5:39pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– It was a BIG CATCH for Conway’s Towing behind Swanson Fish Market at 2439 Black Rock Turnpike. Police told me it was FISHY that the driver was allegedly GILLty of being unlicensed and FLOUNDERED, confusing the gas for the brake. The van destroyed a cinder block retaining wall (DAM) and fence. . Police also said the van was also unregistered for over a year. There were no reported injuries (no need for the CLAMbulance). Police let the man OFF THE HOOK with a ticket.
4:25pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield CT– A motorcyclist down I-95 northbound near exit 21. Only the motorcyclist is involved and a nurse is on scene saying the rider is alert an conscious.
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will have a Special Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10. The sale will be held at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, in the Twice ReAD Room during regular library hours. All adult fiction and non-fiction will be $5.00 a bag. Purchase ten children’s books or CDs for $5.00. Only cash payments will be accepted for purchases made at this sale.
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library raise money to support Library programs such as One Book One Town, Soundwaves concerts, the Kershner Gallery, author luncheons, mini golf, and children’s programs. The Book Sale always welcomes books, CDs and DVDs in good condition. Donations may be dropped off at the receiving room near the circulation desk at the Main Library.
6:46pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– A woman and her friend were flashed twice while at Penfield Beach by a Hispanic male with a cross tattoo on his shoulder. He was last seen in the parking lot.
10:27pm–#Fairfield CT– A shoplifter was just arrested by Fairfield Police as he exited the Super Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. He was concealing cigarette lighters, batteries and condoms according to scanner reports. You can add your own snarky comments below.
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10:27pm–#Fairfield CT– Un ladrón estaba detenido por la policía de Fairfield mientras salía de Super Stop and Shop en Villa Avenue. Él ocultaba encendedores , baterias y condones, acuerdo a los informes de escáner.
Fairfield Police Benevolent Association (FPBA) and the Fairfield Fire Fighters Charitable Foundation (FFFCF) are holding the 3rd Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 10 am at Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road. The rain date is Sunday, August 21, same time and location.
Anyone age 11 and up can participate in the tournament by clicking onwww.fairfieldwiffle.com. All proceeds will be donated to the FPBA and FFFCF. This community-wide event will start at 10 am with each game lasting about one hour. Teams are made up of three to six players. Official wiffle balls and bats will be supplied. Trophies will be handed out late afternoon. A raffle will be held and food trucks will be available.
When town employee Craig Kimball received the backing from First Selectman Mike Tetreau on his idea to hold a Town wiffle ball tournament in 2014 to coincide with Fairfield’s 375th anniversary, a new tradition was formed. Mr. Kimball wanted to highlight the fact that wiffle ball, which is now made in Shelton, was originally developed in Fairfield.
Mr. Kimball said, “It’s nice to see a community come together for a good cause. I encourage fellow Fairfield residents and town employees to sign up to play, volunteer or just come and have a good time.” Mr. Kimball added, “Given this spirited town event has grown so quickly in the last three years a two-day tournament may be held next year.”
Since its inception, the tournament has grown with more teams participating from around the community each year. In its first year, the tournament featured four teams from the Town’s Police, Fire, Public Works, and Other Town Departments. The Department of Public Works won the inaugural tournament where the grandsons of the Fairfield resident who created the wiffle ball threw out the first pitch.
The following year, more teams participated from the community for a total of nine teams, including the 2015 champion, Fairfield University.
First Selectman Tetreau said, “Following the success of the last two years, the Town is once again carrying on this new and fun tradition that not only brings together members of our community, but also recognizes the history of wiffle ball which was invented right here in Fairfield. I want to thank Mr. Kimball and all the volunteers, players and sponsors for stepping up to make these tournaments so successful.”
1:25pm–#Southport Connecticut–#Fairfield Connecticut–Firefighters on the way to Pequot Yacht Club at 669 Harbor Road for a boat on the way in with a teen with a severed finger according to radio reports.
Bomberos en camino a Pequot Yacht Club en 669 Harbor Road para un barco en el camino con un adolescente con un dedo cortado acuerdo con informes de radio.
12:44am–#Fairfield Connecticut– Police were called for two people entering cars on Vermont Avenue. They caught up with one of them. They were entering unlocked cars, nothing taken according to radio reports.
12:55pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield Connecticut–Police have located a car overturned and down a ditch off ramp 44 south of the Merritt Parkway. There are two injured who made their way to the commuter lot on Black Rock Turnpike.
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12:55pm–#cttraffic–#Fairfield Connecticut – La policía ha localizado un auto volcado en la rampa 44 South de Merritt Parkway. Hay dos heridos que caminaron a el estacionamiento.
