Fairfield Roundup: June 2015

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Norwalk's MTC School Of Performing Arts Stages 'Sleeping Beauty'

... Andrew Maskoff, Maya Reddy, Samantha Sheldon, Emma Sikorski, Avery Speller, Madeline Tansley and Violet Tansley; Fairfield residents Laurel Crews, Sara Levitt, Claire Ponomarenko and Simone Snow; Norwalk resident Matthew Millien; Wilton resident ...

via http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/events/norwalks-mtc-school-performing-arts-stages-sleeping-beauty

GE asset sales quickening to top $23-billion next quarter

... on manufacturing units making heavy-duty products such as gas turbines, jet engines and medical scanners. The Fairfield, Conn.-based company reached deals this week to unload its vehicle fleet-management and European buyout-lending divisions. GE ...

via http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ge-asset-sales-quickening-to-top-23-billion-next-quarter/article25210421/?cmpid=rss1

Assembled members of the Roger Ludlowe High School Class of 1945 at their 70th reunion Saturday.

... Connecticut Media First Selectman Michael Tetreau speaks with Betty (Rowe) Mercurio and Ken Williams, both of Fairfield and both on the reunion committee, at the 70th reunion of the Roger Ludlowe High School Class of 1945. Photo: Meg Barone / For ...

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Seven-decades-of-memories-celebrated-as-Ludlowe-6358642.php

Signs posted in Fairfield to warn about dangers of leaving kids, animals in hot cars

The signs can be seen in the area near the Fairfield downtown train station on Unquowa Road, near Tomlinson School.

via http://connecticut.news12.com/news/signs-posted-in-fairfield-to-warn-about-dangers-of-leaving-kids-animals-in-hot-cars-1.10595685

Fairfield men's basketball welcomes 5 newcomers

Curtis Cobb , Jerry Johnson Jr. , Jonathan Kasibabu , Scott King, Jr. and Thomas Nolan will join the Fairfield University men's basketball team for the 2015-16 season. Cobb, Johnson Jr., Kasibabu, and King Jr. signed National Letters of Intent to enroll and play at Fairfield last week, while Nolan verbally committed in the fall of 2014.

via http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Fairfield-men-s-basketball-welcomes-5-newcomers-6358784.php

Robert Gonzalez's "Rhapsody in Verse" comes to Stratford

"Rhapsody in Verse: The Voice of Great Poets on Time, Nature and Love" will be performed by former Fairfield resident Robert GonzA lez at the Stratford Library on Monday, July 7 at 12 noon. The special performance marks Gonzalez's first appearance in Stratford.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/robert-gonzlezs-rhapsody-verse-comes-stratford-0?

Connecticut man blindly selects winning lottery ticket

... who normally wears glasses, was in a hurry. While waiting in the customer service line at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield, CT, he became impatient, so he decided to buy a lottery ticket from an instant ticket vending machine instead of purchasing ...

via http://www.examiner.com/article/connecticut-man-blindly-selects-winning-lottery-ticket?cid=rss

Just Listed: 135 Old Dam Road Fairfield, CT 06824

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is proud to support community news & The Fairfield Daily Voice.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/just-listed-135-old-dam-road-fairfield-ct-06824

Carol Joyce McCarthy Roda, 72, Of Fairfield

Roda was raised in Norwalk and resided in Fairfield for 44 years. She graduated from Norwalk High School and worked as an administrative assistant for Brooks Community Newspaper until retiring.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/carol-joyce-mccarthy-roda-72-fairfield

GE Asset Sales Reach $23 Billion

... more focused industrial company." GE said it expects to close the European sponsor sale in the third quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company will retain its $1 billion investment in the European Senior Secured Loan Programme and European ...

via http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-30/ge-asset-sales-reach-23-billion-on-sale-of-europe-buyout-lender

Small Business Spotlight: No. 299 Design Gallery Fairfield

... local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well. Business: No. 299 Design Gallery Fairfield Owners: Jackie Fucigna Website: www.no299.com Address: 318 Villa Avenue, Fairfield How did you come up with the name? Four ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/small-business-spotlight-no-299-design-gallery-fairfield-0?

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... Selectman Michael Tetreau and his family. Photo: Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media Joyce Hergenhan of Fairfield worked with the Rev. Laura Whitmore of Southport Congregational Church to help raise $30,000 that helped Sammy's Pizza reopen. ...

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Slice-of-nice-Southport-community-helps-6357505.php

Slice of nice: Southport community helps Sammy's Pizza reopen

... owner Sammy Palik, center, was joined by First Selectman Michael Tetreau and his family. Joyce Hergenhan of Fairfield worked with the Rev. Laura Whitmore of Southport Congregational Church to help raise $30,000 that helped Sammy's Pizza reopen. Dan ...

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Slice-of-nice-Southport-community-helps-6357505.php

July 4th Weekend: What's Open, What's Closed in Brookfield

... Grand Central Terminal at 11:13 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, South Norwalk, and all stations between Fairfield and New Haven.The Hudson Line connecting services--the Hudson Rail Link, the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry and the Newburgh-Beacon ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/july-4th-weekend-whats-open-whats-closed-brookfield-0?

July 4th Weekend: What's Open, What's Closed in Bethel

... Grand Central Terminal at 11:13 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, South Norwalk, and all stations between Fairfield and New Haven.The Hudson Line connecting services--the Hudson Rail Link, the Haverstraw-Ossining ferry and the Newburgh-Beacon ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/bethel/july-4th-weekend-whats-open-whats-closed-bethel-0?

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking to buy GE's European Sponsor Finance for $2.2 bln

... deal is expected to close in third quarter. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Citigroup Global Markets advised GE. FAIRFIELD, Conn.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-GE (NYSE:GE) announced today that Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited (SMBCE), a ...

via https://www.pehub.com/2015/06/sumitomo-mitsui-banking-to-buy-ges-european-sponsor-finance-for-2-2-bln/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pehub%2Fblog+%28PE+HUB+Blog%29

Open-Source Code Can Be More Dangerous Than Useful

... tempting marks, and industrial systems remained vulnerable for weeks afterward. Tracey Schelmetic graduated from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn. and began her long career as a technology and science writer and editor at Appleton & Lange, ...

via http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1386&doc_id=277994&f_src=designnews_sitedefault

Unionized GE workers vote on new contract today

... , which took place in New York earlier this month. GE has 16,500 employees represented by 11 unions nationwide. Fairfield, Conn.-based General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE), is in the process of selling its GE Appliances division to competitor AB ...

via http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2015/06/30/unionized-ge-workers-vote-on-new-contract-today.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_louisville+%28Business+First+of+Louisville%29

Fairfield's SHU Business Students Prepare Connecticut Economic Forecast

FAIRFIELD, Conn.. A group of 16 students from Sacred Heart University's Jack Welch College of Business spent their spring semester working on an economic outlook for the state of Connecticut for 2015 through 2017.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/schools/fairfields-shu-business-students-prepare-connecticut-economic-forecast

Fire-Damaged Southport Pizzeria Reopens Stronger Than Ever

... Monday at noon - more than a year after a fire ravaged the local hotspot. "It feels like a holiday," owner and Fairfield resident Sammy Palik told The Daily Voice. After months of construction delays since the April 2014 fire, he said he can finally ...

