Fairfield

Town Of Fairfield Launches Buy Local Campaign

#Fairfield CT-- The town of Fairfield launched it's Shop Local campaign this week.  Mark Burnell, Economic Developer for the town of Fairfield said they are trying to make this an ongoing event not just for the holiday season.  Owners of the Spic and Span Market Lori and Gregory Peck said they hope that consumers think twice before purchasing online, that the item may be available online.  They realize that the campaign won't cover everything for consumers but that consumers should make an effort to support local businesses who pay local taxes to the town and support local charitable events.  The campaign is stressing that fifty percent of money spent locally stays in the local community.

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Fairfield News: Animal Cruelty

On 11/14/2018 at 3:59pm the Fairfield Police Department responded to 37 Prince Street for a report of animal cruelty. Officers responded to find several animal carcasses, which are believed to be canine remains, in crates within the residence. Fairfield Animal Control and Detectives responded to the house to further investigate.   The remains were removed after a search warrant for the residence was conducted. This case is currently under investigation by the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau and Animal Control Office. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Fairfield Police Department Detective Bureau at (203)254-4840, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637)   This press release is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Beach Clean Up

The Fairfield Garden Club Conservation Chairs, Jennifer Bargas and Penny Ross, recognize that one of the, if not the, greatest perks of living in Fairfield is being close to Long Island Sound and its beaches. In an effort to honor this natural gift, a beach clean-up was held on Tuesday, November 13th, from 12 to 1:30PM. Almost 18 pounds of trash was collected and cleaned. Using the “Clean Swell’’ app members were able to record every item of trash picked up. The data is uploaded instantaneously to Ocean Conservancy’s global trash database. This allows researchers to gather and analyze data and then offer informed solutions to make our oceans cleaner and healthier ecosystems. As a member club of the Garden…

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Police Investigate A Threatening Charge Against CT Post

3:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a call from a family member that the person who accidentally shot himself at Wings Over Fairfield last month was upset over an article the Connecticut Post wrote about him and was allegedly going to cause harm.  Bridgeport Police arrived at the State Street location but found no one.  Fairfield Police was dispatched to Wings Over Fairfield at 2075 Black Rock Turnpike and located the man and are investigating.  

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Fairfield News: Health Insurance Open Enrollment for 2019

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (October__, 2018) – It’s that time of the year for the annual health insurance open enrollment for private insurances, Medicaid and Medicare. Medicare’s open enrollment runs from October 15, 2018 – December 7, 2018, while The CT Health Exchange/Marketplace General open enrollment for the for the 2019 year runs from November 1, 2018 – December 15, 2018. All residents, who do not have health insurance coverage, are encouraged to visit: www.accesshealthct.com to determine eligibility. Those interested in Medicare open enrollment can attend various forums occurring in Fairfield during October and November.   Representatives from the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) will conduct these forums with the objective of improving the understanding of Medicare, providing relevant updates for…

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Southport News: Wrestling With A State Trooper

12:49pm--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT-- A man in an Audi slid down an embankment into a wooded area on Green Farms Road.  He attempted to flee on foot, wrestled with a state trooper, got tazed and then he took off.  A police manhunt in the area.  He may have fled in his car.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_70234" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: http://tonyhwang.org/public-safety-ct/[/caption]

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