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Swastika Vandalism on Tesla in Fairfield Investigated

A swastika sticker was discovered in the back of a Tesla parked at the Black Rock Train Station in Fairfield, Connecticut. The vehicle's owner reported the incident to the Fairfield Police Department, which has since launched an investigation. This act of vandalism occurred just after a protest at the Tesla showroom in Milford on March 22, 2025, where approximately 300 individuals gathered to oppose actions taken by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The protest was organized by Indivisible Orange, with participants expressing concerns over mass firings of federal workers and the perceived threats to democracy. At the protest "U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, made brief remarks to the crowd through a bullhorn…

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Downed Tree and Wires

Mar 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a downed tree on Black Rock Turnpike between Hemlock and Congress Street. The power is still active in the area. 2025-03-22@8:08pm--#Fairfield CT

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Town of Fairfield to Begin East Trunk Sewer Line Replacement

Mar 17, 2025 Alex

First Selectman Bill Gerber announced today that the Town of Fairfield will begin a long-planned replacement of the East Trunk sewer line in May 2025 with an expected project duration of approximately 18 months. Aging sewer lines will be replaced to improve the reliability and efficiency of the Town’s wastewater system, reduce maintenance cost, prevent future disruptions and support development in the Town by providing necessary infrastructure for growth. Two public informational meetings will be held to share important details about the project, primarily affecting residents who live on the following streets: Kenard Street, Kenwood Avenue, Dalewood Avenue, Ash Street and Grasmere Avenue. There will be a staggered schedule of project work so that neighborhood impacts will be limited to…

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Emmeline Harrigan Appointed as Town of Fairfield Plan and Zoning Director

Mar 16, 2025 Alex

The Town of Fairfield is pleased to announce that Emmeline Harrigan has been appointed Director of Town Plan and Zoning, the Town’s land use agency, effective April 1. With Plan and Zoning Director Jim Wendt's announcement of his retirement, the Town Plan and Zoning Commission (TPZ) appointed Harrigan to serve as Director of Town Plan and Zoning at their meeting on March 11. The appointment was subsequently approved by First Selectman Bill Gerber. Harrigan has served the Town as assistant planning director for the past eight years. She has more than 25 years of planning experience, with a master's degree in Urban Planning from UCLA. She is a certified Planner and Floodplain Manager. While in Fairfield, she has worked on…

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Fairfield House Fire

Mar 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

An alert neighbor spotted flames coming from the front of a home on Bullard Street. Firefighters arrived while the fire was still relatively small and extinguished the fire. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. 2025-03-15@9:20am--#Fairfield CT--#ctfire

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New York Times Editors’ Choice Author Reverend Lynn Casteel Harper to Speak at Quick Center, March 17

Mar 9, 2025 Alex

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (March 4, 2025) — Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences Master of Fine Arts program will host a lecture by Reverend Lynn Casteel Harper, essayist, minister, and chaplain, on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Quick Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Harper's On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What it Means to Disappear is a New York Times Book Editors' Choice selection that weaves together intimate reflections on her own family's history with dementia. She also draws on her work as a pastor and nursing home chaplain, as well as scientific, medical, and historical perspectives on the disease. During the event, she will converse with National Book Award-winning…

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Women Lead the Way in Habitat CFC’s Weekend Build: Celebrating International Women’s Day

Mar 6, 2025 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Join Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC) Women Build volunteers on International Women’s Day as they assist construction staff on a build site in Fairfield. Volunteers with varying skill levels and backgrounds will join in support of Habitat’s mission and in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The volunteer construction activity will take place at 240-246 Greenfield Street, Fairfield, CT, with parking available in the adjacent parking lot, on March 8, 2025, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Most construction efforts will take place in the morning, before the noon lunch break. Sponsored by ASML, the volunteer group will include volunteers from various corporate neighbors and committed community members (both men…

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Fairfield Warde DECA Shines at State Competition, Sending Finalists to International Conference

Mar 5, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT – Fairfield Warde High School’s DECA chapter continues to make history, competing against over 1,200 students at the Connecticut State DECA Competition and achieving outstanding results. In just its third year, Warde DECA has more than doubled in size, growing to an impressive 78 members. This year, 25 students placed in the top five of their categories, a testament to their dedication, talent, and hard work. A special congratulations to our qualifying finalists, who have earned a coveted spot at the DECA International Career & Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, from April 25-30. There, they will compete on a global stage against more than 21,000 students from around the world, showcasing their business and leadership skills while representing…

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Board of Selectmen Restores $2 Million to Fairfield Public School Budget

Mar 4, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, Conn., March 4, 2025—During the Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) Deliberative Budget Session on March 3, the Board voted to restore $2 million to Fairfield’s Public School budget. The Board of Education (BOE) had initially requested a 6.7 percent increase, one of the highest in the region and in Fairfield’s past two decades. While 4.45 percent of the increase was attributed to necessary teacher and paraeducator salary adjustments, concerns arose due to minimal grand list growth of only 0.24 percent. This meant that much of the increase would lead to higher property taxes. Selectman Christine Vitale made a motion to restore $2 million in funding, which was seconded by First Selectman Bill Gerber. Gerber’s administration had been actively seeking revenue…

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Garage Fire

Mar 4, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield firefighters were called to Beechwood Lane for a garage fire. Upon arrival, they found smoke coming from the roof vents and immediately called for additional resources. The homeowner told firefighters she heard a bang and, upon opening the garage door, saw fire and smoke. Fortunately, she remembered her child's fire safety lessons from school and quickly shut the door between the residence and the garage, helping to contain the fire. Firefighters brought the fire under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. 2025-03-04 @ 11:11 AM — #FairfieldCT #CTFire

Swastika Vandalism on Tesla in Fairfield Investigated

Downed Tree and Wires

Town of Fairfield to Begin East Trunk Sewer Line Replacement

Emmeline Harrigan Appointed as Town of Fairfield Plan and Zoning Director

Fairfield House Fire

New York Times Editors’ Choice Author Reverend Lynn Casteel Harper to Speak at Quick Center, March 17

Women Lead the Way in Habitat CFC’s Weekend Build: Celebrating International Women’s Day

Fairfield Warde DECA Shines at State Competition, Sending Finalists to International Conference

Board of Selectmen Restores $2 Million to Fairfield Public School Budget

Garage Fire

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