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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Former Fairfield fire chief dies at 85

... chief, looks out over the water during the town's annual Sea Memorial Ceremony at the South Benson Marina in 2010. FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, CT 8/31/13 Photo: File Photo For most of Richard Felner 's career in the Fairfield Fire Department , David W. ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Former-Fairfield-fire-chief-dies-at-85-4778477.php

Teen, arrested after Staples firearm probe, faces probation violation charge

... of marijuana, as well as with interfering with a police officer/non-assault, after he and Michael Lynch , 19, of Fairfield fled from officers who had tracked them to a Lockwood Circle home. The two were eventually taken into custody near the ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Teen-arrested-after-Staples-firearm-probe-faces-4778255.php

Taking a Break

Bob Le Rose , owner of Westport's Bobby Qs Barbeque and Grill and past president of the Westport Downtown Merchants Association, takes a break today to listen to the tunes of the band from the Fairfield-based School of Rock at the sixth annual Blues, Views & BBQ Festival.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/taking_a_break7/

School of Rock Rocks

A band from the Fairfield-based School of Rock was among musicians providing enterianment today at the sixth annual Blues, Views & BBQ Festival on Jesup Green in Westport.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/school_of_rock_rocks/

EatDrinkShopCook: Latin cuisine adds spice to restaurant scene

A variety of tacos are offered at Bodega Taco Bar in Heritage Square at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/EatDrinkShopCook-Latin-cuisine-adds-spice-to-4778207.php

Fast food marketing to kids skewed

... to hurt her 9-year-old son. "I remember getting Happy Meals as a kid and I was never obese," said Minervino, a Fairfield resident and coordinator of the University of Bridgeport 's Division of Health Sciences . That's why Minervino, also a personal ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fast-food-marketing-to-kids-skewed-4778045.php

Boucher for governor? No way, say gun-rights advocates

... out to me to talk to me directly about how they feel," Boucher said. Boucher's GOP colleague John McKinney of Fairfield, the state Senate minority leader whose 28th District includes a small section of Westport, encountered similar criticism when he ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Boucher-for-governor-No-way-say-gun-rights-4777949.php

Zurich to look at 'pressure' on CFO

... the relationship between Mr. Ackermann and Mr. Wauthier, who Swiss police say appeared to have taken his own life. FAIRFIELD, Conn. - General Electric Co. plans to spin off the U.S. consumer lending business of its finance arm with an initial public ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/business/zurich-to-look-at-pressure-on-cfo-1.1544591

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/business083113_I.shtml

Fairfield forecast: Rain likely to cloud holiday weekend

You might have to labor a bit to enjoy the outdoors this holiday weekend, as the National Weather Service has increased the odds of precipitation today and over the next several days.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-forecast-Rain-likely-to-cloud-holiday-4777299.php

GE to shed consumer finance biz

... that could come early next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.jg.net/article/20130831/BIZ/308319945/1031/BIZ

GE to shed consumer finance biz

... that could come early next year, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130831/BIZ/308319945/1031/BIZ

religion briefs

... "Gone with the Wind." Call 203-261-8020. Holy Cross Church , at 750 Tahmore Drive, across from Lake Mohegan, Fairfield, will host its annual picnic from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept., 15. The event will be preceded by a Polka Mass at 11 a.m. There ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/religion-briefs-4776835.php

Friday, August 30, 2013

Cathedral Academy to expand Catholic school offerings

... drawn 32 students from private and parochial schools in the region, including Kolbe and Notre Dame High School in Fairfield. In Bridgeport, the combined enrollment in the Catholic Academies is about 1,140, about 150 to 200 students less than last ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Cathedral-Academy-to-expand-Catholic-school-4776712.php

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765636802/Report-GE-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business.html

Parents Keep Faith and Hope Alive

... an EMS volunteer in town, will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in February. Nicole was a hairdresser in Fairfield for 11 years before going on maternity leave to give birth to Bella. She has been a stay-at-home mom ever since. Aside from ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://newtown.patch.com/groups/giving/p/parents-keep-faith-and-hope-alive

Gun owners weigh in on Boucher announcement

... about how they feel," Boucher said. Boucher's GOP colleague John McKinney , the state Senate minority leader from Fairfield, encountered similar criticism when he announced his gubernatorial bid in July. Connecticut Republicans are looking to ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Gun-owners-weigh-in-on-Boucher-announcement-4776439.php

New Exhibition Features Photographs by Lewis Hine of Empire State...

New Exhibition Features Photographs by Lewis Hine of Empire State Building's Construction, at Fairfield University's Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery, Sept.



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What's Open, What's Closed in Fairfield on Labor Day Weekend

Unofficially the last day of summer, the holiday, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, "constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country."



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/holidays/p/whats-open-whats-closed-in-fairfield-on-labor-day-weekend

"First in flight" still up in the air

... aviation pioneers such as BridgeportaAos Gustave Whitehead, who may have flown more than two years earlier in Fairfield. Photo: Contributed Photo Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912) and Orville Wright (1871 - 1948), the two brothers who worked closely ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/First-in-flight-still-up-in-the-air-4776210.php

Fairfield Scientist Helps Study Of Great White Sharks Off Cape Cod

... ocean's most feared hunters, the great white shark. On the ship OCEARCH, a team of marine scientists, including Fairfield native Greg Skomal, has been conducting research on the great white while anchored in the middle of a feeding ground off ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-great-white-shark-research-20130830,0,7796525.story

Man charged with using fake $50s at car wash

Kevin Jones , 21, of Farmington, was charged on a warrant Thursday at Bridgeport Superior Court , with passing two counterfeit bills in Fairfield earlier this year.



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Courting complaints: Hoopsters a big problem for neighbors of small park

... residents and non-residents use that park," Gallucci said, adding his son often plays basketball there with other Fairfield Warde High School graduates. And, Gallucci said, some of the speeding and littering can also be attributed to the Little ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Courting-complaints-Hoopsters-a-big-problem-for-4774730.php

Young men of Bridgeport must stand for integrity

The following is a collaborative essay written by several young men who attended the Upward Bound program at Fairfield University .



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Young-men-of-Bridgeport-must-stand-for-integrity-4775726.php

Fairfield Library turns seasonal leaf with book sale

Andrew Baumgardner of Fairfield bowses through the books in the adult paperback fiction section of the Fairfield Public Library's Back to School Book Sale.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-Library-turns-seasonal-leaf-with-book-4775118.php

CT Audubon Society Names Greenwich's Alex Brash as President

... leading independent conservation organization. Brash will oversee a staff of 30. With state headquarters in Fairfield, CAS operates five centers (Pomfret, Glastonbury, Fairfield, Milford Point and Birdcraft Museum in Fairfield); has an EcoTravel ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://oxford-ct.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/ct-audubon-society-names-greenwichs-alex-brash-as-president_3f11ea67

Goodell spreads word of football safety to Fairfield Giants

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visits a Fairfield Giants Pop Warner football practice at Sullivan Field, Fairfield, CT on Wednesday August 28th, 2013.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/articleGallery/Goodell-spreads-word-of-football-safety-to-4769820.php

Things to do in Fairfield this weekend

The long Labor Day weekend also marks the unofficial end of the summer season. Don't let summer slip away without a little fun, even if the Fairfield weather outlook is a little iffy: It may not seem possible right now, there will be some long winter nights in the near future.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Things-to-do-in-Fairfield-this-weekend-4774719.php

Letter: GOP action diluted each citizen's voting rights

Shortly after the Representative Town Meeting passed an ordinance which reduced town voting districts from 10 to eight, a headline appeared which read "GOP gets its wish, Fairfield redrawn."



