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Fairfield News: Snap Chat Joke Deemed School Threat

#Fairfield CT--On 05/01/2017 at 06:13am, the Fairfield Police were alerted by an anonymous complaint that a juvenile student posted a potential threat on the social media application “Snap-Chat”. The anonymous complaint indicated that a student posted a digital picture of an assault-type rifle with overwritten text “Don’t come to school tomorrow.” The investigation revealed that there were two juveniles involved, of which both were located at their respective homes in Fairfield as they were leaving for school. It was also determined that the message was posted as a private joke. The photo was determined to be that of an airsoft rifle located in the home of the juvenile who posted the “Snap-Chat.” Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked…

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Riverfield School Carnival May 5th & 6th FAIRFIELD, CT

The Riverfield Elementary School PTA is welcoming back its Spring Carnival on Friday May 6th and Saturday May 6th. The Carnival will be held on the school property behind the building located at 1625 Mill Plain Road. The Rainbow Amusement Company is providing rides for all ages from toddlers to adults, with wristbands for unlimited rides. Along with the traditional snacks, there will be food tucks by Colony Pizza Truck, Christophe’s Crepes, Snappy Dawgs, and Paula’s Ice Cream. The carnival is one of the PTA fundraisers to support children programs, educational field trips and author visits. It is an all school event that includes students, family and friends along with the community. Friday May 5th from 6 PM to 9…

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Book Club Celebration at Fairfield Public Library

#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…

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Fairfield News: Rollover Accident

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. Just 1% of our viewers donating just $1 a week will keep our live reports coming to you!  https://www.patreon.com/doingitlocal

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Fairfield News: Craft Supplies Swap

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…

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I-95 Paving To Resume

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…

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Fairfield News: High CO Levels

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.   This news report is made possible by: http://stratfieldfire.org  

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