Press Release – Adult Programs at the Trumbull Library

Financial Tools With Your Library Card
Saturday, August 9 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Your library card is a powerful tool for managing your money or building your business. Explore free online resources available through the Trumbull Library that can help you research stocks, mutual funds, and companies, as well as find books and articles on starting or growing a small business. Our tools can help you make informed decisions—without paying for expensive subscriptions. Registration below.

Earwax Sessions: Vinyl & Coffee
Sunday, August 10 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Earwax Sessions is a monthly listening club where we gather and share our favorite music with each other. You can bring a song and say something about it, or just relax and listen. No pressure. No performance. Free coffee and good company. Registration below.

Women & Money Roundtable
Wednesday, August 13 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Virtual)
Join Financial Advisors Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone for The Women and Money Roundtable. This monthly financial literacy program is designed to educate women of any age about financial matters that affect their lives. Learn, share experiences, and ask questions in a safe, welcoming space. Registration below.

Hoop Fitness and Flow
Saturday, August 16 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hoop Fitness and Flow combines hoop dance with a fitness twist. Burn up to 500 calories in an hour while toning, strengthening your core, and expressing yourself through movement. All hoops are provided, and all levels are welcome. Registration below.

Film Discussion Group
Tuesday, August 19 | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Love movies and TV shows? Join Film Critic Joe Meyers for lively discussions about films and streaming hits. Registration below.

Level Up Your Presentations: Speaking Like a Boss
Thursday, August 28 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tired of boring PowerPoints? Learn to create slides that are clear, engaging, and visually effective. Registration below.

Fairchild Nichols Branch – Random Adult Book Club
Monday, August 18 | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
A surprise-genre book club—this month’s pick is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Stop by Fairchild to get your copy. Registration below.

Event Registration:
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Brush Fire Shuts Down Lanes on I-95 in Westport

Westport firefighters were dispatched at 12:21 PM Friday to a report of a brush fire on I-95 southbound between Exits 19 and 18. The initial assignment included Engine 5, Engine 2, and Car 3. Upon arrival, Engine 5 found an active brush fire alongside the highway. Car 3 reported that the fire was rapidly spreading due to terrain and wind conditions, prompting a request for additional resources. Engine 4 was called to access the fire from Sasco Creek Road, while Fairfield Fire Department responded with one engine and Rescue 1 to I-95, as well as an engine and Car 3 to assist Engine 4 on Sasco Creek Road.

On the highway side, Engine 2 and Engine 5 deployed two handlines, using tank water from all three engines until a positive water supply was established. From Sasco Creek Road, Engine 4 deployed a third handline, and Fairfield Engine 4 laid more than 1,000 feet of supply hose to provide water for both operations. Access was hampered by rough terrain, thick brush, and a burning ground-level power line. Fairfield Engine 1 then put its ladder pipe into operation, extinguishing remaining hotspots with help from a Westport Police drone.

The fire was successfully contained with assistance from Westport EMS, Connecticut State Police, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Two lanes of I-95 southbound were closed during the incident, along with portions of two local roads. The final units cleared the scene at 3:04 PM.

Fairfield Community Support for Little League Championship

Fairfield, CT – State Senator Tony Hwang, representing Fairfield, joined Fairfield National Little League President Diego De Leon in rallying the community ahead of the team’s championship game.

De Leon praised the remarkable community support, noting that it starts right here in town and has been “nothing short of magnificent.” The excitement is being felt across Fairfield and on social media as the team prepares to face Smithtown, Long Island, in a winner-take-all championship matchup.

Fairfield previously lost to Smithtown on Monday but came back strong, defeating New Jersey in a must-win game Wednesday night to earn a rematch. “Anything can happen in a one-game playoff,” De Leon said. “The work these boys have put in is the real difference-maker, and it shows in their exceptional defense. Our center fielder’s incredible catch even made ESPN’s SportsCenter Top Plays. This group has such a close-knit bond—please come out and support them.”

Both Hwang and De Leon emphasized that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the players, one they’ll remember for decades. Fans are encouraged to attend the championship game at the Agamani Learning Center on Mix Avenue in Bristol, just past ESPN. Parking may be limited, so early arrival is recommended.

