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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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Events

Tails, Trails & Tales Hike Comes To Randall's Farm Preserve In Easton EASTON, Conn. -- Aspetuck Land Trust is repeating its “Tails, Trails & Tales” program, a 2-mile hike and conversation focused on finding a sustainable balance for off-leash dog walking and environmental protection on conserved land. The hike, open to a maximum of 25 people, is set for Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the land trust’s Randall’s Farm Preserve on Sport Hill Road in Easton, one mile north of Silverman’s Farm. The rain date is Sunday, May 18, at 10 a.m. The event will be led by conservation biologist Milan Bull, his dog, Edge, and dog trainer Jason Hoffman. Bull, the Conne…

by Tom Renner

05/13/2014

Neighbors

Stamford Residents Dig Into Town's Past At Historical Society STAMFORD, Conn. -- Did you know that Stamford has a wonderful place located in North Stamford that holds all of its history? If you have not been to the Stamford Historical Society located at 1508 High Ridge Road, it’s worth the visit. Whether you were born and raised in the city or not, it’s history is enriched with numerous stories and legacies that you will find interesting and at times amazing. My mother, Rosemarie Marrucco Blosio told me about a man named Dan Burke. She said he had a wealth of knowledge about the history of Stamford and how he spends countless hours volunteering his …

by Robyn Blosio Bova

05/13/2014

Schools

Yonkers Student Takes Long Road To Obtain Degree From Purchase YONKERS, N.Y. – Victor Couto took the road less traveled to obtain his college degree. On Friday, May 16, 10 years after the Yonkers resident left high school, the 27-year-old will serve as the senior speaker at commencement at Purchase College-SUNY. Friday’s commencement at Westchester County Center begins at 12:30 p.m. Degrees will be conferred upon approximatey 1,000 graduates and Jodi Long (1976) and Peter Powchik (1979) will each receive a President’s Award for Distinguished Alumni. They will be among those giving speeches with Couto, who will graduate with a degree in journalism. Th…

by Tom Renner

05/13/2014

Sports

Harvey Girls Lacrosse Team Earns Top Seed For Playoffs KATONAH, N.Y. -- Despite a loss Saturday, May 10, in a nonleague game, The Harvey School’s girls lacrosse team has earned a No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in this week’s Housatonic Valley Athletic League playoffs. The girls lacrosse team's four-game winning streak on the road ended against Cheshire Academy as the Lady Cavaliers lost 13-10. Cheshire Academy (6-2) trailed by four with eight minutes left before rallying to get within two goals. Harvey's attack was led by seniors Audrey Rowe with three goals, and Brittany Smith, Sammi Aloi and Julia Peraglia with two goals each. Another se…

by Tom Renner

05/12/2014

Sports

Runners From Stamford, Darien Set State Records FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Runners from Stamford and Darien set state records Friday in separate races around the region. Westhill senior Claire Howlett won the 5,000 meters in 16:28.71 at the Spartan Midnight Sunrise Invite at Amity High School in Woodbridge. Darien junior Alex Ostberg ran 8:52.64 in the 3,200 meters at the Glenn D. Loucks Game in White Plains, N.Y. Howlett’s time obliterated the previous state best of 16:45.56, which she set last year, according to statistics on DyeStat.com, The time for the Stanford University-bound senior is the best in the United States by more than a…

by Tom Renner

05/12/2014

Sports

Greenwich Grad Helps Bryant Upset Syracuse In NCAA Lacrosse GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich High grad Colin Dunster scored two goals Sunday for Bryant University as the Bulldogs stunned second-seeded Syracuse, 10-9, in the first round of the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament. Bryant (16-4), ranked No. 19 in the country, advances to the quarterfinals Saturday against seventh-seeded Maryland. Syracuse finishes the season at 11-5. Dunster, a senior midfielder, has 35 goals and 46 points. He has started since his sophomore year, and led the team in scoring last year with 34 goals and 48 points. Bryant, coached by Wilton native Mike Pressler, has a large F…

by Tom Renner

05/12/2014

Real Estate

After 62 Years, Chappaqua Realtor Keeps Coming Back For More CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – North Country Sotheby’s International Realty co-owner Richard Albert has seen a lot in his 62-year real estate career. It has been a wonderful ride for a man who was initially considering a career in women’s fashion. “We knew the family of Lane Bryant Stores,’’ said Richard, whose real estate office has branches in Chappaqua and Croton. “The owner, George Paley, said I should get a business degree and come back as a junior executive and work for them in Manhattan. Halfway through college I decided I didn’t want to be an executive in a clothing store for ladies.” Albert …

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Neighbors

Busy Mother Finds Ideal Solution To Getting College Degree FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – With three children and a full-time job, Leigh Cerreto needed a college program that offered flexibility and speed. She found it in the University of Bridgeport’s IDEAL Program, where she will begin to earn her bachelor’s degree this summer. “It works great with my schedule,’’ said Cerreto, who will obtain her degree from UB in two years. She also transferred credits from another university. “The classes are all at night, and it’s great for a working parent. I have classes two nights a week, which leaves me free other nights to be there for my children. The profess…

Content Partner: University of Bridgeport

Business

Orthopaedic Associates Of Stamford Leases Space In Holly Pond Plaza STAMFORD, Conn. -- Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford has leased 18,265 square feet of space at the newly renovated Holly Pond Plaza at 1281 E. Main St. in Stamford, Cushman & Wakefield announced. Adam Klimek, director, and Bill Montague, associate director, are the exclusive agents for the property and represented the landlord, Faros Properties. Representing the tenant, Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford, also known as OAS, was Cushman & Wakefield’s Sean McDonnell, senior director, and Kathleen Fazio, director, both members of Cushman & Wakefield’s Healthcare Sector Advisory …

by Tom Renner

05/12/2014

Business

Stamford Firm Sells Retail Property In Monroe For $3.275 Million STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford-based Cushman & Wakefield has sold a retail strip mall in Monroe to Parkway Plaza of Norwalk for $3.275 million, the Stamford-based firm announced. The retail building is on 2.34 acres on State Route 111 in Monroe. Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Monroe Turnpike Associates, in the sale. The $3.275 million selling price comes out to $247 per square foot. Located on Monroe’s busy retail corridor, the retail complex is occupied by well-established tenants, such as Dunkin’ Donuts, a 25-year tenant, as well as Subway, KoKo FitClub, Monroe Cleaners…

by Tom Renner

05/10/2014

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