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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

Business

Bounce! Trampoline Sports Looking To Hire For New Danbury Location DANBURY, Conn. -- A new business in Danbury will give a big bounce to the city's employment numbers when it opens in May. Bounce! Trampoline Sports, an exciting new concept in recreation, fitness and fun, will be celebrating the grand opening of its new facility in Danbury in May and expect to hire 65 full- and part-time employees.They are now hiring for all positions at the facility, which is located at 21 Prindle Lane. Owner Lisa Cannon said she's excited about launching the business. "We think we have a great product and we think there will be great interest," she said. "…

by Frank MacEachern

03/19/2016

News

Old Highway Road Closure In Wilton On Friday WILTON, Conn., -- Utility work will close a section of Old Highway Road in Wilton on Friday. The section between Powder Hill Road and Sharp Hill Road will be closed from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and then from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. said the Wilton Police Department in a press release. The road closure will not affect the morning school bus commute and the road will be opened from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the afternoon bus commute. Police are cautioning residents to make travel arrangements around the closure.

by Frank MacEachern

03/17/2016

Lifestyle

NEAT In Westport, Darien Ranks 'Strong' Among DVlicious Coffee Finalists WESTPORT, Conn. -- Fairfield County is full of places to get your caffeine fix, but if you want to perk up with the strongest espresso, the richest cappuccino or the most thoughtfully made cuppa joe, there are a handful of absolute musts -- at least according to Daily Voice readers who selected five among the best of the best. Each is now vying for a spot in our ongoing DVlicious contest. The winner will be chosen Monday, March 21 at 5 p.m., soon after voting closes. In the meantime, here’s a brief profile of one our our finalists. Each nominee is being highlighted this week before the ultim…

by Daily Voice

03/17/2016

Events

Quirky, Dark Comedy By Irish Author Opens St. Patrick's Day In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn., -- In 1959 Dublin, a young British soldier is held captive by the Irish Republican Army while an equally young IRA volunteer awaits execution for killing a policeman. If the British carry out the Irishman's sentence, the IRA will do the same to the Englishman. Playwright Brendan Behan, himself a former IRA member, took this dire premise to mold a sly political satire and local audiences can see it when "The Hostage" plays March 17 to April 3 at Stamford's The Dressing Room Theatre. Behan, the Irish author, shows how prejudice, blind stupidity and love of conventi…

by Frank MacEachern

03/17/2016

Events

Stamford's Avon Theatre Hosts Pair of Congolese Movies STAMFORD, Conn., -- The Avon Theatre and the Alliance Francaise of Greenwich presents a pair of films Thursday night as part of the Mois de la Francophonie 2016. The two Congolese movies are Prince Loseno and Mukwege: The Doctor Who Saves Women. This evening’s presentation includes a pre-film reception in the lobby at 7 p.m., followed by two short films at 7:30 p.m., and a post-film Q&A with Kambale Musavuli of Friends of the Congo, and Nelson Walker of True-Walker Production. Prince Loseno is a stop-motion animated film directed by Jean-Michel Kibushi Ndjate Wooto that follows the st…

by Frank MacEachern

03/16/2016

Police & Fire

Police: New Canaan Resident Scammed By Fake Eversource Rep NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Police are warning residents about a scam after a resident was defrauded by an individual posing as an Eversource representative. The fraudster claimed that the man’s electric bill was past due and that service would be shut off unless payment via Western Union was made immediately, New Canaan Police Chief Leon Krolikowski said. The resident sent the money via Western Union, police said. The man later Saturday called Eversource to complain after losing power at his residence — but it turned out the outage was due to a downed tree, police said. An Eversource …

by Frank MacEachern

03/15/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich Church's "Transformational Grant" Helps Stamford Organization STAMFORD, Conn., -- A Greenwich church's generosity is helping a Stamford-based non-profit that helps homeless children and their families. Round Hill Community Church has committed $105,000 to Inspirica to help fund a new early childhood learning center. The church has been heavily involved in helping community programs, according to its Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Edward Horstmann. "Over the years the church has had a really deep involvement in the wider community and that has been expressed through a variety of grants the church has given to local organizations," he said. Two year…

by Frank MacEachern

03/10/2016

Neighbors

Szymanski Takes Helm Of Stratford Library As New Director STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Library's new director needs no introduction. Sheri Szymanski is well known to the community after serving as assistant director since 2007. She was appointed library director last month replacing Barbara Blosveren, who had retired. Szymanski said she is excited for the new challenge. "Absolutely, this is a an organization I have been deeply involved with for close to a decade and this is a great opportunity coming to the helm of it," she said Monday, "The Stratford Library is in a great position in our community. It is a beloved institution th…

by Frank MacEachern

03/09/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Suspicious Man Approaches Teenage Boy In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich police are warning residents after a white man approached a teenage boy asking him if he needed a ride before the teen fled. 0n the late afternoon of March 1, a 13-year-old was walking on Riverside Avenue when a black Jeep-type vehicle stopped in front of him, police said. A white man, described as about 5-foot--9, got out of the vehicle and asked the teen whether he wanted a ride, police said. The boy declined, and when the man began walking toward him, the 13-year-old ran home, police said. The man was clean shaven and has black hair, police said. The only…

by Frank MacEachern

03/08/2016

Lifestyle

Stamford Life Coach Focuses On Developing Clients' Self Confidence STAMFORD, Conn. -- Making the changes you need to achieve more in life often is just a matter of confidence, said a Stamford life coach. "Self confidence is an area where I do an enormous amount of work," said Judy Garfinkel about the clients who come to her seeking help and direction. "They tell me: 'I want a coach to help me with my confidence." That's where Garfinkel, a board certified life and career coach, comes in and uses her talents, knowledge and education to help. She works with a wide variety of people who are either contemplating a career change or who belie…

by Frank MacEachern

03/07/2016

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