I'm a married mother of three awesome kids and a rescue dog named Sadie, a black lab mix. I grew up in Sandy Hook and currently live in Ridgefield.
I studied English Literature at Ellis College and Child Development at Post University and received my Head Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education through the State of Connecticut in 2008.
From 2010-2012 I enjoyed working for Patch in various roles as a reporter, columnist, food critic and guest editor. I also helped launch 12 Patch sites in Fairfield County in early 2010.
During 2012-2013, I stopped working in order to serve as a volunteer to help my hometown of Sandy Hook heal after the tragic Sandy Hook School shootings on Dec. 14, 2012. I founded the Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids (The SHACK) in Sandy Hook Center as a creative way for kids and families to heal through the power of the arts through free music and art programs. We were happy to have the Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs as regular visitors as well.
In January of 2014, Hearst Media Services honored me with the "Top 10 Most Fascinating People of 2013" award in the Greater Danbury Area for volunteer work I performed with Sandy Hook Arts Center for Kids. In June 2014, I went back to work and became a Regional Editor for eleven towns in Southwest Connecticut.
On February 4, 2015, World Cancer Day, life threw a huge curveball and I was diagnosed with "The Evil 'C' Word." During 2015 and most of 2016, I battled a "very rare, very aggressive" type of breast cancer with wit, sass, faith and lots of support from family and friends. After 4 surgeries, 16 weeks of dose dense "red devil" chemo, 30 rounds of radiation and tons of complications, I'm proud to say I'm now a survivor of Triple Negative Metaplastic Carcinoma and an advocate of self breast exams for early detection. Being diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 45 with no cancer in my family prompted me to start a #MyLeftBoob selfie campaign to raise awareness for early detection.
Read my story here:
http://patch.com/connecticut/bethel/breast-cancer-awareness-behind-pink-ribbons-personal-survival-story-0
In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading biographies, David Sedaris or Kurt Vonnegut books, singing and playing bass guitar in a cover band with my rockin' hubby of 22 years, who is the drummer.
'Valley Forge the Myth and the Reality' will be presented at the Brookfield Museum and Historical Society.
The class is designed to help Bethel residents understand the long-term ramifications of wearing a backpack incorrectly.
The newly created position will hear cases of Ridgefield residents who have received open space violations and wish to appeal them.
Mimi was a Danbury High School graduate and a parishioner of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church of Danbury.
The distraught mother of a 19-month-old baby boy spoke in court Tuesday after the father of her baby was sentenced for his death.
An alert driver in Wilton flagged down a nearby police cruiser to alert the officer of the potentially intoxicated motorist, a Danbury man.
An alert driver in Wilton flagged down a nearby police cruiser to alert the officer of the potentially intoxicated motorist.
A 10-year veteran of the New York City Department of Education will be joining Ridgefield Public Schools.
He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association in Danbury and helped raise money, work for the group and help prepare for meetings.
He authored a number of important works including "A Flag for New Milford: The Practical Guide to Creating a Successful Civic Flag."
A resident of Ridgefield since 1986, Andy was a member of St. Mary Parish, a volunteer and board member with Ridgefield Little League.
Be prepared for road closures in Monroe as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11
Be prepared for road closures in Newtown as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11
Be prepared for road closures near New Milford as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11
Be prepared for road closures in the Danbury area as motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11.
Be prepared for road closures in the Brookfield area as motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11.
Be prepared for road closures in Bethel as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to victims and first responders of 9/11.
Be prepared for road closures in Redding as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to victims and first responders of 9/11.
Be prepared for road closures in Wilton as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to victims and first responders of 9/11.
Be prepared for road closures near Ridgefield as thousands of motorcyclists ride to pay tribute to victims and first responders of 9/11.