Join Dr. Mona Garcia at the Fairfield Public Library when she explores the stories of two royal couples whose love stories were inextricably intertwined. The story of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold is the first session on Tuesday, January 24, followed on Tuesday, January 31 with Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Both sessions will be held in the Rotary Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road at 7 pm. A snow date has been set for Tuesday, February 21 Dr. Mona Garcia taught European history at the college level and is on staff at the Fairfield Public Library. She has presented conference papers in the United States and Great Britain, and has been published in her field of…
First Selectman Mike Tetreau has proclaimed today, Monday, January 9, 2017, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the Town of Fairfield. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, or L.E.A.D. Day, is celebrated every January 9th across the country. Law Enforcement in Fairfield was first organized in the year 1661 with the appointment of the first Town Marshall. The standing Police Department was created by Town Ordinance in 1930 with 7 officers to protect and serve the citizens of Fairfield. This original seven man department has grown to employ 108 sworn officers, 70 special agents, 15 telecommunicators, 4 Animal Control Officers and 7 Marina Guards. In his proclamation which was presented at a recent Board of Selectmen meeting, First Selectman Tetreau…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
5:01pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire I-95 southbound between exits 20 and 19 with heavy smoke causing visibility issues in both directions.
Fairfield News: Chimney Fire
8:33pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene at a chimney fire on Jackman Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bar Fight
UPDATE: Here is the suspect in the bar fight we reported when it was happening. Connor O’Sullivan, 19, of Burr Street, was charged with second-degree assault and breach of peace outside Anna Liffey’s on the Post Road, police said. A police officer was called to a fight in progress reported that he saw O’Sullivan repeatedly kick the victim. 1:55am--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An alleged fight at Anna Liffey's Irish Pub and Restaurant at 1494 Post Road nets one patron a broken nose according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Rollover
10:02pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A rollover accident with injuries I-95 southbound between exits 23 and 24. Traffic is light with no major delays at this time.
Fairfield News: Gun Found In Street
Monday 1/2--1:35pm--A pink gun found in the roadway on Center Street across from the Dugout. Police arrived to find the plastic revolver with the pink handle and orange tip was a toy and disposed of it. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Crash
6:10pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- Report of a crash with injuries in front of the Allstate office at 1495 Black Rock Turnpike. Mayhem on scene, first responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Hit
8:24pm--#Fairfield Connecticut- A pedestrian is reported hit in the parking lot of the north side of the train station on Unquowa Road. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Uber Driver Calls Cops On Drunk Passenger
12:30pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- An Uber driver just called Fairfield Police on a drunk passenger....isn't that the intention, to get them off the road and get a ride? No mention of anything of their behavior or being violent, just drunk.