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Letter-GOP-action-diluted-each-citizen-s-voting-4774728.php

Letter: Clean S'port station, return trash container

... daily Southport commuter and an RTM member from District 1, I have worked in concert with the Parking Authority of Fairfield to ask Metro North to replace the missing trash receptacle and clean up the platform and tracks as needed. In Metro North's ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Letter-Clean-S-port-station-return-trash-4774731.php

Letter: Asks support in bid for TPZ seat

I would like to introduce myself, Andrew Graceffa , and to seek your vote on Nov. 5 for a two-year term on the Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission .



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Letter-Asks-support-in-bid-for-TPZ-seat-4774727.php

Courting complaints: Hoopsters a big problem for neighbors of small park

... residents and non-residents use that park," Gallucci said, adding his son often plays basketball there with other Fairfield Warde High School graduates. And, Gallucci said, some of the speeding and littering can also be attributed to the Little ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Courting-complaints-Hoopsters-a-big-problem-for-4774767.php

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



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Report: GE to Spin Off Consumer Lending Business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal . The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/08/30/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer-lending-business.aspx

New Chef Brings International Experience To Darien Restaurant

... first vacations, he has found a home in Connecticut. The Norwalk resident has worked in restaurants in Greenwich, Fairfield and New Canaan. "What I love most is the fall season,'' Saget said. "But I also like it that you can see the seasons ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-chef-brings-international-experience-darien-restaurant

General Electric planning IPO for consumer-lending arm

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/08/30/general-electric-ipo.html?cmp=rss

GE considers IPO

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Report+General+Electric+plans+spin+consumer+finance+business/8852454/story.html

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://southtownstar.suntimes.com/business/22248318-420/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business.html

Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was one of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/30/us-tax-fraud/

Latest Connecticut news, sports, business and entertainment

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/ap/military/latest-connecticut-news-sports-business-and-entert/nZhDB/

Report: General Electric plans to spin off consumer finance business with possible IPO

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/report-general-electric-plans-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business-with-possible-ipo-221774781.html

Keep track of Metro-North RR schedule changes for Labor Day weekend

... the Labor Day weekend: 3:01 p.m., stopping at Harlem-125th St., then Stamford, Westport and all stations between Fairfield and New Haven. Here's a checklist of schedule changes on Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line for the Labor Day weekend: ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Keep-track-of-Metro-North-RR-schedule-changes-for-4774135.php

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



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Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... that could come early next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper also said Friday that the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.bradenton.com/2013/08/30/4690273/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer.html#storylink=rss

Report: General Electric plans to spin off consumer finance business with possible IPO

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.canadianbusiness.com/business-news/report-general-electric-plans-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business-with-possible-ipo/

Report: General Electric plans to spin off consumer finance business with possible IPO

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/report-general-electric-plans-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business-with-possible-ipo-221774781.html

Report: GE to spin off consumer...

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.krqe.com/news/economy/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer-finance-business_44231003

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/30/3595671/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer.html

Report: GE to spin off consumer finance business

... with an initial public offering of stock that could come early next year. The Wall Street Journal also says the Fairfield, Conn., conglomerate is considering smaller spinoffs or asset sales, but it has started preliminary work on the IPO. The paper ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/30/2662059/report-ge-to-spin-off-consumer.html#storylink=rss

Fairfield forecast: No holiday from possible precipitation

There's a "chance" of showers today and through this Labor Day weekend, with the greatest threat of precipitation on the holiday itself, according to the National Weather Service .



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-forecast-No-holiday-from-possible-4773888.php

What's Open/Closed In Fairfield For Labor Day

With Labor Day coming up, several places around Fairfield will be closed or operating on a different schedule.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/whats-openclosed-fairfield-labor-day

What To Do Around Fairfield This Weekend

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening around Fairfield and Southport this weekend.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-around-fairfield-weekend-5

Fairfield University Warns Of Delays, Closures As Students Return To Campus

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Fairfield University is reminding students and visitors that it will implement its practice of closing some gates and parking lots as it welcomes students back to campus this weekend.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/schools/fairfield-university-warns-delays-closures-students-return-campus

AAA Warns Fairfield: Look For Crowded Roads Labor Day Weekend

Fairfield County drivers should be on the lookout: With one final extended summer weekend getaway on the horizon, AAA projects 34.1 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/aaa-warns-greenwich-look-crowded-roads-labor-day-weekend

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Big box headed to trial

... but if they were to, it would delay the project even more. The Planning Board issued developer Ceruzzi Inc. of Fairfield, Conn., a special permit on May 5, 2011. The decision was almost immediately appealed in state court by anti-Walmart activist Al ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.recorder.com/home/8260509-95/big-box-headed-to-trial

Scinto of Fairfield honored with humanitarian award

Robert Scinto , of Fairfield, will be the recipient of a humanitarian award for outstanding public and community service at a dinner at the Stamford Marriott in October.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Scinto-of-Fairfield-honored-with-humanitarian-4772333.php

Fairfield releases men's schedule; Gilbert eligible

For college basketball fans, schedule release day can a bit like Christmas morning. The Fairfield Stags offered up a few treats to their faithful followers on Thursday when they released their non-league schedule while the MAAC also issued its ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Fairfield-releases-men-s-schedule-Gilbert-4772394.php

Retiring Blake Looks Forward To Golfing, Changing Diapers

... he said. And nowhere has Blake had that more than at Flushing Meadows. The 33-year-old American grew up in nearby Fairfield, Connecticut, and has been hugely popular with the US Open crowds, playing a number of memorable matches that included his ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2013/08/35/US-Open-Wednesday-Blake-retirement.aspx

Gun owners weigh in on Boucher announcement

... to me directly about how they feel." Boucher's GOP colleague John McKinney , the state Senate minority leader from Fairfield, encountered similar criticism when he announced his gubernatorial bid in July. Connecticut Republicans are looking to ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Gun-owners-weigh-in-on-Boucher-announcement-4772260.php

EatDrinkShopCook: Latin cuisine adds spice to restaurant scene

A variety of tacos are offered at Bodega Taco Bar in Heritage Square at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/EatDrinkShopCook-Latin-cuisine-adds-spice-to-4772033.php

Hunting for New Digs? Your Guide to Open Houses in Fairfield

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.



