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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.

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Neighbors
Greenwich's Family Centers Plans Polar Plunge Benefit In Stamford Greenwich's Family Centers Plans Polar Plunge Benefit In Stamford
Greenwich's Family Centers Plans Polar Plunge Benefit In Stamford GREENWICH, Conn. – Greenwich-based Family Centers invites people to take part in a mid-winter dip in Long Island Sound on Feb. 23 as part of its third annual Polar Bear Plunge.  The plunge takes place at 11 a.m. at the offices at Geneve Holdings, located at 96 Cummings Point Road in Stamford. Pre-event entertainment and light food will be available to all participants and spectators beginning at 10 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Family Centers’ programs, which provide education, health and counseling services to thousands of Fairfield County children and families.  Participants are encourag…

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Politics
Stamford Lawmaker Cites Budget Issues As Priority As New Session Opens Stamford Lawmaker Cites Budget Issues As Priority As New Session Opens
Stamford Lawmaker Cites Budget Issues As Priority As New Session Opens STAMFORD, Conn. -- The General Assembly faces critical budget issues after the new legislative session opened Thursday in Hartford, said state Rep. Michael Molgano R-Stamford. One of the key concerns for lawmakers is making adjustments to the state’s biennial budget, Molgano said. Despite a $500 million one-time boost of excess revenue expected this year, which largely exists on paper, nonpartisan analysts project a $1.1 billion deficit for the next budget cycle, he said. "I’m pleased that the Governor (Dannel Malloy) decided to adopt some of the proposals that we proposed on Jan. 23 like…

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News
Greenwich Hospital's Dr. Donna Coletti Receives YWCA Award Greenwich Hospital's Dr. Donna Coletti Receives YWCA Award
Greenwich Hospital's Dr. Donna Coletti Receives YWCA Award GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich resident  Dr. Donna E. Coletti was among 10 women leaders honored Friday, Feb. 7, with a BRAVA Award from the YWCA Greenwich at a ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency in Greenwich. Coletti was recognized for her work in the palliative care field as founding medical director for Palliative Care Services at Greenwich Hospital and medical director for the hospital’s Home Hospice Program. YWCA Greenwich BRAVA Awards recognize outstanding women achievers who have excelled in their professional careers and volunteer their time and talent to help others. Coletti’s c…

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Politics
Ridgefield Lawmaker Wants Focus On Finances As New Session Opens Ridgefield Lawmaker Wants Focus On Finances As New Session Opens
Ridgefield Lawmaker Wants Focus On Finances As New Session Opens RIDGEFIELD, Conn.-- The General Assembly faces critical budget issues after opening its new legislative session Thursday in Hartford, said State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield). One of the key concerns for lawmakers is making adjustments to the state’s biennial budget, Frey said. Despite a $500 million one-time boost of excess revenue expected this year, which largely exists on paper, nonpartisan analysts project a $1.1 billion deficit for the next budget cycle, Frey said. “We will work hard this year to try to get Connecticut’s finances healthier in both the short and long  terms, and I al…

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Schools
Norwalk Mother Asks About Information From Report Cards Norwalk Mother Asks About Information From Report Cards
Norwalk Mother Asks About Information From Report Cards FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Do you have a question about your middle or high school student’s studying practices? S4 Study Skills, an area leader in providing evidence-based study skills and test preparation workshops for students, will answer questions from Daily Voice readers. If you have a question, please submit it here Q: What Should I do with the information in my child’s report card? Sylvia D., Norwalk A: Getting report cards can be quite stressful for students. This is because of the fear of what may happen when a parent opens the envelope. What did my teacher say about me? What a…

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by Michelle Sagalyn
News
Mount Kisco Medical Group Names Conroy Chief Financial Officer Mount Kisco Medical Group Names Conroy Chief Financial Officer
Mount Kisco Medical Group Names Conroy Chief Financial Officer MT. KISCO, N.Y. -- Kevin J. Conroy has been named the chief financial officer for the Mount Kisco Medical Group. “Kevin joins Mount Kisco Medical Group with more than 20 years of extensive health care financial and managerial experience,” explained the Group’s President and CEO, Dr Scott Hayworth.  “Since 2010 he’s served as the President of Wellcare of New York Health Plan, a government programs health plan.  Prior to serving as their President, he held several leadership roles over the previous five years including the Plan’s Vice President of Finance.” While at WellCare Health Plan of…

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Neighbors
Westport Foundation Donates $30K To Danbury's Families Network Westport Foundation Donates $30K To Danbury's Families Network
Westport Foundation Donates $30K To Danbury's Families Network DANBURY, Conn. – Danbury-based Families Network of Western Connecticut has received a donation of $30,000 from the Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud Family Foundation of Westport. The donation will enable the Danbury family services organization to expand and reinforce its programs, which are designed to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The network provides services at no cost to families in the area, including in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman. “Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud have always b…

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Schools
Bethel Superintendent: Recruiter Approached Him About Wilton School Job Bethel Superintendent: Recruiter Approached Him About Wilton School Job
Bethel Superintendent: Recruiter Approached Him About Wilton School Job WILTON, Conn. – Kevin Smith, the school superintendent in Bethel who has accepted the top job in Wilton, said he was approached about the position in the nearby district.  Smith said he was contacted about two months ago by a recruiter about the position of superintendent in the Wilton Schools. He is replacing Gary Richards, who is retiring after 10 years in Wilton. The Wilton Board of Education approved Smith's appointment Thursday night. Wilton school board Chairman Bruce Likly said Smith was selected after a nationwide search. Smith was named superintendent in Bethel in 2012. He was …

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Lifestyle
Westchester Chordsmen Offer Valentine's Day Surprises Westchester Chordsmen Offer Valentine's Day Surprises
Westchester Chordsmen Offer Valentine's Day Surprises WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester Chordsmen can help people deliver a Valentine’s Day surprise. Quartets from the barbershop chorus will make the rounds to homes, offices, hospitals and businesses throughout Westchester and Putnam counties on Thursday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14 to surprise recipients with singing valentines. A spouse or significant other can be serenaded with two love songs, a rose and a valentine’s card that can be redeemed for two tickets to the Westchester Chordsmen’s May concert in White Plains. Reservations can be made by phone or online but must be compl…

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Sports
Race Scheduled For Sunday In Fairfield Postponed Race Scheduled For Sunday In Fairfield Postponed
Race Scheduled For Sunday In Fairfield Postponed FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Sunday’s Boston Buildup 20K road race has been postponed until Feb. 16. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Tomlinson Middle School in Fairfield. More information on the series is on clubct.org.  

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