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Fairfield County Towns Mobilize to Support Residents Amid SNAP Benefit Delays

November 3, 2025November 4, 2025 Arianna Giannopoulos67

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 […]

Video: Harvesting History at Lyman Orchards

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 Beatrice Lovato56

Lyman Orchards, founded in 1741 in Middlefield is a historic family farm and one of the state’s oldest continuously operated orchards. Over generations, it has preserved its historic buildings while growing apples and other fruits, and today it combines its agricultural legacy with a year-round golf course, farm market and seasonal events. From FCN partner The […]

Route 15 Exit Number Signs to Become Mileage-based

August 11, 2025October 8, 2025 Nina Lentini38

If you are traveling on Route 15, which runs from the New York-Connecticut border to East Hartford, you will begin to notice temporary stickers on overhead signs indicating new exit numbers that are being changed by the Connecticut Department of Transporation (CTDOT). That stretch includes the scenic Merritt Parkway, which will have exit renumbering only, […]