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Tom Renner

Client Editor

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.

Tom Renner's Contributions

Business

Fairfield Bank Executive Joins Board Of Housing Development Fund FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Michael Weinstock, market president for M&T Bank in Connecticut, has been appointed to the board of the Housing Development Fund (HDF). HDF helps first-time homebuyers become homeowners through free counseling and unique lending products, assists developers in building affordable housing units with competitive financing, and encourages and supports homeowners through innovative programs. It has offices in Stamford, Bridgeport and Danbury. HDF leverages private investment to make public subsidy dollars work harder to create affordable housing, offering lenders the op…

by Tom Renner

12/29/2016

News

Westport Third Quarter Taxes Due Jan. 1 WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Tax Collector Peggy Klein reminded residents that third quarter real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and sanitary sewer use and assessment charges are due Jan. 1, 2017. Taxpayers have until Feb. 1 to pay taxes without penalty. Accounts will be subject to an 18 percent (1.5 percent/month) penalty charge if paid late. Minimum interest charge is $2. Failure to receive a bill does not abate the charges or interest. Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and sanitary sewer use and assessment bills may be paid by credit card, debit card or direct withdraw…

by Tom Renner

12/28/2016

Schools

Norwalk, McMahon Girls Eligible For Chelsea Cohen Scholarship NORWALK, Conn. -- The Fairfield County Sports Commission announced it has established the Chelsea Cohen Memorial Scholarship, which will recognize a top female scholar and athlete from Norwalk with a financial award towards higher education. Criteria for nomination include: Academic honors Participation in one or more varsity level high school sports or teams Nominee must exemplify sportsmanship, leadership, excellent character and athletic prowess Eligible candidates must be a graduating senior at Brien McMahon or Norwalk High School. Schools can recommend three candidates for considerati…

by Tom Renner

12/28/2016

Police & Fire

Bethel Police Department Welcomes New Officer BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel Police Department welcomed Ryan Tharas to the unit after his recent graduation from the Concecticut Municipal Police Academy.Tharas took more than six months of training at the Academy. He will now start a 16 week Field Training Program taught by senior officers. Tharas is a graduate of New Fairfield HIgh School and studied Justice and Law Administration at Western Connecticut State University. His father is a Connecticut State Trooper.

by Tom Renner

12/28/2016

Neighbors

Holiday Helping Hands For Two Needy Families In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. - Stamford EMS and the Stamford Paramedic Association donated to two needy families during the holiday season. One family recently moved out of a shelter into their own home, and the other continues to struggle financially. Gifts from the orgaizations will bring smiles to nine children, ranging in age from 18 to one year old twins. One mother is pregnant and is expected to deliver in January. “This is just another way to show we care,” said Patricia Squires, Executive Director of Stamford EMS. “We’re proud to serve the community in any way we can, and we hope these gifts wil…

by Tom Renner

12/28/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich Girl Competes In Kids Baking Show On Food Network GREENWICH, Conn. -- A 9-year-old Greenwich girl will compete on the Food Network's Kids Baking Championship, which premiered on Monday, Jan. 2. Brooke Cumberland is one of 12 contestants in the 10-week competition for children ages 9-12. The young bakers must show off their baking skills and creativity as they whip up delectable desserts despite difficult, themed challenges such as carnival cupcakes, erupting volcano cakes, throwback treats, and dessert imposters. One child will win a $25,000 grand prize. Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman host the competition. "Baking is a way for…

by Tom Renner

12/28/2016

Business

Ridgefield Attorney Named Partner At Cramer & Anderson In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Attorney Joshua Weinshank of Ridgefield has been named partner at Cramer & Anderson, LLP, in Danbury. Weinshank, who joined the firm about 18 months ago, focuses his practice in the areas of Trust and Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Trust and Probate Administration. He works primarily in Cramer & Anderson’s Danbury office and is the Fairfield County Trust and Estate Planning and Administration Group Leader for the firm. Among his leadership initiatives, Attorney Weinshank has crafted a vision to grow the firm’s business by bringing Cramer & Anderson’s sophisti…

by Tom Renner

12/27/2016

Sports

Endurance Swimmer From Westport Nominated For International Award WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport's Elizabeth Fry is one of 13 women in the running for the Woman of the Year award from the World Open Water Swimming Association. Readers can vote for Fry on the WOWSA website (click here). Voting closes Jan. 1. Fry is one of four women from the United States nominated for the award. In 2016, Fry, 58, crossed Japan's Tsugaru Channel in 15 hours 48 minutes, Hawaii's Molokai Channel in 17 hours and 30 minutes, and California's Catalina Channel in 12 hours and 37 minutes. In between, she organized the charity swim for the Bridgeport-based St. Vincent's Foundation in …

by Tom Renner

12/27/2016

Sports

Darien YMCA Gymnasts Sparkle At Snowflake Invitational DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien YMCA gymnasts dominated the team competition at the Snowflake Invitational in Wilton, taking first in every level in which they competed in. Individual All-Around(AA) winners included Emily Rizzi, Anna Altier, Tanner Generoso, Brianna Barrientos, Olivia Perkins, Abigail Nevin, Sofia DeStefano, Gabriela Pye, Gianna Cardini, Kelsey Fedorko and Adnerys DeJesus. Rizzi paced the champion Level 3 team with an outstanding 37.60 AA in the 6-8 age group, where she also placed second on vault and beam, first on bars and tied teammate Olivia Davis for first on floor. Other…

by Tom Renner

12/27/2016

Sports

Westchester Author Writes On Yanks Legend From Fan's Perspective Who: Tom Molito, Pound Ridge What: Auther of book about Yankees legend Mickey Mantle Learn more: On the book's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/MickeyMantleInsideAndOutsideTheLines/ WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Tom Molito’s book on Mickey Mantle offers a perspective different from all of the other volumes written about the Yankees’ legend. The Pound Ridge resident remembers Mantle from a fan’s perspective, on and off the field, and brings a personal narrative that developed over a decades-long friendship. “This is the only book I know about Mantle that was written by a fan,’’ Molito s…

by Tom Renner

12/26/2016

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