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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

Norwalk Man Charged With Having Weapon In Car, DUI In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A Norwalk man was arrested early Tuesday on drunken-driving and weapons charges after his car was spotted weaving on a New Canaan road, police said. James Nakarin Lucchesi, 20, of 218 E. Rocks Road, was arrested at about 3 a.m. after an officer observed his car crossing the double yellow line and entering into the northbound lane of New Norwalk Road while he was driving south, New Canaan police said. Lucchesi told the officer he was texting while behind the wheel, which earned him a ticket for using a cellphone while driving. His troubles didn't end there, as he was cha…

by Frank MacEachern

04/13/2016

Neighbors

Zorena Chosen As Monroe's Citizen Of The Year For 2016 MONROE, Conn. -- Nancy Zorena, a driving force in bringing Monroe’s history to life and a builder of a portfolio of community service inside and outside the classroom for more than 40 years, has been selected as Monroe’s Citizen of the Year for 2016. She is to be recognized at a Town Council meeting May 23 starting at 8 p.m. A reception will be held before in the Land Use Area with refreshments and music, starting at 7:15 p.m. The public is invited. Reservations are not required. There is no charge. First Selectman Steve Vavrek, whose office administers the award, says Zorena’s volunteer…

by Frank MacEachern

04/11/2016

Business

Drive-Through Grocery Store Mainstay Opens Location In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Long Island grocery shopping tradition has come to Stamford. The Barn, a drive-through grocery store has opened at 1110 E. Main St. — just off Exit 9 from I-95 — and owner Aegina Angeliades is hoping it will be as successful as it has been on Long Island. The Barn has long been a favorite of Long Island moms, Angeliades said. It makes it easier for mothers to pick up a few groceries instead of having to take the kids out of the car to go into a grocery store for a gallon of milk, she said. "It is about 80 percent females, moms especially," she said. "Just…

by Frank MacEachern

04/11/2016

Police & Fire

Man Robs ATM Technician At Gunpoint, Greenwich Police Say GREENWICH, Conn. -- A man robbed an ATM service engineer at gunpoint and fled with a still to be determined amount of cash, Greenwich police said. Around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, an ATM service technician was loading the exterior ATM of the Chase Bank located at the intersection of W. Putnam Avenue and Dearfield Drive. The technician had the cabinet open when a suspect suddenly appeared from behind the service technician's work van brandishing a pistol, police said. The victim fled on foot and was unhurt. The victim contacted the police. Upon arrival of the officers, the suspect was gone with…

by Frank MacEachern

04/08/2016

News

Stamford Mayor Touts Strong Government, Community In State Of The City Talk STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Mayor David Martin touted the city's strong economy, efficient government and quality of life during his annual State of the City address Thursday at the Hilton Stamford Hotel. "We are financially strong, both as a city government as well as a community. We are safe. We are a desirable place to live and we are working to make this an extremely efficient government," he told members of Stamford Chamber of Commerce in his annual address. Stamford continues to enjoy a AAA bond rating — something that sets it apart from similar-size communities, he said — w…

by Frank MacEachern

04/08/2016

News

Owners Searching For Missing Cat After Tree Demolishes Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn. -- Days after a massive tree toppled due to high winds and destroyed their home, a Stamford family is seeking the public's help in finding their missing cat. Marie Orsini-Rosen and her husband, Phil, Rosen, were not home when the tree crashed into their 28 Elmbrook Drive home at around 11 a.m. Sunday, when strong wind gusts were blowing. Phil was out walking their 13-year-old dog, Sierra, while Marie was on the way back from the gym. She arrived home shortly after the tree had toppled, completely destroying the house, and initially didn't know where her husband was. "…

by Frank MacEachern

04/06/2016

Schools

Greenwich Residents Can Discuss School Start Times At Meetings GREENWICH, Conn., -- Greenwich residents will have a chance to understand and discuss school start time proposals at several planned meetings. Seven options were generated by School Bus Consultants and are based on many of the options originally identified by the School Start Time Steering Committee last fall. The committee was presented all seven options for review at its bimonthly, public meeting March 18. The first community engagement session will be Wednesday at Central Middle School. Each of the seven options presents start and end times for all elementary and secondary schools, as …

by Frank MacEachern

04/06/2016

Events

Darien Arts Center Award and Reveal Reception Friday Open to Public DARIEN, Conn., -- The winners of the first-ever smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, will be announced at a reception Friday night. The Darien Arts Center is holding the Award and Reveal Reception from 7-9 p.m. The arts center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind Darien Town Hall. The reception is complimentary and open to the public. A slideshow set to music will debut the winning photographs as well as all other photo entries on the DAC Weatherstone Studio’s 184” HD movie screen. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Nationally published professional photographer, Ali…

by Frank MacEachern

04/05/2016

News

Westport-Weston Chamber Hosts Tourism Seminar Thursday WESTPORT, Conn., -- The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is hoping Westport and area will become a tourist destination and a Thursday seminar will help kickstart that plan. State officials will be at the seminar that begins at 9 a.m. at Westport Town Hall. The Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a new initiative to stimulate tourism to the state and its towns and businesses have the opportunity to take advantage of it and increase their exposure. “Westport is awash is great things to do and can carve out a niche for itself if all of our businesses jump on this opportunity,“ said …

by Frank MacEachern

04/05/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Man Robbed on Railroad Avenue Sunday Night, Greenwich Police Say GREENWICH, Conn., -- Police are searching for three suspects after a man was attacked and robbed while walking in Greenwich late Sunday. Around 10:30 p.m. a 38-year-old man Greenwich man was walking east on Hamilton Avenue when he saw three men loitering on Hamilton Avenue near Stone Avenue. The suspects followed him to Railroad Avenue where they suddenly confronted him striking him in the face, knocking him to the ground, and kicking him while he was down. The suspects stole his cell phone and wallet. All three suspects were male with two out of the three suspects being black, while the…

by Frank MacEachern

04/04/2016

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