GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS FY 2027 STATE BUDGET, DELIVERING A RELIABLE PATH FORWARD FOR SCHOOLS AND MUNICIPALITIES AND INCREASING AFFORDABILITY INITIATIVES

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2027 budget adjustment bill (Public Act 26-68), which his administration developed in collaboration with legislative leaders and was overwhelmingly approved on a bipartisan basis by the members of the Connecticut General Assembly. Most notably, the budget includes an historic increase in state funding for every school district and municipality statewide with the goal of helping towns and cities deliver essential services, while also working to stabilize and lower property taxes. It also includes a major investment into the state’s Early Childhood Education Endowment to continue Governor Lamont’s landmark expansion of early childhood education programs, continuing the state on the path forward toward providing…

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Fairfield Farmers Market Kicks Off 11th Season Downtown

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET 11th SEASON STARTS JUNE 7th Fairfield Farmers Market and Fairfield Community Services are happy to announce the return of the popular summer farmers market on Sunday, June 7th. The market will be held every Sunday 10AM-2PM, rain or shine, on Sherman Green downtown Fairfield. Now in its 11th season, FFM features over 40 farms, small batch food producers and local artisan makers. Six Connecticut vegetable farms will offer fresh seasonal vegetables, fruit and salad greens. In addition to produce, vendors will offer other essentials such as meat, eggs, fish, bread, salami, honey, baked goods, herbals, mushrooms, CBD products, fresh flowers, pickles, vegan and gluten free provisions, savory pies, fresh mozzarella, pet products, healthy prepared foods, locally distilled…

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Westport Announces Cross Highway Bridge Replacement and Detour

Cross Highway Bridge over Dead Man’s Brook Replacement Project Traffic Detours and Road Closure June 19 through August 20 Westport, CT - Town Engineer Keith Wilberg has announced the start of the Cross Highway Bridge replacement project over Dead Man’s Brook. The bridge is located on Cross Highway approximately 800 feet east of North Avenue. Preliminary construction activities are currently underway. Through traffic will continue to have access to Cross Highway until the scheduled roadway closure on or about Friday, June 19. The roadway is expected to remain closed from June 19 through approximately August 20 to allow for installation of the new bridge structure. During the closure period, local traffic will follow a designated detour route utilizing Cross Highway,…

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Fairfield Police Chief Defends School Zone Speed Camera Program in Open Letter

Fairfield Police Chief Michael Paris released an open letter defending the town’s new school zone speed camera program, saying the goal is to slow drivers down and prevent deadly crashes. Paris, a certified crash reconstructionist, said the program is rooted in public safety concerns after years of investigating serious and fatal crashes caused by speeding. The chief addressed criticism over the cameras operating 24 hours a day, stating that speeding laws apply at all hours and that some of the worst crashes occur overnight when drivers take greater risks. Paris also said the department will continue evaluating the program while remaining committed to reducing dangerous driving behavior throughout Fairfield. A message from Chief Michael Paris: As Chief of Police for…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG WARNS AGAINST JOB RECRUITER SCAMS

(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today urged Connecticut job seekers to remain vigilant against elaborate job recruitment scams. Cybercriminals are impersonating recruiters from legitimate companies to steal money, personal information, and other sensitive information from job seekers. These scams often appear on popular job search websites, like Indeed and LinkedIn, and on social media. The criminals may identify and target job seekers who have recently posted about the job search, layoffs, or displayed an “open to work” banner on their profiles. “As graduates begin searching for jobs and launching their careers, scammers are preying on that excitement and luring victims into handing over money and personal information. A legitimate recruiter or employer will never require payment for a job…

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Bridgeport Police Arrest Domestic Assault Suspect After Sanford Place Response

The Bridgeport Police today arrested a 31-year-old man for a domestic assault that caused a large police response on Sanford Place on Tuesday afternoon. Bryan James Hernaiz, whose most recent address is New Rochelle, New York, but has also lived in Bridgeport, was taken into custody at his workplace in Fairfield on Wednesday morning. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, patrol officers were called to an apartment building on Sanford Place where a woman told them she had been punched by Hernaiz. Officers believed Hernaiz might be barricaded inside the woman's apartment armed with an assault rifle. A perimeter was established. A negotiator and members of the Emergency Services Unit were activated. Emergency Service Officers eventually entered the apartment. They…

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