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FAIRFIELD SOCIAL SERVICES SEEKS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUCCESS

Jul 19, 2026 Alex

Back to School already? It may feel early, but for many Fairfield families, now is the time to start preparing for the new school year. Fairfield Social Services is collecting $25 gift cards to Target, Walmart, and Amazon to help Fairfield students return to school with the supplies they need to feel prepared and ready to learn. Last year, the generosity of Fairfield residents, businesses, faith communities, and civic organizations helped more than 130 Fairfield students purchase backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and other essentials. If you'd like to help, please consider donating a $25 gift card to Target, Walmart, or Amazon. Gift cards may be mailed or dropped off at Fairfield Social Services, located in the Bigelow Center for Senior…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS LEGISLATION MAKING RENEWABLE ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE AND EASIER TO ACCESS

Jul 19, 2026 Alex

New Law Reauthorizes Renewable Energy Incentives That Were Soon Set To Expire, Ensuring That Solar Energy and Battery Storage Have a Renewed Focus on Affordability (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 26-127, which contains several initiatives to make renewable energy, including solar energy and battery storage, an accessible and affordable option for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Connecticut, ensuring that the state’s renewable energy programs have a renewed focus on affordability at a time when costs are placing pressure on households. “As we transition to a cleaner energy future, we must make sure that every family, especially those struggling with high utility bills, can share the benefits,” Governor Lamont said.…

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Trumbull

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

Jul 18, 2026 Alex

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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State News

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

Jul 17, 2026 Alex

(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

Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair Returns July 18

Jul 16, 2026 Alex

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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State News

Attorneys General Urge FCC to Strengthen Fight Against Illegal Robocalls

Jul 12, 2026 Alex

HARTFORD, CT – Attorney General William Tong and 48 other attorneys general are calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules aimed at preventing scammers from obtaining legitimate telephone numbers used to carry out illegal robocalls and text message scams. The bipartisan coalition is urging the FCC to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it more difficult for scammers to purchase and misuse legitimate phone numbers. According to the attorneys general, limiting access to these numbers would significantly reduce scammers' ability to impersonate businesses and government agencies and deceive consumers. Attorney General Tong said that while spam filters block billions of robocalls each year, billions more still reach consumers, resulting in nearly $2 billion in fraud losses nationwide…

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State News

BLUMENTHAL, LUJÁN, & WYDEN DEMAND FTC ACTION ON HIDDEN DELIVERY FEES THAT DRIVE UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS

Jul 12, 2026 Alex

“At a time when the cost of living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, these delivery app fees are nothing more than a greedy assault on consumers’ pocketbooks.” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to stop food and grocery delivery apps from using deceptive fees, surveillance pricing, and anti-consumer marketing tactics. The FTC is currently considering a rule to address these deceptive fees. In a letter sent to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Blumenthal, Luján, and Wyden called on the Commission to proceed with the rulemaking and pursue enforcement to protect consumers from these predatory practices. “For…

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