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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Lifestyle

Provide Water, Natural Foods To Help Birds Endure Winter In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Not all birds overwinter in our region – many migrate South for the winter. The birds that do stay year-round can face stark conditions in cold weather. You can help them in your landscape, and in ways you may not have considered. First priority – Water Before you even contemplate putting out bird food in winter, make sure to have a clean, unfrozen source of water for overwintering birds. Clean, accessible water is very difficult for birds to find – especially in cold weather. Buy a well-constructed, heated bird bath. You’ll be amazed by the number of birds that …

by Kim Eierman

01/13/2017

Business

NEAT Coffee And Cocktails Closes Westport Location WESTPORT, Conn. -- NEAT, an artisan coffee bar that opened in Westport in the summer of 2014, announced it has closed. The NEAT coffee shop in Darien will remain open. A sign on the Westport storefront said: “Dear Customers, We are sad to say that we are no longer open for business in Westport. We appreciate your patronage for the past two years and we hope to see you around at our Darien location. Sincerely, The NEAT Team” NEAT opened its Darien location in 2009. The Westport store opened in September 2014 in National Hall on Wilton Road, the site of a former fire station that sits close t…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Politics

Connecticut Senators Vow To Vote Against Attorney General Nominee FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. –Connecticut senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said they will oppose the nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General of the United States Blumenthal and Murphy announced their decision to oppose Sessions, a senator from Alabama, following two days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. “After reviewing Senator Sessions’ record and reflecting on his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot support his nomination to be Attorney General of the United States,'' Blumenthal sa…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Lifestyle

Fairfield Museum Plans Family Activities For Martin Luther King Day FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Museum will host two free programs for families on Moday, Jan. 16, as part of its Martin Luther King Day activities. At 2 p.m. the Museum will show a movie that relates to its “Rising Tides, Fairfield’s Coast: Past to Future” exhibition. The film, Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea, is a story of citizens working together for healthier economies and seas across New England. The movie will appeal to anyone who cares about sustainability and the future of the planet. The “Family Focus” activity, sponsored by People’s United Bank, is ca…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Schools

Norwalk Community College Thrive By 25 Program Offers Scholarships To Youth NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College’s new Thrive by 25: Career Connections program is offering full scholarships for youth ages 18-25 to earn non-credit certificates in Allied Health fields. The certificates can lead to immediate employment as a phlebotomist, Certified Nurse Aid (CNA), Medical Billing Specialist, Personal Care Attendant, EKG Technician, Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) and more. Career Connections also includes a Workforce Readiness class, career coaching, internships and job placement. Students will master the skills leading to an industry certification and learn…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Neighbors

One Town...Two Books? Fairfield Library Celebrates 10 Years With Extra Tome FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Public Library, along with community partners Pequot Library, Fairfield University, Fairfield University Bookstore and Fairfield Museum and History Center, announced a committee has chosen two books for this year’s "One Book One Town" program: Books for Living by Will Schwalbe and A Child of Books by New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston. The "One Book One Town" program, which is celebrating its 10th year in Fairfield. Both titles reflect on the transformative power of reading and the…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Lifestyle

Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club's Party Kicks Off New Cycling Season RIODGEFIELD, Conn. -- Local cyclists, runners, mountain bikers and multi-sport athletes are coming together for a sixth season Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Ridgefield Playhouse for the 2017 Ridgefield Bicycle Sport Club Kickoff Party. All are welcome to the Kickoff Party to learn about the club, meet fellow endurance enthusiasts and join in on the fun. The meeting is free and open to the public interested. Southwest Cafe, The Cake Box and Ancona’s Wine & Liquor will provide food and drink at the party. This social club of over 350 members actively promotes cycling, running and mu…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Neighbors

After Long Hiatus, Greenwich Actor Rediscovers Stage Passion GREENWICH, Conn. — For nearly two decades, Kate Telfer thought her acting days were done. Now, it appears the Greenwich woman’s time on stage might just be starting to truly evolve. Who: Kate Telfer, Greenwich: What: Actor performing in "DelVal Divas" at Curtain Call, Stamford More info: https://www.curtaincallinc.com/ Telfer, a native of Rye, N.Y., will be in the cast of “The DelVal Divas” at Curtain Call in Stamford when the show opens on Thursday at the Dressing Room Theatre. Although Telfer performs throughout Fairfield County, this will be her fourth Curtain Call production. …

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Politics

Westport Rep. Steinberg Named Leader of Public Health Committee WESTPORT, Conn. -- State Representative Jonathan Steinberg, a Democrat from Westport, has been named Chair of the Public Health Committee in the Connecticut House of Representatives. “I’m gratified to be appointed Chair of a committee which will deal with a number of critical issues for both the state and the nation,” Steinberg said. House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz said “each of our committee chairs is eager to tackle the issues that come before them. And they’re prepared to work with all members to ensure a legislative session that improves the quality of life for everyone in Connecticut.”…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

Politics

Stratford Representative Named To House's Finance, Revenue Committee STRATFORD, Conn. — State Rep Laura Hoydick, a Republican from the 120th District, was sworn in to a new term last week in the State House of Representatives as the legislature began its 2017 session, and has received her committee assignments. Hoydick, who represents Stratford in the House, Hoydick will return as a Deputy Republican Leader at Large, and will once again serve as the Ranking Member on the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee, which oversees all matters relating to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and energy planning and activities. In addition, s…

by Tom Renner

01/12/2017

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