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Tom Renner

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trenner@dailyvoice.com

No one knows local sports quite like Tom Renner, The Daily Voice's Sports Editor. For 22 years, he covered the field for The Stamford Advocate. He's been in Fairfield County since 1987.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire

Trumbull EMS Offers Course In How To Be An EMT TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Classes in learning how to become an Emergency Medical Technician will begin Jan. 19 at Trumbull EMS. The Emergency Medical Technician course is designed for people interested in learning more about Emergency Medical Services. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be eligible to take the state certification exam. As an Emergency Medical Technician, students possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic life support to those who are sick or injured in a pre-hospital setting. Certified Emergency Medical Technicians work on ambulances alongside…

by Tom Renner

01/03/2017

Police & Fire

Greenwich Officer Honored For Making Streets Safer For Motorists GREENWICH, Conn. — AAA Northeast has recognized Officer Vincent Loria as a Traffic Safety Hero and the Greenwich Police Department for its numerous Traffic Safety programs that keep Greenwich residents safe year-round. At AAA’s recent 7th annual Community Traffic Safety Awards lunch, AAA commended Officer Loria for his traffic safety efforts and commitment to safety to Greenwich motorists. Police Chief James Heavey, who nominated Loria, wrote the officer’s dedication, has kept “the streets of Greenwich safer due to the effort of Officer Loria and he should be recognized for those efforts.” …

by Tom Renner

01/03/2017

Events

Professor Looks At Future Of European Union In Darien Talk DARIEN, Conn. -- A professor at Georgetown University kicks off The Darien Community Association’s 2017 Academic Lecture Series on Global Issues with a presentation on the future of the European Union. Kathleen McNamara, Professor of Government and Foreign Service at Georgetown University, will speak on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the DCA, located at 274 Middlesex Road. McNamara’s lecture begins at 10 a.m. Dr. McNamara’s work focuses on the evolution of the European Union, the politics of the Euro and the European Central Bank, and international political issues. She is the author of several books…

by Tom Renner

01/02/2017

Neighbors

Fairfield County Sports Commission Donates $45K To Community Programs FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Fairfield County Sports Commission announced it will donate $15,000 each to nonprofit sports and fitness organizations and individuals in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford. Several organizations and individuals in each community will share the award. The Sports Commission received in 2016 the two largest corporate grants ever in its 12-year existence. The $45,000 of financial support will provide a greater impact in meeting FCSC's mission of promoting an active and healthy lifestyle and personal development through sports. "The areas that we will be suppo…

by Tom Renner

01/01/2017

Lifestyle

Fairfield Museum Registers Little Ones, Tweens For Winter Programs FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Museum will host winter programs for children in various age ranges this winter. Children ages 4-6 can join Miss Annie of Great Beginnings Montessori School to celebrate diverse holidays and to explore the history of Fairfield A new session of “Miss Annie’s Museum Munchkins” begins on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Sessions, which are four weeks long, run throughout the spring. Each day children will focus on a new theme, hearing a story, creating a unique craft and viewing some of the Museum’s fascinating exhibits. Miss Annie's Museum Munchkins meets on Wednesday afternoon…

by Tom Renner

01/01/2017

Events

Public Works Director To Speak To Greenwich Seniors GREENWICH, Conn. -- Amy Siebert, the Commissioner of Public Works in Greenwich, will lead a discussion about current and planned activities within the department at a meeting of the Retired Men's Association of Greenwich. Siebert and her department heads will speak to the group on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Lafayette Place, Greenwich. Siebert is responsible for all matters involved in the construction, development and maintenance of the physical properties of the town, except for the design and maintenance of school property. The department also provide…

by Tom Renner

01/01/2017

Politics

Boucher Applauds Reduced Wait Times At Motor Vehicle Offices FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- State Senator Toni Boucher commended the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and its employees after the agency announced that customer wait times have been dramatically reduced. “I was hopeful that the appointments of former Deputy Commissioner Michael Bzdyra to Commissioner and former Voya Financial COO Judeen Wrinn as Deputy Commissioner would bring about positive changes,” Sen. Boucher said. “I am glad that these steps were taken. Process reengineering is a best practice to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service. It is employed regula…

by Tom Renner

01/01/2017

Lifestyle

Registration Opens Sunday For Popular Races In Ridgefield, Redding FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Popular races in Ridgefield and Redding open registration this weekend and provide the perfect incentive for Fairfield County fitness enthusiasts seeking to jump-start their training programs. In addition, a New Year’s Day race in Brookfield and next week’s opening leg of the venerable Boston Buildup running series can help runners find other like-minded souls to endure the difficult days of winter training. Registration for the Ridgefield Triathlon begins on Jan. 1, 2017 at midnight. The race will be held on Sunday, June 4. The sprint distance triathlon, with a …

by Tom Renner

12/31/2016

News

Wait Times At Motor Vehicles Fall Sharply Throughout Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The average wait time at Department of Motor Vehicle offices in Norwalk, Bridgeport and Danbury declined significantly in November after the agency implemented measures developed in a successful pilot program. The average wait time in Norwalk fell 46 percent in November of 2016 compared to the same month in 2015. The average wait time fell 37 percent in Bridgeport and 13 percent in Danbury. In July, Governor Dannel Malloy tasked the DMV with producing an analysis of reasons for long wait-times and finding solutions to reduce them. A detailed analysis revealed a nu…

by Tom Renner

12/31/2016

Police & Fire

Stratford Police Charge Mechanic After Test Drive Goes Awry STRATFORD -- A mechanic for a Stratford auto repair business faces several charges after an accident on Wednesday, according to a story in the Connecticut Post.Police said Ramparsad Dookie, 62, crashed a sports utility vehicle into a liquor store. Dookie, who is employed by Maxi's Auto Shop, was driving a vehicle that was brought to the shop for repair. He was charged with using a motor vehicle without permission, operating without a license and unsafe operation. Click here for the CTPost.com story.

by Tom Renner

12/30/2016

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