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New Ludlowe coach planting seeds for success

Fairfield Ludlowe's new head football coach Vince Camera, seen talking to his team during a pre-season practice, said having players accept responsibility and accountability would be keys to transforming a program that is 18-53 over the past seven seasons into an FCIAC power.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/New-Ludlowe-coach-planting-seeds-for-success-4772213.php

In the Suburbs / New school year brings new opportunity

... month after my museum job ended. She had worked at the school for a short time before becoming a long-term sub in Fairfield last year and thought it would be a great environment for me. I'll be working every day school is in session and was ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/opinion/article/In-the-Suburbs-New-school-year-brings-new-4772016.php

Latin cuisine adds spice to scene

A variety of tacos are offered at Bodega Taco Bar in Heritage Square at 1700 Post Road in Fairfield.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/EatDrinkShopCook-Latin-cuisine-adds-spice-to-4772033.php

Congress Street Home Sells for $1.92 Million in Fairfield

My name is Larry Coco and I am the owner of the Joint in Fairfield. Joe, I take exception to your



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Festival of smokin' meat and music returns to Westport

... studio albums, including its latest, "Cactus V." "It's a really awesome event," said drummer Carmine Appice , of Fairfield, who attended Blues, Views and BBQ for the first time last year. "If people want to rock and boogie, and hear some blues rock ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Festival-of-smokin-meat-and-music-returns-to-4764923.php

Reel fun: A beautiful Saturday night at the drive-in

Eight-year-old Caelan Hart, 8, of Fairfield and his brother Timmy, 6, sit on the roof of their family's SUV to watch "Finding Nemo," the featured film at Trinity Episcopal Church's Drive-In Night on Saturday.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/articleGallery/Reel-fun-A-beautiful-Saturday-night-at-the-4759414.php

Westport's changes well known to designated downtown planner

... different age groups than what Westport was for many years. "The town is changing. You see what's happening in Fairfield and down in SoNo near my office. So there's competition on that level, but at the same time there are people who say, `Hey, I ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-s-changes-well-known-to-designated-4771425.php

Young Fairfield Football Players Show New Skills To NFL Commissioner

FAIRFIELD, Conn. The players on Erik Anderson's Fairfield Giants Mighty Mites football team couldn't wait for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's visit on Wednesday so they could show him what they learned in a few short weeks this summer about safety.



via Fairfield Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/sports/young-fairfield-football-players-show-new-skills-nfl-commissioner

Fairfield schools back in session for new year

... at the intersection of Unquowa and Mill Plain roads on the first day of the new school year. Photo: Meg Barone Fairfield Ludlowe High School students, from left, Diana Stone, 16, and Ashlyn Salts, 16, both juniors, and Ashlyn's brother Patrick ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-schools-back-in-session-for-new-year-4771098.php

Goodell talks safety in CT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visits a Fairfield Giants Pop Warner football practice at Sullivan Field, Fairfield, CT on Wednesday August 28th, 2013.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Goodell-spreads-word-of-football-safety-to-4769820.php

Moving Forward, Looking Back / In Southport, the 'Shoe fits

The Horseshoe Cafe on Pequot Avenue in Southport Center is "the elder statesman of town taverns, quite possibly the longest-running in Fairfield history," says Fairfield Citizen columnist Ron Blumenfeld.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Moving-Forward-Looking-Back-In-Southport-the-4770368.php

Tag Sales In And Around Darien

135 Woodridge Ave. in Fairfield is hosting a yard sale between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday.



via Fairfield Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/tag-sales-planned-fairfield-county-3

Fairfield forecast: Fairly nice, but ...

Today is expected to be mostly sunny, but the National Weather Service says there is a slight chance of daytime showers.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-forecast-Fairly-nice-but-4770252.php

Metro-North Plans Holiday Service On New Haven Line For Labor Day Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The Metro-North Railroad will add extra trains on the New Haven Line on Friday to kick off the Labor Day weekend and will operate on a Sunday schedule for the Monday holiday.



via Fairfield Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/news/metro-north-plans-holiday-service-new-haven-line-labor-day-weekend-0

Activist Kicks Off New Aspetuck Land Trust Lecture Series

The Aspetuck Land Trust recently kicked off its new lecture series with a presentation by activist and author Bill McKibben on climate change at the Pequot Library in Fairfield.



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August 29: Christine Quinn, Chris Christie and baby boomers

... newspaper, "fatso" is perfectly all right to blare in a headline. Why is it okay to make fun of a person's weight? Fairfield, Conn.: A little thin-skinned, no, calling Chris Christie "fatso" because he called a beat reporter nobody ever heard of an ...



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Richard C. Staples Sr.

... Portsmouth, Khristina Hoey and her husband, Timothy, of Manchester, Amanda Knox and her husband, Geoffrey, of New Fairfield, Conn., and Kevin King and his wife, Denise, of New Boston; great-grandchildren Evan Hoey, and Alex and Ethan King; nieces ...



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Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Goodell spreads word of football safety to Fairfield Giants

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visits a Fairfield Giants Pop Warner football practice at Sullivan Field, Fairfield, CT on Wednesday August 28th, 2013.



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Son of prominent financier enters NY plea, joins 3 siblings in admitting hiding $12M overseas

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was one of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Son of prominent financier enters NY plea, joins 3 siblings in admitting hiding $12M overseas

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Financier's Son Pleads Guilty in NY Tax Case

... in which the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left by their father, Harry Seggerman, who died in May 2001 in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. The elder Seggerman, a vice chairman of Fidelity Investments before he retired in 1992, was one of the ...



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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Fairfield

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Fairfield County through 5:45 p.m. According to the warning, a thunderstorm headed toward the area is capable of producing flash flooding.



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Financier's Son Pleads Guilty in NY Tax Case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was one of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was one of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was one of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



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Financier's son pleads guilty in NY tax case

... the Seggermans hid more than $12 million left to them after their father died in May 2001. Harry Seggerman died in Fairfield, Conn., at age 73. He was 1 of the first mutual fund managers to invest in companies in Asia after World War II. He was a ...



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Bridgehampton Rider Crowned Children's Hunter Grand Champ at Classic

... first round and achieved an even better performance in the second round. Other winners included: Coco Faith , of Fairfield, Conn., rode Monopolu to win the Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Horse, 14 & Under Under, Classic. The 38th annual ...



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Letter: Stronger Neighborhoods, a Strong Fairfield

I am writing to you today to introduce myself, Andrew Graceffa, and to seek your vote for a two-year seat on on the Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission.



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'Redcoats' Mark Beginning of Fairfield's 375th Birthday Celebration

... lining the street have been painted to look like Revolutionary War-era British Redcoats. The hydrants are part of Fairfield'a upcoming 375th birthday celebration in 2014. Resident Jeanne Harrison is spearheading the project, as she did in 1976 for ...



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Getting back in the (tennis) game a few decades later

... that someday I might actually take it out and play. It was a warm summer evening when I stepped onto the courts at Fairfield Ludlowe High School for my first lesson in 30 years. The last time I did this, I was 13 and sporting some tube socks, ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Getting-back-in-the-tennis-game-a-few-decades-4752913.php

Two years ago: Fairfield got slammed by Irene

... preparations for Irene early, but once the storm hit, had to watch and wait. Several buildings at the west end of Fairfield Beach Road collapsed, and emergency personnel used boats, jet skis and payloaders to make sure there was no one inside. Once ...



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Most dramatic photos from Hurricane Irene

... Irene in Black Rock in Bridgeport on Sunday August 28, 2011. Photo: B.K. Angeletti A kayaker pauses to look at a Fairfield Beach Road home that fell into Pine Creek in Fairfield, Conn. as treacherous weather caused by Hurricane Irene came through ...



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Photos: Two years since Irene

... Irene in Black Rock in Bridgeport on Sunday August 28, 2011. Photo: B.K. Angeletti A kayaker pauses to look at a Fairfield Beach Road home that fell into Pine Creek in Fairfield, Conn. as treacherous weather caused by Hurricane Irene came through ...



