03/24/12 The Raw Fairfield News Feed

• 19 HYPER LOCAL FAIRFIELD NEWS STORIES
• Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce appoints new leaders _{2012-03-24, 07:17 am}
  ... including Elizabeth Arden and Clinique. Jennifer Bond Huisking, a chamber board member since 2008 who lives in Fairfield, will assume the role of board chairwoman, replacing Paul Gehr . She has previously served the board as Ambassador and on the ...
• Shop & Stop Shoplifter Flees to Nearby Storage Unit _{2012-03-24, 06:07 am}
  A woman suspected of shoplifting from Stop & Shop in Fairfield was found by police hiding in a storage unit that she and her husband rented , across the street from Stop & Shop.
• Readers' Choice Roundup: Winners from Our Towns _{2012-03-24, 05:49 am}
  Hundreds of residents throughout Fairfield County logged in and told us where was their favorite dry cleaners, as part of this past week's Readers' Choice poll.
• Man Stabs Self in Stomach During Argument _{2012-03-24, 05:38 am}
  ... patrons, increasing the tip amount A and pocketing the cash. A woman suspected of shoplifting from Stop & Shop in Fairfield was found by policeA hiding in a storage unit that she and her husband rented , across the street from Stop & Shop. A Darien ...
• Monroe Man Smashes Knecht Garage's Window _{2012-03-24, 03:13 am}
  ... patrons, increasing the tip amount and pocketing the cash. A woman suspected of shoplifting from Stop & Shop in Fairfield was found by police hiding in a storage unit that she and her husband rented , across the street from Stop & Shop. A Darien ...
• Fairfield Museum plans IMAGES 2012 _{2012-03-23, 01:14 pm}
  Some 60 professional, serious amateur and student photographers will participate in Fairfield Museum and History Center's IMAGES 2012, Fourth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition, from May 4th to July 22nd.
• Memorial service today for ex-Carmel playe... _{2012-03-24, 01:53 am}
  ... older sons, Alex and Sam, played football for the Greyhounds. His oldest son BenjaminA played football in Fairfield, Conn., where the Clifford family had lived before returning to Carmel in 2005. Contributions in Clifford memory may be mailed to the ...
• Fairfield Disaster Volunteers Named Best in State _{2012-03-24, 01:30 am}
  Civilian Emergency Response Team volunteers check on a Fairfield resident at the town's emergency shelter during Hurricane Irene last August.
• Neighbors cite pros, cons of Merritt trail _{2012-03-24, 01:02 am}
  Have your say Three public information sessions on the state Department of Transportation's Merritt Parkway Multi-Use Trail Study have been scheduled; Greenwich: Monday, Greenwich Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, 6 p.m. New Canaan: April 3, Outback Teen Center, 71 Main St., 6 p.m. Fairfield: April 10, Osborn Hill Elementary School, 760 Stillson ... (more)
• North Adams Walmart construction delayed _{2012-03-23, 10:35 pm}
  ... Stores Inc. purchased the 23.5 acre site on Curran Memorial Highway on Dec. 19, 2011 from Ceruzzi Holdings, of Fairfield, Conn., for $7.35 million. Building permits for the site were filed in late October 2011. The new Walmart Supercenter will be ...
• Things to do in Fairfield this weekend _{2012-03-23, 09:53 pm}
  Spring is in full swing this weekend, so here are a few things to do in Fairfield to enjoy the new season: Get the weekend started with a laugh or two with "On The Spot," Fairfield University's improv troupe performs at 7 p.m. Friday at the PepsiCo Theatre on campus, 1073 North Benson Road.
• Man charged with sexually assaulting underage relative _{2012-03-23, 09:53 pm}
  ... and Families last February after she asked about being tested for HIV infection. Investigators from DCF and Fairfield police began the investigation into the allegations and a warrant was issued for Ramirez's arrest. He turned himself in at police ...
• High school athletic directors have rare, interesting roles _{2012-03-23, 09:15 pm}
  Notre Dame of Fairfield High School Athletic Director Rob Bleggi stands in front of the school's wall of fame trophy case on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
• Report: Girl's computer hacked by man masturbating on cam _{2012-03-23, 09:14 pm}
  ... When the new window popped open on the girl's computer screen, she immediately... Stay up to date on all of Fairfield's community events, high school sports and more in our Week in Photos slideshow! Each team had 42 volunteer participants, wearing ...
• Letter: Downtown intersection needs pedestrian signal _{2012-03-23, 09:14 pm}
  In the interest of pedestrian safety in downtown Fairfield, it is worth noting that the fairly active `T' intersection of Unquowa Place and Post Road does not have "walk/don't walk" signs for foot traffic on Post Road to cross Unquowa Place.
• Stripped to the basics, women reveal the experience of aging in America _{2012-03-23, 09:14 pm}
  ... posing in their bra and underwear as they wear a shopping bag over their head. There will be a photo shoot in Fairfield on March 31 for those interested in participanting. For more information, visit oldbagsproject.com. Photo: Contributed Photo / ...
• Michael J. Daly: Solace in books, and in each other _{2012-03-23, 08:12 pm}
  ... from www.lhj.com/blogs/ladieslounge/ and a small piece about a group of women, 14 of them at the moment, most from Fairfield, who call themselves the Edgewood Road Book Club. I know all the women in the club, some better than others, and just by way ...
• Lawmakers question agency's conservation work _{2012-03-23, 08:11 pm}
  ... proposed an amendment that would have... Outside the locker room after just losing the MAAC championship game, the Fairfield head coach said the program was expecting a lot more...
• GOP: We're shut out of education reform talks _{2012-03-23, 08:11 pm}
  ... anxious to see what comes out of the Education Committee , then the process shifts." McKinney on Friday met with Fairfield school officials and found that both teachers and administrators have much common ground on the legislation. "It's a product ...

