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Jill Chafetz

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jchafetz@dailyvoice.com

I started my professional life as a research psychologist (not the "do you love your mother" kind). I enjoyed research and teaching, but noticed that I spent most of my non-classroom time writing and editing, often to help other people.

When I left academia, all the "you should be a writer" admonitions followed me to job interviews. I've been squeezing in part-time writing and editing jobs for about 9 years, so now I am happily doing it full time.

Jill was formerly a writer at Daily Voice.

Jill Chafetz's Contributions

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Chappaqua's Ben Stiller CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Happy birthday to Chappaqua's Ben Stiller! Stiller, a resident of Chappaqua, turns 51 Nov. 30. Stiller is an actor, writer, producer and director who was born Nov. 30, 1965, in New York City. His mother is actor Anne Meara and his father is actor/comedian Jerry Stiller. He won an Emmy for directing, producing, and writing “The Ben Stiller Show,” which was on TV from 1989-90 and again in 1993. Stiller starred in the films “There’s Something About Mary,” “Permanent Midnight,” “Along Came Polly,” “Starsky and Hutch” and “The Royal Tannenbaums”. He is married to Christine …

by Jill Chafetz

11/30/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk's Courage To Speak Receives Grant From AT&T NORWALK, Conn. – State Rep. Christopher Perone and Connecticut’s AT&T Director of External Affairs Harry Carey recently worked together to provide a $2,500 grant to the Courage to Speak Foundation of Norwalk. Courage to Speak designs drug-prevention and education programs to children, adolescents and parents. “Organizations like the Courage to Speak Foundation can change lives and position entire communities for brighter futures,” says Carey. “We commend Ginger and Larry for their outstanding work, and we are proud to support their efforts in any way we can.” Ginger Katz, CEO and Foun…

by Jill Chafetz

01/09/2016

Real Estate

Two Energy-Efficient 'Passive Houses' Listed For Sale In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – Two new houses have been listed for sale that are the first Passive Houses built in Stamford, which is considered the most energy-efficient for of construction in the world, according to William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. The two properties, both located on Campbell Drive in Stamford and surrounded by woodlands, were designed by Westport architect Lucien Vita of Vita Design Group. They were built by Salvatore Zarrella of Construction Management Group in New Canaan. One of the passive houses in Stamford, a traditional farmhouse, is offered for sale at $1.779 mill…

by Daily Voice

12/26/2015

Business

Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Honored At Southport Firm SOUTHPORT , Conn. – Six attorneys who work for the law firm of Brody Wilkinson PC in Fairfield have been honored in the November issue of “New England Super Lawyers.” The magazine named William J. Britt, Stephen J. Curley, Barbara S. Miller and Peter T. Mott as Connecticut Super Lawyers and Justin L. Galletti and Daniel B. Fitzgerald were selected as Connecticut Rising Stars. All six attorneys will be featured in the November issue of New England Super Lawyers Magazine and in a special supplement of the November issue of Connecticut Magazine. Here are their designated practice areas: …

by Jill Chafetz

12/24/2015

Neighbors

CT YMCAs Honor Wilton's Boucher For Advocating For Kids WILTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs has named state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-Wilton) as its “Legislator of the Year.” Boucher represents Bethel, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Boucher is a ranking member of the state legislature’s Education Committee. The YMCAs recognized Boucher for her advocacy on behalf of children and their families. Boucher was presented with a plaque in honor of her advocacy and leadership at the State Capitol. “I am so appreciative to the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs for this wonderful honor,” Boucher said. “Our YMCAs ar…

by Jill Chafetz

12/22/2015

Business

First Niagara Hires Fairfield Man To Handle Commercial Lending FAIRFIELD, Conn. – First Niagara Financial Group has appointed Art Rhatigan, a Fairfield resident, to be senior team leader for commercial lending for First Niagara in New England. Rhatigan will be responsible for developing and expanding new commercial banking relationships within First Niagara’s New England region, which includes Connecticut and western Massachusetts. He will be based in New Haven. “Art has been working for more than 29 years managing the portfolios of businesses throughout New England,” said Jeff Hubbard, First Niagara’s New England Region President. “We are confident …

by Jill Chafetz

12/17/2015

News

Darien's Thriving Youth Initiative Gets $500K Grant To Cut Risky Behaviors DARIEN, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services has awarded a grant of $100,000 for each of the next five years to the Thriving Youth Initiative of the Community Fund of Darien. “The Darien Community Fund’s Thriving Youth initiative has opened an important community dialogue about the causes and life-altering consequences of risky behaviors. Incidents of alcohol and substance use and abuse are alarmingly on the rise here in Darien among our youth," Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said. "I’m grateful for the State of Connecticut’s investment…

by Jill Chafetz

12/15/2015

Business

Dr. Mark Melendez Takes Over Fairfield Plastic Surgery Offices FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Dr. Mark Melendez, who already has offices in Greenwich and Shelton, is the new cosmetic surgeon in charge at Fairfield Plastic Surgery in Fairfield.A Johns Hopkins Fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Melendez has staff privileges at Greenwich Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and St.Vincent's Hospital, among others. Dr. David Yan and his wife, Dr. Lisa Geer-Yan, asked Melendez to take over the practice when they decided to join a multi-disciplinary medical practice in Florida. "I think that Mark provides a specialized set of skills that is needed in the…

by Daily Voice

12/10/2015

Events

Edythe Ann Quinn To Discuss Book at Hyde Park FDR Library HYDE PARK, N.Y. – The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and the Mid-Hudson Antislavery History Project are presenting author Edythe Ann Quinn on Sunday, Nov. 15. Quinn will talk about her book, “Freedom Journey: Black Civil War Soldiers and the Hills Community, Westchester County, New York”, which is a history of 35 African-American Civil War soldiers, told through letters, recruit rosters, and pension records. Quinn is a professor of history and founding member of the United States Colored Troops Institute (USCTI) at Hartwick College in Oneonta. The talk is free and open to the public. It will…

by Jill Chafetz

12/08/2015

Obituaries

Barbara A. Morton, 85, of Hopewell Junction HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Barbara A. Morton, 85, of Hopewell Junction died on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Born in Fitchburg, Mass. On April 8, 1930, she was the daughter of Vincent Gillis and Mary Domay Barber Gillis Boivin. She had been employed by the Southern Dutchess News, Arrow Shirt Company and Fitchburg Lock Company. She was a member of the Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for the preschool. She was also a member of the South Hills Mall Walkers and the World War II Women’s Auxiliary. For many years, she also volunteered as a den mother for the Cu…

by Jill Chafetz

12/05/2015

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