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/business/fire-damaged-southport-pizzeria-reopens-stronger-ever

Sumitomo Mitsui Said to Buy GE's Europe Buyout-Funding Unit

... according to a statement Monday. Sumitomo Mitsui's leasing unit is among companies that are interested in buying Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE's Japanese leasing business. GE plans to seek bids for the operation, which has 500 billion yen ($4.1 ...

via http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NQQMJN6KLVR401-0JUEJ162SNVR60JOCSJ9NBF43V

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... for $6.9 billion, the company announced, Monday, June 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) Photo Credit: AP FAIRFIELD, Conn. - (AP) -- General Electric Co. is selling its U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element ...

via http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-6-9b-1.10590557

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... and fleet-management services. GE recently announced it would sell most of GE Capital over the next two years. FAIRFIELD, Conn. - (AP) -- General Electric Co. is selling its U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element ...

via http://www.newsday.com/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-6-9b-1.10590061

Aust fleet business among GE selloffs

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European fleet ...

via http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/aust-fleet-business-among-ge-selloffs/story-e6frfkur-1227422035158?from=public_rss

Sumitomo Mitsui Said to Buy GE's Europe Buyout-Funding Unit

GE sells more of fleet service to Element Financial Corp.

... premium content on Dispatch.com, BuckeyeXtra.com, BlueJacketsXtra.com and DispatchPolitics.com. Subscribe today! FAIRFIELD, Conn. - General Electric Co. is selling its U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element Financial ...

via http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2015/06/30/ge-sells-more-of-fleet-service-to-element-financial-corp.html

Thumbs up, thumbs down

... opportunities and delivering more access to a degree will ultimately support our over economy..." Thumbs up to Fairfield native Susan O'Dwyer Brinchman for her work in further cementing the proposition that Connecticut's Gustave Whitehead - not ...

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-6356442.php

Prompters Adapt to Changing Technologies

... line of full-size robotic pan and tilt robotic cameras. According to Michael Accardi, president of Cuescript in Fairfield, Conn., not only do CRT prompters need to be replaced, but many of the older flat screen prompters aren't delivering what they ...

via http://www.tvtechnology.com/equipment/0005/prompters-adapt-to-changing-technologies/276481

Monday, June 29, 2015

GE Nears $20 Billion Asset-Sale Target on Element Fleet Deal

... industrial operations after GE Capital's struggles during the 2008 financial crisis imperiled the parent company. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE will retain divisions that support manufacturing -- including aircraft leasing, a boost for jet-engine ...

via http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NQPN5U6VDKHV01-6BPR4CHH6LSA98R25TGK1B9CQN

Metro North schedule for July 4th holiday weekend

... not operate. On the New Haven Line 12:58 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, Westport, and all stations between Fairfield and New Haven. 2:01 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, Westport, and all stations between Fairfield and New Haven. 2:28 PM, ...

via http://wtnh.com/2015/06/29/metro-north-schedule-for-july-4th-holiday-weekend/

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.kpic.com/news/business/GE-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-Element-for-69B-310741931.html

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.keprtv.com/news/business/GE-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-Element-for-69B-310741931.html

Man charged with stealing four cases of beer

Robert Cosme, 34, of Bridgeport, has been charged with sixth-degree larceny after police said he tried to steal four cases of beer at Super Stop & Shop. Photo: Fairfield Police Department / Fairfield Police Department A 34-year-old Bridgeport man accused of stealing four cases of beer from Super Stop & Shop on Villa Avenue last March was arrested on a warrant last Friday charging him with sixth-degree larceny.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-stealing-four-cases-of-beer-6355695.php

Cops: Man threatened brother with boxcutter over money

John Rodas, 30, of Commerce Drive, was charged with second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct in what police said was a dispute over money. Photo: Fairfield Police Department / Fairfield Police Department A 30-year-old Fairfield man, accused by police of chasing his brother around their apartment with a boxcutter in a dispute over money, was arrested Friday on charges of second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Cops-Man-threatened-brother-with-boxcutter-over-6355710.php

GE Nears $20 Billion Asset-Sale Target

... industrial operations after GE Capital's struggles during the 2008 financial crisis imperiled the parent company. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE will retain divisions that support manufacturing -- including aircraft leasing, a boost for jet-engine ...

via http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-29/ge-nears-20-billion-asset-sale-target-with-element-fleet-accord

What is the Unemployment Rate in Simsbury?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/simsbury/what-unemployment-rate-simsbury-0?

What is the Unemployment Rate in Manchester?

Man Bought $30K Lottery Ticket by Accident

Bob Sabo didn't want to wait in line at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield, Conn. to buy his lottery ticket, so he decided to purchase one from the lottery vending machine.

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Farmington?

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for US$6.9 billion

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.chinapost.com.tw/business/company-focus/2015/06/30/439552/GE-selling.htm

Man Forgets Glasses, Mistakenly Buys Winning Lottery Ticket

... his prize check on June 25, 2015. Bob Sabo was waiting in the customer service line at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield, Connecticut, when he decided to buy a lottery ticket from an instant ticket vending machine instead, according to a news ...

via http://fox40.com/2015/06/29/man-forgets-glasses-mistakenly-buys-winning-lottery-ticket/

What is the Unemployment Rate in Newtown?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/newtown/what-unemployment-rate-newtown-0?

What is the Unemployment Rate in Avon?

Man forgets glasses, mistakenly buys winning lottery ticket

... his prize check on June 25, 2015. Bob Sabo was waiting in the customer service line at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield, Connecticut, when he decided to buy a lottery ticket from an instant ticket vending machine instead, according to a news ...

via http://wtkr.com/2015/06/29/man-forgets-glasses-mistakenly-buys-winning-lottery-ticket/

Man charged with stealing four cases of beer

... prison on an unrelated charge at the time of his arrest. He was arrested in Bridgeport Superior Court on the Fairfield charges on Friday, police said. He was held in lieu of $1,000 bond and appeared in court Friday, police said. Cosme stole three ...

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-stealing-four-cases-of-beer-6355695.php

Cops: Man threatened brother with boxcutter over money

John Rodas, 30, of Commerce Drive, was charged with second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct in what police said was a dispute over money. A 30-year-old Fairfield man, accused by police of chasing his brother around their apartment with a boxcutter in a dispute over money, was arrested Friday on charges of second-degree threatening and disorderly conduct.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Cops-Man-threatened-brother-with-boxcutter-over-6355710.php

What is the Unemployment Rate in Canton?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/canton-ct/what-unemployment-rate-canton?

GE Will Hand the Keys to Its Car Fleet Business to Element, BNP Paribas

... The disposals are the latest in a spate of sales of assets owned by GE Capital , which is being wound down by its Fairfield, Conn.-based parent. "We continue to demonstrate speed and execution on our strategy to sell most of the assets of GE ...

via http://www.thestreet.com/story/13202266/1/ge-will-hand-the-keys-to-its-car-fleet-business-to-element-bnp-paribas.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tsc%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Flatest-stories+%28TheStreet.com+Latest+Headlines%29

Weekend in Photos, June 26-28

... Hospital. Were you SEEN? Norwalk's Javier Hernandez flies his way to the finish line in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. Sunday, June 28, 2015. Gosa Girma Tefera, of Ethiopia, was the first place ...

via http://m.ctpost.com/entertainment/slideshow/Weekend-in-Photos-June-26-28-112454.php

GE Nears $20 Billion Asset-Sale Target With Element Fleet Accord

GE selling some fleet businesses for $6.9B

Fairfield, Conn. a General Electric Co. is selling its U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element Financial Corp. for $6.9 billion.

via http://www.sltrib.com/home/2677314-155/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-for

GE Selling Some Fleet Businesses To Element For $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2015/06/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-69b

General Electric Revs Up Finance Spinoff With $6.9 Billion Fleet Sale

The Fairfield, Conn.-based company is now more than halfway toward its roughly $100 billion target for this year . Pending regulatory approvals, GE expects the U.S. and Mexico transactions to close in the third quarter, and the Australia and New Zealand deals in the fourth quarter.

via http://www.thestreet.com/story/13201631/1/general-electric-revs-up-finance-spinoff-with-69-billion-fleet-sale.html?cm_ven=RSSFeed&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tsc%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Flatest-stories+%28TheStreet.com+Latest+Headlines%29

