Month: July 2026

Fairfield to Hold Public Session on Vision Zero, Speed Cameras, and Roadway Safety

The Town of Fairfield invites residents to attend a public information session on Tuesday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Fairfield Warde High School auditorium, 755 Melville Avenue, to learn more about recent roadway safety initiatives, including speed safety cameras (ATESDs) in school zones and Quick-Build road infrastructure projects. Recent roadway changes have generated questions from residents and prompted this community discussion. We now have our first month's data on these changes, making this an ideal time to report initial results. The information session is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Town’s commitment to Vision Zero, understand more about these safety measures, and ask questions. Vision Zero, officially adopted by Fairfield in 2024,…

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Lamont Proposes Free College Class for Every Connecticut High School Senior

Governor Ned Lamont has announced a proposal that would guarantee every Connecticut high school senior access to at least one free college class before graduation, regardless of where they live, what school they attend, or their family's financial situation. The initiative builds on the state's growing dual credit programs by ensuring every senior can earn college credits through one of two pathways. Most students would take either a concurrent enrollment course taught at their high school by a credentialed instructor or a dual enrollment course on a college campus. Students whose schools do not offer either option would be able to take a free online course through Charter Oak State College. "Every Connecticut high school student deserves a running start…

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Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market Returns July 9 to McLevy Green

The Downtown Bridgeport Farmers Market is returning for the 2026 season, bringing fresh produce, local food vendors, live music, artisan crafts, and community resources to McLevy Green every Thursday beginning July 9. Hosted by the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD), the market will be open every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. through October 29. The season kicks off on July 9 with a live cooking demonstration by Chef Raquel Rivera of A Pinch of Salt, live music from local performers, handcrafted products from local vendors, and interactive arts activities provided by cARTie, the Art Museum Bus. Throughout the season, visitors can enjoy weekly live music, periodic cooking demonstrations by Chef Raquel Rivera and Deja Smith of Khemi's…

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Norwalk Police Announce Safety, Traffic, and Parking Plans for Fireworks

The City of Norwalk's annual Independence Day fireworks celebration will take place on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Calf Pasture Beach. The Norwalk Police Department will implement enhanced security measures throughout the event to help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Uniformed officers, along with members of the Emergency Services Unit, will be patrolling the beach and surrounding areas during the festivities. Motorists traveling in lower East Norwalk should expect significant traffic delays before and after the fireworks display due to increased vehicle and pedestrian activity. Officers will be assigned to key traffic posts to help manage congestion and facilitate the safe movement of traffic. Drivers are urged to use extra caution, particularly along Beach Road, where…

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