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Dorothy Harriet Hassman, 90, Of Fairfield, Founder, Paradise Jewelers

... will take place Thursday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. from The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home 88 Beach Road in Fairfield, with interment to follow at Loyalty Cemetery on Burroughs Road. Shiva will be observed at the home of Shelley and Jeff Kadish in ...



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George Anthony Tatangelo, 86, Of Fairfield

... Lizz. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Oct. 5 at Holy Cross Church at 750 Tahmore Drive in Fairfield. A Celebration of Life will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital ...



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William J. Klein, 82, Lifelong Fairfield Resident, Korean War Veteran

Klein was a six term member of the RTM, served on the golf commission and was instrumental in working behind the scenes with F.A.A.R.H to open Fairfield's first group home, the Broadhurst Manor.



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State To Resurface Part of Route 59 In Fairfield

Motorists can expect lane closures on Route 59. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.



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Unemployment In Fairfield Below State And National Average

FAIRFIELD, Conn. The unemployment rate in Fairfield rose slightly in July but is still below the state and national average.



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Chiropractor Offers Free Service To Fairfield First Responders

In honor of the heroic deeds and sacrifices first responders make, The Joint Corp., said its Fairfield location will be offering free adjustments for a week to all first responders and their families.



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Boucher 'explores' possible run for governor next year

... GOP candidates who have formed exploratory committees for the state's highest office. State Sen. John McKinney of Fairfield, whose 28th District includes a small part of Westport, declared his candidacy for governor in July. Republicans are still ...



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Fairfield forecast: Warm, maybe a little wet

Skies will be cloudy most of the day, with isolated showers possible between after noontime, as the temperature rises to a high in the mid-80s.



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Tips for Simplified Business Holiday Gift Giving and Improving Client...

... trade show exhibitors increase leads and sales when they exhibit. Founded in 1992, Graziano Associates is based in Fairfield, CT.



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NFL Commissioner, Hard Luck Truck to Visit Fairfield Wednesday

NFL Commissioner to Visit Fairfield Giants : The Commissioner will be visiting the Fairfield Giants' practice to congratulate the league for their program excellence and participation in Heads Up Football.



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Nine Fairfield Businesses are Best in State, Connecticut Magazine Says

Nine Fairfield businesses have been named best in the state in Connecticut Magazine's 16th annual "Best Of Connecticut" compilation .



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GE Capital still on the hook in Petters suit

... damages for each of the nine claims. They contend in the suit, begun in September 2012, that the finance unit of Fairfield, Conn.-based General Electric Co. kept quiet after discovering the fraud to give Petters time to repay a $45 million loan. ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.startribune.com/business/221416641.html

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Help Wanted: Find Jobs In and Around Westport

... our rapid expansion, etouches has exciting opportunities as a Sales Director." Experienced Babysitter . Part-Time. Fairfield . Source: Care.com Jobs runs from Sept. 23, 2013 - June 27, 2014. "Please have more than 3 years' experience. Take care of ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://westport.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/help-wanted-find-jobs-in-and-around-westport_89cc54bb

Cops Seize Guns, Ammo after Man Allegedly Threatens Neighbor

It does not indicate convictions.] Police seized a stash of guns and ammunition from the residence of a Fairfield man following complaints from neighbors and others that the suspect was harassing them.



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Police search for gas station robber

... he had a gun Tuesday night. Lt. James Perez said the man walked into the Mobile gas station at Stratfield and Fairfield Woods roads at about 8:19 p.m., told the clerk that he had a gun and demanded money. He did not show any weapon, but the clerk ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-search-for-gas-station-robber-4766118.php

Boucher Exploring Run For Governor

... 17 years, Boucher, 63, is joining an already crowded field that includes Senate Republican leader John McKinney of Fairfield and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton. Greenwich multimillionaire Tom Foley is also expected to seek the Republican nomination for ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-boucher-governor-republicans-0828-20130827,0,113657.story

Wilton state senator exploring run for governor

... Boughton announced he was exploring a possible gubernatorial campaign. Senate Minority Leader John McKinney of Fairfield has said he plans to seek the Republican nomination, while Greenwich businessman Tom Foley, the 2010 Republican candidate, has ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.modbee.com/2013/08/27/2887145/wilton-state-senator-exploring.html#storylink=rss

Fairfielder exhibits landscapes at Pequot

Carol C. Young of Fairfield, an artist known for painting outdoors, will display her landscape paintings at the Pequot Library this fall.



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Cops: Woman charged with DUI after missing court date for another DUI

A Fairfield woman arrested last Friday for failing to appear in court in connection with a 2011 drunken-driving charge, was arrested again Monday night for driving under the influence.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Cops-Woman-charged-with-DUI-after-missing-court-4764675.php

Reel fun: A beautiful Saturday night at the drive-in

Eight-year-old Caelan Hart, 8, of Fairfield and his brother Timmy, 6, sit on the roof of their family's SUV to watch "Finding Nemo," the featured film at Trinity Episcopal Church's Drive-In Night on Saturday.



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Letter: On Redistricting, 'Be Careful What You Wish For'

... ordinance which reduced town voting districts from 10 to eight, a headline appeared which read "GOP gets its wish, Fairfield redrawn." Not so fast. Two local prominent attorneys, both former RTM moderators, pursued the matter in court. The court ...



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Festival of smokin' meat and music returns to Westport

... studio albums, including its latest, "Cactus V." "It's a really awesome event," said drummer Carmine Appice , of Fairfield, who attended Blues, Views and BBQ for the first time last year. "If people want to rock and boogie, and hear some blues rock ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Festival-of-smokin-meat-and-music-returns-to-4764923.php

Annual Orange fest to celebrate all things Greek

... Performing traditional Greek folkdances at last year's Odyssey Greek Festival are: from left, Anna Kaiser, of Fairfield; Maria Kaouris, of Redding; and Caliope Kaiser, of Fairfield. This year's festival runs Labor Day weekend in Orange. Photo: ...



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Mrs. Green's to Open in Gateway Center Friday, Aug. 30th

... Mt. Kisco, Tarrytown, and Dobbs Ferry in Westchester. Closer to home, there are existing Mrs. Green's locations in Fairfield at 1916 Post Road and in Stamford at 950 High Ridge Road. Mrs. Green's store hours in Wilton will be: Monday - Sunday, ...



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Biodiesel 4 Schools initiative using Winnsboro company

... he noted. "But I look forward to transitioning this program to the other school districts in the state including Fairfield County." The agreement between Midlands Biofuels and Lexington-Richland School District Five was all about timing according to ...



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Boucher exploring race for governor

... candidates who have formed exploratory committees for the state's highest office. State Sen. John McKinney , of Fairfield, declared his candidacy for governor in July. Republicans are still waiting on Greenwich businessman Tom Foley , the 2010 ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Boucher-exploring-race-for-governor-4764478.php

Wilton's Sen. Toni Boucher Forms Exploratory Committee For Governor

... run against Gov. Dannel Malloy, a Democrat. Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and GOP Senate Leader John McKinney of Fairfield made announcements earlier this summer. The election will be November 2014. Tom Foley, the Republican who narrowly lost to ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/wiltons-sen-toni-boucher-forms-exploratory-committee-governor

New Game Tiny Missiles Launches August 29th, 2013

... through Game Center, to beat scores, or match achievements, which add to the fun and replay value. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, Absurdly Logical Solutions is an indie developer of games and apps. All Material and Software (C) 2013 Absurdly ...