“Win or lose, these boys and our community are champions,” said Senator Hwang. “When you come and support these kids and feel that energy, it’ll be a huge factor for Fairfield—and for Connecticut. Let’s go Fairfield! Let’s go Connecticut!”

Five from New York Arrested in Westport for Passing Counterfeit Bills

On August 4, 2025, around 4:30 PM, Westport Police received multiple calls reporting individuals attempting to pass counterfeit bills at various businesses throughout town. Witnesses provided accurate descriptions of the suspects and their vehicle, allowing police to locate one suspect inside Choice Pet at 374 Post Road East and the others nearby in the suspect vehicle. Officers determined the group had visited several retail stores in Westport and had allegedly passed numerous counterfeit bills.

As a result, five individuals were arrested:

  • Jaquane Murray, 31, of New York, NY, was charged with:
    • 11 counts of Forgery 1st
    • 4 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st
    • 1 count of Risk of Injury to a Minor
    He was released after posting a $30,000 bond and was assigned a court date of August 15, 2025, at Stamford Superior Court.
  • Akeelah Garrett, 18, of Bronx, NY, was charged with:
    • 1 count of Forgery 1st
    • 3 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st
    She was unable to post her $20,000 bond and was transported to Stamford Superior Court on August 5, 2025, for arraignment.
  • Rosbert Cabrera, 18, of Bronx, NY, was charged with:
    • 1 count of Forgery 1st
    • 2 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st
    He posted a $20,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 15, 2025.
  • A 15-year-old male from Bronx, NY, was charged with:
    • 4 counts of Forgery 1st
    • 2 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st
    He was issued a juvenile summons and released to a guardian.
  • A 17-year-old male from New York, NY, was charged with:
    • 2 counts of Forgery 1st
    • 2 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st
    He was also issued a juvenile summons and released to a guardian.

All five individuals face forgery-related charges, and the investigation into their activity remains ongoing.

Three Arrested in Norwalk Drug Investigation Spanning Fairfield County

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Over several months, Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division investigated illegal narcotics sales in Norwalk and greater Fairfield County, identifying three individuals involved in large-scale drug possession and distribution. Arrest operations took place between July 30 and August 1, 2025.

On July 30, 2025, Kevin Daniel Reese, 33, was arrested and charged with four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, four counts of Sale of Narcotics, three counts of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension, two counts of Conspiracy to Sell a Narcotic Substance, and one count of Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance. At the time of arrest, he faced additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Sell Narcotics. Reese was held on a $600,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on August 14, 2025.

Also on July 30, 2025, Jason Sampson, 36, was arrested and charged with one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance and two counts of Sale of Narcotics. Sampson’s bond was set at $200,000, with a court date of August 14, 2025.

On August 1, 2025, Jaequann Gilbert, 33, was arrested with assistance from Stamford Police’s NOC Unit. Gilbert faces four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, four counts of Sale of Narcotics, four counts of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Suspension, and one count of Conspiracy to Sell a Narcotic Substance. His bond was set at $450,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on August 15, 2025.

7 th Annual Italian American Police Society Vincent Penna Memorial Car Show

The 7 th Annual Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show, hosted by the Italian American Police
Society of Southern, CT will be held this Sunday August 10, 2025, at 148 East Avenue,
Norwalk, CT.  The car show is raising funds for the Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Scholarship
Fund. The scholarship awards funds to the education of local children in the community.

Vincent Penna Jr. passed away unexpectedly in December of 2020 at the age of 51, leaving
behind his wife and teenage sons, in addition to countless family members, friends, colleagues
and fellow officers who admired his passion for his family and community. Vincent Penna Jr.,
was an officer with Westport for 26 years, becoming the Deputy Chief of the Department
before his retirement in 2017.
This event is expected to have hundreds of classic and exotic cars and thousands of automotive
enthusiasts.  There is a $20 fee to enter your car, no cut-off years and spectators are free.  There
will be live music by Billy Genario & Band, raffle prizes, food trucks, trophies, and more.
Thanks to more than 150 sponsors, the IAPS of CT will be giving away more than $40,000.00
in prizes.

Rain Date August 17, 2025

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