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BBC News
19 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Cricket called off in Danbury after man says he was hit by a ball
Cricketers have called on a parish council to let them play after the sport was suspended when a member of the public reported he was hit by a cricket sound of leather on willow has been heard in the village of Danbury, Essex, for centuries, but three clubs were now prohibited from using Dawson Fields for alleged incident happened last month, but a campaign has since been launched to reinstate cricket in the village. Rory Carlton, club secretary of Danbury Cricket Club, said: "Cricket has been a huge part of my life, we need the parish council to see sense."The council said it was looking into "mitigations". Man 'hit on leg' by ball Cricket was suspended after an alleged incident on 17 May when Danbury Cricket Club played South Woodham and Burnham's third team. According to the club, an entry was made in the incident log at the nearby leisure centre stating somebody was "hit by a cricket ball on [the] leg whilst unloading/loading his car".Mr Carlton, 36, said none of the players playing that day had any recollection of the incident, and added: "When you are playing cricket, your eyes are focused on the ball and you are following that and tracking that, so we are trying to understand how that happened."Signs have now been put up around the boundary of the cricket pitch, adjacent to the public car park, stating that the sport is currently suspended. Danbury Cricket Club is not the only team to use the pitch, and it is also home to two other cricket teams, Tuskers and Oaklands. Mr Carlton hopes the parish council will let them all play again soon. He added: "It's a really sad state of affairs. For the community, it would be such a shame for cricket to stop being played here."I found a record of a game in 1799 against Little Baddow, which Danbury won, so if it was to cease, it would just be a real tragedy." Danbury Parish Council has organised a meeting for residents to discuss the future of cricket in the village on 19 April Chapman, the council chairman, said: "Cricket has not been banned in Danbury. There was an incident where someone in our car park was hit by a cricket ball. "A majority of the council at a subsequent meeting decided to suspend cricket for three weeks until we had a report from our health and safety advisors as to what mitigations could be taken."Chapman said the council would then consider these mitigations before deciding next steps. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Hospitality Net
2 days ago
- Business
- Hospitality Net
Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues to Invest in Technology; Recruits Chris Clap as First CTO
[Danbury, Conn., June 11, 2025] Meyer Jabara Hotels is cloud-connected, AI-accelerated, and future-proofed thanks to the recent recruitment of Chris Clap as Chief Technology Officer – a first-time position for the 48-year-old hotel ownership and management company. As its portfolio of branded and independent hotels continues to grow across the U.S., MJH is aligning its tech strategy and business ambition to build a better foundation for the future. 'We've long been committed to leveraging technology to drive better outcomes,' said Ted Jabara, Meyer Jabara Hotels Senior Vice President Technical Services. 'Having worked with Chris in the past and being extremely impressed with his IT leadership experience, we recruited him to build a team and a vision that will enable us to better serve our properties, staff, and customers. Chris has the experience, professionalism, and customer service centric mindset we need to stay ahead of the technology curve and be truly future ready.' MJH's technology roadmap centers on three core pillars: Cloud-First Operations: Leveraging Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure, the company will build a mobile-first digital ecosystem that enables staff to access data securely from anywhere, untethered by VPNs or legacy systems and results in faster, smarter decision making. Proactive Security: Leveraging a resilient, layered security framework that integrates proactive and reactive tools, MJH will ensure up time and protect data integrity. From endpoint protection to real-time monitoring, the company is developing a depth-of-defense strategy to ensure technology roadmap success. AI and Automation Analysis: Leveraging workflow automation analysis – from accounting to revenue management – along with AI, the company will reduce manual data entry, increase speed, and eliminate inaccuracies. Professional & People Focused Chris Clap 'Having worked with Meyer Jabara Hotels as a vendor, I know the team and what they stand for,' Clap said. 'Their values and culture were a significant factor in my decision to join the company. This is a place where I can make a real impact, not just on systems, but on people's day-to-day experiences. Meyer Jabara Hotels is embracing technology not to replace people, but to leverage human capabilities and allow our teams to focus on high-impact work. It's all about building a foundation for how hospitality will be delivered in the future.' Clap comes to Meyer Jabara Hotels with nearly 30 years of IT experience. Previously, Clap worked as a Senior Systems Engineer and Professional Services Engineer for Managed Services Providers (MSP), designing IT networks, security assessments, and custom solutions for customers. He started his career working for IBM supporting both internal and commercial accounts in application virtualization technology. Clap resides in Connecticut with his wife and has two adult children. 'My goal at Meyer Jabara Hotels is to work on the business, not in the business,' Clap said. 