Category: Fairfield

Getting Buried in Fairfield

#Fairfield CT–“Getting Buried in Fairfield,” a 10-mile bike tour exploring six historic local cemeteries and changing burial practices since the town’s founding in 1639, is set for Saturday, October 21. The guided bicycle excursion, departs from the Fairfield Museum (370 Beach Road) at 9:30 a.m. and is open to the first 30 cyclists who register at: Fall2017biketour.eventbrite.com. It is sponsored by the Fairfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and the Fairfield Museum and History Center.

 

The cycling tour is priced at $5 for Fairfield Museum members and $8 for non-members. Participants will assemble in front of the Museum by 9:15 a.m. for orientation and depart promptly at 9:30 a.m., returning along one of Fairfield’s designated bike routes by noon. The rain date is Sunday, October 22 at the same time.

 

The journey begins with a stop at the Old Burying Ground on Beach Road where the town’s oldest identifiable grave marker dating back to 1687 is located. It continues to the Fairfield East Cemetery on Old Post Road and the West Cemetery on Post Road near South Pine Creek Road. The group will then travel in a northerly direction past two more cemeteries and Sturges Park, a former cemetery, before heading up the Bronson Road hill to Greenfield Hill Cemetery now under restoration near the historic Frederic Bronson Windmill.

 

“We’ll be discussing the gradual evolution of burial practices in Fairfield from simple stones marking the graves of colonists, revolutionary war and later war veterans, paupers, slaves as well as members of the town’s founding gentry whose family names, such as Burr, Jennings and Merwin, now mark very well-traveled town roads,” said Walter Matis, Program and Volunteer Coordinator for the Fairfield Museum, who will narrate the tour. “We’ll see the influence of the arrival of immigrant groups of various faiths, the industrial revolution and the progression from stark grave yards to landscaped, park like settings designed to evoke a serene and spiritual environment.”

Keith Gallinelli, chairman of the Fairfield Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, noted that people interested in the “Getting Buried in Fairfield” bike tour who don’t own a bike should consider the free Fairfield BikeShare Program now operating at Zane’s Cycles, 1215 Post Road, Fairfield.

 

The tour is open to cyclists age 14 and older who wear helmets and are capable of completing the ride. Cyclists not wishing to pedal up the Bronson Road hill to the Greenfield Hill Cemetery can opt out at the halfway point, where there will be an energy bar snack and rest stop at the Ogden House outside of Oak Lawn Cemetery, another stop on the tour.

 

Fairfield News: Heroin Arrest After Pursuit/Manhunt

Here are the details on the pursuit and manhunt we were first to report to you as it was happening:

#Fairfield CT– At 4:34pm on 09/03/2017 while conducting Motor Vehicle Enforcement at Exit 19 in Southport, Officers attempted to stop a Dodge Neon with a Stolen License plate. The vehicle fled a short distance (.3 miles) and the sole occupant/operator fled from the moving vehicle which drove across two lawns causing damage and came to rest at a shrub/mailbox on Osborne Lane. K9 Officer Kaesmann and Maverick tracked the suspect through several yards and subsequently located the subject hiding in a side yard on Daves Lane. The suspect was apprehended by K9 Maverick and suffered minor puncture wounds to his buttocks and hand. Suspect was taken into custody and transported by AMR to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he was treated and released. In the suspect vehicle, Officers located several packages of heroin, tools, jewelry, ski masks, latex gloves, a gun cleaning kit and a locked black sentry safe in the trunk of the vehicle.

The arrestee was identified as: Andre Genest (DOB 3/9/1989), of Maple St. in Bridgeport CT. Criminal Charges: 53a-167a Interfering /Resisting Arrest, 21a-279(a) Possession of Narcotics, 53a-64 Reckless Endangerment 2 nd  Degree. Motor Vehicle Charges: 14-223(b) Engaging Police in Pursuit, 14-147a Theft of Plates, 14-222 Reckless Driving, 14-224 Evading Responsibility, 38a-371 No Insurance.
Total bond for criminal and M/V charges set at $5,100. Andre Genest is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on 09/11/2017.

 

Fairfield News: Building Evacuated After Suicide Attempt

10:39pm–#Fairfield CT– I don’t normally report on suicide attempts but a condo building at the Evergreen Condos at

354 Knapps Highway have been evacuated due to high carbon monoxide levels.  According to radio reports, a person closed the garage (garages are under each condo) placed a note on the dashboard and left his car running in an attempt to take his life.   Neighbors noticed and attempted to free the man while first responders were on their way.  Firefighters are reporting high carbon monoxide levels in the building and are ventilating.

Bridgeport News: One In Custody After Pursuit/Manhunt

5:34pm–#Bridgeport CT– State police were in pursuit tan Infinity on Park Avenue but broke off the pursuit when the driver began driving on the sidewalks.  State police broke off the pursuit on Park Avenue but Bridgeport Police picked up the pursuit on Vine Street.  The driver abandoned the car on Sanford Place and fled on foot.  K-9 from Fairfield was called in and the dog tracked the man to an apartment at 10 Coleman Street where he was positively identified and taken into custody.

 

Fairfield News: Cops Pinch Shoplifter Putting Merchandise Down Pants

4:00pm–#Fairfield CT– Police nabbed a shoplifter who was putting merchandise down his pants at the Stop and Shop at the circle at 1160 Kings Highway Cut-off.  Does anyone know if they put the merchandise back on the shelf afterward?

 

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Fairfield News: Bicyclist Hit, Grass Fire

6:00pm–#Fairfield CT– Firefighters remain busy in Fairfield with simultaneous calls.  First a call for a bicyclist who was struck by a car in front of Woodfield Village at 1895 Stratfield Road.  Just as they arrived on scene another call for a grass fire near a shed at 440 McKinley Avenue.

 

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Fairfield News: Crash Involving a Motorcycle On The Merritt Parkway

UPDATE: The motorcyclist is up and walking according to radio reports.

 

1:01pm–#Fairfield CT #cttraffic– Motorcyclist down on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.  No word on the extent of injuries.  First responders on the way.  Expect heavy delays if traveling, detour if you can.

 

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