Bridgeport’s school administrators attribute the district’s sharp drop in absenteeism to a relationship-based approach that pairs school counselors and coaches with families through home visits and flexible meeting locations. Absenteeism in district schools dropped 10.4 percentage points from 32.0 percent in 2024 to 22.6 percent since October of this year, well below pre-pandemic levels. The improvement […]
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Homes for the Brave has expanded its facility to meet the needs of veterans across Fairfield County. The updated facility will allow staff to “better serve and further enhance the support offered to the courageous men and women who have selflessly served our nation and are experiencing homelessness,” according to the organization. A grand reopening […]
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Fairfield will use automated traffic enforcement cameras to curb speeding near schools, a move officials say will help protect children and pedestrians in high-risk areas. Police have identified six school zones where the cameras will be installed this fall based on crash data, engineering studies and community feedback. They are Dwight Elementary School, where two […]
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As winter sets in and honeybees retreat to their hives, a new generation of beekeepers will soon be preparing to take flight. The Backyard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) will open its annual Bee School on Jan. 5, welcoming beginners eager to learn the art and science of beekeeping. Held over four consecutive Monday evenings at Emmanuel […]
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The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) voted 4-0 on Wednesday to deny the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, a decision local officials are calling a victory for affected communities. “PURA listened carefully to the issues raised by thousands of residents and municipal leaders and ultimately […]
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A new initiative in Fairfield is opening its doors to local veterans seeking community and a chance to connect with fellow veterans. The Veterans Coffee House will hold monthly gatherings at the Penfield Pavilion on the third Tuesday each month from 9 a.m. to noon, with the first three events scheduled for Nov. 18, Dec. […]
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With the federal government shutdown disrupting the distribution of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, communities across Fairfield County are mobilizing to support households that rely on food assistance. Easton’s Municipal Agent and Social Services Coordinator Daniel Simonelli is coordinating immediate help for households that need groceries. “I just want those impacted to know that […]
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Two Fairfield Police Department cruisers used by school resource officers are turning heads with a bold new design. The vehicles now proudly display the mascots of the Ludlowe Falcons and Warde Mustangs in striking blue and red along their sides. “A lot of people have been coming up to me, asking to take pictures with […]
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The Connecticut Siting Council voted 5–3 on Thursday to turn down United Illuminating’s proposal to place tall transmission monopoles along roughly seven miles of the Metro-North rail line through Fairfield, Southport and Bridgeport. Residents, businesses, religious organizations and advocacy groups in Fairfield and Bridgeport who fought the plan celebrated the decision. “This is a tremendous […]
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The city of Bridgeport expects to begin demolition next month of the Warnoco building on the South End while pre-demolition remediation is expected to start at the former Health Department building on the East Side. The projects are part of a $10 million city expenditure that focuses on the creation of affordable housing. But the […]
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