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Officials honor resident for advocacy of Whitehead's 'first in flight' claim

A photo of aviation pioneer Gustave Whitehead, a German immigrant who some contend made the first powered flight in 1901 in Fairfield -- an achievement formally recognized by the Board of Selectmen.



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Immacolata Vartuli Iorfino, 72, Of Stamford, Seamstress

... Anthony Iorfino (Kathleen Orr) of Bethel, Enzo Iorfino of Stamford, Domenico Iorfino (Marylynn Engelskirger) of Fairfield, and Pasquale Iorfino of West Haven; stepchildren, Elisabetta (Corbo) and Daniel Vogler of Windsor, Maria (Corbo) Joyce of ...



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Beverly J. Bieling, 74, Of Fairfield, Retired Rhone-Poulenc Employee

Bieling was born Sept. 10, 1938, in Bridgeport, daughter of Charles and Helen Bencze Sander. A lifelong resident of Fairfield, she graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1957. She worked as an office manager for Wade's Dairy for many years, and ...



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Fairfield forecast: More scattered showers

Showers, the scattered leftovers of last night's rain across southwestern Connecticut, may fall periodically this morning and into afternoon, according to the National Weather Service .



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Fairfield Offers Grants To Help Elevate Homes Above Flood Plain

After the devastating damage caused by Superstorm Sandy in Fairfield, the town will begin offering grants to assist homeowners with the cost of elevating their homes above the flood plain.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/politics/fairfield-offers-grants-help-elevate-homes-above-flood-plain

Professor At Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Inspired To Help Horses

... Winsted with two of the three horses she adopted from H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Cooper (left) and Butterscotch. FAIRFIELD, Conn. An associate professor at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield found a way to address two important interests in her ...



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Help Wanted: Find Jobs In and Around Fairfield

... job, or even a second job -- check out the list of local job openings below. Experienced Babysitter . Part-Time. Fairfield . Source: Care.com Jobs runs from Sept. 23, 2013 - June 27, 2014. "Please have more than 3 years' experience. Take care of my ...



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Become a Museum Docent, Attend Penfield Pavilion Meeting Today in Fairfield

Weigh in on Fate of Penfield Pavilion : There's a public information/comment meeting Tuesday night in the Fairfield Ludlow High School auditorium.



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Fairfield Police Stress Traffic Safety as Start of School Approaches

Fairfield schools open Thursday, and the police department urges that motorists drive with extra care and caution around schools and school buses.



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Man Charged with DUI after Attempting to Buy Alcohol in Fairfield

A Fairfield man was charged with driving under the influence Saturday after a liquor store employee tipped off police of the man's condition.



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Monday, August 26, 2013

Help Wanted: Local Jobs

... multivendor instrument, information technology and compliance services." Experienced Babysitter . Part-Time. Fairfield . Source: Care.com Jobs runs from Sept. 23, 2013 - June 27, 2014. "Please have more than 3 years' experience. Take care of my two ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://ridgefield.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/help-wanted-local-jobs_4239a952

Aquiline Capital Partners Announces Strategic Partnership with Tourmalet Advisors

NEW YORK & FAIRFIELD, Conn., August 26, 2013-- Aquiline Capital Partners , a New York-based private equity firm investing in financial services, today announced it has made an investment, through affiliates, in Tourmalet Advisors, L.P. , an alternative investment manager based in Fairfield, CT.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.vcaonline.com/news/news.asp?ID=2013082632

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy to Visit Fairfield Tuesday

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy will hold a pancake breakfast Tuesday in Fairfield with community leaders, elected officials, youth, and other community stakeholders to discuss the needs of the community and how he can best advocate for them in Washington.



via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/us-sen-chris-murphy-to-visit-fairfield-tuesday

Beverly J. Bieling, 74, Lifelong Fairfield Resident

She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Beverly Greenop, and her husband, Wesley, of Fairfield, Laura Bieling, of Fairfield; her cherished granddaughters, Megan and Courtney Greenop; one sister, Judy Sampson, of Fairfield; her siblings-in-law, Gerald Bieling, of Huntington, Catherine Fratino, and her husband, Louis, of Westport, and ... (more)



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Liguori: Tennis Will Miss The Competitive And Classy James Blake

... from the game, effective after this US Open. The 33-year-old, who was born in Yonkers, New York and grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut, said he's really excited he could retire "on his own terms." "I had knee surgery a couple years ago, and if that ...



via Fairfield Newswire http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/08/26/liguori-tennis-will-miss-the-competitive-and-classy-james-blake/

In the Suburbs / This time, a rail commuter is delighted

When I told the assistant manager of the Fairfield bookstore where I work that I could use some additional hours to help me through the tough summer, she was kind enough to offer me some shifts at a bookstore the company manages in New Haven.



via Fairfield Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/opinion/article/In-the-Suburbs-This-time-a-rail-commuter-is-4761883.php

Patch User Spotlight: Apple Crunch; Volunteers Needed; And Immigration Info

... from, Patch is shining the spotlight on a few blogs, events and announcements each week from Westchester and Fairfield. Summer days are slowly fading, the kids are going back to school and those scrumptious fall goodies are about to be baked. Here ...



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Marguerite Steinmetz, 95, Of Norwalk

... Steinmetz. Donations in Marguerite Steinmetz's memory may be made to the Jewish Senior Center , 175 Jefferson St., Fairfield, CT, 06825.



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Baro Brings Latin American Flavor to Fairfield

This image greets customers at Baro, the fourth restaurant owned by these brothers, who also own Mezon on Mill Plain Road.



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Bruce E. Harrington, 54, Of Fairfield

... then Prime Network in Houston, Texas to America's Health Network in Orlando. After marriage the couple moved to Fairfield, when he became director of customer support engineering at PanAmSat in Greenwich. Harrington is survived by his wife, Barbara; ...



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Elsie Lois Brunswick, 73, Of Fairfield, Pharmacy Technician

... resident since 1971. She was a pharmacy technician at the former Stillson Drug Store and at Lupes Drug Store in Fairfield for over 30 years. Brunswick is survived by her children, Kenneth Brunswick and his friend, Laura Paige, Gil Brunswick ...



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Dr. Philip Barske, 96, Former Fairfield Resident, Wildlife Biologist

Dr. Barske was born and raised in Fairfield and was a resident for over 50 years.



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Alphonso Vincent Senese, 100, Of Fairfield

... Co., Inc. for 50 years in the area With his first wife Florence Pucci Senese he raised a family and they lived in Fairfield. He was one of the founding members and president of the Italian Community Center of Bridgeport, in the late 1960's. He ...



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First day of Fairfield school year is Thursday

The first full day of classes all students in Fairfield public schools in the 2013-14 academic year is Thursday, with sixth and ninth graders reporting to their schools for orientation Wednesday.



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First Solar Sells 50 Megawatts of Canada Plants to GE-Led Group

... This is the first transaction between First Solar and GE since the the solar company agreed Aug. 6. to acquire the Fairfield, Connecticut-based power-equipment supplier's solar technology in exchange for a 1.8 percent stake. GE owns a majority stake ...



