1:01pm–#Fairfield CT– Fairfield Police received a call from the service department at the Mercedes dealer on Commerce Drive for a man in a black Ford Expedition who pulled up in their driveway and relieved himself. Police are on his trail….
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#Fairfield, CT–Please join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate Fairfield’s fabulous book clubs! Our special guest Carol Fitzgerald, Founder and President of The Book Report Network, will be at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Thursday, April 27. The celebration will begin at 7 pm in the Memorial Room.
Ms Fitzgerald will take us on a tour of readinggroupguides.com and share some of the hot new titles that are musts for your book club’s reading list. Come on your own or bring your book club. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information about this and other programs, visit us online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256- 3160. Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter @fairfieldpublib and Facebook @fairfieldlibrary.
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7:35pm–#Fairfield CT– #Bridgeport CT– Brooklawn Avenue was closed for a short period of time from Suburban Avenue to Capital Avenue. Two people were taken the hospital found unresponsive in a vehicle outside the package store in front of 752 Brooklawn Avenue. Both Fairfield and Bridgeport first responders were on scene.
10:44pm–#Fairfield CT– A car failed to negotiate at turn on North Benson Road just before Samp Mortar Road and flipped into a person’s front yard. Assistant Chief George Gomola said there were no injuries but said few feet to the left and the car would have hit the wooded area an possibly into the river.
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There will be a craft supplies swap at the Fairfield Wood Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Drive on Thursday, April 27 from 6 pm until 7 pm.
Do you have leftover craft supplies that are taking up space? Skeins of yarn, ribbon buttons, or fabric left over from that Pinterest project that turned out wrong? We will be accepting craft supplies in good condition, separated into Ziploc bags or other storage containers on Monday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Collection will continue Tuesday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 pm. Join us on Thursday, April 27, to swap for some craft supplies you can use. Remaining craft supplies will be donated to the downUnder Teen Center and the Craft Salon.
For more information about this and other programs, visit us online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256- 3160. Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter @fairfieldpublib and Facebook @fairfieldlibrary.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation will resume construction activities after the winter shutdown for the pavement preservation project on Interstate 95 in Fairfield and Bridgeport.
The project will resume work on or about May 1, 2017. Initial roadway impacts will occur on April 21, 2017, and then will resume on May 1, 2017. The project is scheduled for completion on or about August 14, 2018.
The project involves milling and paving a section of I-95 between the New England Avenue overpass and the Broad Street overpass for a total distance of 3 miles. This project will also include milling and paving of on-ramps and off-ramps and repair of existing concrete bridge decks. Also included will be minor bridge repairs to Bridge 00105A over Metro North and a city street in Bridgeport. Detour routes will be provided should ramps need to be closed for construction activities.
Lane Closure Information:
I-95 NB
Monday between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Thursday and Friday between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Saturday between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. (Sunday)
Sunday between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Monday)
I-95 SB
Monday through Thursday between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Friday between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (Saturday)
Saturday between 9:00 pm and 9:00 am. (Sunday)
Sunday between 9:00 pm and 6:00 am. (Monday)
I-95 Ramps
Monday through Sunday between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The contractor will be allowed to temporarily close I-95 ramps and detour traffic.
All Other Roadways
Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
For further information, please contact the Department of Transportation’s Office of Communications at (860) 594-3062.
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12:12am–#Fairfield CT–Firefighters are on scene at 80 Richard Place for high carbon monoxide levels in the basement. Firefighters have traced the source to a propane generator on the side of the building. EMS dispatched to evaluate the residents. A large tree came down on Joan Drive earlier causing the power to go out in the area.
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7:55pm–#Fairfield CT– A large tree has fallen taking down electrical wires and leaving the power out of about a half dozen people on Joan Drive.
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Fairfield, CT–The film, Race: The Power of an Illusion, will be viewed in three parts at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, April 17, May 3 and May 17. The showing will be in the Rotary Room at 7:00 pm.
