside it, police said. Around 11:45 a.m. on Dec. 24, a man reported his black 2008 two-door Honda Accord was taken from outside his Mill Hill Terrace home, police said. The unlocked car was in the driveway. It was valued at $3,500 but was uninsured as the o…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Woman Charged In Hit And Run In Fairfield Bridgeport Woman Charged In Hit And Run In Fairfield
Bridgeport Woman Charged In Hit And Run In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A Bridgeport woman who told a witness “I’m OK” after backing into a car and then driving away was arrested over the holiday weekend, police said. The witness told police a woman, later identified as Candice Peterkin, 20, of Gem Avenue, backed into a parked car at Fairfield University just before 11 a.m. on Dec. 23, police said. She got out of the car, checked her car and told the witness she wasn’t hurt before leaving the scene without making an attempt to locate the car’s owner, police said. The witness recorded Peterkin's license plate and police found her at her home.…

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Police & Fire
Fairfield Police Chief Swears In Own Son, Two Other New Officers Fairfield Police Chief Swears In Own Son, Two Other New Officers
Fairfield Police Chief Swears In Own Son, Two Other New Officers FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield has three new police officers, including the chief's son. On Wednesday, First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Police Chief Gary McNamara swore in the newest members of the force — Matthew Bok, Virgil Procaccini III and the chief's son, Alex MacNamara. The new officers will be starting training at the Connecticut Police Academy on Friday, Dec. 29. They will attend the academy in Meriden for 26 weeks of training, living there from Monday through Friday. Upon successful completion of the academy, they will enter into Field Training for 20 weeks, where they will be o…

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