Fairfield

Fairfield News: Fairfield Police Warn Of Dangers Of “Cascades” Swimming

10:38am--#Fairfield CT--  Fairfield Police were dispatched to the "Cascades" at Lake Mohegan today.  In the past Fairfield has been plagued with swimmer swimming in no swimming locations.  The attached photo a no swimming sign now in the foreground with a flower memorial on the beach in the background for 10-year-old Catherine Perez Trujillo who drowned at that location July 17, 2012.   Lieutenant Rober Kalamaras of the Fairfield Police warns: "It is imperative that those enjoying Lake Mohegan Park refrain from swimming at the north end of the Lake “The Cascades”. This area is clearly posted “No swimming” because of a dangerous drop-off shortly after you enter the water. We encourage swimmers to use the south end of the lake where there…

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Fairfield News: How No State Budget Will Impact Fairfield

Today, Fairfield First Selectman Michael Tetreau explained how the lack of a state budget will impact the town.   Fairfield's budget has already been passed, and the town's tax bills have already been sent out.   The town is slated to lose between four to five million dollars in state money without a budget.  If the state budget is passed, the town is still expected to lose between two to four million dollars in tax cuts.  Since the town has already started its fiscal year it is now obligated by state statute.   Sixty to sixty-five percent of the town's budget is education and the town cannot cut the Board of Education's funding without the board's permission.  The Board of…

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Owner Katie Vanovitch along with First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Fairfield Chamber Of Commerce President Beverly A. Balaz cut the ribbon to Fairfield's Senior Helpers

Senior Helper Opens In Fairfield

#Fairfield CT-- Tuesday Senior Helpers located at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield held their ribbon cutting at their offices.  Owner Katie Vanovitch said Senior Helpers mission is to allow senior citizens to maintain their independence for as long as possible within their home.  They also provide the family caregiver the relief they need so they can continue with their daily lives.   This was the first ribbon cutting I brought my wife to because she is the primary caregiver to her 88-year-old mother and 94-year-old father and it was an opportunity for her to get some new resources in tending to their needs.   You can reach Katie at Senior Helpers at 203-659-0402 or online at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/fairfieldupper-ct/  

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