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... Financial Corp. for $6.9 billion, the company announced, Monday, June 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - General Electric Co. is selling its U.S., Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element Financial ...

via http://www.theday.com/business/20150629/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-69b

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://kdwn.com/2015/06/29/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-69b/

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/67703740990847a89be791ba3ca4b2ac/US--GE-Sale

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/67703740990847a89be791ba3ca4b2ac/US--GE-Sale

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.currentargus.com/ci_28400256/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-element-6-9b

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_28400256/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-element-6-9b

GE selling US, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.capebretonpost.com/Canada---World/Business/2015-06-29/article-4198078/GE-selling-US%2C-Mexico%2C-Australia-and-New-Zealand-fleet-businesses-to-Element-for-%246.9B/1

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.abcfoxmontana.com/story/29429799/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-69b

Walk, bike through Fairfield's history

The walking tour from 2-4 p.m. July 18 starts at the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. The guided tour around the historic Town Hall Green will showcase the people, places, and events that shaped Fairfield's 375 years of history, according to organizers.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Walk-bike-through-Fairfield-s-history-6355119.php

GE selling some fleet businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://www.kmir.com/story/29429799/ge-selling-some-fleet-businesses-to-element-for-69b

GE Selling Some Fleet Businesses to Element for $6.9B

... the third quarter, while the Australia and New Zealand transaction is targeted to close in the fourth quarter. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also said Monday that it has a memorandum of understanding for the possible sale of its European ...

via http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/ge-selling-fleet-businesses-element-69b-32096748

Man forgets glasses, mistakenly buys winning lottery ticket

Bob Sabo, of Easton, says he didn't want to wait in line to buy a lottery ticket at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield, so he decided to buy a ticket from a lottery vending machine - something he had previously never done. Sabo says he meant to buy two $20 tickets, but says he didn't have his glasses on and instead bought a $30 ticket.

via http://wtnh.com/2015/06/29/man-forgets-glasses-mistakenly-buys-winning-lottery-ticket/

GE Sells Vehicle-Fleet Assets to Element for $6.9 Billion

... of its U.S. private-equity lending business to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for about $12 billion. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company plans to shed about $200 billion of lending assets to refocus on industrial operations after GE ...

via http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-NQKPH76KLVR601-0G10Q381SE0PVNJMJA6GUJ6P48

Actor James Naughton Receives Honor For Supporting Arts In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Actor James Naughton and Westport arts patron Elisabeth Morten were honored with legislative citations from state Sen. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk/Darien, at the FCBuzz Gypsy Jazz Night benefit in Fairfield.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/actor-james-naughton-receives-honor-supporting-arts-fairfield

Los Lobos Wows Audience At Fairfield Theatre Company

Los Lobos, a Grammy Award-winning rock-blues band performed to a sold-out crowd Wednesday, June 24 at the Fairfield Theatre Company. The band performed their famous hits -- La Bamba, Set Me Free, Will the Wolf Survive and Don't Worry Baby-- as well as many other favorites, according to community advisor Kaye Leong, who attended the concert.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/events/los-lobos-wows-audience-fairfield-theatre-company

June Marie McKenna of West Milford dies at 82

Born to Edward and Helen Stinnard in Bronx, N.Y., Mrs. McKenna lived in the Bronx, Fairfield, Conn., and West Nyack, N.Y. before moving to Vernon 20 years ago. The Milford Manor Nursing Home resident had worked as a receptionist for Dan River Mills in New York City and was a parishioner of St. Monica's RC Church in Sussex County.

via http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/local-obituaries/june-marie-mckenna-of-west-milford-dies-at-82-1.1364896

Sunday, June 28, 2015

SEEN: Fairfield Half Marathon

The Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon took place on June 28, 2015 at Jennings Beach in Fairfield.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/local/slideshow/SEEN-Fairfield-Half-Marathon-112462.php

Fairfield 5K

And they're off -- the field of 1,500 runners hits the course Saturday morning in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race, the prelude to the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Overall first-place finisher in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race was Nicholas Blanchard, 20, of Portland, with a time of 15:58 crossing the Jennings Beach finish line.

via http://m.greenwichcitizen.com/news/article/Cool-finish-for-fleet-field-in-5K-run-up-to-6353269.php

Bears Spotted in Fairfield; Kids Left in Car; Couple Charged with Having Sex in Car

Selectmen approve raises; Florida tries to lure GE; A high-speed chase through five towns; Fireworks guide and more top news of the week.

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Ethiopia's Gosa Girma Tefera, left, battles Kenya's Josphat Kiptanui Too in the final miles of the Faxon Law Group Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. Sunday, June 28, 2015.

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Tefera sprints to Fairfield Half Marathon crown

Ethiopia's Gosa Girma Tefera, left, battles Kenya's Josphat Kiptanui Too in the final miles of the Faxon Law Group Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. Sunday, June 28, 2015.

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Tefera sprints to Fairfield Half Marathon crown

Ethiopia's Gosa Girma Tefera, left, battles Kenya's Josphat Kiptanui Too in the final miles of the Faxon Law Group Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. Sunday, June 28, 2015.

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Letter: Turf field hold-up another blow to youth

... epicenter of my most cherished childhood memories is sports. I have spent the past four years of my young life in Fairfield, CT, and will be spending at least two more years in Fairfield County as I work towards my Masters Degree. Fairfield County ...

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Berlin?

... unemployment rate include: Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, Fairfield, 3.8 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Sharon, 2.8 percent and Tolland at 3.5 percent. Conversely, towns with ...

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Cheers for runners on Westport leg of half marathon

Crowds gathered at New Creek and Greens Farms roads to cheer on the racers Sunday morning in the Fairfield Half Marathon as they ran the Greens Farms section of the course. Some of the several thousand runners in the Fairfield Half Marathon as they hit the 3-mile Westport section of the course Sunday morning.

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Mansfield?

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Vernon?

... Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent. Conversely, towns with the highest unemployment rate include: Hartford, 10.3 percent, Bridgeport, 8.7 percent, ...

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Details of Wild Police Pursuit Through Five Towns

... involved on a pursuit on Route 1. The vehicle caused several accidents in Westport before crossing over into Fairfield. Fairfield Police also became involved as the vehicle crossed the town line and got back onto I-95 northbound at exit 19. Next, ...

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Southbury?

What is the Unemployment Rate in Fairfield?

... .4 percent, East Hartford, 7.2 percent, Meriden, 7.1 percent, West Haven, 6.8 percent, and Naugatuck, 6.5 percent. Fairfield's current unemployment rate is 4.7 percent with 1,387 residents unemployed out of a labor force of 29,361.

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Making the Turn

Runners in the Fairfield Half Marathon today make their way along Greens Farms Road in Westport and turn on to New Creek Road at the Greens Farms train station to begin the leg along Beachside Avenue back to the Fairfield starting point.

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Rain Leads to No Swimming in Certain Areas in Fairfield: Police

Due to rainfall exceeding the closure criteria, all Fairfield swimming areas will be closed today Sunday, June 28th.

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Race day advisory: Half marathon to affect Fairfield traffic

Drivers are reminded that there will be road closures in the beach area Sunday morning during the Fairfield Half Marathon. The race starts at 8:15 a.m. at Jennings Beach, but shuttles for runners will begin transporting runners to the starting line at 6:30 a.m. from the downtown railroad station.

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Race day advisory: Half marathon to affect Westport traffic Sunday

Police advise residents and drivers that the Greens Farms area will be affected Sunday morning by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon. The race, which is scheduled to start at 8:15 a.m. at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, has a Westport leg that includes Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before moving into Southport.

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Open Houses in Fairfield

Drinking a stranger's wine/ couple cited for having sex in car/ snakes in a house/ a business to close/ neglected animals seized and more.

