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Fairfield News: Elderly Man Shoveled Out After Medical Emergency

#Fairfield Connecticut--How about some likes for Officer McGrath and the guys from Fairfield Fire Department Engine 2 for shoveling an elderly male's walkway after he suffered a medical emergency.  An 86 year old man was attempting to shovel his driveway when he suffered a medical emergency.  After EMS transported the man to the hospital the officer and firefighters finished shoveling his drive.

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Ganim Calls For Fairfield To Be Sanctuary Town

UPDATE: I asked First Selectman Tetreau (D) Fairfield to comment, he said: "Mayor Ganim has not reached out to me about his move to make Bridgeport a Sanctuary city. He hasn’t asked for my support or Fairfield’s support. I would like to learn more about his plans for Bridgeport. If he has questions on what is happening in Fairfield on any topic, I would be glad to take his call. I don’t follow him on Twitter so that may not be the best way to communicate." #Bridgeport Connecticut-- Mayor Joe Ganim slipped into Fairfield's  train station and to Twitter calling for the fellow democratic town to become a sanctuary town.  Yesterday the mayor and city council members got an earful…

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Fairfield News: Pickup Hits Car and Two Houses

UPDATE: Fairfield Police Press Release:  On 02/05/2017 at 10:33pm Fairfield Police responded to a motor vehicle crash into a house on Fairfield Beach Rd. Preliminary investigation revealed that Peter L. Jones of Summit, N.J. was operating his 2011 Ford F-150 pick-up truck eastbound on Fairfield Beach Road when he crossed over the center line and went off the left side of the roadway striking a parked vehicle in the driveway of 1054 Fairfield Beach Road. The truck continued through a front yard, and came to rest after striking the front façade of 1024 Fairfield Beach Road. Peter L. Jones was transported to Bridgeport hospital complaining of shoulder pain. This collision is under investigation by the Crash Reconstruction Unit. 10:50pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--…

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Retirees Discussion Group at the Fairfield Public Library

#Fairfield, Connecticut- As more and more baby boomers retire, they are notcontent to just sit in the proverbial rocking chair. The Retiree Discussion Group wasrequested as a spin-off from last season’s Creating Yourself in Retirement program at the Fairfield Public Library. Join the discussion on Mondays, February 13, April 10 and May 8 at 7 pm at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Retirement is a time of enormous change that also promises great rewards. Join the conversation and learn what to expect in retirement and how to make a successful life change. Find out what worked and what didn’t for others navigating this transition. The  group will be led by Michael Amorosco, BBA, MBA who has been enjoying…

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Fairfield Health Department Conducts FREE Screenings for Residents

#FAIRFIELD, Connecticut  – You may have heard that you need to “know your numbers,” which refers to key markers of heart health like blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference. Although  doctors test most of these numbers at annual check-ups, it’s important that you know your numbers and understand what they mean. By keeping those numbers within a healthy range, you can greatly improve your heart health and reduce your risk for heart disease. February is Heart Health month and the Fairfield Health Department is celebrating by urging all residents to make sure they know their numbers. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and woman, and…

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Craft Salon At Fairfield Woods Public Library

#Fairfield, Connecticut-- Ignite your creative spark while you create new projects with friends at the Fairfield Woods Public Library Craft Salon on Saturday, February 4. The Craft Salon will be held from 10:00 am until noon. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Be inspired by vintage redwork embroidery and work on a kitchen towel with a heart motif. Participants will learn how to transfer a design to cloth and then embroider the design using a simple stitch. These DIY sessions are so relaxing and fun. Our crafty Saturday will continue from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Sewing Salon. Skilled seamstress, Connie Richardson will be joining us to explain the mechanics of making a pattern and executing the layout of…

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