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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

Politics

Stratford's Petruccelli Announces Run For Mayor STRATFORD, Conn. -- Longtime Stratford Board of Education member Len Petruccelli announced he will run for mayor on Saturday, according to CT Post. Petruccelli joins a Democratic field that also includes Stephanie Philips, the chairwoman of the DTC, and Zoning Commission Member Joe Paul. The three will likely square off in a primary on Sept. 12, CT Post reported. Incumbent Republican Mayor John Harkins said he won't seek re-election. No other Republicans have announced formal intentions to run, CT Post said. Click here to read the CT Post article.

04/13/2017

Police & Fire

Crews Rescue 3 From Norwalk Harbor After Boats Overturn NORWALK, Conn. -- Rescue crews pulled three people from Norwalk Harbor on Thursday after their small vessels overturned, according to The Hour. The 18-foot canoe and the 8-foot sailing dinghy overturned at approximately 11:50 a.m. near Peach Island. Fire officials believe the boaters likely ran into trouble with the incoming flood tide coupled with 10-to 15 knot winds, The Hour reported. The three were brought back to shore and sent home to take warm showers, The Hour said. Click here to read The Hour article.

04/13/2017

News

Greenwich Water Supply Improving, But Still Below Average GREENWICH, Conn. -- Water levels in the Greenwich Reservoir System are improving, but remain lower than where they should be for this time of year, according to government officials. Reservoir levels were at 73 percent at the end of February while average is closer to 88 percent. As a result, the board of selectmen adopted new water restrictions for businesses and residents. Golf courses are banned from watering fairways but are allowed to water tees and greens. Previously banned outdoor uses such as car washing and power washing is now allowed, however, residents should still be reducing…

04/13/2017

Politics

Hunsberger Announces Candidacy For Monroe First Selectman MONROE, Conn. -- Democratic Town Council Member Dan Hunsberger announced he will run for Monroe First Selectman this year, according to The Monroe Courrier. Hunsberger has a long resume of public service. He retired as a captain from the Stamford Fire Department after 40 years of service. He was also the city's director of Emergency Management. Hunsberger will run against Republican Town Committee’s candidate Ken Kellogg, The Monroe Courrier reported. Incumbent Steve Vavrek, who has served as First Selectman since 2009, said he won't be seeking re-election in November. Click here to rea…

04/13/2017

Police & Fire

Brookfield Police Accepting Applications for Officer BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Police Department is accepting applications for police officers through June 5. Successful candidates are required to pass written, oral, physical, and psychological testing. Candidates must also pass a medical physical, a drug screen, polygraph and background check. Salary is $52,700 to start with a maximum pay of $80,565 after five years. Applications must be filled out online. Log on to www.policeapp.com/brookfield. Contact Capt. Peter Frengs at pfrengs@brookfieldct.gov for more information.

04/13/2017

News

Bridge Work In Bridgeport May Cause Delays On Route 130 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A construction project on the Bascule Bridge on Route 130 in Bridgeport will cause alternating traffic patterns that could create delays. The alternating traffic pattern will be in place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. while crews complete the rehabilitation project. Motorists should expect delays in this area.

04/13/2017

Lifestyle

Excited Anglers Cast Lines At Great Hollow Lake In Monroe MONROE, Conn. — Beautiful weather prompted a big turnout for opening day of trout season at Great Hollow Lake in Monroe on Saturday. Young anglers, parents, officers and fisheries staff were on hand to kick off the season. More than 300,000 trout have been released into lakes and streams state-wide.

04/13/2017

Sports

Stanley Cup Takes Straight Shot To Stamford On Metro-North FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Some Metro-North commuters are the worst. They take up entire seats. They block the aisle while everyone takes selfies. And when that commuter is the Stanley Cup, it's to be expected. The NHL's championship trophy hopped on a train in Grand Central Terminal and rode up to Stamford where NBC Sports is headquartered in anticipation of the start of the NHL playoffs on Wednesday night. New York Rangers legend Mike Richter joined the cup along with MTA President Joseph Giulietti in Grand Central for the start of the Cup's journey. Stanley Cup handler Mike Bolt stayed…

04/12/2017

News

State To Replace Signs On Merritt Parkway From Greenwich To Stratford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- State officials are developing plans to replace signage on the Merritt Parkway between Greenwich and Milford. All overhead, side-mounted, post-mounted and variable message signs are slated to be replaced. This includes ramp signing. New design plans are expected to be available in June. Preliminary reports say the sign replacement project will cost approximately $6 million. Anyone interested in requesting information on this project may do so by contacting Mrs. Anna S. Mermelstein, Project Engineer, at 860-594-2715. Make reference to Project No. 173-472.

04/12/2017

News

Drivers Beware: Work Begins On Overpasses Along Merritt In Westport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Work to repair roads and overpasses along the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield and Westport are underway and could trigger overnight road closures. Work will consist of rehabilitation and safety improvements from the Congress Street Overpass to the Newtown Turnpike Overpass. Northbound lane closures are to be expected from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Saturday to Wednesday and from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Southbound lane closures will be from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday; and 8 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday.

04/12/2017

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