'Our focus will remain on the strategy, growth, and systems that improve the business overall and allow it to scale, improve, and succeed.' About Meyer Jabara Hotels With headquarters in Danbury, Conn., and offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., Meyer Jabara Hotels is an award-winning hospitality company owning and operating 45 hotels and 36 food-and-beverage outlets in 20 states across the United States. The company was formed in 1977 through the partnership of William Meyer, a specialist in real property law, and Richard Jabara, a second-generation hotelier. Now under the direction of President Justin Jabara, the company has experience in all kinds of properties, from 16-room boutique properties to 508-room convention style hotels. The Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio consists of hospitality's leading extended stay, boutique, select service, and full service brands under the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice and Wyndham umbrellas, as well as several independents. Meyer Jabara Hotels is, and always will be, in the people business. The better the people, the better the business, and that philosophy extends to all key stakeholders: business partners, associates, and guests. The company strives to create success for all it serves. For more information on Meyer Jabara Hotels, visit
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Three cricket clubs suspended after person ‘hit by ball in car park'
'I got a call about two weeks ago to say that the top field is going to be closed because of an incident which is right next to the cricket pitch,' Ayris said. 'We got a call out of the blue to say cricket's been suspended until a meeting at the end of June because it's too dangerous. 'We believe this sets an incredibly worrying precedent for any team that play their matches in a public space. Cricket was suspended without any consultation with the three teams who play there and without any effort to investigate the allegation.' Oaklands Cricket Club have made a formal complaint to Danbury Parish Council. Rory Carlton, the honorary secretary of Danbury Cricket Club, said that none of those playing for or against Danbury during the game when the alleged incident occurred had any recollection of a member of the public being hit. According to the accident log, the incident occurred at 1pm, 10 minutes before Danbury's match began that day. 'Neither Danbury CC or their opposition – Burnham and South Woodham CC – witnessed any member of the public being struck by a ball during or before the match,' Carlton said. 'Following the alleged incident I was informed by Danbury Parish Council that they 'didn't realise somebody could be struck by a cricket ball and thus the risk profile had changed', which I and any reasonable person would surely find incredulous.' Ayris also said that Oaklands Cricket Club had posted a link to their petition on the Danbury Village community page on Facebook, which was deleted within hours. 'We haven't cancelled cricket' Michelle Harper, parish clerk at Danbury Parish Council, told Telegraph Sport that the suspension of cricket was only temporary. 'At the moment, the council has suspended cricket while it carries out a further health and safety review,' Parish said. 'We decided to close the top car park where the cricket is played – hopefully as a short-term measure. 'It's suspended until June 23, when the council will have a formal council meeting to decide on the mitigation that it needs to put in place so that cricket can continue. 'It's really important that people understand that we haven't cancelled cricket. All we've done is suspend cricket while we are carrying out both investigations and looking at mitigation for the health and safety of everybody who uses the field. We haven't cancelled cricket, which I think is a lot of people's fear.' Ayris told Telegraph Sport that Danbury Parish Council has persistently complained about the cost of cricket. 'Every time we have a meeting before the season and post-season, they say that cricket is a financial burden on the parish council and that we have to give them reasons to carry on,' he said. Harper added: 'The council has always supported cricket in the time I've been here.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man serving murder sentence gets extra year behind bars for assaulting inmate at federal prison in CT
A man in prison for murder was sentenced to a little more than an additional year on Wednesday for assaulting another person with a makeshift weapon while the two were imprisoned at a federal correctional facility in Connecticut. Jonathan Cruz-Carmona, 34, faced sentencing in federal court in New Haven where he was handed down a term of 12 months and a day in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Federal officials said he assaulted an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury on Dec. 18, 2023. According to authorities, Cruz-Carmona used a weapon fashioned from a broken pencil and two razor blades. The attack led to the inmate suffering wounds to their chin and neck. The injury was not considered life-threatening, officials said. On June 3, 2024, Cruz-Carmona pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Federal authorities said the assault occurred as he was serving a 200-month prison term in connection with the killing of a rival drug dealer in Rochester, New York in September 2016. In that case, Cruz-Carmona reportedly saw the man selling drugs in an area where he had told him not to, maintaining that it was his 'territory,' according to federal officials. At the direction of another person, Cruz-Carmona shot the man several times as he was sitting in a car, killing him, according to authorities. He faced sentencing in that case after pleading guilty to murder with a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking crime. The sentence handed down on Wednesday will run consecutive to the murder term.
