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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.

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Wilton Commons Breaks Ground On New Housing Wing WILTON, Conn. -- Officials celebrated the groundbreaking of new senior housing in Wilton Wednesday morning and for one man it was an especially sweet moment. George Ciacco, chairman emeritus of Wilton Commons GP, said creating Wilton Commons faced many obstacles over the years as he and others pushed to have the project approved. "You can never be doubtful in a project like this," he said following the ceremony. "You've got a goal and that's what you strive for and you are going to have setbacks and we did have setbacks." The 23 units are termed congregate housing, whic…

by Frank MacEachern

02/04/2016

Police & Fire

Two Veteran Greenwich Police Officers Retiring GREENWICH, Conn. -- Two of Greenwich's finest are retiring. Town natives — Master Police Officer John Perna and Detective Timothy Powell — each have spent 28 years on the force. In 1997, Perna was awarded the prestigious Dr. John A. Clarke Award for his actions. One evening, he and another officer were carpooling to work when they saw a vehicle slam into the Jersey barrier and burst into flames. They raced to the vehicle and pulled the victim from the car before it was fully engulfed in flames. He also has received letters of gratitude from citizens, citing his actions at medical saves, …

by Frank MacEachern

02/03/2016

Politics

Steven Kolenberg Announces Candidacy for State Rep. For 144th District STAMFORD, Conn., -- Stamford native and City Representative Steven Kolenberg formally announced his candidacy for Representative of the 144th District on Sunday as the Republican seeks to knock off Democratic incumbent Caroline Simmons. Kolenberg currently serves as representative of the 16th District in Stamford, Connecticut, where he has served for 3 years. Through his tenure as city representative, Kolenberg has had a record of exemplary citizen service, playing a key role in the clear sidewalk ordinance and fighting against increasing food licensing fees. Speaking on Sunday afternoon, …

by Frank MacEachern

02/01/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich's Community Answers In New Home GREENWICH, Conn., -- The Greenwich United Way’s Community Answers program is well into its move to the Greenwich United Way offices from Greenwich Library. The nonprofit, founded in 1969, is a United Way program that serves as a vital connector between residents and service providers in Greenwich. It made the switch in January. “Our new location is only a hop, skip and a jump away from the Library” said Anita Lai, Program Coordinator at the Greenwich United Way. Over 20 volunteers stand by Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. to assist the public with questions about using info…

by Frank MacEachern

02/01/2016

Business

Tawa Indian Cuisine Restaurant Moves To New Spot In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — Celebrated Chef Kausik Roy of Tawa Indian Cuisine is making his move – to a larger and more versatile restaurant space in the Glenbrook neighborhood of Stamford. A Summer Street restaurant since 2010, the move to 487 Glenbrook Road gives Tawa a larger space, convenient private parking, and a large outdoor patio for Chef Roy to provide more offerings, such as Indian BBQ in summer. “This move is allowing Tawa Indian Cuisine to take things to the next level, “ he said. “The city has been good to us and provided us with the foundation to introduce our brand of Indian cuisine t…

by Frank MacEachern

02/01/2016

Schools

Greenwich Public Schools Celebrate Being Safe GREENWICH, Conn., -- Greenwich Police Officer Ryan Beattie spoke about police work and how hard he worked to become a police officer. He told a roomful of Grade 8 students at Western Middle School that he knew from the age of six what he wanted to do with his life. "It's the only thing I ever wanted to do," said Beattie who noted his grandfather and uncle were police officers. He spoke to the students Thursday as part what's called "Be Safe - Stop. Think. Act" a social learning initiative by Greenwich Public Schools. Beattie was one of seven Greenwich Police Officers …

by Frank MacEachern

01/29/2016

News

Friends Concerned For Dozens Of Exotic Birds After Stamford Woman's Death STAMFORD, Conn. — Friends of a retired Stamford woman who cared for dozens of exotic birds in her city apartment made a sad discovery on Friday. After they had not seen their friend for a few days, an employee and customer from the Stamford-based Parrots and Company went to her apartment to check on her. A building maintenance worker let the two into the woman's apartment Friday afternoon, where they found she had died, said Laurie Fierst, owner of Parrots and Company. "She was gentle, intelligent, caring and generous but private," Fierst said about the retired woman. She decl…

by Frank MacEachern

01/29/2016

Police & Fire

Man Arrested On Drug Charges In New Canaan After Retrieving Lost Duffel NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A New York City man who called New Canaan police about a lost duffel bag was relieved to learn it had been found. But that call also resulted in his arrest on drug charges, police said. David Sutcliffe Morgan, 24, had left the duffel bag in the parking lot of the Elm Street train station in New Canaan on New Year's Day. However, officers had taken a look inside the duffel bag, found marijuana and cocaine and issued a warrant for the man's arrest, police said. Morgan, of 114 Christopher St., New York City, turned himself in to New Canaan Police on Tuesday. He was ch…

by Frank MacEachern

01/28/2016

Business

Stamford To Host Small Business Roundtable With U.S. Sen. Murphy STAMFORD, Conn., -- Mayor David Martin, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and State Representative Caroline Simmons (D-144) will hold a small business roundtable at 4 p.m. Friday. The event will be at the Ferguson Library in the Board Room on the third floor. Martin and representatives from the City of Stamford will give a brief presentation on the new Stamford Business Portal. Then Senator Murphy and Mayor Martin will hold a group dialogue to hear feedback from the business community about ways the city, state, and federal governments can help them moving forward. Small business owners, …

by Frank MacEachern

01/28/2016

Politics

Gov. Malloy Touts Leaner Government During Stamford Visit STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy stopped in Stamford on Tuesday to talk about his drive to operate a lean state government using the backdrop of a pair of city vehicles purchased with state grants. Malloy hosted an event at the city's highway and roads maintenance building at 90 Magee Ave. to highlight his commitment to lean government and clean water. "There is no earth-shaking or ground-breaking news except that we are getting Connecticut's government in line with where Stamford was a few years ago when I left," Malloy said referring to the 14 years he served as Stamfor…

by Frank MacEachern

01/27/2016

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