Fairfield

Fairfield News: Town Not Shellfish About Clam Clinic

First Selectman Tetreau announced that the Town of Fairfield’s Shellfish Commission will host a clam clinic event at Sasco Hill Beach on June 20, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for local residents to learn about Fairfield’s natural shellfish resources. “This event provides an opportunity for Fairfield residents, including children, to experience the basics of harvesting shellfish while learning the importance of Fairfield’s natural shellfish ecosystem,” said Robert Bilek, Chairman of the Shellfish Commission. Participants will be taught harvesting techniques and can keep their own catch. Gear, including clam rakes and gauges, will be provided if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels. The Sasco Hill Beach Shellfish Bed was recently restocked with more than 9,000 clams…

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Fairfield News: First Selectman GE Update

#Fairfield CT--I met with Fairfield's First Selectman Tetreau and asked him about any progress  on General Electric's threat to move out of the state.  General Electric is Fairfield's largest taxpayer and contributes about 3,500 jobs to the local economy.   First Selectman Tetreau said right now his goal is to work with GE and the governor's office to make sure dialogue continues and that GE's viewpoints are heard by the governor and his staff.  Tetreau said bringing up last minute rhetoric in the eleventh hour without being vetted by the assembly without doing an economic impact analysis.  I asked if he is nervous and he said "No not as long as people keep  talking, and are reasonable people, I think…

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Fairfield News: Crash

4:19pm--#Fairfield CT-- A two car crash at the intersection of Jennings Road and the road formerly know as Prince...... The wheel at the utility pole WAS mounted underneath the Lexus.  Both drivers were able to drive away after the police filed their report. Un accidente de dos coches en la intersección de Jennings Road y la carretera antes conocido como Prince ...... La rueda en el poste de electricidad se montó debajo del Lexus. Ambos pilotos fueron capaces de ahuyentar a después de que la policía presentó su informe. Um acidente de dois carros no cruzamento da Jennings Rd e a rua anteriormente conhecido como Prínce ...... Ambos os pilotos foram capazes de dirigir seus carros depois que a polícia…

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Fairfield News: Dog Locked In Closed Up Car

12:22pm--#Fairfield CT--A dog is locked in a Toyota Prius with New Hampshire plates at Whole Foods.  The windows are up and the engine is off.  Police on the way.   Un perro está bloqueado en un Toyota Prius con placas de New Hampshire en Whole Foods. Las ventanas están en marcha y el motor está apagado. Policía en el camino. Um cão está trancado em um Toyota Prius com placas de New Hampshire no Whole Foods. As janelas estão fechadas e com o motor desligado. Polícia no caminho.

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Drone Assists Fairfield Firefighters

VIDEO REPORT--#Fairfield CT--Assistant Fire Chief Chris Tracy of the Fairfield Fire Department took time out his busy schedule to tell us how a drone assisted them in fighting the lumberyard fire Wednesday. Bridgeport Firefighter Keith Muratori (Rescue 5) has assisted firefighters in Bridgeport and neighboring towns with his drone to give firefighters a real time assessment of a fire's progress from above. In this instance the quonset hut style warehouses were abandoned and firefighters only attempted an exterior attack so as not to risk their well being.   The aerial footage provided incident commander and firefighters in real time where hot spots were, if their streams were being effective or if they resources should be directed elsewhere. The footage Keith…

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Governor’s Residence Participating in State’s Annual Tourism Event

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the Governor’s Residence will be participating in the state’s 11th annual Connecticut Open House Day and will be open to the public for tours from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Connecticut Open House Day is an annual showcase coordinated by the Connecticut Office of Tourism that encourages residents and visitors to explore the state’s exciting destinations and attractions – new and old – by offering special incentives for one day only, such as free or reduced admission, free gifts, or special exhibits and activities. This year, on June 13, approximately 188 arts, history and tourism attractions throughout the state will be participating in the event,…

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Fairfield News: Lumber Yard On Fire Again…….

7:45pm--#Fairfield CT--Firefighters were once again dispatched to 100 Thorpe Street.   The property owners were on scene and would not let me anywhere near the property.  So I visited my news friends Beth and Paul on Ruane Street where I recorded the fire last night.  Smoke was visible and the sound of the firefighter's chainsaws could be heard.   Radio reports verified that 3 lines are in use to fight tonight's fire.

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