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Frank MacEachern

Urgent News Reporter

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.

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Catholic Diocese Expands Stamford Facility For Retired Priests STAMFORD, Conn. -- A multimillion-dollar project will help deal with a wave of priest retirements in the next few years, Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Diocese of Bridgeport said during a groundbreaking ceremony in Stamford on Friday afternoon, Nov. 21. Construction will start in the spring on a 16-unit expansion at the Catherine Dennis Keefe, Queen of the Clergy retired priests residence at 274 Strawberry Hill Ave. It serves retired priests throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese, which includes all of Fairfield County and has 82 parishes. Caggiano said the diocese is expecting the retire…

by Frank MacEachern

11/23/2014

Police & Fire

New Canaan Police Seek Information On Man Who Used Counterfeit Cash NEW CANAAN, Conn., -- New Canaan Police are looking for a white man who they say passed counterfeit money at a town business. The man is seen in an image taken from the store's security system as he walks into the store with a dog on a leash, police said. Anyone with information about this man's identity and/or who has information about this incident is asked to contact Sgt. Peter Condos of the New Canaan Police Department's Detective Bureau at: 203-594-3522.

by Frank MacEachern

11/22/2014

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Make Prostitution Arrests At Danbury Road Spa WILTON, Conn. -- ??Two New York women are facing prostitution-related charges after Wilton and Norwalk Police executed a search warrant at a Wilton business on Thursday, police said. Yuxin Zeng, 44, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y., is charged with third-degree promoting prostitution and employing an unlicensed massage therapist at Green Tea Spa, located at 7 Danbury Road. Police said Zeng was the business's manager. Hui Min Lu, 53, of Flushing, N.Y., is charged with prostitution and practicing massage therapy without a license. Polices said she performed a sexual act for money. Wilton Police …

by Frank MacEachern

11/22/2014

News

Immigration Activists Cheer Obama's Plan In Stamford Rally STAMFORD, Conn. -- Three dozen immigration activists gathered Friday, Nov. 21, in front of Stamford's Government Center to celebrate President Barack Obama's decision to protect 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. "We're here to celebrate our victory," said Beatrice Chodosh of the Coalition of Residents and Immigrants in Solidarity (CRISOL). "He took some measures that will make it easier for them to live in this country without having to be in the shadows, being able to be out in the open and have a life like everybody else here, which they deserve." Other speakers inc…

by Frank MacEachern

11/22/2014

News

Stamford Takes Big Steps, Installs Stanchions To Improve Crosswalk Safety STAMFORD, Conn. -- As part of its drive to improve traffic safety, Stamford unveiled improvements to crosswalks, including the placement of stanchions at 12 crosswalks on Thursday. The stanchions sit in the middle of the street and warn motorists to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. "The city, I believe, needs to have done more in the past, but we are going to remedy that problem over time," Mayor David Martin said at the noontime press conference at the intersection of Stillwater Avenue and Progress Drive. "I am very proud that we are moving forward. Hopefully we are going to ma…

by Frank MacEachern

11/21/2014

Schools

Greenwich's Convent Of The Sacred Heart Celebrates Construction Milestone GREENWICH, Conn. -- Convent of the Sacred Heart celebrated another milestone as the "topping off" ceremony for the $25.5 million expansion of its athletic complex and expanded cafeteria was held on the Greenwich campus Thursday. "It is so exciting for the school, and I think it brings us into a whole other phase of excitement and accomplishment of opportunities that the girls have," Paula Tennyson, Convent of the Sacred Heart board chairman, said after the event. "A lot of people have worked very hard to make this happen." The new athletic facility is driven by the needs from of the sch…

by Frank MacEachern

11/21/2014

Events

UBS Parade Rises Again In Stamford On Sunday STAMFORD, Conn. -- The holiday season kicks off in Stamford this weekend as the UBS Parade Spectacular once again fills downtown with giant inflated balloons, marching bands and dancers -- and Sandy Goldstein couldn't be more excited. "This parade is going to be sensational. We will have 16 phenomenal balloons, 12 high school or college marching bands and five dance troupes and the weather is with us," said Goldstein, president of the Stamford Downtown Special Services District. She laughed when mentioning the forecast, which calls for temperatures in the 50s as the parade steps off Su…

by Frank MacEachern

11/20/2014

News

Prosecutor Slams Stamford Schools As Administrators Get Accelerated Rehab STAMFORD, Conn. -- In harsh and stinging comments, state’s attorney David Cohen said the blame for failure to report allegations of inappropriate conduct between a teacher and students at Stamford High School lies not only with the school’s principals but also with Stamford Public School’s senior administration. “(There) seems to have been a need to circle the wagons,” Cohen said Wednesday about the Stamford Public School District’s approach to issues involving alleged child abuse. He spoke at the court appearance of Stamford High School Principal Donna Valentine and vice principal Roth…

by Frank MacEachern

11/19/2014

Schools

Former New Canaan Schools Official Earns Top Honor For Superintendents NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A former assistant superintendent of schools in New Canaan and former Danbury High School principal has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. “For a number of years, Dr. Elizabeth Feser has exemplified the integrity, knowledge, vision, collaboration communication skills, work ethic, human goodness and passion for the welfare of children that are hallmarks for very effective superintendents of schools. Her leadership of a school system, therefore, is a model for how Superintendents can and should lead,” sa…

by Frank MacEachern

11/19/2014

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Patrol Officer Bussell Honored For Solving Burglaries GREENWICH, Conn., -- A Greenwich Police Department patrol officer was able to solve two separate burglaries without having to turn the case over to the Detective Division, said Police Chief James Heavey as he named Jeremy Bussell the Officer of the Month for November. Heavey said Bussell's thorough investigation led to the identification of a previously unknown suspect with an extensive criminal past as he solved both burglaries. "When it comes to patrol officers investigating crimes, the Greenwich Police Department has a different perspective than many other departments of our size," H…

by Frank MacEachern

11/18/2014

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