This film looks at the concept of race and where it came from and provides some information about the history of race relations in America. Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about race, especially in a diverse group of people. We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves. For healing to take place it can be beneficial to have a conversation where our own experiences and points of view can be shared and examined.
Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information about this and other programs, visit us online at fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-256- 3160. Follow the Fairfield Public Library on Twitter @fairfieldpublib and Facebook @fairfieldlibrary.
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#Fairfield CT–The Fairfield Fire Department held a swearing in ceremony for newly promoted Assistant Chief Roger Caisse, Lieutenant Kevin Polcer and new firefighter Justin Crawford on April 5, 2017 at ceremony conducted at fire headquarters at 140 Reef Road. The ceremony, officiated by Deputy Chief Kyran Dunn, was attended by the families of the members along with many current and retired firefighters from both Fairfield and neighboring departments.
Retired Fairfield Fire Chief Richard Felner attended the ceremony and was asked lead the group in the pledge of allegiance to start the ceremony.
Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy welcomed the families to the ceremony and stated, “ You are joining a department that sets the highest standards in everything it does, we welcome you to our family.” After thanking the families for attending the ceremony, he added, “It is our job to make sure everyone goes home at the end of their shift to you.”
Assistant Chief Scott Bisson, the new Chief of Training and Director of the Fairfield Regional Fire School following Assistant Chief Chris Tracy’s retirement in February stated, “Promotion is the second most important day in a firefighter’s career, second only to the day they are sworn in as a firefighter.” He further stated, “Having worked with each of these officers [Polcer and Caisse], they have demonstrated their abilities in their previous assignments with the department and our future looks very bright with their promotions.”
Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau called the three firefighters up to administer the oath of office followed by each member having their badge pinned on by members of their family. The room filled with applause after the oath was administered and after each time a member received their badge symbolizing their accomplishments.
Assistant Chief Roger Caisse joined the Fairfield Fire Department in 1996 and worked throughout the ranks serving as a shift commanders aide in 2001 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2004. Prior to this promotion, Lieutenant Caisse worked on developing the department’s Marine Rescue Division including the acquisition of a 28’ firefighting vessel from the City of Bridgeport. Upon this promotion, Assistant Chief Caisse says that he is “looking forward to beginning the learning process for this new role.”
Lieutenant Kevin Polcer was hired in 2000 and has worked on “A” platoon for the last 17 years. As a senior firefighter with the department, Lt Polcer has a balance of education and training under his belt, has served as a trustee for the firefighter’s local 1426 and has a B.S. in Fire Science from the University of New Haven. Lt Polcer stated “ He takes great pride in being a member of this department and looks forward to his new position as Lieutenant”.
Firefighter Justin Crawford began his fire service career as a volunteer firefighter in Waterford Connecticut at age 15. With over 10 years of previous fire service and EMS experience, he is a licensed paramedic and has a B.S. in Fire Science from the University of New Haven. Firefighter Crawford served with two other career fire departments prior to being offered the job in Fairfield which was his personal goal. Firefighter Crawford stated, “[He} is now excited to begin his career serving the citizens of Fairfield.”
The promotional process for Lieutenant and Assistant Chief is the culmination of all of a firefighters knowledge, training and experience. Personnel complete two weeks of written and oral testing by an outside company and are ranked based upon their scores and experience. A special fire commission meeting was held on March 16, 2017 in which they promulgated the promotional lists for both Lieutenant and Assistant Chief. The promotional lists will last for 18 months. Also present at the ceremony was Fairfield Fire Commissioner Dorothea Brennan.
The process of hiring a firefighter involves a similar process of written and oral testing with the addition of passing a candidate physical ability test to demonstrate physical skills to perform firefighting functions. While previous training is not currently a requirement to take the examination, it is common for volunteer and career firefighters to take other department’s exams to explore opportunities in light of the changing economic climate. The list for firefighter is valid for 24 months at which time a member on the list will be called when an opening exists.
(Fairfield Fire Department Press Release)
