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SantaCon 2025: Town Issues Warning Ahead of Private Event

Nov 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Fairfield Police Department is issuing a public advisory ahead of SantaCon on Saturday, December 6, 2025. This advisory is intended to clarify what is occurring in Fairfield, set expectations, and outline the steps being taken to protect residents and maintain public safety. There is no public SantaCon event in Fairfield this year. The only sanctioned activity is the private, ticketed event being hosted by Fairfield University for Fairfield University students and their registered guests. This event is not open to the public. All attendees will be required to have a ticket, show identification, and only individuals 21 years or older will be permitted to consume alcohol. In 2024, Fairfield experienced significant challenges when thousands of college-aged individuals arrived in…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Individual Responsible for False SantaCon Promotion

Nov 21, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT – On 11/19/2025, the Fairfield Police Department arrested Fairfield University StudentEmmet Blaney, age 19, of Massapequa, NY, on charges of Criminal Attempt to Commit DisorderlyConduct and Criminal Attempt to Commit Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, following aninvestigation into Blaney promoting a SantaCon gathering, at specific private residential beachaddresses that he has no affiliation with, and without the homeowner’s permission. These promotionsreached over 600,000 views. Blaney was released on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear inBridgeport Superior Court on 12/8/2025.

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Fairfield

Town and Chamber to Host Annual Holiday “Shop & Stroll”

Nov 16, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Residents Encouraged to “Shop Local” for the Holidays The Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will co-sponsor the 13th Annual Fairfield Holiday “Shop & Stroll” on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 6-9PM. Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments. Traveling carolers and musicians from local schools will fill the air with holiday cheer. “This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and get your holiday shopping done while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” said Director of Community & Economic Development Mark Barnhart. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz added, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be…

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Fairfield

PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. · Town Hall Green, 611 Old Post Road The annual Fairfield Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by American Legion Posts 143 and 74, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. near the Veterans Wall of Honor on the Town Green, 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The dress code for Veterans attending is blue and gray, and Post Commanders should bring unit colors and stand. Following the November 11 ceremony, the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will provide a light lunch for Veterans and their families inside the Old Fairfield Academy, 635 Old Post Road, near the Old…

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Leaders Unite in Fairfield to ‘Feed Hope’ Amid SNAP Shutdown Crisis

Nov 5, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PfTahzwSsg FAIRFIELD — With federal SNAP benefits halted due to the government shutdown, a bipartisan group of state and community leaders gathered in front of the Sacred Heart University Community Theater at 1420 Post Road to call attention to the growing food insecurity crisis across Connecticut. State Senator Tony Hwang opened the event, noting that nearly 363,000 Connecticut residents rely on SNAP benefits. “This is a moment for all of us to unite—to put politics aside nationally, statewide, and locally—and focus on the people in need,” he said. “Seventy-five percent of those on SNAP are children or the elderly. By the end of the month, they run out of food resources, and this November, because of the shutdown, nothing is…

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Entertainment Fairfield

The Enchanted Castle returns this October hosted by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County

Oct 22, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/M31ln0co6Lk Fairfield, CT - The Enchanted Castle returns this October hosted by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County. During this annual event, families travel through six rooms in Fairfield’s Burr Homestead, brought to life by storybook characters who skillfully narrate the tales of Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Jungle Book, and The Wizard of Oz. The Castle is designed for children 2-10 years of age but will be sure to excite the whole family! The Enchanted Castle will be held October 22 - 24 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and October 25 - 26 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30pm – 5 p.m. Please note that the Enchanted Castle will be closed…

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