Fairfield

Town of Fairfield Announces Police ChiefRobert Kalamaras’ Retirement

Outgoing Police Chief Began His Fairfield Career in 2000;Internal Search for Successor Underway Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025 — Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale announced today that Police Chief Robert Kalamaras will retire from the Fairfield Police Department, concluding 25 years of dedicated service to the Town. His last day as chief will be July 16, 2025. Chief Kalamaras was sworn in as Police Chief in January 2021 as the Department’s 11th Chief of Police. Over his years in Fairfield, Chief Kalamaras has been a respected leader and advocate for public safety.Throughout his leadership, Chief Kalamaras prioritized public safety, officer wellness, traffic enforcement, community engagement, and modernization of department operations. His leadership has helped position the Fairfield Police Department as…

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Bigelow Center for Senior Activities Honored by Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Honoring Leadership

Fairfield, Conn., July 9, 2025—The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities has been named a Focal Pointby the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (SWCAA), recognizing the Center’s leadership andcommitment to older adults and their families across the region.According to the Older Americans Act, a focal point is a highly visible, trusted facility where anyone inthe community can obtain information and access to aging services. For older adults, it is a familiar andaccessible place to turn for support, connection, and opportunity. For families, it serves as a vital resourcein caring for aging loved ones. A focal point stands as a visible sign of a community’s dedication to thewell-being of its seniors.“The Bigelow Center is proud to be recognized as a Focal Point…

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Gerber Family Issues Update onFirst Selectman Bill Gerber’s Recovery

Fairfield, Conn., July 8, 2025—First Selectman Bill Gerber continues his recovery from lastweek's surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. At the end of last week, he underwent a followup surgical procedure that was also successful. His medical team is pleased with the outcome.The process of recovery from this type of surgery is complex. He is continuing to rest andrecover at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH). With the need for Bill to rest, his family hasrequested no visitors for the time being. The Gerber family is so grateful for the many well wishes sent to Bill and will continue to provideperiodic updates.

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Fairfield Restaurant Week Returns with New Summer Format

2025-08-25 to 2025-09-07@Fairfield CT – Fairfield Restaurant Week is back for its 14th year with a brand-new format. The “Summer Edition” will run from Monday, August 25 through Sunday, September 7, featuring special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at over two dozen local restaurants. Organized by Fairfield’s Office of Community & Economic Development, the event aims to celebrate and support the town’s vibrant culinary scene. A second "Winter Edition" is also planned for early 2026, giving food lovers even more to look forward to.

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Psychiatrist Arrested for Sexual Assault

Fairfield, CT — On June 30, 2025, Dr. Lazaro Pomeraniec of Westport, CT was arrested by theFairfield Police Department and charged with Sexual Assault in the 4th Degree in connectionwith an incident involving one of his patients.Dr. Pomeraniec was released on a $25,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in BridgeportSuperior Court on July 10, 2025.Anyone with information or who believes they may have been a victim is urged to contact theFairfield Police Special Victims Unit at (203) 254-4804. All reports will be handled withAnyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (203) 254- Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Fairfield PD mobile app, by texting the keywordFPDCT and your message to 847411 (Tip411), or…

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