Armed Robbery Causes School Shutdown

https://youtube.com/shorts/CrqMSvXZOZY Fairfield, CT — Fairfield Police have taken all suspects into custody following an early morning armed robbery and home invasion investigation that prompted a large police response and temporary shelter-in-place order in the Candlewood Road area. Officers responded just before 2:30 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 to reports of an armed robbery and possible home invasion. Police quickly secured the victims and initially detained one suspect, while another person of interest was later located in Hamden. Investigators then worked to locate two additional suspects believed to still be in the immediate area, leading to a significant police presence around Candlewood Road and Black Rock Turnpike and instructions for nearby residents to shelter in place and avoid the area.…

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Big, wonderful changes are coming to your Stratford Library!

Starting Wednesday February 23, we will be undergoing construction. When it is finished, Stratford Library will have a renovated Teen space, a reorganized Reference space, an updated public computer lab, and a brand new uCreate maker space. There will be new lighting, new ductwork, a new ceiling and new heating and cooling systems. This work, which will last several months, will take place in the section of the Library that houses Adult and Teen services, including the Adult fiction and nonfiction collections, the computer lab, the study rooms, the Conference Room and the Board Room. During this time, there will be no access to that part of the Library, and there will be no public seating. The Children's Department and…

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Stratford Health Department Hosting Free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening Event

STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Health Department is inviting residents to take an important step toward better heart health by attending a free “Know Your Numbers” Health Screening event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at 468 Birdseye Street, 1st Floor Game Room. This community event is designed to raise awareness about heart health and provide residents with access to key health screenings at no cost. Screenings will include blood pressure, A1c (blood sugar), cholesterol, and BMI measurements — all important indicators that help individuals understand their overall cardiovascular health and risk factors. By knowing these numbers, residents can make informed decisions about lifestyle changes, follow up with healthcare providers if necessary, and take proactive…

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Public Hearing Scheduled for Rehabilitation/Replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge

WESTPORT, CT — The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed rehabilitation and/or replacement of the Cribari Memorial Bridge on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport. The purpose of the hearing is to provide the community with an opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and to offer feedback on the planned improvements. The project aims to construct a resilient structure that addresses the structural and functional deficiencies of the existing bridge, which carries Route 136 over the Saugatuck River. The proposal also seeks to enhance safety and accessibility for vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and marine traffic. Residents, commuters, business…

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