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Armed Robbery Causes School Shutdown

https://youtube.com/shorts/CrqMSvXZOZY Fairfield, CT — Fairfield Police have taken all suspects into custody following an early morning armed robbery and home invasion investigation that prompted a large police response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the Candlewood Road area. Officers responded just before 2:30 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to reports of an armed robbery and possible home invasion. Police quickly secured the victims and initially detained one suspect, while another person of interest was later located in Hamden. Investigators then worked to locate two additional suspects believed to still be in the immediate area, leading to a significant police presence around Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike and instructions for nearby residents to shelter in place and avoid the area.…

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Food Truck Fire

Feb 19, 2026 Alex

Report of a food truck fire at Park Avenue and Eckhart Street in Fairfield. Firefighters were alerted to it by a passerby that saw smoke, and they forced entry and extinguished the fire.

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Love Local this February!

Feb 10, 2026 Alex

Fairfield, CT - The Town of Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development is pleased to announce that the Love Local Fairfield Heart Program has returned for the third consecutive year. In partnership with Fairfield schools and businesses, students from kindergarten through 5th grade, have decorated over 700 hearts that are on display in participating store windows from February 9 through February 27 all throughout the Town of Fairfield. The program is intended to spread the love throughout Fairfield and to showcase the Town‘s many small businesses as well as what students love best about Fairfield. Residents are encouraged to support our participating businesses and check out the students’ artwork! Thank you to the schools who took part in this…

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House Fire

Feb 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield Firefighters braved the single digits and heavy winds to battle a house fire in the 300 block of Greenfield Street. There were no reported injuries; firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire. Animal control was also called the scene. 2026-02-07@8:19pm-- #Fairfield CT

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Town of Fairfield Applauds Siting Council Vote to Reject United Illuminating’s Monopole Plan

Feb 7, 2026 Alex

The members of the Connecticut Siting Council once again took up United Illuminating’s application in Docket 516R and in a vote of six to one, approved a written opinion denying the application. The Siting Council’s vote today reaffirms its earlier decision denying UI’s application and concludes the latest chapter in a lengthy review process concerning the utility company’s proposed monopole project along the southern route of the Metro-North Railroad tracks. “We appreciate the Connecticut Siting Council’s thorough review and its decision to deny UI’s application in Docket 516R. Throughout this process, our community has consistently expressed strong concerns, and we are grateful that the voices of residents, local leaders, religious institutions, businesses and preservationists were heard,” said First Selectperson Christine…

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Post Road Crash

Feb 5, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield first responders are at a two car crash on the Post Road near Sassco Hill Road. One car hit a utility pole. No word on injuries.

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House Fire

Feb 3, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/h1WnOZckH84 Report of a house fire at Figlar Ave in Fairfield. Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy fire at the front of the home. They quickly knocked down the fire that spread through the house.

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I-95 Crash

Jan 28, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A one-car crash on I-95 southbound between exits 25 and 24. EMS also requested that a child be evaluated. 2026-01-28@9:47pm -- #Fairfield CT #cttraffic

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of HOPE & JOY Gift Shop in Fairfield

Jan 26, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/LA-o0bFoS38 FAIRFIELD, CT — A new locally owned gift shop focused on positivity, creativity and giving back officially opened its doors Friday as HOPE & JOY celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at 95 Reef Road, just off the Post Road. Owner Rebecca Ashby, a Fairfield resident, wife and adoptive mother, created HOPE & JOY as a heartfelt extension of her personal journey. What began in 2022 as a small creative outlet during the pandemic has grown into a brick-and-mortar shop offering handcrafted, curated and personalized gifts designed to bring comfort and happiness to customers of all ages. The store features custom and embroidered gifts, monogrammed items, stationery, fashion accessories, drinkware and a thoughtfully selected collection of unique…

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Pursuit Ends In Fight With Troopers

Jan 23, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

State Police ended a pursuit that started on I-95 near exit 31 and ended on Commerce Drive in Fairfield. It is not known what he is wanted for. According to unconfirmed reports, the suspect fought with police, resulting in the suspect being tased. He was transported to the hospital. There are no reports at this time of any trooper injuries.2026-01-23@9:48pm-- #Fairfield CT

Armed Robbery Causes School Shutdown

Food Truck Fire

Love Local this February!

House Fire

Town of Fairfield Applauds Siting Council Vote to Reject United Illuminating’s Monopole Plan

Post Road Crash

House Fire

I-95 Crash

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Opening of HOPE & JOY Gift Shop in Fairfield

Pursuit Ends In Fight With Troopers

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