Fairfield

New York Times Editors’ Choice Author Reverend Lynn Casteel Harper to Speak at Quick Center, March 17

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (March 4, 2025) — Fairfield University’s College of Arts and Sciences Master of Fine Arts program will host a lecture by Reverend Lynn Casteel Harper, essayist, minister, and chaplain, on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Quick Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Harper's On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What it Means to Disappear is a New York Times Book Editors' Choice selection that weaves together intimate reflections on her own family's history with dementia. She also draws on her work as a pastor and nursing home chaplain, as well as scientific, medical, and historical perspectives on the disease. During the event, she will converse with National Book Award-winning…

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Women Lead the Way in Habitat CFC’s Weekend Build: Celebrating International Women’s Day

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Join Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County (Habitat CFC) Women Build volunteers on International Women’s Day as they assist construction staff on a build site in Fairfield. Volunteers with varying skill levels and backgrounds will join in support of Habitat’s mission and in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The volunteer construction activity will take place at 240-246 Greenfield Street, Fairfield, CT, with parking available in the adjacent parking lot, on March 8, 2025, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Most construction efforts will take place in the morning, before the noon lunch break. Sponsored by ASML, the volunteer group will include volunteers from various corporate neighbors and committed community members (both men…

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Fairfield Warde DECA Shines at State Competition, Sending Finalists to International Conference

Fairfield, CT – Fairfield Warde High School’s DECA chapter continues to make history, competing against over 1,200 students at the Connecticut State DECA Competition and achieving outstanding results. In just its third year, Warde DECA has more than doubled in size, growing to an impressive 78 members. This year, 25 students placed in the top five of their categories, a testament to their dedication, talent, and hard work. A special congratulations to our qualifying finalists, who have earned a coveted spot at the DECA International Career & Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, from April 25-30. There, they will compete on a global stage against more than 21,000 students from around the world, showcasing their business and leadership skills while representing…

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Board of Selectmen Restores $2 Million to Fairfield Public School Budget

Fairfield, Conn., March 4, 2025—During the Board of Selectmen’s (BOS) Deliberative Budget Session on March 3, the Board voted to restore $2 million to Fairfield’s Public School budget. The Board of Education (BOE) had initially requested a 6.7 percent increase, one of the highest in the region and in Fairfield’s past two decades. While 4.45 percent of the increase was attributed to necessary teacher and paraeducator salary adjustments, concerns arose due to minimal grand list growth of only 0.24 percent. This meant that much of the increase would lead to higher property taxes. Selectman Christine Vitale made a motion to restore $2 million in funding, which was seconded by First Selectman Bill Gerber. Gerber’s administration had been actively seeking revenue…

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Garage Fire

Fairfield firefighters were called to Beechwood Lane for a garage fire. Upon arrival, they found smoke coming from the roof vents and immediately called for additional resources. The homeowner told firefighters she heard a bang and, upon opening the garage door, saw fire and smoke. Fortunately, she remembered her child's fire safety lessons from school and quickly shut the door between the residence and the garage, helping to contain the fire. Firefighters brought the fire under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. 2025-03-04 @ 11:11 AM — #FairfieldCT #CTFire

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Untimely Death

Fairfield Police said "this morning, February 21, 2025, an individual was found deceased at South Pine Creek Beach. The body did not wash up on shore, and this has been determined to be an untimely death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner found no indication of foul play, and there is no risk to the public". 2025-02-21

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“Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World,” Feb. 25

Attend the Feb. 25 Campus Connect event to gain valuable insights and practical tips to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 18, 2025)—The latest in the Campus Connect Series from Fairfield University, a community discussion titled “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will be led by Mirco Speretta, PhD, associate dean of Fairfield University's School of Engineering & Computing, alongside Detective Brian Griffin and Public Affairs Sergeant Jenna Wellington of the Fairfield Police Department. “Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself in a Digital World” will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, upstairs at the downtown Fairfield University Store, 1499 Post Road. Panelists will cover phishing scams, online dating safety, data privacy, and artificial intelligence.…

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