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 This report is made possible by:
Fairfield Heating Assistance
#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. This report is made possible by our sponsor who accepts fuel assistance:
Fairfield News: Broken Water Main
9:00pm #Fairfield CT-- Police on patrol discover a broken water main break with icing conditions at 141 Morehouse Road. This news report is made possible by
Southport News: Fire Destroy’s Home
#FAIRFIELD, CT, 12/26/2016: On Monday morning at 03:28 AM, Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center received a call for a reported house on fire at 459 Morehouse Lane in the Southport section of Fairfield. The caller reported that there was a fire in the house and that all the occupants had escaped. During the families’ escape, one occupant jumped from a second floor window sustaining minor injuries. The first three firefighters arrived on scene under the command of LT Philip Higgins within ten minutes of notification. Upon arrival, firefighting crews found heavy fire involvement of the residence. All available on-duty personnel and equipment were called to the scene under the direction of Assistant Chief Schuyler Sherwood. The Westport Fire Department was special called to scene to…
Swanson’s Fish To Close, Then Founder Passes Away
#Fairfield CT-- On December 20th Larissa Swanson, daughter of Gary and Sue Swanson who own Swanson Fish Market posted on her Facebook page : "So it’s finally official today, after 45 Year’s my father has decided to move on to another business venture and sell Swanson’s Fish Market. This will officially be our last Holiday. We have been a landmark here in Fairfield County, being voted best seafood for over 30 straight years, so it is a very bittersweet feeling for our family. Swanson’s doors will be officially shut after New Year’s Day, so come down for the holiday and get what you can while it lasts! Thank you all to our loyal customers, we love you". Today, Larissa…
Fairfield News: Package Thief Caught
12:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A woman was caught by a citizen stealing packages off porches on Brooklawn Terrace. The citizen got a plate number and Fairfield Police located the car. She was charged with 6th-degree larceny and driving with a suspended license and is now on the naughty list.. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Senior Can’t Even Cry In His Beer
12:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- A senior citizen on Second Avenue (off Villa/Nichols Avenue) was unloading his car after grocery shopping and someone drove up and stole a case of beer from his car. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Fairfield Police Deliver Toys St. Vincent’s Hospital
#Fairfield CT--Last week, the Fairfield Police Department delivered toys to St. Vincent's Hospital. Dianne Auger, Senior Vice President at St Vincent's said they toys will not only be used for the holidays but throughout the year like during birthdays. The police department also delivered toys to Bridgeport Hospital this week. Officer Mark Letsch who lead the drive said he would like to thank the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, Rec Center, Betsy Browne, FTC, American Legion and Rocco Wealth Management for their awesome assistance.
Fairfield News: Electric Shock
9:39pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on scene for a man who received an electric shock while in his home in the 1400 block of Melville Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
3:47pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car accident on I-95 northbound near 22 for your commuting pleasure. No word on injuries.