03/03/12 The Raw Fairfield News Feed

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• Kids: Don't Do That Around a Camp Fire _{2012-03-03, 06:41 am}
  A trio of young boys in Fairfield were caught spraying each other with WD-40 near a campfire meant for roasting marshmallows, police said.
• Boy Singes Eyebrows in Campfire WD-40 Spraying _{2012-03-03, 06:08 am}
  A trio of young boys in Fairfield were caught spraying each other with WD-40 near a campfire meant for roasting marshmallows.
• Stealing Seven Chainsaws - Isn't that Bad Luck? _{2012-03-03, 06:06 am}
  ... fourth floor fire escape banging on an apartment door." The things kids do these days.A A trio of young boys in Fairfield were caught spraying each other with WD-40 A near a campfire meant for roasting marshmallows. No one was injured, but one boy's ...
• Fairfield County Native Leads Top Young Musicians _{2012-03-03, 03:01 am}
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Christopher Hisey remembers thinking that auditioning for the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras as a child was "a big deal." The Fairfield native's tone makes the idea seem like the result of an anxious sixth-grader's nerves.
• 'Wow, So Many Legal Experts on Here...' _{2012-03-03, 12:13 am}
  FAIRFIELD: "How do I run against her?" Rob S wrote this in response to news that State Rep.
• Things to do in Fairfield this weekend _{2012-03-02, 10:39 pm}
  Make it a weekend to remember when you catch a free screening of "A Nght to Remember" Sunday afternoon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library.
• Opening today, Southport church blanketed by extraordinary quilts _{2012-03-02, 10:39 pm}
  ... Quilt Exhibit: Fabrics & Fabrications" at Southport Congregational Church, 524 Pequot Ave., Southport section of Fairfield. Friday-Saturday, March 2-3, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; $10 admission. Lunch both days, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $15. 203-259-6065; ...
• Minus rooftop patio, downtown eatery plan gets ZBA's OK _{2012-03-02, 10:38 pm}
  ... of a new second story, that won approval Thursday from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Photo: Contributed Photo / Fairfield Citizen contributed James Walsh, the lawyer representing applicant John Karageorge, discusses the application for establishing a ...
• Man charged with Fairfield Beach burglary _{2012-03-02, 10:38 pm}
  Police on surveillance Wednesday in Fairfield's beach neighborhood in the wake of several break-ins charged a Stratford man with burglary at a Fairfield Beach Road home that had just occurred.
• $55K in jewelry reported missing from Round Hill home _{2012-03-02, 10:38 pm}
  ... The woman said after the worker measured that room, he went into another room and turned off three lamps.... A Fairfield man's proposal to open a restaurant downtown where Las Vetas Lounge operated before moving to Unquowa Road gained approval... ...
• Son Withdraws Eviction Lawsuit Against 98-Year-Old Mom [Update] _{2012-03-02, 06:37 pm}
  Update, March 1A The Trumbull man who said he was trying to help his 98-year-old mother by attempting to evict her from her Fairfield home has withdrawn the lawsuit, according to an Associated Press report published on NBC Connecticut's website .
• Fairfield Boys Ski Team Wins State Championship _{2012-03-02, 06:23 pm}
  The Fairfield boys coop ski team edged Fairfield Prep to win the Connecticut state open championship at Mt.
• Fairfield 7th Graders Fall in Youth Hoop Tourney _{2012-03-02, 06:18 pm}
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. - The Fairfield Police Athletic League Hawks seventh grade boys basketball team dropped a 58-46 decision to Southbury Thursday in the opening game of the Fairfield County Basketball League tournament.
• Fairfield Seeks Building Experts for Commission _{2012-03-02, 06:00 pm}
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Are you a Fairfield resident with experience in construction, engineering, architecture or finance? Do you want to help your town make sure its buildings don't fall apart? Then the First Selectman's office is looking for you.
• Fairfield County Ballplayers Celebrate at Shack _{2012-03-02, 05:00 pm}
  The Connecticut Top Hats will receive their championship rings Friday at The Shack in Fairfield.
• Fairfield Beach Home Sells for $2.1 Million _{2012-03-02, 04:00 pm}
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. aS' Here's a list of paid residential property transfers in Fairfield for Feb.
• Barcelona Fairfield Chef Heats up Ladies' Lunch _{2012-03-02, 03:18 pm}
  ... DaSilva knows how to work a room. The 26 year-old native of Brazil is currently the Executive Chef at Barcelona in Fairfield, but his talents expand beyond the kitchen. Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of watching him in action, courtesy of ...
• Fairfield Man Charged with Forging Prescription _{2012-03-02, 03:00 pm}
  FAIRFIELD, Conn. - A Fairfield man was charged with attempting to fill a forged prescription Thursday.
• No eviction for 98-year-old mom _{2012-03-01, 03:00 am}
  Mary Kantorowski of Fairfield was served with eviction papers by her son Peter on her 98th birthday.
• 87-year-old Fairfield art student donates acrylic painting _{2012-03-02, 05:17 pm}
  87-year-old art student Tony Calendrillo of Fairfield has donated a 5' x 7' acrylic color painting to Housatonic Community College. Calendrillo, shown here explaining his untitled work to HCC student Jenny Low of Bridgeport, is a student in name ...