#Farifield News: Operation Fuel & Heating Assistance: Applications for Operation Fuel and heating assistance are available in Social Services at the Bigelow Center. Operation Fuel and the heating assistance programs help households pay for their winter heating bills and are based on income eligibility. Click here for more information. To make an appointment, please call Fairfield Social Services at 203-256-3170.
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On 11/19/17, Fairfield Police received multiple reports from customers informing them that their wallets and/or cash had been removed from their handbags while shopping. Some wallets were later found together in the parking lot where it was discovered that cash was missing. The incidents occurred at the Stop and Shop grocery stores and at Whole Foods. Similar incidents occurred in Westport with the same suspect.
Below is a surveillance image of the suspect and his vehicle captured while at Stop and Shop. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the subject pictured below is asked to call the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau at (203)254- 4840, or Text-A- Tip to CRIMES (274637).
The deadline to submit photographs to the Fairfield Museum’s tenth annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show is approaching. Submissions will be accepted through the contest website through January 22 at 11:59pm.
IMAGES 2018 celebrates the exceptional work of talented regional photographers. A jury will select approximately 40 photographs for exhibition at the Fairfield Museum from March 1 to April 15. IMAGES 2018provides an excellent opportunity for artists to connect with prominent collectors, gallery owners, fellow photographers, and the public. Two grand prize winners will be selected, one Professional/Serious Amateur and one Student. The award for the Professional/Serious Amateur winner is a gallery show in Southport Galleries, and the Student Grand Prize winner will receive a portfolio review with a professional in the photography field.
Artists must reside in CT, NY, RI, or MA and may submit up to 10 images under one the following two designations: Professional/Serious Amateur or Student (active student under 24 years of age). The categories for photographs are Landscape, Portrait, Architecture, Nature and Abstract. Photographs must depict reality and cannot be manipulated to add or subtract major elements that alter that reality. All competition entries must be submitted online. All entries must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, January 22.
In addition, photographers entering the contest will be able to include their photographs into a “Viewer’s Choice” contest. Voting takes place on the contest website and the Museum will award one spot in the show to the “Viewer’s Choice” winner. For full details and to enter the contest visit https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/exhibitions-2/images/.
The Opening Reception for IMAGES 2018 will be held in conjunction with Fairfield County’s Giving Day on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 8pm at the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. IMAGES 2018 is presented in memory of Marcia B. Saft. A former Fairfield Museum Board Member and devoted community leader and philanthropist, Marcia Saft (1945-2016) was an enthusiastic supporter of Fairfield’s history and artistic legacy. IMAGES 2018 is presented with additional thanks to Southport Galleries.
3:03pm–#Fairfield CT– A crash between a car and a school bus with children onboard I-95 northbound near exit 23. No word on where the school bus originates or if there are any injuries.
6:30pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters are on scene at 777 Commerce Drive and are getting high carbon monoxide levels.
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12:36pm–#Fairfield CT– A resident from Mosswood Condos on Unquowa Road called the fire department that there was a popping sound from her Optimum converter box and then it began to smoke. They say to unplug it and plug it back in and it will fix most problems…
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2:12pm–#Fairfield CT– If you have any plans of stopping up at the Gaelic Club at 74 Beach Road you may want to call first. They had a pipe freeze and then burst.
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The week, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to the home of a senior citizen who was concerned that she may run out of heating oil. The Fairfield Fire Department assisted the homeowner in obtaining a supply of oil in conjunction with Connecticut Tank Removal; a local response partner, until her usual oil provider could respond. A local oil company stated they were having a difficult time keeping up with demand due to the frigid temperatures. “Advance planning for all types of weather and emergency situations is crucial,” said Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood. Although there are many resources available to assist the
community with this type of planning, Sherwood suggested the website www.ready.gov as a good starting place.
In this type of extreme cold, it is important to take extra precautions to stay safe. Some suggestions are to ensure you have numerous working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and if you are physically able, it is helpful for residents to clear snow away from their nearest fire hydrants for easy fire department access. Residents are reminded to never discard wood stove or fireplace ashes in or near your home. They should be discarded in a metal container at a safe distance away from your home.
Please dial 2-1- 1 for assistance if you lose heat and require shelter. As always, dial 9-1- 1 in the event of an emergency. If you are not sure if you have an emergency call anyway, it’s better to have the situation checked by professionals.
Fairfield CT–Snow Shoveling for Seniors Update – We’re working on compiling the list of shovelers for those who have registered this year. Our Snow Shoveling for Seniors program connects seniors and people with disabilities in Fairfield with students who are willing to provide snow shoveling services. Once we have a list of student shovelers, we’ll distribute it. Those enrolled in the program are responsible for contacting the volunteer from the list provided and for making financial or scheduling arrangements. Click here to download registration forms or stop by the office to pick one up.
Click here for more: http://www.fairfieldct.org/filestorage/10726/11018/14665/17954/20283/Snow_Shoveling_for_Seniors_Information_2016.pdf
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#Fairfield CT–Operation Fuel & Heating Assistance: Applications for Operation Fuel and heating assistance are available in Social Services at the Bigelow Center. Operation Fuel and the heating assistance programs help households pay for their winter heating bills and are based on income eligibility. Click here for more information. To make an appointment, please call
Fairfield Social Services at 203-256-3170.
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