Fairfield

Roof Fire at Sweet Basil

https://youtu.be/cSDrDiDp0Ic Report of a roof fire at Sweet Basil, on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene to a roof fire seemingly caused by the air ventilation system, but nothing at this time is confirmed. Firefighters quickly climbed to the roof where they extinguished the fire.

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Fairfield University Celebrates Historic Graduation of First Fairfield Bellarmine Class

Fairfield Bellarmine celebrated its first graduating class, highlighting strong academic outcomes and the program's role in expanding access to Jesuit education. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (May 17, 2025) — As part of Fairfield University’s 75th Commencement exercises, the inaugural Fairfield Bellarmine Class of 2025 received their associate’s degrees in a momentous ceremony held on May 15 at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. This event celebrated a milestone in Fairfield’s ongoing mission to broaden access to Jesuit Catholic higher education. The 35 graduates are the first to complete Fairfield Bellarmine’s rigorous two-year program, which launched in 2023 in partnership with the Diocese of Bridgeport. The initiative was created to serve underrepresented students in the Greater Bridgeport area, offering associate’s degrees…

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Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

https://youtu.be/b5TR7qOYScs Italian Kitchen Celebrates 13 Years in Fairfield with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Fairfield, CT — May 9, 202 Italian Kitchen proudly celebrated its 13th anniversary today with a heartfelt ribbon cutting at its longtime home at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield. Surrounded by friends, family, community members, and local dignitaries including First Selectman Bill Gerber, owner Dominick Giresi Jr. and his father, founder Dominick Giresi Sr., marked the milestone with gratitude and excitement. “Fairfield, we love you,” said Dominick Jr. during the event. “You’ve made us feel like more than just a business—you’ve made us part of your family.” The Giresi family expressed deep appreciation to the Fairfield community and local supporters such as DoingItLocal, who helped capture the celebration.…

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Senator Tony Hwang Welcomes World Class Game Changing Cancer Center to  Our Backyard

FAIRFIELD, CT — In a momentous step forward in the fight against cancer, State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield/Easton) joined Hartford HealthCare CEO Jeffrey A. Flaks, St. Vincent’s Medical Center President Bill Jennings, and Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), alongside healthcare professionals and community leaders, to celebrate the grand opening of the Hartford HealthCare/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Fairfield. Senator Hwang proudly welcomed this state-of-the-art facility to the 28th Senate District, calling it a “transformational and life-saving milestone” for Connecticut families. “This is a game-changing moment for our community and our entire state,” said Senator Hwang. “With this world-class cancer care partnership now in our backyard, we bring cutting-edge treatment,…

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Crash!

Report of a car that hit a pole in front of the Cumberland Farms on Kings Highway East, right off of Exit 24, in Fairfield. According to unconfirmed radio reports, the pole was damaged and traffic may be impacted as they secure the pole.

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Fairfield Police Investigate Large-Scale Vehicle Gathering at Local Business Lot

Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., a Fairfield Police officer observed a group of individuals and vehicles gathering in the parking lot of Stop & Shop located at 760 Villa Avenue.As the officer began coordinating a law enforcement response, the Fairfield Police Department was simultaneously managing several significant emergency calls. Due to the nature and urgency of those calls, an immediate full-scale response to the parking lot was not initiated. As there was no active threat to the public, the officer on scene monitored the situation while awaiting additional units to ensure a coordinated and safe approach.Once the other emergency calls were stabilized, a team of several officers proceeded into the parking lot as…

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