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Town of Fairfield Announces Police ChiefRobert Kalamaras’ Retirement

Outgoing Police Chief Began His Fairfield Career in 2000;Internal Search for Successor Underway Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025 — Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale announced today that Police Chief Robert Kalamaras will retire from the Fairfield Police Department, concluding 25 years of dedicated service to the Town. His last day as chief will be July 16, 2025. Chief Kalamaras was sworn in as Police Chief in January 2021 as the Department’s 11th Chief of Police. Over his years in Fairfield, Chief Kalamaras has been a respected leader and advocate for public safety.Throughout his leadership, Chief Kalamaras prioritized public safety, officer wellness, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and modernization of department operations. His leadership has helped position the Fairfield Police Department as…

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Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Honored by Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Honoring Leadership

Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025—The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities has been named a Focal Pointby the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), recognizing the Center’s leadership andcommitment to older adults and their families across the region.According to the Older Americans Act, a focal point is a highly visible, trusted facility where anyone inthe community can obtain information and access to aging services. For older adults, it is a familiar andaccessible place to turn for support, connection, and opportunity. For families, it serves as a vital resourcein caring for aging loved ones. A focal point stands as a visible sign of a community’s dedication to thewell-being of its seniors.“The Bigelow Center is proud to be recognized as a Focal Point…

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Stratford Smoke Shop Busted for Illegal Weed Sales

https://youtu.be/RoVEeCrjSU8 In May 2025, the Stratford Police Department’s Narcotics, Vice, and Intelligence (NVI) Unit began surveillance on suspected drug activity along the Success Avenue corridor. Detectives observed what appeared to be street-level narcotics trafficking at the “Whyte Widow” Smoke Shop at 564 Success Avenue. Using a confidential informant, NVI detectives conducted several controlled cannabis buys from within the shop. Based on the investigation, a search warrant was obtained on June 30, 2025. On July 8, 2025, at 11:45 AM, NVI detectives executed the warrant. Eaton Rose, born September 15, 1979, was taken into custody and charged with Illegal Possession with Intent to Sell more than 1kg of Cannabis, Illegal Operation of a Drug Factory, and Illegal Possession of a Controlled…

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Gerber Family Issues Update onFirst Selectman Bill Gerber’s Recovery

Fairfield, Conn., July 8, 2025—First Selectman Bill Gerber continues his recovery from lastweek's surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. At the end of last week, he underwent a followup surgical procedure that was also successful. His medical team is pleased with the outcome.The process of recovery from this type of surgery is complex. He is continuing to rest andrecover at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). With the need for Bill to rest, his family hasrequested no visitors for the time being. The Gerber family is so grateful for the many well wishes sent to Bill and will continue to provideperiodic updates.

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2025 Independence Day Weekend Traffic Statistics 7/3 – 7/5

These are reflective of the time period beginning Thursday July 3rd at midnight, and ending at 11:59 pm, on Saturday July 5th, 2025. Calls for service: 4,036 Total Traffic Stops: 963 Traffic Services (Where CSP provided traffic related services such as debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles etc.): 430 DUI: 25 Motor vehicle crashes: 248 with injuries: 26 with serious injuries: 0 with fatal injuries: 2 (7/4 - Southbury, 7/4 - Prospect)

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