Bucket Truck Injures Two
Two workers have been injured by the swing arm of a bucket truck on Sasco Hill Terrace. One worker is unconscious according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-09-10-01@9:45am#Fairfield
Update in Two Officers Injured, Shoplifting Suspects Arrested After High-Stakes Pursuit in Fairfield
https://youtu.be/s2fyzdsoCxM On September 24, 2024, Fairfield Police were called to Home Depot on Kings Highway Cutoff after reports of two known shoplifters, Amanda Belcher and James Coates, who had been previously banned from the store. The suspects attempted to steal over $1,200 in merchandise when loss prevention alerted police. Both suspects had multiple active warrants from several jurisdictions, including Fairfield, Greenwich, and Naugatuck. When officers arrived, Belcher fled on foot but was pursued by police through the parking lot. She managed to enter a vehicle, dragging one officer as she reversed, and collided with another car before escaping the scene. The officer sustained minor injuries, losing a cell phone and a name patch in the altercation, which were later found…
Fairfield Police Officer Injured
A Fairfield Police officer sustained a foot injury following a foot pursuit of a shoplifting suspect at Home Depot on Kings Highway. The officer was transported to the hospital for treatment. One person is currently in custody. 2024-09-24@8:24pm-- #Fairfield CT
Greenfield Hill Commons to Host Two Fall Events
Fairfield, CT - The merchants of Greenfield Hill Commons will be hosting two exciting events this fall! Stop by and see what Greenfield Hill Commons has to offer, located at 75 Hillside Road in Fairfield! On Sunday, September 29th, take part in the inaugural Chalk Art Festival, which will benefit the Friends of the Fairfield Public Library. All ages and skillsets are invited to take part and show off their artistic abilities through the use of chalk! For more information or to register, go here.The Scarecrow Contest returns this fall, once again benefitting the Norma Pfriem Breast Center in Fairfield and their Pink Pledge initiative. Get together with your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues and make a scarecrow for a…
Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024
Fairfield Restaurant Week will return from October 21 through November 3, 2024. The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that the popular event, now in its thirteenth year, will make its return on Monday, October 21st and run through Sunday, November 3rd. More than two dozen restaurants are expected to participate in this year’s event with special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus showcasing their finest culinary offerings. “We hope that residents and visitors alike will be able to enjoy and support the many great restaurants that Fairfield has to offer,” stated Mark Barnhart, Fairfield’s Director of Community & Economic Development. This year’s event will again run two full weeks, giving patrons more…
Merritt Crash
Multi-car crash with injuries reported on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44 according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-09-17@1:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
Fairfield Police responded to a motor vehicle crash which occurred at the intersection of New England Avenue and Kings Hwy Cutoff, where a pedestrian was struck while crossing the road. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where they remain in critical but stable condition. Kings Hwy Cutoff remained closed during the investigation, but has since reopened. No official determination of fault has been made at this time. The crash is being investigated by our crash investigation unit.
Fairfield News: House Fire
Report of heavy black smoke and fire coming from the back of a home on Pease Ave in Southport. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire which extended through the attic, and there are no reported injuries at this time. The Fire Marshal has been called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire. https://youtu.be/Zw_8U8mRR-k
Traffic Advisory – CT United Ride
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state. The motorcade will follow the route established last year, beginning at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continuing through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession will travel from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector, then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit…
Elicit Brewing Company Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Fairfield
https://youtu.be/DaweFiV60jc Fairfield, CT – Elicit Brewing Company has officially opened the doors of its newest location in Fairfield, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony that welcomed local officials and the community. Situated in the vibrant Black Rock neighborhood, this new venue promises to be a cornerstone of entertainment and social life in the area. Elicit Brewing Company, originally rooted in the restaurant industry, has taken its successful brewery concept to the next level with this second location. Combining the best aspects of its original space, the Fairfield venue offers an expansive experience, including a beer hall, cocktail bar, lounge, game room, and restaurant serving food made entirely from scratch. With a mix of in-house brews, cocktails, and a curated selection of beverages…