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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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Politics

Incumbent Vavrek Wins 4th Term As First Selectman In Monroe MONROE, Conn. -- First Selectman Steve Vavrek grabbed another term as first selectman in Monroe with a narrow victory Tuesday over Democrat Dan Hunsberger. Vavrek, a Republican, won a fourth term with nearly 2,400 votes, according to unofficial results. Hunsberger received more than 1,900 votes. Vavrek defeated Hunsberger in the 2013 election by about 17 percent. This year’s result was far closer, with Vavrek getting about 55 percent of the vote. Vavrek, who left a career in sales, previously served on the Town Council, Board of Finance and Parks and Recreation Commission in Monroe. In ot…

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

News

Stratford Voters Reject Proposed Sale Of Sewer Facilities STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford voters resoundingly rejected the sale of Stratford’s sewer system facilities to the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, according to a report on News 12. By a margin of 3-1, Stratford voters rejected the proposed sale. Mayor John Harkins had proposed the sale of the plant, but it was held up by five petitioners with the group WPCA Stratford-Get Answers. The proposed sale was approved in April, but the group challenged the vote in court, and wanted residents to decide on the proposed sale. The proposed sale was also supported by the Stratford …

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Politics

Knickerbocker Wins Another Term As First Selectman In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- Bethel First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker won re-election to a fourth term Tuesday with a convincing win over Republican challenger Will Duff. Richard Straiton, Knickerbocker's Democratic running mate, was also elected to a fourth term. Republican Paul Szatkowski was elected as the other member on the town's Board of Selectman. Knickerbocker won with 54 percent of the vote, compared to 46 for Duff, who also had the support of the Independent Party. Knickerbocker spent most of his career with Fuji Film. He was first elected as the town's First Selectman in 2009. He moved …

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Sports

McMahon Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' NORWALK, Conn. -- Brien McMahon football player Dylan Finn has been selected as a nominee for the New York Giants & USA Football’s "Heart of a Giant" program. Finn, a captain for the Senators, submitted four essays on commitment, determination, will, character and teamwork. He is Captain of his Football team and is trying to win a $5,000 equipment grant for his team. Readers can click here to vote for Finn on the Heart of a Giant website. Voting ends on Wednesday. Finn wrote on the website about what he enjoys most about playing football is the friendships he has developed. …

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Real Estate

Maryknoll Building Sold With Plan To Become Arts Training Center OSSINING, N.Y. -- A four-story building at Maryknoll in Ossining was sold Tuesday to an investor who plans to turn the facility into the Bethany Arts Community. Houlihan Lawrence's Commercial Real Estate Group announced the transaction. Maryknoll, located at 40 Somerstown Road, was owned by the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. and also known as Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The four-story, 42,944 square foot structure, was purchased by David Lyons for $2.75 million. “The ample space will allow local artists and musicians to unleash their creativity and really master their…

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Business

SoNo Baking Employee Wins Darien Chamber Of Commerce Award DARIEN, Conn. -- Tyler Holder, the manager of SoNo Baking & Cafe in Darien, was named the Employee of the Year by the Darien Chamber of Commerce. The award is given annually in memory of Stephen F. Zangrillo, Founder of the Darien Sport Shop, who built his business on customer service, loyalty and trust. Chamber members nominate an employee who best embodies the qualities of Zangrillo for the employee’s unending dedication to delivering excellent customer service and devotion to the mission of the business they serve. Holder was nominated by Patti Jonker and John Barricelli of SoNo Bak…

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Business

Westchester Business Helps Recent College Grads Chase Down First Jobs MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- College degrees prepare students for their first professional jobs. Nadine Bilotta’s and Nancy Thomas’ Mamaroneck-based business helps students land those jobs. Bilotta and Thomas, who worked as recruiters for 15 years, launched Complete Candidate in May after two years of preparations. Bilotta and Thomas give college grads everything they need to start their job search, including where to look, packaging their talents, cover letters, resumes, voice mail etiquette and more. In group seminars or in individual meetings, Bilotta and Thomas give grads a detailed, customized …

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Schools

Norwalk's School Based Health Centers To Get $12K Donation NORWALK, Conn. -- The family of Dr. Robert E. Appleby will donate $12,000 to the School Based Health Centers named after him on Friday, Nov. 6, at Norwalk High School. The donation will be part of the commemoration of 21 years of the health centers, and will be held at 10 a.m. The clinics provide free health care services to students who attend Norwalk public schools. Dr. Appleby’s widow, Marjorie of Towson, Md. and their three children are the generous donors. Their children are Ellen Appleby of New York City, Carol Appleby-Vanko and her husband Dave of Towson, Md., and her son Dr. Robin …

by Tom Renner

11/03/2015

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Agents In Somers Hand Out Halloween Treats SOMERS, N.Y. -- Agents from the Somers office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage donated treats to children who marched in the annual YMCA Halloween Parade. Agents waited in Bailey Park for the costumed parade goers to arrive and then treated them with either candy treats or toy surprises as a fun alternative for those who may have food allergies. Coldwell Banker representatives estimate handing out over 150 goody bags. Somers Branch Manager, Tammy Benkwitt said "It was a perfect autumn day and everyone had a great time!" Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage services the r…

by Tom Renner

11/02/2015

Lifestyle

Ossining, Briarcliff Runners Finish New York City Marathon OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining's Jaydip Patel and Briarcliff's Chandresh Shan finished Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon. Patel ran 4:30:55 and Shan ran 4:30:59. Patel, 47, finished his second NYC Marathon and improved his time by nearly 40 minutes. Both runners were also featured on an NBC-TV video clip of the race. You can see them on the clip at about the 1:15 mark of the video.

by Tom Renner

11/02/2015

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