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Meredith Guinness

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mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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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

The Castle On Post Offers Warm Irish Greeting in Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. — A lot of factors went into friends Patrick Clyne and Kevin O’Halloran’s decision to open The Castle on Post, a cozy new restaurant in Fairfield that celebrated its grand opening Tuesday. But Clyne says it was two things that pushed the vision into reality. “A couple of Coors Lights one night in Black Rock,” he joked. “We had them and that was it.” Not that these two Fairfield residents are strangers to the restaurant business. Clyne was one of the original partners in the popular Black Rock Castle just over the Bridgeport line. He has spent the last several years as the …

by Meredith Guinness

01/28/2016

Politics

GOP Lawmakers Tackle Budget, Wineries In Shelton Town Meeting SHELTON, Conn. — The city’s Republican state representatives and state senator sat down with residents for a Town Hall meeting Monday night, addressing issues such as transportation funding, the probate court system, emissions testing and what they see as Gov. Dannel Malloy’s wrongheaded approach to the state budget. “If your house is falling down, you don’t need a new garage,” said Sen. Kevin Kelly (R-21). Kelly said he worries that the Special Transportation Fund, set aside to be used solely for transportation-related expenditures, might not be as protected as it should be. “The proble…

by Meredith Guinness

01/27/2016

Business

Stratford Landmark Clough's To Shut Its Doors After 82 Years STRATFORD, Conn — It was 1933 and the country was reeling from The Great Depression when Ben Clough first opened up shop at Clough’s Hardware in Stratford. Actually, the master carpenter/plumber/electrician started humbly with a table he set up in his sister’s dry goods store next door. Clough didn’t have a job, and he wanted to provide for his family. “He thought, 'Well, this might work,'” said his daughter-in-law, Evelyn Clough. And work it did. Soon Clough had a storefront down on Main Street and, by 1942, he had moved to shop that has been a landmark of Paradise Green ever since. But…

by Meredith Guinness

01/27/2016

Business

State-Of-The-Art Meineke Shop Opens For Business In Monroe MONROE, Conn. — After a devastating fire ripped through the former Meineke Car Care Center at 585 Main St., the owner hoped to rebuild in Monroe as soon as possible. That was August 2006. "It was almost 10 years ago that it burned down,” said owner Bob Babu. “It took almost that long to get it up and running again.” But sometimes good things come to those who wait: On Monday, dozens crowded the shop for a festive grand opening and ribbon cutting with First Selectman Stephen Vavrek and other local dignitaries. The new 5,000-square-foot facility boasts state-of-the-art technology and a…

by Meredith Guinness

01/27/2016

News

Victims Who Lost Everything In Bridgeport Fire Offered Low-Interest Loans BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — First, Claire Marchetti heard the fire alarms blaring in her Charles Street apartment complex on New Year’s Eve in Bridgeport. Then she heard firefighters yelling, “Get out! Everyone, get out!” “I just ran out,” she said, shaking her head. “I ran out with no shoes, no coat, no pocketbook. “The lady at the diner had to give me some shoes. We lost everything.” Marchetti is just one of an estimated 121 displaced people who were left homeless after the non-fatal blaze. It is believed to be the largest residential fire in Bridgeport’s — and possibly the state’s — history, …

by Meredith Guinness

01/26/2016

Lifestyle

American Boychoir To Hit A High Note In Westport Performance WESTPORT, Conn. — Music lovers are in for a treat Saturday, Jan. 30, when the world-renowned American Boychoir makes its only Connecticut appearance this season at Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. The Princeton, N.J.-based professional ensemble, which collectively boast a five-octave range, will present “How Can I Keep from Singing?” It will be an evening of music inspired by the uplifting text of the 19th-century hymn of the same name. “The most human cultural act is singing. Every culture in the world sings,” said Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, who has been the boychoir’s artistic direc…

by Meredith Guinness

01/26/2016

News

Officials Applaud Federal Disaster Funds To Stop Flooding In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Gov. Dannel Malloy and the state’s Congressional delegation are applauding a $54 million federal grant to support flood and disaster prevention projects in Bridgeport and New Haven. Bridgeport won the lion’s share of the money — about $38 million — to support disaster preparedness efforts in the city’s South End, which has been ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and other large storms in recent years. “This substantial, competitive federal award will do more than just repair past damage – it will help ensure the South End will thrive for decades to come while also funding compre…

by Meredith Guinness

01/25/2016

Business

Shelton's Doggie Styles Raises The Woof For Grand Reopening SHELTON, Conn. — Sadie Patrick started her first pet-sitting business at the tender age of 6. So it’s no surprise that this lifelong pet lover would take the reins at the family business, Doggie Styles, which just marked its grand reopening after a few renovations to the 14-year-old business. “We needed to renovate the shop anyway, so we decided to celebrate,” said Patrick. Doggie Styles began in 2002 as a mobile unit started by Patrick’s mother, Cheryl, who left a career in human resources to spend more times with her canine companions. Business was brisk and the family soon opened a st…

by Meredith Guinness

01/25/2016

Police & Fire

Stratford EMS Offers Safety Tips For Winter Emergencies STRATFORD, Conn. — As a nor'easter continued to rage over the region Saturday, Stratford Emergency Medical Services offered tips for those who might have to call for emergency help this winter season. Snow and untrimmed bushes can impede the ability for EMS staff to reach you. Have someone plow or shovel as soon as possible after a snowstorm, said EMS Director Michael Loiz. Keep stairways clear and in good repair and trim bushes near your driveway and walkways. Those who may need assistance should make their homes a beacon, Loiz said. EMTs have detailed maps and GPS devices, but bad signa…

by Meredith Guinness

01/23/2016

Weather

Growing Nor'easter Brings Snow, Flooding To Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Residents hunkered down Saturday as a blizzard pummeled Bridgeport, bringing several inches of drifting snow and coastal flooding by midday. Due to the bad weather conditions, Greater Bridgeport Transit bus services, including fixed route bus and GBT Access services, were suspended at 12:50 p.m. Riders can check gogbt.com for updates as the storm progresses and during cleanup. All Bridgeport Public Library branches closed at noon. Bridgeport continues to monitor the track of the snowstorm, which may last into Sunday, according to Bridgeport Emergency Director Scott App…

by Meredith Guinness

01/23/2016

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