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Joe Jenkins

Managing Editor, Orange County

jjenkins@dailyvoice.com

Joe Jenkins is a reporter who has worked for various publications including the Poughkeepsie Journal and the New York Daily News. He Graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2003 and received his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2012. Joe is also a contributing columnist and analyst for various online sports publications.

Joe was formerly a managing editor at Daily Voice.

Joe Jenkins's Contributions

Traffic

Route 7 Closures Begin Friday Night FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Route 7 will be closed to thru traffic between Route 35 and Route 102 from 8 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Monday.The closure is the result of a bridge replacement and will require further disruptions in service on the road. The detour routes are as follows: Northbound Rt. 7 thru traffic will be detoured up Rt. 102 to Rt. 35 to Rt. 7 at its intersection with Rt. 35. Southbound Rt. 7 thru traffic will be detoured up Rt. 35 to Rt. 102 to Rt. 7.Please allow additional time if traveling through Ridgefield during these dates and times.

06/23/2017

News

Fireworks To Disrupt Boating On Candlewood Lake In Danbury This Weekend DANBURY, Conn. – Boating traffic on Candlewood Lake near Danbury Bay will be disrupted on Saturday due to the Annual Danbury Volunteer Fireman’s Fireworks Display. The Marine Patrol in conjunction with the DEEP ECON Police will be stopping all boats entering Danbury Bay for a safety inspection. These inspections will only take a couple of minutes and will be a minor inconvenience to boaters. All boats must have on board one wearable Personal Floatation Device (Life Jacket) for each person on board. Children under the age of 13 must wear their life jacket (PFD) at all times while the boat i…

06/23/2017

Schools

Brien McMahon HS Promotes From Within For New Principal NORWALK, Conn. – Former Brein McMahon Housemaster Scott Hurwitz was approved as the school's new principal by the Norwalk Board of Education on Tuesday, according to The Hour. The vote to approve Hurwitz was unanimous and was followed by a standing ovation. He replaces Suszanne Brown Koroshetz, who retired after 10 years as the head of the school, The Hour reported. Click here to read The Hour article.

06/22/2017

Schools

Bassick's Top Choice For Principal Backs Out BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Norwalk principal who was tapped to be the new head of Bassick High in Bridgeport as withdrawn her name from consideration, according to CT Post. Marie Allen made a verbal commitment to the job, but the Norwalk district reportedly created a new position for Allen, prompting her to back out of her deal in Bridgeport and stay with her current district, CTPost said. Click here to read the complete CT Post article.

06/22/2017

News

Greenwich Launches Larvicide Program To Combat Mosquitoes, West Nile GREENWICH, Conn. – The Town of Greenwich will begin a preemptive larviciding program that will include the treatment of public and private roadway catch basins, public school ground catch basins and other property owned by the Town in an effort to battle the West Nile Virus. “Controlling the mosquito population in the larval stage through the application of larvicide has been found to be very effective over the years, so it is prudent to continue this action," Director of Health Caroline Calderone Baisley said. When bitten by an infected mosquito, most people are able to fight off th…

06/22/2017

Police & Fire

Shoplifting Call Ends In Arrest And Stamford Officer Injured STAMFORD, Conn. – A man referred to as a "repeat shoplifter" is facing charges of assaulting an officer after attempting to lift a box of cereal from a Stamford CVS on Wednesday, according to the Stamford Advocate. A store employee reportedly watched Bryant Irby, 27, attempt to leave the story without paying for the cereal. The employee allegedly warned Irby and called the police. Irby then threatened the employee, the Stamford Advocate said. Irby left the store with the cereal. He was stopped by police on Main Street where the altercation occurred. Irby was detained and held o…

06/22/2017

Neighbors

Dumont Parents Fight For Baby With Rare Seizure Disorder DUMONT, N.J. — Two Dumont parents are asking the community to help their daughter battle a rare seizure disorder. Makayla Nunez, who is only 6-months-old, was diagnosed with Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy in May. She is currently on medication to help abate her seizures. Makayla's father, Mario, started a GoFundMe to help pay for Makayla's treatment. To date, the family has raised $2,285 of its $35,000 goal. Click here to read more or to donate to Makayla's cause.

06/22/2017

News

Saw Mill Road Will Be Closed Next Week At Wood Creek Road NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Saw Mill Road will be closed the week of June 26 at Wood Creek Road in New Fairfield. Traffic delays are expected as the project moves north on Route 39. The Candlewood Corners project is needed to address the current drainage that is undersized and poorly aligned. The project will take three to four months to complete. Project updates will be posted at www.newfairfield.org.

06/22/2017

Lifestyle

Beagle-Mix Puppies Nearly Ready For Adoption From Norwalk PAWS NORWALK, Conn. – Six beagle-mix puppies are getting ready to head out and find their forever home at Norwalk PAWS. Gershwin, Gabby, Gino, Gilbert, Gigi and Gracie are 8-weeks-old. They are fun and energetic, but since they are just pups, they'll need help working on training and manners. Single family homes are preferred for these little ones as they may be vocal. Those who are interested can file applications at www.pawsct.org. https://www.facebook.com/PAWSCT/photos/a.204783682464.108897.180408207464/10153956402017465/?type=3

06/22/2017

Neighbors

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by Daily Voice

06/22/2017

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