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Karen Tensa

Managing Editor, Connecticut

ktensa@dailyvoice.com

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Karen has lived and worked in Connecticut for more than two decades. Her professional experience includes more than a decade of work as the news editor at The Advocate in Stamford and reporting and editing stints on the staff of The Hartford Courant, among others. She is dedicated to writing local news, enjoying winter sports and reading nonfiction books. 

Karen was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Danbury's Mark Boughton Elected To Ninth Term; GOP Keeps Control Of Council Danbury's Mark Boughton Elected To Ninth Term; GOP Keeps Control Of Council
Danbury's Mark Boughton Elected To Ninth Term; GOP Keeps Control Of Council DANBURY, Conn. — Republican Mark Boughton won his ninth term as mayor of Danbury in Tuesday's election, easily beating back a challenge from Democrat Al Almeida, according to unofficial results. Boughton, who is now the Hat City's longest-serving mayor, thanked Almeida in a late-night Tweet for the concession call.  Here is the ballot, with the known winners in bold. Mayor:  Al Almeida - D Mark Boughton- R Treasurer: Frank Salvatore Jr. - D Daniel Jowdy- RTown Clerk: Joan Bielizna - D Janice R. Giegler - R Council At Large: Vote for seven Roberto Alves - D William H. Katzing - D Rob…

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Democrat Steve Dunn Re-Elected As Brookfield's First Selectman Democrat Steve Dunn Re-Elected As Brookfield's First Selectman
Democrat Steve Dunn Re-Elected As Brookfield's First Selectman BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Incumbent Democrat Steve Dunn was elected to a second term as first selectman in Brookfield in Tuesday's voting, according to unofficial results.  Dunn beat back a challenge from Republican Harry Shaker, who was a longtime member of the town's Board of Education. Democrat Sue Slater was also elected to the town's Board of Selectmen. But results were too close to determine whether Shaker or fellow Republican Martin E. Flynn was elected to the third seat on the board.  Here is the ballot, with the known winners in bold. (Results are unofficial.) First Selectman: Steve …

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Democrat Rosenthal To Replace Llodra As Newtown's First Selectman Democrat Rosenthal To Replace Llodra As Newtown's First Selectman
Democrat Rosenthal To Replace Llodra As Newtown's First Selectman NEWTOWN, Conn. — Democrat Daniel Rosenthal will succeed Pat Llodra as first selectman in Newtown after defeating Republican William Rodgers in Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results. His Democratic running mate Maureen Crick Owen and Republican Jeff Capeci also won seats on the Board of Selectmen in Newtown, according to the News-Times.  Longtime Republican First Selectman Pat Llodra, who led the town through the healing process after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook School, did not seek re-election.  Here is the ballot, with the known winners in bold: First Selectman: Dan…

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Democratic Challenger Lowe Ousts Cope As First Selectman In Sherman Democratic Challenger Lowe Ousts Cope As First Selectman In Sherman
Democratic Challenger Lowe Ousts Cope As First Selectman In Sherman SHERMAN, Conn. -- The second time is the charm: Don Lowe, a Democrat and a musician, beat out incumbent Republican Clay Cope in the race for First Selectman in Sherman, according to the News-Times. Cope, who unsuccessfully challenged Elizabeth Esty in the race for Congress last year, was running for his fourth term as first selectman. Cope beat Lowe in 2015 for the top spot, but Lowe won a seat on the board that year. The candidates for selectman — Republican Bob Ostrosky and Democrat Kevin Keenan — each wound up with more votes than Cope, and both won seats on the Board of Selectmen, accor…

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Weather
Winter Arrives: Sleet, Snow Spotted In Northern Fairfield County Winter Arrives: Sleet, Snow Spotted In Northern Fairfield County
Winter Arrives: Sleet, Snow Spotted In Northern Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The weather took a sharp turn toward winter late Tuesday afternoon, as weather-watchers took to Twitter to report a wintry mix was falling.  "Rain and snow mixed in Ridgefield now. Wouldn't be surprised to see some mix in the hills around Waterbury in next hour or so," NBC 30 meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan said on Twitter.  SWCT/NY Weather Info‏ on Twitter agreed, saying "Some snow could mix in with rain showers across inland areas the next few hours. Snow shouldn't stick and no accumulations/impacts expected." Is it the start of winter? Looks lik…

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Ballot Battle Brewing In Danbury After Death Of City Council Candidate Ballot Battle Brewing In Danbury After Death Of City Council Candidate
Ballot Battle Brewing In Danbury After Death Of City Council Candidate DANBURY, Conn. — A battle is brewing after the name of a deceased candidate for City Council was left on the ballot in Danbury in Tuesday's election, according to the News-Times.   Gregg Seabury, a Republican incumbent and a candidate for an at-large seat on the Council, died Saturday.  A spokesman for the secretary of the state’s office said it was of "great concern" that Danbury officials were "ignoring Connecticut law," the News-Times said. Under state law, he said the city was notified that Republicans could either name a replacement for Seabury by 2 p.m Monday or t…

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Police & Fire
Brookfield Woman Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver Brookfield Woman Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver
Brookfield Woman Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver BROOKFIELD, Conn. — A Brookfield woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver while she was walking on Sandy Lane near Homestead Lane on Monday evening, police said. The accident happened at 6:10 p.m. Monday, Brookfield police said. The unknown vehicle struck the woman and left the scene without stopping, police said. Brookfield police are asking for the public's help in finding the vehicle. It likely sustained damage to the center and/or left side of the front fender, hood, and windshield, police said. The vehicle left the scene of the crash at a high rate of speed, traveling east on Sandy Lan…

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What You Need To Know To Vote Today In Weston, Westport What You Need To Know To Vote Today In Weston, Westport
What You Need To Know To Vote Today In Weston, Westport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Polls will be open across Connecticut from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, for voters to cast ballots in municipal elections. All the races on the ballot are for local races — from mayors and first selectmen to school board members to constables and members of the RTM.  Some towns in Fairfield County will see a change in leadership at the top with no incumbents up for re-election. New first selectmen will be elected in Monroe, Newtown, New Canaan and Trumbull, and Stratford will elect a new mayor.  Contested races at the top of the ticket are on the ballot in Bet…

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Neighbors
New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book
New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book FAIRFIELD, Conn. — After a nationwide search for a new town librarian, Fairfield found the perfect candidate right here at home. Helene R. Murtha has been selected to serve as town librarian effective Monday, First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced. For the past year, Murtha held the position of Head of Children’s Services for the Fairfield Public Library. In that job, she managed the children’s department at both the Main and Woods Branch libraries.  "Dr. Murtha brings a wealth of experience to effectively manage one of the busiest libraries in the state and help it continue to thrive,&…

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Police & Fire
Stamford's Bravest Celebrate Promotions At Fire Department Stamford's Bravest Celebrate Promotions At Fire Department
Stamford's Bravest Celebrate Promotions At Fire Department STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Fire Department announced the following promotions in its ranks.  A post on Facebook said officials "would like to congratulate the following members of the Stamford Fire Department on their recent promotions." Captains Captain Ryan Kerwin Captain Theodore Valenti Captain Andrew Perry Captain Carl Alton Captain Michael McCullagh Captain Shawn Sasser Captain Joseph Dombrowski Captain David Davis Captain William O’Connell Lieutenants Lieutenant Brian Teitelbaum Lieutenant Donald Lowndes Lieutenant Thomas Newman Lieutenant Steven Klee Lieutenant The…

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