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Jan 23, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

And I thought the CT Senate Democrats were pro union. Can't tell that in Fairfield or Bridgeport. Actions speak louder than words!  It is time for both towns to give our firefighters and police a decent contract!(editorial) Y pensé que los CT demócratas del Senado eran favorable unión. No se puede decir que en Fairfield o Bridgeport. Las acciones hablan más que las palabras! Es hora de que ambas ciudades para dar a nuestros bomberos y la policía un contrato decente! (Editorial) E eu pensei que os democratas do Senado CT foram pro união. Não posso dizer que, em Fairfield ou Bridgeport. As ações falam mais alto que palavras! É tempo de ambas as cidades para dar aos nossos bombeiros…

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Help Fairfield Libraries Help Operation Hope

Jan 23, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

[Fairfield, CT, January 14, 2015] The Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, and Pequot Library will be hosting a “Food for Fines” drive beginning Saturday, February 7 through Saturday, February 14, 2015. For 8 days only, the libraries will waive fines on overdue materials in exchange for food items to benefit the Operation Hope Food Pantry. For each overdue library item returned February 7 through February 14, the libraries will forgive all associated fines in exchange for a single food item listed on the Operation Hope website http://www.operationhopect.org/help/ . This does not apply to overdue Library museum passes, damaged materials, or items that have already been billed for replacement. The Main Library, Fairfield Woods Branch Library, and Pequot Library will gladly accept donations even if there are…

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Fairfield News: Crash

Jan 22, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

4:25pm--A report of a two car crash at Black Rock Turnpike and Commerce Drive at the light.  One minor injury reported.  Take alternative route.  I just came from there I'm going to bet it was sun glare!   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by:

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Fairfield U Student Hallucinating After Smoking Pot

Jan 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

11:25pm--#Fairfield CT--First responders on the way to aid a student in Campion Hall who is hallucinating after smoking marijuana.  He thought he was paranoid before, wait til they arrive!   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Los primeros en responder en el camino para ayudar a un estudiante en Campion Hall, que está alucinando después de fumar marihuana. Pensó que era un paranoico antes, esperar hasta que lleguen! Socorristas no caminho para ajudar um estudante em Campion Hall, que está tendo alucinações após fumar maconha. Ele pensou que era paranóico antes, esperar até que eles cheguem!

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Fairfield News: Odor of Burning

Jan 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

5:29pm---#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Firefighters are on scene at Luigi's Plaza at  170 Post Road for an odor of burning on the second floor offices.  An unoccupied office with a 3D printer running MAY be the cause but not confirmed. Firefighters continue investigating. First and probably only on DoingItLocal!   Fairfield Los bomberos están en escena en la Plaza de Luigi a 170 Post Road en olor de la quema en el segundo piso de las oficinas. Una oficina desocupada con una impresora 3D en ejecución puede ser la causa, pero no se ha confirmado. Los bomberos continúan investigando. Fairfield Bombeiros estão em cena no Plaza de Luigi a 170 Post Road para um odor de queimado na escritórios segundo andar. Um escritório…

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Merritt Crash

Jan 21, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

3:33pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--A crash with injuries Merritt Parkway southbound at the rest area.  State police on scene reporting injuries, EMS and fire on the way.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Un accidente con lesiones Merritt Parkway hacia el sur en el área de descanso. La policía estatal sobre las lesiones de la escena de presentación de informes, el ccsme y el fuego en el camino. Um acidente com ferimentos Merritt Parkway sul na área de descanso. A polícia do estado sobre as lesões de cena de relatórios, EMS e fogo a caminho.

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Fairfield News: Water Main Break

Jan 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--I'm told United Illuminated workers drilling to replace a utility pole struck a water main in the 300 block of Villa Avenue.  The break is causing no water for some, mostly in the immediate Villa Avenue area and brown water for those off Melville Avenue.  The road is also closed.  Workers said they hope to have water restored by midnight.

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Fairfield – UI Pilot Tree Trimming Program

Jan 20, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that as part of the state mandated Enhanced Tree Trimming program implemented by The United Illuminating Company (UI) in Fairfield and other Connecticut towns, a pilot program has been launched in sections of Greenfield Hill and Mill Plain. This pilot program will allow the public to better understand how this program will be implemented in Fairfield and how it will affect the Town. The locations for the pilot program were selected from UI’s list of areas with a history of the most power outages caused by trees, including areas that have emergency evacuation sites and medical facilities in Fairfield.   Former Tree Warden, Ken Placko; the Fairfield Forestry Committee, which is a Town Committee; and UI’s Certified Arborist and Manager of Vegetation…

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