Fairfield

Enjoy the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street FairSaturday, July 19 – 10:00am–4:00pm, Rain or ShineShopping, Food, Music and More!

The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development wishes to remind the public that the Fairfield Sidewalk Sale & Street Fair will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Select merchants will offer advance sales of discount merchandise beginning on Thursday, July 17th. Over 50 vendors are expected to participate in Fairfield Center, setting up stands and offering a variety of merchandise for sale along the Post Road from Coco & Company in Southport to the Heritage Square Shopping Center to the Promenade at the Brick Walk and down to The Two Oh Three. Admission to the event, which is being co-sponsored by the Town of Fairfield and the…

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Fairfield First Selectman Passes

Fairfield, Conn., July 15, 2025—The Gerber family has released a statement on First Selectman BillGerber: “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved father and husband Bill Gerber passed away at Yale NewHaven Hospital at 4:11PM today. After undergoing two brain surgeries within 48 hours, he wasultimately unable to recover from the numerous complications that ensued in the days that followed. Tosay that there is now a gaping hole in our lives is an understatement. We are still trying to come to termswith everything that has happened these past two and a half weeks. We are grateful to the friends andfamily who have helped us during this time as well as the staff at Yale New Haven Hospital, who workedaround…

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Town of Fairfield Announces Police ChiefRobert Kalamaras’ Retirement

Outgoing Police Chief Began His Fairfield Career in 2000;Internal Search for Successor Underway Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025 — Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale announced today that Police Chief Robert Kalamaras will retire from the Fairfield Police Department, concluding 25 years of dedicated service to the Town. His last day as chief will be July 16, 2025. Chief Kalamaras was sworn in as Police Chief in January 2021 as the Department’s 11th Chief of Police. Over his years in Fairfield, Chief Kalamaras has been a respected leader and advocate for public safety.Throughout his leadership, Chief Kalamaras prioritized public safety, officer wellness, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and modernization of department operations. His leadership has helped position the Fairfield Police Department as…

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Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Honored by Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Honoring Leadership

Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025—The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities has been named a Focal Pointby the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), recognizing the Center’s leadership andcommitment to older adults and their families across the region.According to the Older Americans Act, a focal point is a highly visible, trusted facility where anyone inthe community can obtain information and access to aging services. For older adults, it is a familiar andaccessible place to turn for support, connection, and opportunity. For families, it serves as a vital resourcein caring for aging loved ones. A focal point stands as a visible sign of a community’s dedication to thewell-being of its seniors.“The Bigelow Center is proud to be recognized as a Focal Point…

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