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Bear Sighting, Powerful Storm Top The Week's News In Fairfield

After a day of romping around the streets of Fairfield, a bear cub climbed a tree in the backyard of a Denise Terrace home on Thursday and took a nap . A crew from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ended up tranquilizing the bear and relocating him to a nearby forest .

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Fairfield Run to Impact Traffic Today

The Westport Police Department advised residents and motorists that the Greens Farms area will be impacted today by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon. Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.

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Bear Sighting, Powerful Storm Top The Week's News In New Canaan

After a day of romping around the streets of Fairfield, a bear cub climbed a tree in the backyard of a Denise Terrace home on Thursday and took a nap . A crew from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ended up tranquilizing the bear and relocating him to a nearby forest .

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The state of Connecticut and General Electric remain in a standoff, with the Fairfield-based conglomerate threatening to move amid planned tax increases. But the two are also at odds in another arena, over pollution that dates back nearly a century in one of the state's major rivers.

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Book on Whitehead strengthens first-in-flight claim

"Gustave Whitehead: First in Flight" is available at www.gustavewhiteheadbook.com, Amazon; local libraries: Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Pequot ; the Fairfield Museum "Gustave Whitehead: First in Flight" is available at www.gustavewhiteheadbook.com, Amazon; local libraries: Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Pequot ; the Fairfield Museum at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair that the Wrights began to press their claim to have been first in the air, Brinchman said. Whitehead even opened a factory on Cherry Street in Bridgeport to manufacture planes to sell to the public, Brinchman said, but an investor pulled out before any planes could be sold.

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Book on Whitehead strengthens first-in-flight claim

"Gustave Whitehead: First in Flight" is available at www.gustavewhiteheadbook.com, Amazon; local libraries: Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Pequot ; the Fairfield Museum Photo: Contributed Photo / Contributed Photo "Gustave Whitehead: First in Flight" is available at www.gustavewhiteheadbook.com, Amazon; local libraries: Fairfield, Stratford, Bridgeport, and Pequot ; the Fairfield Museum at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair that the Wrights began to press their claim to have been first in the air, Brinchman said. Whitehead even opened a factory on Cherry Street in Bridgeport to manufacture planes to sell to the public, Brinchman said, but an investor pulled out before any planes could be sold.

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

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And they're off -- the field of 1,500 runners hits the course Saturday morning in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race, the prelude to the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Overall first-place finisher in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race was Nicholas Blanchard, 20, of Portland, with a time of 15:58 crossing the Jennings Beach finish line.

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Details of Wild Police Pursuit Through Five Towns

... involved on a pursuit on Route 1. The vehicle caused several accidents in Westport before crossing over into Fairfield. Fairfield Police also became involved as the vehicle crossed the town line and got back onto I-95 northbound at exit 19. Next, ...

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Fairfield WOW House with Breathtaking Views

This spectacular Sasco Hill Colonial presiding over 1.75 direct waterfront acres with breathtaking views of Mill River, Southport Harbor, Country Club of Fairfield and L.I. Sound.

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Cool finish for 5K run-up to Fairfield Half Marathon

And they're off -- the field of 1,500 runners hits the course Saturday morning in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race, the prelude to the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday. Overall first-place finisher in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race was Nicholas Blanchard, 20, of Portland, with a time of 15:58 crossing the Jennings Beach finish line.

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Cool finish for 5K run-up to Fairfield Half Marathon

And they're off -- the field of 1,500 runners hits the course Saturday morning in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race, the prelude to the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Overall first-place finisher in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield 5K Race was Nicholas Blanchard, 20, of Portland, with a time of 15:58 crossing the Jennings Beach finish line.

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Details of Wild Police Pursuit Through Five Towns

... involved on a pursuit on Route 1. The vehicle caused several accidents in Westport before crossing over into Fairfield. Fairfield Police also became involved as the vehicle crossed the town line and got back onto I-95 northbound at exit 19. Next, ...

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Ellington and Somers?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Tolland?

... Avon, 3.1 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent. Conversely, towns with the highest unemployment rate include: Hartford, 10.3 percent, Bridgeport, 8.7 percent, New ...

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Westport pitcher Mark Roszkowski fires to first base during a Little League baseball game on Friday, June 26 2015. Westport defeated Fairfield National 13-8.

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Sand Jam: Waves of fun at Jennings Beach

Bella Tinguirlis, Alex Doherty and Tatiana Tinguirlis goof around at the first Sand Jam dance party of the summer at Jennings Beach. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Fairfield Firefighter Derek Paules and daughter, Mackenna, 2, clap to the music at the Sand Jam dance party of the summer at Jennings Beach.

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Fairfielder named to Make-a-Wish board

Thomas Speight of Fairfield has been named to the Board of Directors of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. Photo: Contributed Photo / Contributed Photo Thomas Speight , of Fairfield, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Make-a- Wish Foundation of Connecticut .

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Letter: School officials' plans need to consider all students

... Free and Reduced lunches (9.8 percent of the student population) versus the rest of the district. The Fairfield public school district is becoming increasingly divisive at positioning groups against each other, rather than finding ways to equitably ...

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Fairfielder named to Make-a-Wish board

Thomas Speight , of Fairfield, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Make-a- Wish Foundation of Connecticut . Speight currently is the president and CEO of H. Best Ltd., a portfolio of clothing brands in New York City, according to the announcement of his appointment.

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Bridgeport's Beverly Pizza Earns DVlicious 'Best Pizza' Certificate

Bridgeport resident Chris Katsetos who's been churning out pizzas for more than 50 years was awarded the DVlicious "Best Pizza in Fairfield County" certificate on June 19, just in time for Father's Day. The dad of six -- his son, Elias is just one of his brood who has toiled in the pizzeria's kitchen -- said he was thrilled with the honor and even brought flowers from his garden to showcase in the photo moment.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Emelia B. Osowski, 99, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Emelia B. Osowski, 99, of Fairfield, wife of the late William Osowski, died Wednesday, June 24 at Middlebrook Farms in Trumbull, Connecticut.

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Westport Traffic Impacted By Fairfield Half Marathon Sunday

WESTPORT, Conn. The Greens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon Sunday, June 28 between 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, and will continue to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.

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Spur of the Moment Decision Leads to Easton Man's $30K Lottery Prize

Instead of waiting in the customer service line at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield to buy his lottery tickets lik he normally does, Bob Sabo of Easton decided to do something he had never done before-buy his tickets from an instant ticket vending machine. His last-minute choice that paid off.

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Fairfield Bear Cub Adjusting To New Home In The Wild

A bear that was tranquilized and captured Thursday after roaming around suburban Fairfield has found new digs in the wild, according to a state official. "He's getting acclimated to a new location," Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Communications Director Dennis Schain told The Daily Voice.

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Town of Monroe Updates on Road Studies

... g funded through the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Thank you to the First Selectman of Easton, Fairfield and the Mayors of Bridgeport and Stratford for their votes and their support.

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Easton Man Accidentally Buys $30K-Winning Lottery Ticket

When Bob Sabo of Easton went to buy a lottery ticket recently at Stop & Shop in Fairfield, he did something he had never done before. Rather than wait in the line at customer service, Sabo decided to buy his lottery tickets from a nearby instant ticket vending machine for the first time.

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Easton man wins $30,000 on wrong lottery ticket

... Recently, Bob Sabo , of Easton, didn't want to wait in line to buy a lottery ticket at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield. "I bought the [winning] ticket by accident. I meant to buy two $20 tickets, but I didn't have my glasses on," Sabo was quoted ...

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Traffic Delays Expected in Westport for Fairfield Half Marathon

The half marathon will take place on June 28, and traffic delays expected to occur in the Green Farms area. The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that the Greens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday, June 28. Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.

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Westport/Weston YMCA Water Rats Presents Save the Children With Check

A group of Water Rat families and YMCA coaches and staff visited Save the Children's headquarters in Fairfield today to present a BIG check to Save the Children CEO Carolyn Miles.