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Day at the zoo invitation extended

... will help support the foundation's programs and services helping premature babies and their families throughout Fairfield County. Tickets to the event include private access to the zoo and viewing of all the animal exhibits. Ticket holders will be ...



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Aquiline Capital Partners Invests in Tourmalet Advisors

... said Monday that it has made an investment in Tourmalet Advisors . No financial terms were disclosed. Based in Fairfield, CT, Tourmalet Advisors is an alternative investment manager. NEW YORK & FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Aquiline Capital ...



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Chic Jolie: Shop in Brick Walk features European fashions

... caters to women who like one-of-a-kind clothing from European designers, according to its owner, Alla Ionescu , of Fairfield. "I go to Europe every few months and work directly with showrooms and designers to get the best possible price point," she ...



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Aquiline Capital Partners Announces Strategic Partnership with Tourmalet Advisors

NEW YORK & FAIRFIELD, Conn.-- --Aquiline Capital Partners , a New York-based private equity firm investing in financial services, today announced it has made an investment, through affiliates, in Tourmalet Advisors, L.P. , an alternative investment manager based in Fairfield, CT.



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Access Health CT outreach program

... about their healthcare." There are six Navigator organizations across the state - Southwestern AHEC, Inc. in the Fairfield region; the Hispanic Health Council in the Hartford region; New Opportunities, Inc. in the Litchfield region; the City Of New ...



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Fairfield forecast: Rain is likely on tap

After a weekend of glorious late-summer weather, scattered showers are in today's forecast for southwestern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service .



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What To Do In Fairfield This Week

Here are a few highlights of things to do in Fairfield and Southport this week. Check out our Events calendar for more items.



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Fairfield Store To Host Local Artist

Starting this fall, local artist Gail Bell will have "Paint and Sip's" on select Thursday evenings at Hazel Daze at 86 Post Road in Fairfield.



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What To Do In Norwalk This Week

... day. Among the exhibiting artists are Hu Lindsay (Norwalk), Ruth Kalla Ungerer (Ridgefield), Ingrid Conklin (Fairfield) and Steve Pomerantz (Ridgefield). Free. Maritime Garage Gallery, 11 N. Water St., Norwalk. Visit the website for more details. ...



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Cops Nab Group of Alleged Mailbox-Smashing Teens

A group of Fairfield teens suspected of smashing mailboxes with a baseball bat were arrested late Thursday after a spree of vandalism on Warner Hill Road, police said.



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Sunday, August 25, 2013

After a long, hard ride, celebration

... Protection, was an 11-day bicycle trek through 20 state parks. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Gwen Ackley, of Fairfield, hand cranks an antique victrola during a reenactment of an early 20th century beach picnic, staged for the finish of Sojourn 2013 at ...



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Latest Fairfield property transfers: $1.8M Pine Creek sale

Latest Fairfield property transfers: $1.8M Pine Creek sale The following Fairfield property transfers were recorded by the Town Clerk's office from Aug. 12-16: Estate of Deborah T. Callan to James A. Oliver Jr. and Kimberly H. Oliver, 1799 Jennings Road, $415,000 Estate of Florence Morris to...



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The weekend in photos

... Night. Photo: Mike Lauterborn Trinity Episcopal Church member Jim Funk passes popcorn to Anna Billy, 6, of Fairfield at the church's Drive-in Movie Night event Saturday night. Photo: Mike Lauterborn A woodpecker clutching the head of a sunflower ...



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Waste not: Hundreds get rid of hazardous materials at town collection

... Lauterborn A volunteer directs traffic and takes an inventory of items to be disposed from hundreds of vehicles at Fairfield's household hazardous waste collection in Veterans Park Saturday. Photo: Mike Lauterborn Stratfield Firefighters Rob McKeon ...



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Hines Sight / A new school year, a whole new start

... is over. It's back to the books and the grind. School doesn't have to be a chore, however. For the thousands of Fairfield students returning to the classroom on Aug. 29, the start of the new academic year is a time for new challenges. Many ...



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Reel fun: A beautiful Saturday night at the drive-in

Eight-year-old Caelan Hart, 8, of Fairfield and his brother Timmy, 6, sit on the roof of their family's SUV to watch "Finding Nemo," the featured film at Trinity Episcopal Church's Drive-In Night on Saturday.



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Westport LL's magical season ends, but cheers by local fans roll on

... cheering on the local team, he was giving his 8-year-old son, also named Robert, tips as the game wore on. The Fairfield residents were holding tight to their seats and table, a rare commodity at the waterside bar, as the tension mounted in hopes of ...



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New Restaurant, Business Top Fairfield News This Week

... the Post Road and are turning it into a pizza and salad bar called Pronto . Two New Canaan natives are opening up Fairfield's very own athletic shoe and clothing store on the Post Road. Fairfield Police charged a local woman with assault after she ...



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Three Women, One Goal: Empower People to Live Healthy

... nature of food." She figured out a plan that worked well with her son -- and now, with the help of two other Fairfield women, she's taking the message that food can empower to the public. Swaim and friends Jen Balogh and Eileen Sequeira are the ...



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Learn About Modern Farming in Fairfield County

The Watermark at 3030 Park will host a presentation on present-day farming in Fairfield County.



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Saturday, August 24, 2013

Top Five Stories of the Week on Fairfield Patch

Considering they are only about $10 not much of a deal going on here. My name is Larry Coco and I am the owner of the Joint in Fairfield.



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Biodiesel 4 Schools initiative using Winnsboro company

... he noted. "But I look forward to transitioning this program to the other school districts in the state including Fairfield County." The agreement between Midlands Biofuels and Lexington-Richland School District Five was all about timing according to ...



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Officials honor resident for advocacy of Whitehead's 'first in flight' claim

A photo of aviation pioneer Gustave Whitehead, a German immigrant who some contend made the first powered flight in 1901 in Fairfield -- an achievement formally recognized by the Board of Selectmen.



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Fairfield forecast: A brisk, bright late-summer weekend

With the season winding down, summer has saved some of its nicest days for this weekend, according to the National Weather Service .



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Friday, August 23, 2013

Baro, a 'cantina redefined,' beckons in Fairfield

... 1229 Post Road. Photo: Contributed Photo When restaurateur Richard Reyes decided to bring his family business to Fairfield, the rising number of restaurants in town was not a deterrent. In fact, it was an attraction for him. "The more of a food ...



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Got a question? fire away

... is called "Answering Questions Bridgeport Grownups Ask." Here's a little sample. Why didn't that 911 operator in Fairfield have a suitable answer for the worried person who wanted to know why the cable was out? (Answer: Massive outage caused by ...



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Shop Fairfield Public Library's Back-to-School Sale

Monday not only marks the week that Fairfield students return to school, but also the start of the library's Back-to-School book sale.



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Pequot Library Welcomes New Head Librarian

[Editor's note: The following information was provided in a press release.] The Pequot Library has introduced Fairfield resident Dianne Schlosser as its new Head Librarian. Schlosser comes from an education background. She's the former Director of ...



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Fairfield, Southport Train Station Parking Permits Replaced

The following message was posted to the Town of Fairfield's Facebook page : "All permits are being replaced.



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Stamford Man Charged In Fairfield With Stealing Groceries

Fairfield police charged a Stamford man Thursday after he reportedly left the Stop and Shop on Kings Highway with a cart full of groceries.



