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Frank MacEachern

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fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com

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Originally from Canada, Frank started his journalism in his native country before moving to Fairfield County a decade ago where he continued his career. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and of University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frank was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Frank MacEachern's Contributions

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Burned In Garage Fire Faces Charges In Blaze GREENWICH, Conn. -- An Old Greenwich man who suffered what police said were severe burns in a March 9 fire and explosion at a home he was renting has been charged in connection with the blaze. Henry Calam, 44, of 83 Halsey Drive, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree criminal mischief in connection with the fire. He turned himself in to Greenwich Police on Tuesday and posted $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court April 29. On the day of the fire, Calam was working in the garage at 30 Northridge Road, Old Greenwich, at a home he was renting. He wa…

by Frank MacEachern

04/23/2015

News

Stamford Nonprofits Push Electric, Hybrid Vehicles For Earth Day STAMFORD, Conn. -- Just in time for Earth Day, sleek and flashy cars mixed with family cars were showcased Tuesday at a Stamford event that pushed alternatives to gasoline-powered vehicles. Stamford-based nonprofit Sustainable America held the event as part of its push to reduce oil consumption. The nonprofit is trying to cut the nation's oil consumption and increase food availability, said the organization's Executive Director Jeremy Kranowitz. "We are a nonprofit focused on the twin issues of food and fuel," Kranowitz said. "We are trying to reduce our nation's oil consumption by 5…

by Frank MacEachern

04/22/2015

Schools

Greenwich's Hamilton Avenue School Gets New Principal To Start STEM Program GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Public Schools has picked a Hartford-based educator to be the next principal of Hamilton Avenue School. Cindy C. Rigling will assume her duties on July 1. The 27-year educator currently serves as the founding principal of the Capitol Region Education Council International Magnet School for Global Citizenship in East Hartford. Greenwich Superintendent William McKersie praised Rigling and said she will be a valuable addition to Hamilton Avenue School and the district. "It is great news for Hamilton Avenue students, staff and families, and the entire distr…

by Frank MacEachern

04/22/2015

Politics

Greenwich Selects New Town Administrator From Post With Schools GREENWICH, Conn. -- The town of Greenwich has selected Benjamin Branyan as its new town administrator, First Selectman Peter Tesei announced Tuesday at Town Hall. Benjamin Branyan assumes his new position and replaces John Crary, who is retiring, effective June 1. Greenwich didn't have to look far to find the perfect candidate: Branyan is moving over from a post at the Greenwich Public Schools, where he is currently managing director of operations. "We see talent, and we snatch it," Tesei said. There were 70 applicants in the nationwide search, and Branyan was one of the top seven…

by Frank MacEachern

04/21/2015

Police & Fire

Wilton Man Who Snapped Utility Pole Charged With Drunken Driving WILTON, Conn. -- A Wilton man crashed into a utility pole, breaking it in two a short distance from his home, police said as they charged him with drinking and driving after the early morning accident Tuesday. Timothy Maher, 24, of 56 St. John's Road, slammed into the utility pole in front of 14 St. John's Road at 12:20 a.m. with his 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, police said. Maher was standing outside his car at the pole, which had been severed at its base, when officers arrived, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence and failing to drive in a marked lane. He wa…

by Frank MacEachern

04/21/2015

Schools

Davenport Ridge 3rd Grade Teacher Goes To The Head Of The Class In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A third-grade teacher has been named Stamford's 2015-16 teacher of the year, an honor granted by her peers. Jessica Chaapel, who teaches at Davenport Ridge Elementary School, will be presented with the award at the Stamford Public School's 14th Annual Teacher of the Year and Spotlight on Teacher Award Program on May 7. The award was made public Monday. “To be recognized by one’s peers, those with whom you work every day, is the highest honor a teacher can receive,” said Stamford Superintendent Winifred Hamilton. “Congratulations to Jessica, who exemplifies the charact…

by Frank MacEachern

04/21/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Woman Charged With Punching Ex-Boyfriend's New Girlfriend STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford woman is charged with punching her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend in the face during a dispute Friday afternoon, police said. Analaura Aveiro, 19, of 37 Woodridge Drive S., is charged with third-degree assault, stalking and criminal trespass, police said. The 23-year-old victim had recently resumed her relationship with her boyfriend after they had been separated for a few months, police said. During that separation, the ex-boyfriend began a relationship with Aveiro, police said. When that foundered, the boyfriend returned to the 23-year-old, Sgt. Kelly Conn…

by Frank MacEachern

04/21/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Couple Running Boston Marathon In Memory Of Bombing Victim GREENWICH, Conn. -- For Sally and James Duval of Greenwich, Monday will be a day of incredible physical demands but also an emotionally uplifting one as they run in the Boston Marathon to raise money in honor of a woman killed in the bombings two years ago. They are part of a 2015 UMass-Boston Marathon team running under the name “Running for a Reason: Krystle’s Legacy.” The team is raising money for a scholarship at the University of Massachusetts in memory of Krystle Campbell. She was one of three people -- along with 23-year-old Lingzi Lu and 8-year-old Martin Richard -- who were killed…

by Frank MacEachern

04/20/2015

Neighbors

Stamford Training Day Teaches The Ins-And-Outs Of Being A Nanny STAMFORD, Conn. -- Nannies need to be multitaskers -- but swimmers? "We have a lot of nannies who miss out on jobs because they are not swimmers," said Mellisa Peckham, co-owner of Wee Care Nanny Agency, which is hosting a National Nanny Training Day/CT event Saturday at the Italian Center in Stamford. Guest speakers will delve into a number of topics for nannies, including nutrition, ways to discipline in a positive way and for the non-swimmers, overcoming a fear of water. About 75 nannies from across Connecticut, Westchester County and New York City are expected to attend the event…

by Frank MacEachern

04/17/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Gathers At Temple Sholom To Keep Stories Of The Holocaust Alive GREENWICH, Conn. -- It's been nearly seven decades since the end of World War II, when the horrors committed by the Nazis against Jews, Poles, Russians and others were discovered. At an event at Temple Shalom in Greenwich, the 6 million people lost in the Holocaust were remembered and honored. Greenwich Selectman John Toner said that as the years pass and memories dim, it's important to remember what happened, even as some deny the Holocaust even occurred. "The farther you get away from something, the easier it is to forget it," Toner said. "There are forces that are saying that this…

by Frank MacEachern

04/17/2015

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