Fairfield Tourism Maps

  #Fairfield Connecticut— As part of its new Tourism Initiative, the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are inviting local businesses and organizations to become sponsors of the Fairfield Map & Guide. The Map & Guide is designed to orient, inform and acquaint visitors with primary travel routes, the location of specific landmarks and historic districts, cultural assets, recreational areas, and business centers throughout Fairfield. “Fairfield is the quintessential New England town with a rich, 375-year history, picturesque coastline and a vibrant downtown. There’s lots to see and do, and many places to eat, making Fairfield a great place to visit, relax and unwind,” said Mark Barnhart, Director of Community & Economic Development. The Map and Guide will be helpful to visitors and residents alike. The highlight…

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Fairfield News: Good Samaritans & First Responders Help Victim

GOOD SAMARITANS and first responders HELP FALLEN BICYCLYST FAIRFIELD, CT, March 10, 2016: At 12:15 on Wednesday afternoon, March 9th, Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call reporting a bicyclist down on the side of the road at the intersection of Black Rock Turnpike and North Street. The cyclist, described by callers as a man in his fifties, appeared to be experiencing medical difficulty. Fairfield Fire and Police units and AMR were dispatched to the scene.   According to the report filed by Fire Lt. Jay Swindon; “Upon arrival of Engine 5, Christine Finerty, an off duty nurse, Michael Labella, and Chris Arnold were performing CPR to the patient who had no pulse.”   Fire fighters took over patient…

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Governor Signs Transparency In Hospital Industry

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that – in light of the evolving healthcare industry and continuing changes in market conditions – he has signed an executive order that will begin an extensive review of Connecticut’s laws and regulations surrounding processes on the establishment, termination, transfer, acquisition, and expansion of hospitals and medical service providers.   The review is intended to ensure that consumers in Connecticut continue to receive equitable access to health care that encourages transparency and competition, provides accessible and affordable health care delivery, contributes to economic development, and promotes community benefits.   “We’ve been taking a piecemeal look at the Certificate of Need process for several years.  It’s time for comprehensive reform,” Governor Malloy…

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