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Fairfield Police Charge Four Teens With Smashing Mailboxes

Fairfield police were called to Warner Hill Lane on Thursday for a report of a mailbox being smashed and the investigation led to the arrest of four teen-age boys in that incident and similar ones.



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Man Charged In Theft Of Car From Fairfield Lexus

A Bridgeport man turned himself into Fairfield police on charges he took a $50,000 Lexus from the Fairfield Lexus lot and totaled the car.



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Fairfield Police: Man Charged After Hiding Steak, DVDs In Pants

Fairfield police charged a Bridgeport man with shoplifting at the Stop and Shop on Kings Highway after they said he put $76 worth of tenderloin steaks and DVDs into his pants before leaving Thursday afternoon.



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Patch User Spotlight: Tea-riffic Ice Cream; Business Tips; Library Volunteers Needed

... from, Patch is shining the spotlight on a few blogs, events and announcements each week from Westchester and Fairfield. Savoring the flavors of summer? Yes, please! Take a look at "Ice Cream That Excites," the latest blog post from Fairfield County ...



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Don Heymann Reminds Us That 'Sometimes It Just Takes Time'

Aug. 23, 2013 - FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sometimes it takes time and perspective before the true impact of an idea or an action is fully realized, especially in our dizzying culture.



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On the market: Recreation and relaxation both in reach at this wooded enclave

... area, ceiling fan, central air conditioning, septic system, well water SCHOOLS: Burr Elementary, Tomlinson Middle, Fairfield Warde High ASSESSMENT: $377,300 TAX RATE: 23.93 mills TAXES: $9,029 A decoration on the front door of the updated ...



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Recreation and relaxation both in reach at this wooded enclave

... area, ceiling fan, central air conditioning, septic system, well water SCHOOLS: Burr Elementary, Tomlinson Middle, Fairfield Warde High ASSESSMENT: $377,300 TAX RATE: 23.93 mills TAXES: $9,029 A decoration on the front door of the updated ...



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Next Post Obituary: Colleen M. Marlin, 78, of Beacon Falls, formerly of Huntington and Fairfield

Colleen M. Marlin, 78, of Beacon Falls, formerly of Huntington and Fairfield, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2013.



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On the market: Recreation and relaxation both in reach at this wooded enclave

... area, ceiling fan, central air conditioning, septic system, well water SCHOOLS: Burr Elementary, Tomlinson Middle, Fairfield Warde High ASSESSMENT: $377,300 TAX RATE: 23.93 mills TAXES: $9,029 A decoration on the front door of the updated ...



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Things to do in Fairfield this weekend

... If you're looking to cram in as much fun as possible this weekend, we've come up with a few ways to do it in Fairfield: If you're out shopping for ingredients for interesting school lunches, swing by Whole Foods, 350 Grasmere Ave., for a free ...



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Commuter advocacy watchdog council still lacks members

... Susan Prosi , a planner for the South Western Regional Planning Agency ; and Jim Gildea , a commuter from Fairfield. Malloy's administration has yet to fill a fourth vacancy which will be a chief elected official from a town or city along the New ...



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Letter: Kiwanis thank book donors

The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield would like to thank all the public and private schools and libraries in Fairfield who contributed to our annual town-wide book drive to benefit Connecticut Read to Grow.



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Cable outage isn't an emergency

... get asked as soon when you dial 911: "what is your emergency?" Key word: emergency. It's a concept some people in Fairfield, Connecticut apparently didn't understand - and police had to go on Facebook to remind residents that missing a favorite TV ...



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Fairfield forecast: Summer winding down on a nice note

Today, as well as one of the last weekends of summer, should prove a pleasant send-off for the season in southwestern Connecticut.



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Baro, a 'cantina redefined,' beckons in Brick Walk

... 1229 Post Road. Photo: Contributed Photo When restaurateur Richard Reyes decided to bring his family business to Fairfield, the rising number of restaurants in town was not a deterrent. In fact, it was an attraction for him. "The more of a food ...



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Baro Brings Latin American Flavor to Fairfield

This image greets customers at Baro, the fourth restaurant owned by these brothers, who also own Mezon on Mill Plain Road.



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Fairfield Commission Seeks More Answers On Southport Beach Concession

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Fairfield's Parks and Recreation Commission is faced with deciding what the definition of mobile is and what that will mean for the Southport Beach concession.



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What To Do Around Fairfield This Weekend

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening around Fairfield and Southport this weekend.



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Guest Column | I said the N-word once

In the 1950s, my family lived in Fairfield, Conn., on a wide street of identical, small, post-war, single-family houses that had large yards and a car in every driveway.



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Thursday, August 22, 2013

Grant writer cited in contest

... Jewish Senior Services announced. was a proposal for funds to support an elder abuse-prevention program run by Fairfield-based Jewish Senior Services, formerly called the Jewish Home for the Elderly. Carrie Frank, a grant writer for Jewish Senior ...



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Fairfield shop has fun with art

... will give participants the opportunity to explore the creative process, according to shop owner Lib DeNure , of Fairfield. "Embrace your inner artist in a fun, stress-free way," she said. "Absolutely no experience necessary." "Our shop is filled to ...



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Caruso appointed to Alzheimer task force

Judge Daniel F. Caruso , of the Fairfield and Westport probate courts, has been appointed to the state legislature's new Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.



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Westport Little League Game Postponed By Rain

Botosani was born in France; daughter of Francois Herpe M.D. and Helene Herpe. She graduated from the University of Angers in France and received her Master's Degree from the University of Bridgeport. She taught for 25 years at Notre Dame of Fairfield.



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Kaulbach Golf Classic tees off Sept. 12 at Brooklawn

... 1996. Since 2000, the classic has raised more than $1 million to support cancer services at Bridgeport Hospital. Fairfield resident Christine Bodie and former Fairfielder Austin Felis are members of the Coca-Cola Kaulbach Golf Committee. The ...



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Fairfielder appointed head librarian at Pequot

... priorities to not only maintain the successful programs but also to further expand Pequot's reach into the greater Fairfield community. I look forward to also working collaboratively with the Fairfield Main and Fairfield Woods libraries. Our town of ...



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Baro Brings Latin American Flavor to Fairfield

This image greets customers at Baro, the fourth restaurant owned by these brothers, who also own Mezon on Danbury's Mill Plain Road.



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Westport team tastes celebrity status Fairfield savored last year

... 12 months ago, those forest-green jerseys with "New England" in white script across the front were being worn by Fairfield American Little League 's all-star team, a lively group of kids that captured the hearts of an entire town by gaining a berth ...



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Fall legion baseball has openings

Players must be in high school and Fairfield residents, Post 143 said. The fall season is scheduled from Sept.



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Letter: Trash Cans Missing At Southport Train Station

... daily Southport commuter and an RTM Rep. from District One, I have worked in concert with the Parking Authority of Fairfield to request that Metro North replace the missing trash receptacle and that it perform the necessary cleanups to the platform ...



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Day at the zoo invitation extended

... will help support the foundation's programs and services helping premature babies and their families throughout Fairfield County. Tickets to the event include private access to the zoo and viewing of all the animal exhibits. Ticket holders will be ...