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Boeing CEO Set to Receive $3.9 Million Per Year in Retirement

... of 2014 year-end, according to its proxy. That compares with $72.2 million for GE CEO Jeff Immelt, who's run the Fairfield, Connecticut-based business since 2001. 3M CEO Inge Thulin's accumulated benefit was $21 million, according to that company's ...

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Easton man wins $30K on wrong lottery ticket

... Recently, Bob Sabo , of Easton, didn't want to wait in line to buy a lottery ticket at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield. "I bought the [winning] ticket by accident. I meant to buy two $20 tickets, but I didn't have my glasses on," Sabo was quoted ...

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Easton man wins $30,000 on wrong lottery ticket

... Recently, Bob Sabo , of Easton, didn't want to wait in line to buy a lottery ticket at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield. "I bought the [winning] ticket by accident. I meant to buy two $20 tickets, but I didn't have my glasses on," Sabo was quoted ...

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Capital One, Apollo among bidders for GE health-care lender: Bloomberg

... Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The next round of bidding is due in early July. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE also received offers from Ares Management LP ( ARES.N ) and Ventas Inc ( VTR.N ), Bloomberg reported. GE ...

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Easton man wins $30,000 on wrong lottery ticket

... Recently, Bob Sabo , of Easton, didn't want to wait in line to buy a lottery ticket at the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield. "I bought the [winning] ticket by accident. I meant to buy two $20 tickets, but I didn't have my glasses on," Sabo was quoted ...

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Westport

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out where the best gas prices are in the Fairfield and Westport areas.

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Boeing CEO Set to Receive $3.9 Million Per Year in Retirement

... of 2014 year-end, according to its proxy. That compares with $72.2 million for GE CEO Jeff Immelt, who's run the Fairfield, Connecticut-based business since 2001. 3M CEO Inge Thulin's accumulated benefit was $21 million, according to that company's ...

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Hennessey Joins William Pitt Sotheby's Intl. In Southport

... t Knight Frank, which marked her first role with an international real estate firm. Hennessey currently resides in Fairfield, where she has lived since 2007.

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Helping Pollinators: From The White House To Your Yard In Fairfield

On May 19, the White House announced the National Pollinator Research Action that details a "National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators." This new national strategy has three principal goals: 3) Restore or enhance 7 million acres of land for pollinators over the next five years through Federal actions and public/private partnerships.

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From Deutsche Bank to Siemens: What's Troubling Germany Inc.?

... started shedding the entertainment, finance and home appliances arms four years ago as he seeks to focus the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company on its industrial business. The problem: Germany's largest power generator entered the market for ...

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

Michelle Hennessey Joins William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty in Southport

... t Knight Frank, which marked her first role with an international real estate firm. Hennessey currently resides in Fairfield, where she has lived since 2007.

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Fairfield residents report multiple bear sightings

A witness sent in video of a black bear on Denise Terrace shortly after it was tranquilized in a tree by Fairfield police and Animal Control.

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Easton man wins $30,000 in lottery because he forgot his glasses

An Easton man is $30,000 richer after winning a state lottery game, and he says it happened by accident. According to the Connecticut State Lottery, Bob Sabo stopped into the Super Stop & Shop in Fairfield to by scratch-off lottery tickets, but the line at customer service was long, so Sabo decided to try a lottery vending machine for the first time.

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Bear seen on the prowl in Westport

Officials caught up with a bear in a backyard tree in of a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

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Bear Tranquilized, Captured After Romp In Fairfield

A bear that roamed through Fairfield on Thursday and then climbed a tree to take nap has been tranquilized and captured, according to First Selectman Michael Tetreau. "The bear cub was located relaxing in a tree on Denise Terrace where it was tranquilized," Fairfield Police Department said in a Facebook post Thursday evening.

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Fairfield Half Marathon continues to grow in popularity

If you're a runner or know any runners in the region then you are well aware that the place to be this weekend is Jennings Beach. It's once again time for another addition of the Faxon Law Fairfield Races, which have become an annual event for runners since 1981 when the Fairfield Fire Department began hosting the event.

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Captured in Fairfield

This black bear was spotted today up a tree in Fairfield's Denise Terrace not far from Black Rock Turnpike. Police and state State Environmental Conservation Police surrounded the bear, tranquilized it, and put it into the back of a pickup truck.

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Bear seen on the prowl in Westport

Officials caught up with a bear in a backyard tree in of a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

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Race continues to grow in popularity

If you're a runner or know any runners in the region then you are well aware that the place to be this weekend is Jennings Beach. It's once again time for another addition of the Faxon Law Fairfield Races, which have become an annual event for runners since 1981 when the Fairfield Fire Department began hosting the event.

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John Joseph Novak, 68, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. John Joseph Novak, Jr., a longtime Fairfield resident, died on Saturday, June 20, in Charleston, S.C. He was 68. Novak was born on Feb. 27, 1947, to John Joseph Novak and Anne O'Driscoll in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City.

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Captured in Fairfield

This black bear was spotted up a tree in Fairfield's Greenfield Hill section today. Police and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection agents surrounded the bear, tranquilized it, and put it into the back of a pickup truck.

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Bear Cub Naps In Tree After Running Through Fairfield Neighborhoods

Updated: FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- About an hour after First Selectman Mike Tetreau warned residents of a bear in Fairfield, a number of town residents reported that the cub was up a tree in town Thursday afternoon.

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Police: Black Bear Spotted Near Merritt Parkway In Westport

... Westport police said. It was not known whether these sightings are related to a bear cub found in a tree in Fairfield . First Selectman Mike Tetreau said that bear cub had been spotted running through the Greenfield Hill neighborhood and the ...

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Plot of land on Fifth Avenue to be sold for $275M - almost double 2011 price

Joseph Sitt's Thor Equities agreed to sell land on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue for $275 million, almost double the price the firm paid for the property in 2011, according to two people with knowledge of the agreement. Ceruzzi Properties, a Fairfield, Connecticut-based real estate investor, is under contract to buy the 300,000-square-foot site at 520 Fifth Ave., said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deal is private.

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Volunteers transform Macedonia Elementary library

... members to be involved in education. Cindy Still, the director of corporate programs for Save the Children in Fairfield, Connecticut, said one in four American children lives in poverty, a statistic that's higher in a rural area like Blackville, and ...

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Joseph Sitt and a rendering of 520 Fifth Avenue

Joseph Sitt's Thor Equities sold a Midtown development site at 520 Fifth Avenue to Ceruzzi Properties and an unidentified Chinese partner for $275 million, after purchasing it for $150 million in 2011. Ceruzzi, a Fairfield, Conn.-based real estate investor, plans to follow through with Sitt's plans for a 71-story residential, hotel and retail tower on the site, according to Bloomberg.

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Bear Cub Naps In Tree After Running Through Fairfield Neighborhoods

Updated: FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- About an hour after First Selectman Mike Tetreau warned residents of a bear in Fairfield, a number of town residents reported that the cub was up a tree in town Thursday afternoon.

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Thousands of runners will once again hit the streets Sunday for the Fairfield Half Marathon, following a shoreline course that starts and finished at Jennings Beach. Photo: File Photo / File Photo Handheld signs encourage runners to pick up the pace during the Fairfield Half Marathon in Fairfield, Conn.

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This black bear was captured in Shelton on Thursday, May 14, 20015.

... on the weekend of May 2 and May 3, 2015. Photo: Sal Martello, Contributed Photo A pair of coyotes on the prowl in Fairfield, in June 2012. The animals reportedly killed five dogs in town. Photo: Contributed Photo According to Chief Gary MacNamara , ...

