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Fairfield Arts Commission to Celebrate Cultural District Recognition

Jun 2, 2026 Alex

Fairfield Arts Commission to Hold Cultural District Celebration Fairfield, CT - The Town of Fairfield’s Arts Commission invites the public to a celebration honoring statewide recognition of Fairfield’s first Cultural District, which will take place on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sherman Green in downtown Fairfield. The event will be held, rain or shine, and is free to attend. The event is intended to showcase the amazing artists, cultural venues, arts organizations and creative businesses that call Fairfield home, as well as commemorate the first anniversary of the Town’s designation as an official Cultural District from the State of Connecticut. The program will include special performances, musical entertainment, an artisan market with handmade goods…

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Fairfield School Zone Speed Camera Fines Now In Effect

Jun 2, 2026 Alex

Fairfield’s Automated Speed Enforcement in School Zones Now Active Violations Subject to Fines in Designated School Zones Fairfield, Conn., June 1, 2026—The Town of Fairfield announced today that its Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program in designated school zones is now fully operational. Following a warning period from May 1 through May 31 designed to educate drivers and encourage compliance, drivers who exceed the speed limit and are traveling unreasonably fast will now be subject to fines. Six school zones were selected based on crash history, engineering analysis and feedback from the community. Those locations include: Dwight Elementary (Redding Road) Notre Dame High School (Jefferson Street) Burr Elementary (Burr Street) Riverfield Elementary (Mill Plain Road) Fairfield Ludlowe High and…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL 97,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS TO HAVE MEDICAL DEBT ERASED

Jun 2, 2026 Alex

Letters Being Mailed This Week Under Fourth Round of the Lamont Administration’s Medical Debt Erasure Initiative (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that more than 97,000 Connecticut residents can anticipate receiving letters in the mail starting the week of June 1, 2026, informing them that some or all of their medical debt has been erased under an initiative the Lamont administration launched in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt to give relief to qualifying residents who are having difficulties paying outstanding medical bills. This fourth round of the initiative is eliminating nearly $315 million in medical debt. In total, more than 252,000 Connecticut residents who’ve been struggling with medical bills have had more than $513 million in medical debt…

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Stratford

Enchanted Princess Spa Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Stratford

Jun 1, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Enchanted Princess Spa celebrated its ribbon cutting on Friday, May 29, marking the opening of a new kid-focused spa and party destination at 1925 Barnum Avenue in Stratford. Owner Taji Hairston said the business was created to give children a fun, welcoming place to enjoy manicures, pedicures, birthday parties, workshops, and other special activities. “We just wanted to bring something fun to the community and liven up the place a little bit,” Hairston said. “Have something fun for a girl to be a girl.” Enchanted Princess Spa offers a magical spa experience designed especially for kids, with services including gentle manicures, relaxing pedicures, sparkle makeup, face jewels, kid-friendly drinks, spa robe use, photo opportunities, and themed party packages. The business…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS FY 2027 STATE BUDGET, DELIVERING A RELIABLE PATH FORWARD FOR SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPALITIES AND INCREASING AFFORDABILITY INITIATIVES

May 31, 2026 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment bill (Public Act 26-68), which his administration developed in collaboration with legislative leaders and was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan basis by the members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Most notably, the budget includes an historic increase in state funding for every school district and municipality statewide with the goal of helping towns and cities deliver essential services, while also working to stabilize and lower property taxes. It also includes a major investment into the state’s Early Childhood Education Endowment to continue Governor Lamont’s landmark expansion of early childhood education programs, continuing the state on the path forward toward providing…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Farmers Market Kicks Off 11th Season Downtown

May 31, 2026 Alex

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET 11th SEASON STARTS JUNE 7th Fairfield Farmers Market and Fairfield Community Services are happy to announce the return of the popular summer farmers market on Sunday, June 7th. The market will be held every Sunday 10AM-2PM, rain or shine, on Sherman Green downtown Fairfield. Now in its 11th season, FFM features over 40 farms, small batch food producers and local artisan makers. Six Connecticut vegetable farms will offer fresh seasonal vegetables, fruit and salad greens. In addition to produce, vendors will offer other essentials such as meat, eggs, fish, bread, salami, honey, baked goods, herbals, mushrooms, CBD products, fresh flowers, pickles, vegan and gluten free provisions, savory pies, fresh mozzarella, pet products, healthy prepared foods, locally distilled…

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