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Operation Hope’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

May 6, 2025 Alex

From Operation Hope: We look forward to gathering at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield on Thursday, May 8 to acknowledge the efforts of our volunteers, donors and friends who help us end hunger and homelessness, one person at a time. This year, we are delighted to honor Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Fairfield & Southport, as our “Champion of Hope,” and its co-founders, Helene Daly and Alexis Harrison. Through this grassroots organization, Helene and Alexis have made outstanding contributions in our community and work tirelessly to further our mission. Due to the popularity of this event, we are currently offering a waitlist. Please contact Suzanne Francis, Events Manager, here to be added to the waitlist. Please consider a program ad, a Friends listing…

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Crash-Cars Trapped In Fallen Wires

May 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/A2SqkED12M0 Fairfield Emergency Communicators received a number of calls for a crash with downed wires and utility poles. When firefighters arrived, they found two cars ensnared in the power lines. The victims needed to remain in their cars for about 20 minutes for UI to arrive and turn off the power. All occupants refused medical treatment on the scene.

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Fairfield to Sponsor Workshop to Help Non-Profits and Businesses Reduce Energy Costs and “Go Green”

May 4, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT – The Town of Fairfield’s Department of Community & Economic Development, in partnership with Sustainable Fairfield, the Sponsors of Energize ConnecticutSM, Avangrid, Inc. subsidiaries United Illuminating (UI) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG), and the Connecticut Green Bank, will offer a free workshop on Tuesday, May 13th, aimed at helping businesses and nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, undertake energy-related building improvements. The workshop will feature guest speakers Peter Ludwig of Connecticut Green Bank and Colleen Morrison of UI and SCG. Attendees can expect to learn more about how to lower their energy costs and fund energy-related improvements including solar installation through programs such as C-PACE and the Small Business Energy Advantage Program. C-PACE, which stands for Commercial Property…

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Merritt Rollover

May 4, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

One man was injured when he rolled over in front of the rest area on the Merritt Parkway northbound. He was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-05-04@12:25am--#Fairfield CT -- #cttraffic

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Today’s Car Fire

May 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Today's car fire is on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42, closer to the Westport line. Everyone made it out safe. 2025-05-02@7:28pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic

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FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

May 2, 2025 Alex

Fairfield, CT — May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Fairfield Police Department reaffirms its commitment to supporting wellness initiatives within the community and addressing mental health-related challenges with compassion, professionalism, and care. The Fairfield Police Department understands that individuals experiencing mental health crises may sometimes come into contact with law enforcement. When those situations arise, our goal is to respond with empathy, patience, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of those involved. To that end, the department has developed and maintained a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), comprised of officers who have received specialized training to safely and effectively respond to calls for service involving mental or behavioral health issues. These officers are equipped…

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Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

May 2, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/cfidvehIbyE New Takeout Concept from the Founders of Village Bagels Aims to Grow Through Franchising Fairfield, CT — The Riina family officially opened their newest venture, Bar Bagel, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st on Black Rock Turnpike. The new bagel shop is a streamlined, takeout-focused offshoot of the well-established Village Bagels, originally founded in 1995 by John Riina. With 30 years of experience in the bagel business, Riina developed Bar Bagel as a quick-serve concept designed for convenience without sacrificing quality. Unlike Village Bagels, which includes a full delicatessen, Bar Bagel offers a simplified menu and experience, making it an ideal model for future franchising. The long-term vision is to expand Bar Bagel through franchising, offering everything…

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Austin Students Honored With Flower Bud Awards

May 1, 2025 Alex

Two second-degree nursing students were recognized for outstanding performance during clinical rotations at a partner medical center. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (April 28, 2025)— Tatum Nordin ’25 and Taylor Walker ’25, nursing students at Fairfield University’s Austin Campus, were honored with Flower Bud Awards by St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional students who embody the core qualities of compassion, empathy, and professionalism during their clinical rotations. Nordin and Walker are in their third semester of the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing program at the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies. They were assigned to St. David’s as part of their Medical-Surgical Nursing II course. “The qualities for which Tatum and Taylor received recognition are fundamental…

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Animal Hospital Hit

May 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Engelberg-Kristy Animal Hospital at 181 Kings Highway was hit by a vehicle sometime overnight by a hit-and-run vehicle. 2025-05-01@12:45pm--#Fairfield CT

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I-95 Crash

Apr 26, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Tonight's crash is on I-95 southbound between exit 20 and 19 between a tractor-trailer and a car. Expect delays. No word on injuries. 2025-04-26@9:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic

Operation Hope’s 40th Anniversary Celebration

Crash-Cars Trapped In Fallen Wires

Fairfield to Sponsor Workshop to Help Non-Profits and Businesses Reduce Energy Costs and “Go Green”

Merritt Rollover

Today’s Car Fire

FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Bar Bagel Opens on Black Rock Turnpike with Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Austin Students Honored With Flower Bud Awards

Animal Hospital Hit

I-95 Crash

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