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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

Stamford Brothers Battle, Hit Each Other With Fire Extinguisher, Police Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two Stamford brothers battled during a late-night drinking session that saw one brother grab a fire extinguisher and douse his older brother with its contents Wednesday night, police said. George Vukel, 34, of 230 Strawberry Hill, is charged with third-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. His brother, John Vukel, 41, of 4 Austin Ave., is charged with second-degree assault. Geroge Vukel was at John Vukel's home with a 30-year-old female friend. Both brothers were drinking and an argument arose over George's alleged driving while he was…

by Frank MacEachern

01/16/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Teen Steals Friend's PlayStation, Two Laptops, Police Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford teenager was charged with stealing a friend's PlayStation 4 and the friend's sister's computer and then trading the game into a store where the sister's boyfriend worked, said police. Maximillian Campbell-Owoniya, 18, was arrested Thursday and charged with third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny. Police did not provide information on his Stamford address. The homeowner left their residence at about 9:30 a.m. and locked the house, police said. At about 2:30 p.m., his son texted him and said the PlayStation wasn't where it should be, police said. Soo…

by Frank MacEachern

01/16/2015

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Host 'Be Honest Day' GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Public Schools will hold a "Be Honest Day" on Thursday to promote a safe school climate. Be Honest Day is a common initiative across grade levels to promote safety, the school district announced Wednesday. Students will discuss what honesty and trustworthiness looks like at home and at school. Teachers will emphasize the benefits and importance of being honest. All media specialists in the district are assisting teachers by providing them with books and materials about honesty. The initiative promotes and teaches the value of honesty among the students a…

by Frank MacEachern

01/15/2015

News

Toner Appointed To Fill Vacancy On Greenwich Board Of Selectmen update: GREENWICH, Conn. -- A former Peace Corps volunteer was named Wednesday morning as the new member of the three-person Greenwich Board of Selectmen. John F. Toner will finish out the term of Dave Theis, who died unexpectedly just before Christmas. Toner, 68, a Republican, was appointed at a special Board of Selectmen meeting Wednesday morning. The full board is up for election in November, and Toner said it is too early for him to make a decision on whether he will run. "I barely stepped into this job," he said with a slight laugh Wednesday. "Ask me that in about three month…

by Frank MacEachern

01/15/2015

Police & Fire

Mysterious iPhone Delivery Leads To Forgery Arrests Of 3 Men In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Three men from the Bronx, N.Y., are facing charges in connection with an incident Monday in which an Apple iPhone was delivered to a Knapp Lane home but addressed to a different name than the homeowner, New Canaan police said. The resident received a package at his home with the proper address but with a different name on it, police said. He later saw a man on his property and contacted police just before 10:30 a.m., giving a detailed description of the man and his vehicle, police said. Officers stopped the vehicle on Old Stamford Road near Weed Street, police said…

by Frank MacEachern

01/15/2015

Police & Fire

Tips Lead Stamford Cops To Men Who 'Starred' In Car Burglary Video STAMFORD, Conn. -- Two men caught on video entering a Stamford parking garage that has been the scene of five vehicle burglaries since December were arrested after tips from the public, police said. Kenny Castillo, 21, of Hillandale Avenue, and Tyriq Lewis, 19, of Finney Lane, were each charged with two counts of third-degree burglary. Castillo's bond was set at $30,000 while bond was set at $5,000 for Lewis. Police released video last week of the two men entering the garage located at 200 Broad St. after opening a gated door. As they enter, both look directly into the video camera, mak…

by Frank MacEachern

01/15/2015

Business

Economy Improving, But Budget Challenges Remain, Expert Says In Wilton Talk WILTON, Conn. -- Connecticut's economy and job creation is improving, but a noted Fairfield County economist said the state's budget is a cause for concern and he didn't express much confidence in the state's political leaders, including the General Assembly, in a talk in Wilton. “When times are good, they spend. When times are bad, they play all kinds of games,” economist Nick Perna said Tuesday about politicians. He made his speech at the Wilton Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Eggs & The Economy” breakfast held Tuesday at Marly’s Restaurant. Perna, economic adviser to Webster Financ…

by Frank MacEachern

01/15/2015

News

Malloy Rides The Rails, Announces New Cars For New Canaan Branch NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Riders should be seeing improved service on Metro-North's New Canaan Branch, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Tuesday as he announced new M-8 cars are running on the branch as part of his drive to improve the state's transportation infrastructure. "What I am leading with is: We are going to give you a full vision of a 30-year buildout, five-year ramp up, 25-year buildout, what a first in class transportation system would look like," he said. "It's going to be massive in expense and massive in scope." He said his plan, announced in his State of the State address after his…

by Frank MacEachern

01/14/2015

Business

Malloy Joins Deloitte In Opening New Headquarters In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- One of the world's largest professional services companies celebrated the grand opening of its new Stamford office with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in attendance Tuesday afternoon. Deloitte Managing Partner Steve Gallucci said the headquarters is a symbol of the company's commitment to the area. "Our new office here in BLT Financial Center is a tangible representation to our commitment to growing our presence here in the tri-state area and serve the community," he said. As part of the First Five program, Deloitte’s expansion will see the creation of hundreds of new jobs …

by Frank MacEachern

01/13/2015

News

Greenwich To Appoint New Selectman To Replace The Late Dave Theis GREENWICH, Conn. -- A new selectman will be chosen in Greenwich on Wednesday to replace the late Dave Theis. Theis died shortly before Christmas, and the decision on his replacement falls on First Selectman Peter Tesei and Drew Marzullo, who was the sole Democratic member of the three-person board. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Greenwich Town Hall Meeting Room and it is the sole item on the board's agenda. According to Section 9-222 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Theis' position on the three-person Board of Selectmen will be filled by someone named by Tesei and Mar…

by Frank MacEachern

01/13/2015

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