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

Jul 10, 2025 Alex

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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Gerber Family Issues Update onFirst Selectman Bill Gerber’s Recovery

Jul 8, 2025 Alex

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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Fairfield Restaurant Week Returns with New Summer Format

Jul 5, 2025 Alex

2025-08-25 to 2025-09-07@Fairfield CT – Fairfield Restaurant Week is back for its 14th year with a brand-new format. The “Summer Edition” will run from Monday, August 25 through Sunday, September 7, featuring special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at over two dozen local restaurants. Organized by Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development, the event aims to celebrate and support the town’s vibrant culinary scene. A second "Winter Edition" is also planned for early 2026, giving food lovers even more to look forward to.

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Psychiatrist Arrested for Sexual Assault

Jul 1, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT — On June 30, 2025, Dr. Lazaro Pomeraniec of Westport, CT was arrested by theFairfield Police Department and charged with Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree in connectionwith an incident involving one of his patients.Dr. Pomeraniec was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in BridgeportSuperior Court on July 10, 2025.Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact theFairfield Police Special Victims Unit at (203) 254-4804. All reports will be handled withAnyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254- Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app, by texting the keywordFPDCT and your message to 847411 (Tip411), or…

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Fairfield Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Post Road: Fleeing Driver Located and Charged

Jun 30, 2025 Alex

https://youtu.be/MPOJq2lUXR8 Fairfield, CT – On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at approximately 9:30 PM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a serious crash at the intersection of Post Road and South Benson Road involving a passenger vehicle and a moped. Despite lifesaving efforts at the scene, the moped operator, identified as Juan Otilio Tista Tista, age 25 of Bridgeport, later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The Fairfield Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Tista Tista’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. Due to the serious nature of the crash, the Fairfield Police Department's Crash Reconstruction Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The investigation revealed that Antony Gutierrez Silva, age…

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Town of Fairfield Announces Christine Vitale Named as Acting First Selectman

Jun 30, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT, June 29, 2025—The Town of Fairfield announces that First Selectman Bill Gerber hasbeen diagnosed with a brain tumor and is currently undergoing medical evaluation, which will necessitatehis absence from the office in the coming weeks.In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, and to ensure continued leadership and stabilityduring his absence, First Selectman Gerber has designated Selectman Christine Vitale to serve as ActingFirst Selectman, effective immediately.Christine Vitale brings extensive experience in Town governance and has served on the Board ofSelectmen since November 2023. Prior to that, she served six years on the Board of Education, four asChair. She has served on the Board of Health and is currently Co-Chair of the Fairfield CARESCommunity Coalition. She will assume…

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Crash!

Jun 27, 2025 Alex

A two car crash at Black Rock Turnpike and Jennings Road. No word on injuries. If you value truly local, independent reporting, support us on Facebook or Patreon today! patreon.com/doingitlocal 2025-06-27@4:49pm--#Fairfield CT

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