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Message from Fairfield First Selectman

March 19, 2013--Budget Update from the First Selectman It has been a month since my initial budget proposal was presented. There has been a lot of discussion since. I thought it would be a good idea to give everyone an update on where we stand. The original budget calls for a 6.4% increase in taxes. I agree with those that have voiced concern that this is too high.  I am committed to getting this increase in a more reasonable range. I am committed to addressing the elements that cause our taxes to increase both this year and in the future. There is no easy fix. Reducing this tax trend will take both hard work and time. It can’t be completed…

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Never Mind!

12:00pm--#Stratford CT--A business on Honeyspot Road called police that 3 men were taking property off a pick up truck and when he approached them they pointed a gun at him.  The caller changed his mind about a complaint after giving his name to police since he too had outstanding warrants.

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Bridgeport detective injured in crash–with video report

9:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire--With Video Report-----A Bridgeport Police Detective was injured when his patrol car was hit while crossing Washington Ave. from Congress Street onto James Street.  The civilian car that hit the police car started on fire and at times the flames were reaching the utility lines overhead according to police radio transmissions.  Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.  The detective was taken by ambulance where we were told he suffered back injuries from the impact.  The civilian refused medical treatment on scene and was issued a ticket for the accident.

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