Keeping Trumbull’s Children Safe: Town Officials Encourage Safe E-Bike and Bicycle Riding

TRUMBULL, CT – First Selectman Vicki A. Tesoro and Police Chief Michael Lombardo are encouraging parents and guardians to help keep children safe as the use of bicycles, electric bicycles (e-bikes), and scooters continues to grow throughout the community. Town officials say they have seen an increase in concerns involving e-bikes, motorized bikes, and scooters being operated by children and teens on roads, sidewalks, parks, and other public spaces. They note that while the Town can enforce Connecticut laws and local ordinances, enforcement alone will not solve the problem and that parents play a critical role in ensuring children ride responsibly. Under Connecticut law, operators of electric bicycles generally have the same rights and responsibilities as traditional bicyclists and must…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS FAMILIES THAT NO-COST MEALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CHILDREN WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today are reminding Connecticut families that during the summer months, nutritious meals are available at no cost to all children in the state, helping to ensure that students continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out. Any child age 18 and younger may receive meals at participating locations. No application, proof of income, or identification is required. To locate participating meal sites, use the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Site Finder at www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder or call 2-1-1. Because locations and operating hours may change throughout the summer, families are encouraged to confirm location and meal service times before visiting. “Access to nutritious meals is essential…

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Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair Returns July 18

FAIRFIELD, CT — The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is reminding residents and visitors that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will begin offering advance sales of discounted merchandise on Thursday, July 16. More than 50 vendors are expected to participate throughout Fairfield Center, offering a variety of merchandise for sale along the Post Road from Coco & Company in Southport to the Heritage Square Shopping Center, the Promenade at the Brick Walk, and The Two Oh Three. Admission to the event, co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, is free.…

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I-95 Crash

First responders were at a crash on I-95 northbound near exit 25 involving a tractor-trailer and a car. The truck has lost its side fuel tank, spilling onto the roadway, and DEEP called to the scene. No word on injuries. 2026-07-14@11:00am-- #Fairfield CT #cttraffic

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