Fairfield News: Crash!
2023-03-28@2:12pm--#Fairfield CT--- It appears a Subaru rear-ended a work truck at the intersection of Commerce and Black Rock Turnpike. One person was injured and treated by EMS.
Honoring the Memory of a Brave Young Boy by Raising Funds for Pediatric Cancer Research
State Senator Tony Wong and Bill Gerber, founder of Team Teddy, attended the St. Baldrick's Day event to raise funds and shave their heads in honor of pediatric cancer patients. The event was organized by Team Teddy, which has been operating for 13 years and has raised close to $1.5 million for pediatric cancer research to date. The motivation for the event is personal, as Bill Gerber's son Teddy passed away due to pediatric cancer. Team Teddy was started in his honor and has grown into a community effort involving volunteers, including children, families, and the broader community. The funds raised by Team Teddy are donated to St. Baldrick's, an organization that funds grants for pediatric cancer research. The hope…
I-95 Crash
2023-03-26@6:06pm--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A multi-car crash on I-95 northbound near exit 24. Expect delays.
Fairfield News: Crashed Car
2023-03-26@12:27pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- A car with front end damage and an unconscious driver came to a stop on Kings Highway. Firefighters immediately began CPR on the driver. Police had dispatch check with Bridgeport to see if they had any hit-and-run calls in town which they did.
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-03-25@6:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire was located at Nutmeg Bowl at 802 Villa Avenue. The car owner of the Nissan Altima said his son was inside when the engine compartment began to catch fire. There were no injuries and firefighters had the fire out quickly. The sprinkler system above kept the fire from extending to cars parked nearby. https://youtu.be/O4-4Rjg9XtI
I-95 Crash
2023-03-22@4:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 22 taking out the center and left lanes for your commuting pleasure.
Fairfield News: Possible Changes To Noise Ordanances
The residents of Fairfield may face restrictions on lawn maintenance and other noisy activities on weekends and weekdays, following proposed changes to the town's noise ordinance. The changes include the "plainly audible standard" instead of the need to measure decibels, and set times for certain activities. The new ordinance aims to give authorities more leeway to punish people causing a disturbance. The Plainly Audible Standard The proposed noise ordinance replaces the decibel measurement with the "plainly audible standard." This means that if a police officer can easily hear music through a speaker, they can take enforcement action. The standard mainly covers music and sound amplification devices. Set Times for Certain Activities The changes to the noise ordinance also include set…
Fairfield News: Firefighters Battle A Large Brush Fire
2023-03-21@4:20pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters spent a couple of hours battling a brush fire off Greenfield Street. The wind kept spreading the fire but the firefighters were able to contain it and eventually knocked out all the hotspots. Assistant Chief George Gomola said the drone was instrumental in locating the hotspots. https://youtu.be/6Zh-msmIi8I
Merritt Crash
2023-03-18@1:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42 and 44, closer to the Congress Street overpass. This news report is made possible by:
The Town of Fairfield has been designated a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Fairfield is one of seven towns in the state to become part of this network. AARP'snetwork, an affiliate of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program is part of an international campaign to help communities prepare for rapidly aging populations. It is projected by AARP that by 2030, one of every five people in the U.S. will be 65 or older and that by 2035, the number of adults older than 65 will be greater than the number of children under 18. “Age-Friendly Fairfield is a town-wide initiative to further our efforts to make our community…