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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

Woman Tries To Stab Family Member During Dispute, Greenwich Police Say GREENWICH, Conn. -- A 25-year-old Port Chester, N.Y., woman is facing charges of attempting to stab a family member with a small kitchen knife during a dispute Tuesday morning at a Pemberwick residence, Greenwich police said. Officers were called to the 17 Arther St. home shortly after 9 a.m. on a report that a woman had grabbed a knife and tried to stab another family member in the neck during a domestic dispute, police said. Greenwich police didn't release the age or gender of the victim and said the dispute was over family issues. Veronica Lopez Sanchez, of 227 Irving Ave., Apt. 1…

by Frank MacEachern

12/10/2014

News

Stormy Day Puts Damper On Business, Says Stamford Store Owner STAMFORD, Conn. -- Chintan "Kris" Patel looked out the window of his Crazy Grapes, liquor, wine and beer store in Stamford and said he was seeing a lot more rain than customers on Tuesday. "That's a monsoon," he joked about the rainy weather. "No one's coming out in that." Tuesday's heavy rain dampened people's enthusiasm to walk to a store or jump in a car to go shopping, Patel said. "On a day like this we don't get many people coming in. I think everyone is just trying to get home." People do come in the day before a storm to stock up in items, he said. But not many people d…

by Frank MacEachern

12/10/2014

Police & Fire

Unwanted Hotel Guest Puts Up Fight When Escorted Out, Stamford Police Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 23-year-old man who wasn't a guest but tried to enter a hotel room at the Courtyard Marriott in Stamford put up a fight when officers tried to escort him out of the hotel at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, police said. Officers were called about an unwanted guest at the hotel located at 275 Summer St. in downtown. The man was trying to get into a room, police said. When asked whether he had a key card, he pulled out a Mohegan Sun card and said he lost his key card, police said. The man was taken to the front desk, where the clerk said he wasn’t registered to stay in the hotel, …

by Frank MacEachern

12/09/2014

Police & Fire

Greenwich Nanny Charged With Using Employer's Name To Open Credit Card GREENWICH, Conn. -- The nanny for a Round Hill Road family is facing two-dozen charges after she opened up a credit card in the name of her employer, Greenwich police said. Shyniqua Lanne McClintock, 23, of 7 Armstrong Court, Greenwich, was arrested Saturday, police said. Her employer told police he had hired McClintock six months ago to help care for his and his wife’s two sons and to help his wife around their house. The man told police he suspected that she had opened a Discover card in his name and went to police with his suspicions. Police charged McClintock with eight counts…

by Frank MacEachern

12/09/2014

Business

Balducci's In Greenwich Celebrates Renovations, Expanded Food Selection GREENWICH, Conn. -- On a chilly Friday afternoon with the feel of winter hovering in the air, an excited group of executives, staff and others gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of a Greenwich fixture, Balducci's Food Lovers Market at 1050 E. Putnam Ave. Judy Spires, president and chief executive officer of Balducci's, said the newly expanded market will be a place that customers will be "thrilled" to shop. "A customer is going to be thrilled to death with what they find there," Spires said about the expanded range of gourmet offerings in the store. On hand for the cutting of …

by Frank MacEachern

12/06/2014

Neighbors

Decorate Gingerbread Houses At Greenwich's Second Congregational Church GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Christmas season is one of color, lights, food and, of course, gingerbread houses. In Greenwich, fans of the edible holiday creations will have a chance to decorate a gingerbread house of their own. People can decorate pre-made gingerbread houses on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon in Fletcher Hall at the church, which is located at 139 E. Putnam Ave. The cost is $35 per house, including decorations, such as icing and candies. Hot chocolate and Christmas cookies will be served as well. Reservations are required. Houses will be available on a first-come, first…

by Frank MacEachern

12/05/2014

Lifestyle

Stamford Doctor Helps Children Deal With Their Weight Issues STAMFORD, Conn. -- In her native India, where she worked as a pediatrician, Dr. Madhu Mathur said malnutrition was an issue for children whose families struggled to put food on the table. In the United States, lack of food is not often a factor. But she said malnutrition still is an issue. "What they are eating is calorie dense but nutrient deficient,” she said. "It is malnutrition, but it is at the other end of the spectrum.” Mathur, a Greenwich resident, operates the Lifestyle Medical Center at 2777 Summer St. in Stamford. Born and raised in India, she moved to the United States…

by Frank MacEachern

12/05/2014

Police & Fire

Police: Stamford Man Charged With Arson After Setting Fire To House He Owns STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man set a multifamily home he owns on fire Wednesday afternoon but was arrested soon after by a police officer who saw him walk out of a vacant lot on the same street, police said. Anthony Manousos, 33, is charged with first-degree arson and is held on $500,000 bond. A resident at 52 Highland Road opened the door of the residence after smelling gasoline at about 12:40 p.m. Wednesday and noticed gasoline by the door, police said. The resident shut the door but soon after the stairway was engulfed in flames, forcing the resident to flee the home, police sa…

by Frank MacEachern

12/04/2014

Police & Fire

Former Friends Reported In Fight At Greenwich High School, Police Say GREENWICH, Conn. -- A teenager pulled a knife on a former friend at Greenwich High School after a confrontation between them after classes ended Tuesday morning, police said. Julian Zarate, 18, approached Aris D. Villadiego, 18, in a menacing manner in the Student Center at about 2:15 p.m., police said. Zarate pushed Villadiego, causing the two of them to scuffle, police said. Their friends jumped in to break them up to stop the altercation, police said. Zarate left the area but returned to get his coat, police said. Villadiego was still being held by his friends, but he was able to brea…

by Frank MacEachern

12/04/2014

Politics

'Much Beloved' Greenwich Town Administrator John Crary To Retire updated: GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Town Administrator John Crary will retire from his position in the spring. Crary made the announcement at a news conference Wednesday afternoon with First Selectman Peter Tesei. "Today it is somewhat of a bittersweet announcement to make," Tesei said as he announced that the "much beloved" Crary would retire. "I would like to personally praise John for his dedication and work ethic on behalf of the town," Tesei said. "He has been an invaluable member of my administration." Crary had worked for five years in Darien before moving to Greenwich.…

by Frank MacEachern

12/03/2014

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