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Black Bears Spotted in Fairfield

Patch reader Amy Seitel reports she saw a bear come from a woodsy area near the ramp to I-95 South, before it crossed over Stephens Lane into a yard on Sunnyridge Ave then through the side yard on the corner of Sunnyridge and Stephens. Seitel called 911 and police arrived and she last saw the bear go into a backyard on Black Rock Avenue.

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Could get more than $11 billion

... working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on the sale and may select a buyer by the end of July, they said. GE, based in Fairfield, Connecticut, is selling a number of lending businesses with about $200 billion in assets as it breaks up GE Capital, its ...

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Bears spotted at several spots in town

Reader Sal Martello spotted a pair of harbor seals sunning themselves on some rocks in Stamford Harbor on the weekend of May 2 and May 3, 2015. A pair of coyotes on the prowl in Fairfield, in June 2012.

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Bear sightings reported in Fairfield

... on the weekend of May 2 and May 3, 2015. Photo: Sal Martello, Contributed Photo A pair of coyotes on the prowl in Fairfield, in June 2012. The animals reportedly killed five dogs in town. Photo: Contributed Photo According to Chief Gary MacNamara , ...

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Bear sightings reported in Fairfield

Reader Sal Martello spotted a pair of harbor seals sunning themselves on some rocks in Stamford Harbor on the weekend of May 2 and May 3, 2015. A pair of coyotes on the prowl in Fairfield, in June 2012.

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The Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Thousands of runners will once again hit the streets Sunday for the Fairfield Half Marathon, following a shoreline course that starts and finished at Jennings Beach. Photo: File Photo / File Photo Handheld signs encourage runners to pick up the pace during the Fairfield Half Marathon in Fairfield, Conn.

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The Fairfield Half Marathon at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Thousands of runners will once again hit the streets Sunday for the Fairfield Half Marathon, following a shoreline course that starts and finished at Jennings Beach. Photo: File Photo / File Photo Handheld signs encourage runners to pick up the pace during the Fairfield Half Marathon in Fairfield, Conn.

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CT-Filmed 'Grandpa's Psycho' Opening In Manchester

... Murry's daughter and granddaughter are played by real-life mother and daughter Tracey and Alexandra Kane of Fairfield. Greg Nutcher of Hamden plays a friend of the family. Other major roles were cast with actors from New York. LeGare is only 36, but ...

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New Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Center for Adult Women Opens in Fairfield, Connecticut

Center for Discovery, a national leader in eating disorder treatment, is pleased to announce an open house event at its newest adult eating disorder program in Fairfield, Connecticut. Center for Discovery, a national leader in eating disorder treatment, is pleased to announce an open house event at its newest adult eating disorder program in Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Runners hit the streets this weekend for Fairfield Races

Thousands of runners will once again hit the streets Sunday for the Fairfield Half Marathon, following a shoreline course that starts and finished at Jennings Beach. If you're a runner or know any runners in the region then you are well aware that the place to be this weekend is Jennings Beach.

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Runners hit the streets this weekend for Fairfield Races

Thousands of runners will once again hit the streets Sunday for the Fairfield Half Marathon, following a shoreline course that starts and finished at Jennings Beach. Photo: File Photo / File Photo Drivers are reminded that there will be road closures in the beach area Sunday morning during the Fairfield Half Marathon.

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Florida Governor To Visit Hartford Thursday During Trip To Lure Businesses

... Sunshine State. A Republican, Scott is promoting Florida's business climate after major corporations, including Fairfield-based General Electric and Hartford-based Aetna and Travelers, complained publicly about tax increases on businesses that are ...

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Thousands Stepping Off For 5K, Half-Marathon In Fairfield

Runners hitting the road for the Faxon Law Fairfield Half Marathon this Sunday will be energized by cheerleaders and fueled by live music throughout the road race. "It's like a community event on steroids," Race Director and Fairfield resident Steve Lobdell told The Daily Voice.

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Fairfield Officials Remind Residents the Dangers of Leaving Kids, Animals in Cars

With the hot summer months in full swing, both Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara and State Rep. Brenda Kupchick recently held an informational press conference at the Fairfield Police Department headquarters on the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars. Joining them, were First Selectman Michael Tetreau, Lt.

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CITGO, Wheels Join Customers to Support Cancer Survivors

... CITGO gasoline stations commit to cancer survivors on this scale," said CT Challenge founder and CEO Jeff Keith, a Fairfield, Conn., native who survived pediatric cancer after losing his right leg to the disease when he was 12 years old. "It really ...

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

What is the Unemployment Rate in Vernon?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Tolland, 3.5 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Tolland?

Through the end of May, the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Sharon at 2.8 percent, Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, and Fairfield at 3.8 percent.

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Golf legend Julius Boros.

... golf professionals, stellar amateur players and avid fans, such as myself. The nexus of all our golf activity was Fairfield, one of Connecticut's oldest communities, with several distinctive public and private courses, all of which we have played or ...

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Danbury?

Why GE's Biggest Business May Soon Be Jet Engines

Growth in aviation and other manufacturing divisions is more important than ever for Fairfield, Conn.-based GE as CEO Jeff Immelt executes a plan to shed most of the GE Capital finance unit, its biggest single revenue generator, and hit a 2018 target of drawing 90% of total operating profits from the company's industrial units. Last year, the finance unit accounted for 28% of $18.6 billion in operating income, while the power-and-water business -- the biggest industrial profit generator at the time -- made up 22% and aviation provided 20%.

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Fairfield Senior Center renamed in tribute to Bigelow

The Fairfield Senior Center is being renamed the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, town officials say, in recognition of Bigelow Tea's many donations in support of the center. A july 31 dedication is planned to mark the change, and among those on hand will be, from left, Cindi Bigelow, the president and CEO of Bigelow Tea; First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Terry Giegengack, the town's human and social services director.

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What is the Unemployment Rate in Rocky Hill?

Through the end of May the state's unemployment rate is at 5.6 percent as 106,600 members of the state's 1.918 million workforce are currently without a job, according to the state Department of Labor. Some towns with the lowest unemployment rate include: Canaan, 2.9 percent, Avon, 3.1 percent, Canton, 3.6 percent, Easton, 3.8 percent, Fairfield, 3.8 percent, Granby, 3.6 percent, Roxbury, 3.1 percent, Sharon, 2.8 percent, and Tolland at 3.5 percent.

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Whole Foods Fairfield Fundraiser on June 24th

Fairfield tomorrow, Wednesday June 24th, and they will be donating 5% of the day's sales to the Bridgeport Farmers Market Collaborative, an organization dedicated to supporting the local food economy & bringing fresh, local & affordable foods to all the residents of Bridgeport & surrounding areas.

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Fairfield PD to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive

... Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 between 11 AM and 3:30 PM at Police Headquarters (100 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT 06824). The Fairfield Police Department supports the American Red Cross in its life saving efforts and is proud to host ...

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Fairfield Senior Center renamed in tribute to Bigelow

The Fairfield Senior Center is being renamed the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, town officials say, in recognition of Bigelow Tea's many donations in support of the center. A july 31 dedication is planned to mark the change, and among those on hand will be, from left, Cindi Bigelow, the president and CEO of Bigelow Tea; First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Terry Giegengack, the town's human and social services director.

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Dr. William Nash , who has a general dentistry practice in Fairfield, is the new president of the Connecticut State Dental Association . Nash earned a B.S. degree from Tufts University and is a graduate of University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine .

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Comings & Goings: Fresh Green Light Driving School Opens

... teen drivers safer behind the wheel. The company also has sites in Greenwich, Darien, and Wilton and will open in Fairfield next month. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Professor: Dems Could Take U.S. Senate in 2016

A Sacred Heart University political science professor told the Westport Rotary Club today it is possible that Democrats will retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2016 elections. Gary Rose, a political science professor at Fairfield's Sacred Heart University, addressing the Westport Rotary Club today.

