Residents can support local environmental efforts through a publicly accessible Conservation Donation Fund available on the town’s website The fund is active around the clock, allowing residents to contribute to conservation projects of their choosing. Conservation Director Timothy Bishop said efforts to promote the fund increased in January after a resident hand-delivered a donation earlier […]
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The Fairfield Forestry Committee is encouraging residents to plant trees along the public portion of their property as part of an effort to increase the town’s tree canopy. The initiative, known as the Tree Planting Program, is managed by the committee in coordination with Jeffrey Minder, the town’s tree warden. The effort is designed to […]
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A proposed 13.8-mile walking trail known as the Harbor to Hills Greenway could eventually connect Fairfield’s border with Easton to the Long Island Sound shoreline, linking open spaces, schools and community sites along a continuous north-to-south route. Town officials say the project is designed to create a connected network of pedestrian paths by linking existing […]
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Chase Rutty, a defenseman for Sacred Heart University’s women’s ice hockey team, proudly represents her Jamaican heritage. Her involvement in a Caribbean community hockey program highlights the growing diversity within the sport.
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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Three local educators were recently recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars for their commitment to educating students about patriotism and citizenship. Dan Sacco, the chief of staff at the Veterans of Foreign Wars local Post 10059 said that the awards give recognition to educators that “promote Americanism, patriotism, and citizenship in the classroom and […]
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The Fairfield Arts Commission is inviting local artists to participate in its second annual Artistic Visions Challenge, a juried art competition designed to promote creativity and collaboration ahead of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The town-wide challenge, open to artists in two age categories, ages 10 to 19 and ages 20 and older, who live, work […]
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Democrat First Selectman Christine Vitale will serve out her term until at least the 2027 election after defeating Republican challenger State Sen. Tony Hwang in the Tuesday, Feb. 3, special election. The election was mandated by state law after Hwang, who represents Fairfield, Easton, Bethel and Newtown, collected enough signatures in a petition drive to […]
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FCN examines how social media is changing the way children and young adults connect. Digital interactions are increasingly replacing face-to-face contact. The report explores effects on mental health, the rise of cyberbullying, and exposure to violent content. It also highlights current efforts in Connecticut to regulate phone use in schools.
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Fairfield residents interested in preparing for emergencies and disasters can take part in a free, hands-on Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program beginning later this month. The five-week course will be held on Saturdays through March 28, running from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way. […]
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