Category: Fairfield

2022-07-28@11:49pm–#Fairfield CT– A faulty dehumidifier cause a smoke condition in a home in the 300 block of Gilbert Highway.

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(HARTFORD, CT) – State Representatives Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-Fairfield) and Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield, Southport), and State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) announced that their community bonding requests – totaling $3.75 million – have been placed on the State Bond Commission’s agenda by the Governor.

• $1.75 Million: Bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Route 130 between Shoreham Village Road and the Post Road Circle
• $2 Million: Pedestrian safety and ADA improvements to the intersections at Churchill Road and Wilson Street, and Route 59 and Churchill Road in Stratfield

Rep. McCarthy Vahey said, “Pedestrian, bicycle, and ADA safety were some of the first issues I worked on as an elected leader, so securing critical funding on the bonding agenda to make our community’s roadways safer is a welcome reminder that there remains plenty of work to be done. With four schools and a senior living facility in this neighborhood corridor, this project will ensure that students, families, and seniors will all have safe pedestrian access to the community. I want to thank the Governor’s Office and Bonding Subcommittee for recognizing the need for this funding and placing it on the agenda.”

“Providing safe and accessible roadways to all who use them in our community is a baseline necessity,” Rep. Leeper said. “I am thankful and proud to have worked collaboratively with Governor Lamont’s Office, and the Bonding Subcommittee House Chair, Representative Dorinda Borer, to secure this vital funding on the agenda to make our community safer for everyone. In addition to increased safety, the improvements to be made with this anticipated funding will also increase connectivity between the Post Rd traffic circle and the neighborhoods and businesses along Rt. 130. This work is important for neighbors and businesses alike and I’m excited for the benefits this funding brings to our community.”

Sen. Hwang, who serves as the ranking senator on the bonding subcommittee, said, “With today’s action by the State Bond Commission we are another step closer to making our local road and intersection safer. The intersection of Kings Highway Cutoff & Post Rd (Route 130) will ease traffic congestion & increase safety. The Stratfield community’s Churchill Road & Wilson Street intersection in addition to previous bonding for the intersection of Stratfield Road (State Route 59 & Fairfield Woods Road) will greatly enhance both traffic & pedestrian/bike safety. We are fortunate in Fairfield to have a responsive Stratfield Village Association and the Fairfield Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, both of whom advocate to ease the challenges that people face using various modes of transportation in town.”

“This state funding will provide much-needed safety improvements to Route 130 and the intersection of Churchill Road and Wilson Street, and I am glad that we could partner with the Town of Fairfield to make this happen,” said Governor Lamont, who serves as chairman of the State Bond Commission.

While not officially approved, most bonding requests that appear on the Commission’s agenda are approved. Their upcoming meeting is scheduled for Friday, July 29, 2022.

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2022-07-26@1:36pm–#Fairfield CT– A car hit Dailey’s Flower Shop located at 2151 Black Rock Turnpike. A witness told me the driver hit the car as he pulled into the plaza from Black Rock Turnpike, not another case of confusing the gas for the brake. There were no reported injuries. The building inspector was called to the scene to inspect the integrity of the building.

2022-07-22@12:12pm–#Fairfield CT– Police are on the scene once again at Calvin United Church at 901 Kings Highway for another possible death on the property. This is breaking news with little details. Nothing has been confirmed, police remain on the scene, and it is not known where on the property the body was found.

On July 10, 15-year-old Zion Burton was shot and killed at a birthday party celebration in the church hall.

2022-07-21@9:35pm–#Fairfield CT– The manager at the Patterson Club at 1118 Cross Highway is refusing to pay a musician who is now refusing to leave so they called police to have him removed.

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2022-07-21#Fairfield CT– Fairfield residents continue to leave their cars unlocked like they live in Mayberry. Police confirm theft from unlocked vehicles in the Lucille Street, Lockwood Rd, Old Stratfield Road area.

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2022-07-20@3:55pm–#Fairfield CT– Report of a bicyclist and car colliding at Mountain Laurel and Brookside Drive. The bicyclist is alert and standing with a cut on his hand according to first radio reports.

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2022-07-18@9:09pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– Report of a rollover accident on the off-ramp of the Merritt Parkway at exit 44.

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2022-07-17@12:12am–#Fairfield CT– Report of an alleged fight at Andros Diner involving 8-10 people. A black BMW was seen fleeing the scene. Police are investigating.