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Mary Rose Sizensky, 99, Of Norwalk

... by her children Eric Sizensky (Rondi) of Trumbull; John Sizensky of Norwalk; and Marna Lombardo (Frank) of Fairfield; daughters-in-law Eva Sizensky, Deridre Sizensky and Rebecca White; nine grandchildren; a step-grandchild; five great-grandchildren; ...

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Broni M. Friedland, 97, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Broni M. Friedland, of Fairfield, died on Saturday, June 20 at Shady Knolls in Seymour, Conn.

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Heavy Rain Causes Power Outages In Fairfield

Updated: FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As a powerful thunderstorm rolled across Fairfield County on Tuesday afternoon, Eversource and United Illuminating reported a number of power outages in the region.

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Photos: Orientation at Fairfield University

The company that supplies Big Y, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, PriceRite and others with bottled water has issued a recall because of E.coli. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in a crash.

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Community Hero Story Time at the Fairfield Public Library

Meet Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara and Assistant Animal Control Officer Vinny Pennatto and learn about policing and working with animals in Fairfield! Each community hero will read a story and share what they do every day to make our community a better place. We will meet on Thursday, June 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road.

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Flag Stolen from Meriden American Legion Post

The company that supplies Big Y, ShopRite, 7-Eleven, Pricerite and others with bottled water has issued a recall because of E.coli. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull.

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Photos: Harmony Kids Child Care Enjoy Hula Hoops

... couple accused of having sex in car, bottle water recall, a family of bears, and more. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull. Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph. In a statement the Police Department ...

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High-Speed Police Chase Ends In Crash On Merritt

A police chase of a reportedly stolen Honda Civic that began on the local streets of Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield escalated to high speeds on I-95 in Bridgeport before ending with a collision with a police car on the Merritt Parkway on Tuesday, according to the Connecticut Post website . No injuries were reported in the crash at Exit 51 in Trumbull, the Post said.

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High-Speed Police Chase Ends In Crash On Merritt

A police chase of a reportedly stolen Honda Civic that began on the local streets of Westport and Fairfield escalated to high speeds on I-95 in Bridgeport before ending with a collision with a police car on the Merritt Parkway on Tuesday, according to the Connecticut Post website . No injuries were reported in the crash at Exit 51 in Trumbull, the Post said.

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Photo Gallery: Westport Arts Center Hosts Teen Art Party

Murphy applauded the retailer for its decision to stop selling confederate flag items, but said they should stop selling assault rifles. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull.

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Car Chase Goes Through Fairfield

The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in a crash. The vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph or more.

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GE, unions reach labor agreement

Fairfield, Conn.-based General Electric Co. , has reached tentative agreements on new labor contracts with national leaders of its two largest unions: the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America.

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Norwalk Library Presents 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2'

... couple accused of having sex in car, bottle water recall, a family of bears, and more. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull. Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph. In a statement the Police Department ...

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Summer Theatre of New Canaan Presents 'The Wizard of Oz'

... couple accused of having sex in car, bottle water recall, a family of bears, and more. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in a crash. The vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph or more. In a statement the Police ...

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Homes Recently Sold in Monroe

... says it's mourning the loss of the officer, who was beloved in the Milford community. The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in a crash. The vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph or more. The woman passed out after ...

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Westport Holds Candle Vigil for Charleston Shooting Victims

The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull. Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph.

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Chase ends with Merritt Parkway crash

... the Civic, just beyond the Exit 51 ramp. The driver of the Honda had driven on local streets through Westport and Fairfield, twice eluding "stop sticks'' that had been placed in the vehicle's path to blow out its tires, according to scanner reports. ...

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Car Chase Goes Through Westport

The chase went through Fairfield and Westport before ending on the Merritt in Trumbull. Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph.

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Houses Recently Sold in Fairfield

Acadia , Big Y, ShopRite, 7-11 and several other bottled brands have been recalled due to possible E. Coli contamination. Family thanks first responders; Home health aide charged with stealing from clients; Girl scout honored; Real estate roundup and more.

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Scholarships awarded by Fairfield Rotary Foundation

... Scholastic achievement is also considered. To be eligible, a student must be a senior in good standing at a Fairfield or Bridgeport secondary school or Joel Barlow High School. Seniors who live in Fairfield, Bridgeport, Easton or Redding but attend ...

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Monday, June 22, 2015

Fairfield Welcomes The Gumdrop Swap to Town

The Fairfield Department of Community & Economic Development recently awarded a $5,000 micro-enterprise assistance grant to The Gumdrop Swap located at 428 Old Stratfield Road. The grant will enable The Gumdrop Swap to purchase equipment and cover relocation, tenant fit-up and marketing costs associated with their new business location in Fairfield.

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Anna Merly Genovese, 90, Of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Anna Merly Genovese, 90, of Fairfield, wife of the late Ernest Genovese, died Thursday, June 18 at the Jewish Home for the Elderly.

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Norwalk Couple Cited for Having Sex in Car: Report

A Norwalk couple was cited for creating a public disturbance after customers leaving the Colony Grill could see them having sex in a car in the parking lot, according to the Fairfield Citizen.

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Keeping the hedges trim in Fairfield

John Palmer trims his hedges at his home on Redfield Road in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday June 20, 2015. When asked if this was his passion, due to the meticulously trimmed hedges, Palmer replied, "No way! My wife just wants it done."

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Keeping the hedges trim in Fairfield

John Palmer trims his hedges at his home on Redfield Road in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday June 20, 2015. When asked if this was his passion, due to the meticulously trimmed hedges, Palmer replied, "No way! My wife just wants it done."

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Fairfield Small Business Spotlight: Carl Brandt, Inc.

... Susanne Settineri Website: www.carlbrandt.com , www.facebook.com/carlbrandt.com Address : 140 Sherman Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 How did you come up with the name? I am very happy to be able to help and participate in the community by donating food ...

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Obituary: Molly Swirsky, 93, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother

... d to attend her funeral on Monday, June 22 at 2:00 PM at the Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home, 88 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT, with interment following at the Hebrew Sick Benefit Cemetery, 1400 Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield.

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Mary Rose Sizensky, 99: Lifelong Norwalk Resident

... Sizensky and his wife Rondi of Trumbull, John Sizensky of Norwalk and Marna Lombardo and her husband Frank of Fairfield, daughters-in-law Eva Sizensky and Rebecca White, loving grandchildren: Brian (wife Vera) Sizensky, Sarah Sizensky, Anastasia ...

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Library Evacuated; Middle Schools Ranked; Psychiatrist Accused of Medicaid Fraud

A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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Sunday, June 21, 2015

Westport Middle Schools Ranked Among Best in State; Sherwood Island...

The schools are some of the best in the state according to Niche.com, which ranked 19,710 middle schools nationwide. A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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Open Houses in Fairfield

A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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Saturday, June 20, 2015

Latest Fairfield property transfers: $1.58M Old Academy sale

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Job Openings In and Around Fairfield: Cablevision, Target, Masonicare and More

Shortly after the sunset, Fairfield residents may see an alignment of the three brightest celestial bodies, if Tropical Storm Bill permits. Milford police say for the second time in two days a man broke into a business to steal a soda simply because he was thirsty.

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Fairfield Irish Festival a lively showcase for traditions

Lenihan School of Irish Dance troupe members perform Friday on the first night of the Fairfield County Irish Festival at Fairfield University. Grace and Kylie Batcha, 14 and 12, of Fairfield, and their uncle, Matt Finley, of Stamford, check out heraldry pins at the Fairfield County Irish Festival.

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Fairfield Irish Festival a lively showcase for traditions

Lenihan School of Irish Dance troupe members perform Friday on the first night of the Fairfield County Irish Festival at Fairfield University. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Grace and Kylie Batcha, 14 and 12, of Fairfield, and their uncle, Matt Finley, of Stamford, check out heraldry pins at the Fairfield County Irish Festival.