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Getting back in the (tennis) game

... that someday I might actually take it out and play. It was a warm summer evening when I stepped onto the courts at Fairfield Ludlowe High School for my first lesson in 30 years. The last time I did this, I was 13 and sporting some tube socks, ...



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Winnie H. Botosani, 88, Of Fairfield, Teacher At Notre Dame

... and received her Master's Degree from the University of Bridgeport. She taught for 25 years at Notre Dame of Fairfield. Botosani is survived by her daughter, Claire Helene Botosani of Stratford; and several friends. She was predeceased by her ...



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Abraham Goldbloom, 96, Of Easton

... will take place on Friday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. from The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home 88 Beach Road in Fairfield, with interment following at Rodeph Sholom Memorial Park on Kings Highway. Shiva will be observed at the home of Bernice ...



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Sandy's continuing toll: Rising tide of insurance costs

Bob Desaulniers, a regional insurance specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, talks with homeowners after a forum on flood insurance Tuesday night in Fairfield Ludlowe High School.



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Fairfield Natives Open Pizzeria On The Post Road

FAIRFIELD, Conn. It might not be completely open yet, but brothers Glenn and Dave Grella are hoping to bring a different kind of pizza to Fairfield.



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Westport Country Playhouse To Honor Weston's Howard Aibel

... is a member of the Conservation Commission of the Town of Weston, and a trustee of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. He served two terms as president of the Harvard Law School Association of New York and is a former vice president at-large of ...



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Hot Dog Program

This documentary is an all-American celebration of what may be the country's most popular food. From Fairfield, Connecticut, to Los Angeles, California, the program visits some of the nation's coolest hot dog places, taking viewers inside a giant hot ...



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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Baro Brings Latin American Flavor to Fairfield

... Mezon . Through their endeavors, the brothers have introduced Latin American and Caribbean fusion eateries to Fairfield County, adding "new flavors" and "interpretations" of the food they've grown up with to the area. So far at BarA3, tacos are the ...



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Cops: Angry Customer Chucks Nerf Ball at CVS Clerk

A Fairfield woman was charged with breach of peace Monday after she allegedly threw a Nerf ball at a CVS employee, police said.



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Landscaping key to luring top-flight office tenants

... is an undeniable factor in making a good impression. In the competitive market of commercial real estate in Fairfield County, landscaping is an important contributor in attracting a top-flight tenant to a Class A property, experts say. "First ...



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Trending: Where day care breaks the bank

Giuliana and Carlos BolaA os spend time at home in Fairfield with their 20-month-old daughter Valentina Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013.



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Cable outrage that interrupts TV show sparks 911 outrage

... doesn't stop people from phoning the police line for their own personal crises, news.yahoo.com reports. Police in Fairfield, Connecticut, say that a cable outage in the area during the airing of the drama 'Breaking Bad' on Sunday night resulted in a ...



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Woman overcomes bureaucratic thicket to spruce up overgrown traffic islands

... motorists' views and just looking plain awful. They are, she said, an unwelcoming sight at one of the gateways to Fairfield. So Zaleta decided to do something about it. It wasn't a simple process, she learned, because the roadway comes under the ...



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Leading News Resource of Pakistan

... doesn't stop people from phoning the police line for their own personal crises, news.yahoo.com reports. Police in Fairfield, Connecticut, say that a cable outage in the area during the airing of the drama 'Breaking Bad'... Twin brothers accused of ...



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Fairfield, Conn. residents call 911 when cable goes out

Fairfield police say they received numerous 911 calls about a cable outage that hit parts of southwestern Connecticut on Sunday night.



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Hunting for New Digs? Your Guide to Open Houses in Fairfield

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.



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Guest Column | I said the N-word once

In the 1950s, my family lived in Fairfield, Conn., on a wide street of identical, small, post-war, single-family houses that had large yards and a car in every driveway.



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Westport-developed school bus app graduates to other communities

... to just concentrate on Connecticut for the time being," he said. John Ficke , transportation supervisor for Fairfield public schools, said he was not familiar with the school bus app. After learning about its intended use, Ficke said the app could ...



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Shirley A. Maguire, 82, Former Fairfield Resident

... High School, she went on to be the accounting clerk at Warnaco for over 45 years. During the 50 years she lived in Fairfield, she was active in the Warner's 20 year Club, the St. Thomas Aquinas Ladies Guild, the Sgt. Thomas J. Nelson, Jr. Post 9427 ...



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Robert Watson Linley, Jr., 91, Of Fairfield, Pitney Bowes Technician

Linley was born in Fairfield, son of Robert Watson Linley Sr. and Louise Gaydoul Linley, he had been a Monroe resident since 1964.



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Rose Lecza Stiber, 95, Of Fairfield

... Thursday, Aug. 22 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services, in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, Fairfield Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 22 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home and at 12 p.m. in St. Emery's ...



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Cable outage that interrupts 'Breaking Bad' sparks 911 outrage

... only. But that doesn't stop people from phoning the police line for their own personal crises. Police in Fairfield, Connecticut., say that a cable outage in the area during the airing of the drama "Breaking Bad" on Sunday night resulted in a spate ...



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Cable outage not 911-worthy, Conn. police say

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - A Connecticut police department says it was hit with numerous 911 calls after a cable outage hit parts of southwestern Connecticut on Sunday night.



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Sandy's continuing toll: Rising tide of flood insurance cost

Bob Desaulniers, a regional insurance specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, talks with homeowners after a forum on flood insurance Tuesday night in Fairfield Ludlowe High School.



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Fairfield forecast: Summer stages a late comeback

Summer, which according to the calendar has about one month left in its 2013 run, is not taking its leave without a fight.



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Fairfield Board Of Selectmen Releases Agenda For Wednesday Meeting

After a call to order and the Pledge of Allegiance, the Board will recognize Andy Kosch for building and flying a replica of Gustave Whitehead's airplane and thr Fairfield Ludlowe High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Chapter for winning gold and silver awards at National FCCLA Conference.



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Bobby Valentine Likes What He Sees In Westport Players

... players who are really enjoying it,'' said Valentine, now the athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. "They are right in the moment, and it looks like they're having a lot of fun. More than wins and losses, it's all about having ...



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Police: Don't Call 911 to Report Cable Outage

Fairfield police said they started receiving 911 calls when cable went out last night and misuse of 911 could lead to arrests.



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Bright Smiles are Priceless, But Often Costly, Fairfield CT Dentist...

... in June at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. This year there were 121 dentist chairs and 1,500 volunteers. Fairfield CT dentist , Dr. Salvatore Pizzino was one of a few hundred dentists that participated. Along with other volunteer dentists, ...



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Get Your Spin On: ZenRide Opens in Fairfield [VIDEOS]

Jessica Gray is looking forward to launching her business -- the Spinning studio ZenRide -- in Fairfield, a community she believes is home to people who are passionate about health and fitness.



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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Letter: Adding More Homes, More Cars is Not the Answer for Fairfield

... housing project. Traffic concerns became a primary issue brought up at this meeting and existing problems with Fairfield Woods Road were at the forefront of this conversation. The Tuller proposal will add another road called Tuller School Road which ...



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See I'Liguri in Concert on Sherman Green

... The U.S. semifinal vs. Chula Vista, Calif., begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday. There's a viewing party at Colony Grill in Fairfield.



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