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Hwang Calls For Fairfield Speed Camera Pause

https://youtu.be/VtsxVHTmlVo State Sen. Tony Hwang, ranking Republican leader on the Transportation Committee, is calling on Fairfield officials to pause the town’s speed camera program after warning-period data projected nearly 190,000 violations in May. Hwang said the number is “alarming and shocking,” but not surprising, arguing that speeding has become normalized across Fairfield and other Connecticut communities. He said he continues to support speed and red-light cameras as a public safety tool, but believes Fairfield should use the May warning period to improve education, signage, public awareness and transparency before full enforcement continues. Hwang said the program grew out of Connecticut’s 2023 Vision Zero roadway safety legislation, which allowed municipalities to adopt automated traffic enforcement programs with state approval. Connecticut’s Public…

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Police Pursuit Ends On I-95

May 26, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A police pursuit ended on Exit 19 on I-95 Southbound in Southport. According to unconfirmed radio reports one officer was injured by a dog bite, but there is nothing confirmed at this time.

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Fairfield University Art Museum To Present James Welling: Cento

May 25, 2026 Alex

Fairfield University Art Museum Presents James Welling: Cento September 25 – December 12 The Fairfield University Art Museum announces a new museum exhibition of the work of renowned Contemporary photographer James Welling, opening September 25 and on view through December 12, 2026. Fairfield University Art Museum is pleased to present James Welling: Cento, a major exhibition of the photographer’s work focusing on the classical world, in its first American museum presentation. The exhibition will be on view from September 25 to December 12, in the Museum’s Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Cento will present more than 60 photographs by Connecticut-born, American photographer James Welling (b. 1951), featuring architecture and statuary of ancient Greece and…

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Fairfield Rotary Collecting Donations for Veterans During Memorial Day Parade

May 19, 2026 Alex

Please help support veterans by bringing food or making a donation during Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade For the 15th consecutive year, during the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield on Monday, May 25th, the Rotary Club will be collecting non-perishable food/canned goods and money, cash, credit card, or checks made out to “Homes for the Brave,” along the parade route to donate and support local Veterans. As is tradition, local Veterans will be riding in the truck and helping collect. Marchers will walk along the parade route collecting items including canned goods, coffee, powder creamers, twin sized sheets, towels, and any toiletries. The Club is honored to help support veteran causes including Homes for the Brave, who is the primary recipient.…

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Laceration At Transfer Station

May 19, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A tourniquet was applied to a man in his 60's at the transfer station at 898 Richard White Way after a laceration to his wrist. He was transferred to the hospital according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2026-05-19@8:38am-- #Fairfield CT

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Car Hits Garage

May 16, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A car crashed into a garage in the 3700 block of Black Rock Turnpike. There were no reported injuries. 2026-05-16@9:11pm-- #Fairfield CT

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Smoke Evacuates Mill Hill School

May 13, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A microwave mishap caused a smoke condition in the teacher's lounge at Mill Hill School, causing an evacuation of the school. The incident was quickly resolved and classes continued. 2026-05-13@11:42am-- #Fairfield CT

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Lamont Releases Town-by-Town Breakdown of New State Funding for Schools and Municipalities

May 7, 2026 Alex

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES TOWN-BY-TOWN INCREASE IN STATE FUNDING INCLUDED IN THE FY 2027 STATE BUDGET (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today released a document containing a town-by-town breakdown of the increase in state funding that every school district and municipality in Connecticut will receive from the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment legislation that received overwhelming, bipartisan approval in the Connecticut General Assembly. The increased support for school districts and municipalities is designed to close critical funding gaps in school budgets and town finances without forcing communities to raise property taxes. By targeting these dollars directly at the gaps straining local budgets and school systems, this state funding gives municipalities the breathing room they need to stabilize or even reduce…