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SunLight General Capital Brings Solar Power to Community Church

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2015 / EINPresswire.com / -- Construction is now complete on a 132kW solar array on the rooftop of the Black Rock Congregational Church of Fairfield, Connecticut. The church plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2015.

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Friday, June 19, 2015

Fairfield University Ace Agrees To Terms With Pirates

... well is going to be tough. I have created the best friendships of my life here and I'll never forget my time at Fairfield." Originally a non-scholarship player, the 6-foot, 5-inch native of Madison, N.J. exceeded every expectation in his three years ...

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Cops' reminder: Don't leave kids, pets behind in hot cars

... and pet owners that heat can kill and to double-check the back seat for any potentially vulnerable passengers, Fairfield police have started a new campaign reminding people: "If you love 'em, don't leave 'em." The campaign's signs will be posted in ...

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Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse Players Earn Academic ALL-CAA

Shortly after the sunset, Fairfield residents may see an alignment of the three brightest celestial bodies, if Tropical Storm Bill permits. Milford police say for the second time in two days a man broke into a business to steal a soda simply because he was thirsty.

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Man charged as accomplice in series of credit-card thefts

Police charged a Southport man with being the accomplice in a series of car break-ins and credit-card thefts over the last several months. Jonathan Cooperman , 25, of Anderson Lane in the Southport section of Fairfield, was charged Monday with two counts of third-degree burglary; two counts of third-degree identity theft ; third-degree identity theft ; one count of conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary; conspiracy to commit identification theft; illegal use of a credit card, and conspiracy: discussion/intent/act toward commission of a crime.

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Cops' reminder: Don't leave kids, pets behind in hot cars

First Selectman Mike Tetreau is joined by other town officials to anounce a new sign campaign to remind drivers to check their cars for children and pets before they leave the car. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen The town has started a new sign campaign to remind people that the heat in locked cars can kill children and pets.

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Woodchuck Cider Bites The Barrel With First National Campaign

... to his girlfriend, to which she replies, "You're an idiot." Tag: "Real Cider. From a Real Cidery." The effort, via Fairfield, Conn.-based creative agency Smartfish Group, with New York shop SwellShark doing media, includes digital video with the two ...

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Accused Fairfield Health-Care Aide Also Being Investigated by Norwalk, Westport Police

An unregistered home health-care aide from Fairfield, who has been charged with stealing from clients twice in that town, is also being investigated by police in Norwalk and Westport . Kris Marsan, 47, was most recently arrested by Fairfield police on June 15 when she was caught on camera allegedly stealing more than $5,000 worth of jewelry from her client in September 2014.

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The state attorney general is suing a couple who own a Fairfield psychiatric practice for Medicaid fraud, charging they submitted bills that added up to them seeing patients 24 hours a day. Attorney General George Jepsen announced Thursday morning that Dr. Ashwini Sabnis , a psychiatrist, and her husband Saurav "Sam" Mohanty , co-owners of Brighter Concept , Inc., 2000 Post Road, allegedly filed false claims under the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program.

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Westport couple sued for $768K in pysch service Medicaid fraud

The state attorney general is suing a Westport couple who own a psychiatric practice for Medicaid fraud, charging they submitted bills that added up to them seeing patients 24 hours a day. Attorney General George Jepsen announced Thursday morning that Dr. Ashwini Sabnis , a psychiatrist, and her husband Saurav "Sam" Mohanty , co-owners of Brighter Concept , Inc., 2000 Post Road in Fairfield, allegedly filed false claims under the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program.

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... largest taxpayer, GE, have indicated their intention to explore relocation out of Connecticut, (and, for GE, Fairfield). As the town body with responsibility to look after the town's long-term financial well-being, we are concerned about this turn ...

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Terrence M. Lallak, 73, Of Weston

He was an architect and QA/QC mentor at BIG Bjarke Ingels Group in New York City. He loved New York City, Wisconsin Badger football, the New York Yankees, oil painting, cupcakes and his church community at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fairfield.

via http://weston.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/terrence-m-lallak-73-weston

Weston Takes Part In Anthrax Emergency Preparedness Drill At Beach

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of Fairfield's Emergency Management Team recently conducted a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise at the Jennings Beach parking lot to practice dealing with a large-scale anthrax exposure.

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Op Ed: Fairfield State Rep. Kupchick Speaks Out On State Budget Turmoil

... in June without a working budget and many important pieces of legislation that didn't get called for a vote. The Fairfield delegation held a town hall meeting last week on the current state budget situation and it was standing room only. The people ...

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Hospital sex predator pleads guilty to assaulting patients

... after they interviewed Flores and he denied the assault. On June 11, 2014, police said a 47-year-old Fairfield man complained he had awakened from a medically induced coma to find Flores fondling his privates. Flores later confessed to the incident ...

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Hospital sex predator pleads guilty

... after they interviewed Flores and he denied the assault. On June 11, 2014, police said a 47-year-old Fairfield man complained he had awakened from a medically induced coma to find Flores fondling his privates. Flores later confessed to the incident ...

via http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Hospital-sex-predator-pleads-guilty-6336375.php

Hospital sex predator pleads guilty to assaulting patients

... after they interviewed Flores and he denied the assault. On June 11, 2014, police said a 47-year-old Fairfield man complained he had awakened from a medically induced coma to find Flores fondling his privates. Flores later confessed to the incident ...

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hospital-sex-predator-pleads-guilty-6336375.php

Hospital sex predator pleads guilty

... after they interviewed Flores and he denied the assault. On June 11, 2014, police said a 47-year-old Fairfield man complained he had awakened from a medically induced coma to find Flores fondling his privates. Flores later confessed to the incident ...

via http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Hospital-sex-predator-pleads-guilty-6336375.php

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... in New Haven, where he earned $7,800 a year - and a series of other jobs in education in Madison, Cheshire and Fairfield, before being named interim principal at Staples, and then being hired for the job full-time. "Why did I tell you this at your ...

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With cheers and a few tears, Staples '15 grads celebrate

... in New Haven, where he earned $7,800 a year - and a series of other jobs in education in Madison, Cheshire and Fairfield, before being named interim principal at Staples, and then being hired for the job full-time. "Why did I tell you this at your ...

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Fairfield Police Seek Shoplifting Suspects

Legislative leaders say they won't be swayed by GE's threats; Home health aide steals from client; Fairfield job openings and more top news. A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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SunLight General Capital Brings Solar Power to a Community Church

PRLog - June 18, 2015 - FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Construction is now complete on a 132kW solar array on the rooftop of the Black Rock Congregational Church of Fairfield, Connecticut.

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Westport Middle Schools Ranked Among Best in State; Ducklings Rescued; Trooper Injured in Crash

Take a look at these pictures from the third night of the Connecticut School of Music's marathon concert in Westport. A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy Congratulates Pre-K

... at $5.58 is now being held on a $25,000 bond by Milford police. A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday.

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Kris Marsan

A Fairfield woman, suspected of stealing from elderly people in Fairfield County, has been arrested after stealing more than $5000 from the home of an elderly client while working as a home health aide. Police have charged Kris Marsan with larceny 3rd degree in connection with a theft that occurred last September.

via http://wtnh.com/2015/06/18/home-health-aide-arrested-for-theft/

Psychiatrist, Husband Accused of Overbilling State Medicaid Program

A complaint against the couple, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, was filed in Hartford Superior Court on Thursday. A Westport psychiatrist, who had offices in Fairfield and New Haven, and her husband are accused of participating in an alleged long-running scheme to submit false claims to a state Medicaid program.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/psychiatrist-husband-accused-overbilling-state-medicaid-program-0?

Middle Schools Ranked; Girl Scout Honored; Family Thanks First Responders

Legislative leaders say they won't be swayed by GE's threats; Home health aide steals from client; Fairfield job openings and more top news.

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