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Tom Renner

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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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Real Estate

3rd Quarter Real Estate Sales Climb In Bethel, Dip In Newtown FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Third quarter real estate sales in Fairfield County improved by 10 percent over the same time frame in 2014, according to statistics released by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. The median price fell 5 percent in the third quarter, and is flat over the past 12 months. Sales soared in Bethel, with an 80 percent increase over the third quarter in 2014. There were 70 transactions in that town alone. In Newtown, sales fell 11 percent. For the year, sales are up 37 percent in Bethel and 4 percent in Newtown. Homes priced under $1 million moved swiftly in …

by Tom Renner

10/23/2015

Real Estate

3rd Quarter Home Sales Fall 3 Percent In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Third quarter real estate sales in Fairfield County improved by 10 percent over the same time frame in 2014, according to statistics released by William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. The median price fell 5 percent in the third quarter, and is flat over the past 12 months. Numbers were mixed in the Danbury region. Home sales fell 3 percent in Danbury and 9 percent in New Fairfield. Sales rose 54 percent in Sherman and 14 percent in Brookfield. Homes priced under $1 million moved swiftly in the region, while homes above that figure languished. “With loose…

by Tom Renner

10/23/2015

Lifestyle

Kensico Dam Plaza In Valhalla Offers Recreation And Relaxation VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Whether it’s relaxation or recreation, Westchester County residents can find both in abundance at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The 98-acre parcel includes recreational options including fishing, hiking, biking and inline skating. It is also a favorite for workers seeking a breath of fresh air at lunchtime, or families enjoying picnics. The playground has plenty of swings and jungle gyms, and was voted Best Outdoor Playspace by Westchester Magazine. Even some long-time Westchester County residents are surprised by the recreational pursuits available at Kensico. Debra …

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Sports

Easton Triathlete Finishes 2nd In Ironman Maryland EASTON, Conn. -- Easton’s Chris Thomas finished second overall and first in his age group Saturday in the Ironman Maryland. Thomas finished the race in 8 hours, 50 minutes and 21 seconds. Tim Smith of New Zealand won in 8:38:21. Thomas’ finish also earned him a spot in the 2016 Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. The swim in the Maryland race was shortened to 3,000 meters due to high winds. The event also includes a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2 mile run. Thomas’ 3:10:23 marathon was the third fastest among all competitors. He had the fifth fastest bike split and ranked 36th in the sw…

by Tom Renner

10/21/2015

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Agents Walk To Fight Breast Cancer WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Coldwell Banker agents joined the fight against breast cancer in Sunday’s Making Strides of Westchester walk at Manhattanville College. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks are the largest network of breast cancer awareness events in the nation, and take place in nearly 300 communities. The walk at Manhattanville was a 5k and supports all communities touched by breast cancer. The walk raises awareness about the disease, and raises money to help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking breast cancer research. Coldwell Banker agents ha…

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Real Estate

19th Century Home In Fairfield Maintains Contemporary Feel FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A recently-listed Sasco Hill Road home has the look of an older home with a contemporary feel. The long-time owner of the home said that was his objective in maintaining the home. “I wanted to make sure it blends together,’’ said Sterling McDevitt, who has owned the home for 40 years. “The house is all set up for modern living. But it still feels very much like an 1800s house.” The four-bedroom, 3.5 bath home is listed for $1,500,000 by Ginny Fingelly and Paul Triantafel of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. The home has 3,300 square feet, 1.06 acres and is ste…

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News

New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Starts Campaign For New Roof NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Waveny LifeCare Network’s Development Committee is leading the effort to launch a $310,000 campaign to replace the roof of the organization’s 5-star skilled nursing facility, Waveny Care Center in New Canaan. To make a donation to Waveny’s Annual Appeal, contact Joanne Boyer, Director of Development at 203-594-5416 or JBoyer@waveny.org. Or, make a secure online donation through the donate now portal on Waveny’s website at waveny.org.

by Tom Renner

10/21/2015

Lifestyle

Ridgefield Mothers' Group Celebrates 20 Years Of Friendship RIDGEFIELD, Conn. --The Ridgefield MOPS group, which includes several Danbury and Brookfield families, will celebrate 20 years of friendship and fellowship at the Ridgefield Baptist Church on Danbury Road on Saturday, Oct. 24. MOPS International is a non-profit organization that provides support to mothers of preschoolers. Many of the participating moms have been involved since the inception, including mentor mom Debby Russell whose children are now grown, and have helped each other through many of the challenges that come with parenting small children. “MOPS has helped me understand that…

by Tom Renner

10/21/2015

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Names New Sales Manager In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Ceil Jones has been appointed sales manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Stamford office. Jones, a Guilford resident, will be responsible for the oversight of approximately 50 affiliated real estate professionals serving homebuyers and sellers in Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk and the surrounding communities in southern Fairfield County. Prior to her new role, Jones served as the manager of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Branford for the last seven years. “Ceil has extensive management experience and knows how to motivate and effectivel…

by Tom Renner

10/20/2015

Schools

Fairfield Country Day Music Teachers Honored By Stanford University FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield Country Day School music teachers, Mary Nelson and Jim Balmer, were recently recognized and honored by Stanford University as part of their Teacher Tribute Initiative. Stanford created the Teacher Tribute Initiative to recognize significant contributions from teachers and mentors. Over the summer, all members of Stanford’s incoming freshmen class were given the opportunity to acknowledge one former teacher or mentor who played a significant role in their intellectual, academic, social, and personal development. Former Country Day student and Stanford freshm…

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