10:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters on scene investigating a smoke condition at North Stratfield School at 190 Putting Green Road. Radio reports say it is originating in the boiler room. This report is made possible by:
12:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- The intersection at North Benson and Samp Mortar is closed due to downed power lines according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Good early Saturday morning... These are some of the warning headlines from the NWS this morning. This will be by far the colds temps we have seen in the last 5-10 years. Heed the warnings... the only good thing is it only lasts for 36 hours and then we will see this polar air exit stage right. Lots of model agreement and disagreement for the Early week storm. Hopefully by late tonight or early tomorrow we should have a better idea of what will happen. Stay warm!! Tom and Kevin Follow us on Facebook at Valley Shore Weatherdogs
2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to the 1600 block of the Post Road for a woman in her car for a period of time reading a newspaper. The caller thought it was unusual. The woman was waiting for church service at St. Thomast to start. I guess she should have been reading her phone. ....gotta love see something say something, you can't make this stuff up! This report is made possible by:
#Fairfield, CT - International Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20, 2016. Kindness Matters, a local Fairfield movement, led by Veronica Mollica, emphasizes how kindness creates a collective power that positively influences our families, schools, workplaces, and communities. Mollica, along with other North Stratfield Elementary School parents, have developed a Kindness Matters campaign at the school. The guiding belief that cultivating kindness with kids at an early age will foster an environment that is inclusive rather than exclusive. Although the group holds many events and activities throughout the year, International Radom Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week is the perfect opportunity to involve the community and watch kindness become contagious. North Stratfield students will be completing over 4,000 random acts of kindness during the week- long event. On Wednesday, February…
#Fairfield CT--A tribute to Frank Godwin has been set up on the bench that Frank had frequented over the years at the corner of Reef and Old Post Road. Multiple Facebook posts of friends said they would often buy him something to eat at 7-11, Bagel Emporium or McDonald's. The bench was lined with flowers and 7-11 coffee cups. Frank, aged 87 was killed when he was hit by a car at the intersection of Myrtle and Prospect Street in Bridgeport on February 6. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police. Many friends and acquaintances commented "He Knew anything and everything about the townies in Fairfield", "as a bus driver we all miss him we knew…
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that the Fairfield Board of Selectmen issued proclamations to Caroline and Isabella Carrano who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award that a girl can earn in Girl Scouting. This award is given out to less than 6% of all girl scouts. The Gold Award requires at least 80 hours researching issues, assessing community needs and resources, building a team, and making a sustainable impact in the community. After completing prerequisites, each girl must plan, implement and lead a unique project that addresses a community issue and improves lives. Before earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, Caroline and Isabella each earned the Girl Scout Silver Award after completing a…
4:30pm--#Fairfield CT--Security attempted to stop a shoplifter at Home Depot and was told by the shoplifter he had a gun. Police are looking for a short, medium built Hispanic male, late 30's to early 40's wearing a black knit cap, green sweater, black jacket and blue pants. He fled in a Nissan Maxima. This report is made possible by:
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will be having a Super Weekend, Mega Book Sale Friday, February 19 through Sunday, February 21. The sale will be held at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, in the Rotary Room during regular library A wide selection of books, CDs and DVDs for adults and children will be specially priced, and the selection will be regularly updated throughout the sale. Only cash payments will be accepted The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library raise money to support Library programs such as One Book One Town, Soundwaves concerts, the Kershner Gallery, Author Luncheons, Mini Golf, and Children’s programs. The Book Sale always welcomes books, CDs and DVDs in good condition. Donations may be dropped off at the receiving room…
