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Friday, July 31, 2015

New NY Philharmonic assistant conductor has personal, musical roots in region

Joshua Gersen, new assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic, at his parent's home in Fairfield. Gersen grew up in Monroe, where he graduated from Masuk High School.

via http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/New-NY-Philharmonic-assistant-conductor-has-6418320.php

New NY Philharmonic assistant conductor has personal, musical...

Joshua Gersen, new assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic, at his parent's home in Fairfield. Gersen grew up in Monroe, where he graduated from Masuk High School.

via http://m.newstimes.com/entertainment/article/New-NY-Philharmonic-assistant-conductor-has-6418320.php

Norwalk Fire Chief Is Finalist For Top Job In Fairfield

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk Fire Chief Denis McCarthy is a finalist in a list of candidates for Fairfield fire chief, reports The Hour .

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/norwalk-fire-chief-finalist-top-job-fairfield

'Ninja Warrior' offers Orlando finals

... Jesus Fernandez of Bay Harbor Island. The other competitors: Jon Alexis Jr. of Waterville, Maine; James McGrath of Fairfield, Conn.; Travis Rosen of Franklin, Tenn.; Cory Cook of Lancaster, Ohio; Neil Craver of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Adam Arnold of ...

via http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/tv/tv-guy/os-ninja-warrior-offers-orlando-finals-20150731-post.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+entertainment%2Ftv%2Ftvguy+%28TV+Guy%29

Warm Weekend In Store For Fairfield

Saturday will have a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but will otherwise be mostly sunny with a high of 86.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/warm-weekend-store-fairfield-county

Joan Kemp Seeber Of Fairfield

Joan Kemp Seeber, the loving and devoted mother of Kemp, Dede and Louise, passed away after a long illness July 6, 2015. A memorial Mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in St Anthony of Padua Church, 149 S. Pine Creek Road, Fairfield with Father John Baran officiating.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/joan-kemp-seeber-fairfield

Upcoming Open Houses in Fairfield

Data released by the FEC shows that Hilary Clinton is the favorite in Fairfield when it comes to campaign donations. Fairfield American's tournament run ends; Woman accused of cashing dead person's checks; Public indecency; Real estate roundup and more.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/upcoming-open-houses-fairfield-20?

Which Presidential Candidates Are Fairfield Residents Supporting?

Data released by the FEC shows that Hilary Clinton is the favorite in Fairfield when it comes to campaign donations. A total of $1,682,221 million in presidential campaign contributions have been made in Connecticut, with Democrats raising $892,294 and Republicans adding $789,927.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/which-presidential-candidates-are-fairfield-residents-supporting-0?

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Norwalk Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy is one of two finalists for the fire chief's position. Photo: File Photo / Fairfield Citizen The Fire Commission has chosen a new fire chief, but will not announce who that is until a contract has been negotiated.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/New-fire-chief-selected-but-name-withheld-till-6416937.php

New fire chief selected, but name withheld till deal is sealed

... commission voted 5-0 Thursday to accept a search committee's recommendation after it interviewed both finalists - Fairfield Assistant Fire Chief Scott Bisson and Norwalk Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy. Fire Chief Richard Felner is retiring after more ...

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/New-fire-chief-selected-but-name-withheld-till-6416937.php

Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Awards Dinner

FAIRFIELD, Conn. The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce had its 69th annual Meeting & Awards Dinner June 11 at the Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/business/fairfield-chamber-commerce-celebrates-awards-dinner

Fairfield Native Hopes New Orchestra Strikes The Right Chord

Fairfield native Darren Ziller is scheduled to have what he hopes to be the first of many concerts of the Chamber Orchestra of Fairfield on Aug. 8. Fairfield native Darren Ziller is scheduled to have what he hopes to be the first of many concerts of the Chamber Orchestra of Fairfield on Aug. 8. FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Fairfield native Darren Ziller had this nagging idea that kept coming to him in his Manhattan work cubicle: He should start an orchestra.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-native-hopes-new-orchestra-strikes-right-chord

Paladino breaks through, wins Connecticut Open

Cody Paladino celebrates Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after winning The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the edge of a trap on the 18th hole Wednesday, July 29, 2015, during the final round of play in The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.

via http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Paladino-breaks-through-wins-Connecticut-Open-6413457.php

Best Gas Prices In And Around Westport

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

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/best-gas-prices-and-around-fairfield-36

Thursday, July 30, 2015

At Long Last, Plan B Burger Bar Opens in Fairfield

Plan B Burger Bar has officially opened its doors, two years after its target date, at the former Post Office building on the Post Road. Renovations to the property took longer than expected , but everything is up and running, except for a permanent sign but General Manager Mike Russo tells the Fairfield Citizen that's coming soon.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/long-last-plan-b-burger-bar-opens-fairfield-0?

Retail Job Openings In and Around Stratford: Guitar Center, GNC, Home Depot and More

Responsibilities The* Retail Sales Associate/Sales Consultant* is responsible for engaging ... characteristic protected by law. - * Retail Sales Consultant* *Fairfield-CT* *1147804*...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/stratford/retail-job-openings-around-stratford-guitar-center-gnc-home-depot-more-0?

Fairfielders Work Behind The Scenes On 'Mornings Of April And May'

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield residents Teddy Carraro and Jane Hollis are staff members behind Connecticut Free Shakespeare's upcoming presentation of "Morning of April and May." Currently in his third year with CFS as a technical intern, Carraro graduated from Fairfield Warde High School this year.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfielders-work-behind-scenes-mornings-april-and-may

Fairfield's Mill River Band Taking The Stage At The Levitt In Westport

Nearly 12 years ago, Fairfield resident Jim Schanck was talking about starting a band with his buddies in his backyard. Today his group - The Mill River Band - plays at venues across Fairfield County.

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/fairfields-mill-river-band-taking-stage-levitt-westport

Barbara Lowndes Bossone, 81, Lifelong Norwalk Resident

... Bossone is survived by her children, Marc and his wife Renee of Milford, Christopher "Skip" and his wife Eileen of Fairfield, and Karen Geitz of Greenwich. She also is survived by four grandchildren Scott, Christopher, Bobby and Steven and by her ...

via http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/barbara-lowndes-bossone-81-lifelong-norwalk-resident

Fairfield woman clowned with Wavy Gravy

Jeanne Harrison holds a photo from her time training as a clown under the tutelage of Wavy Gravy on Tuesday at her home in Fairfield. Once again, Wavy Gravy is the host of the Gathering of the Vibes music festival in Bridgeport.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-woman-clowned-with-Wavy-Gravy-6413537.php

New Energy-Saving Fan Motor Aims to Disrupt Commercial Refrigeration

... that avoid the continuous power conversion losses in ECM solutions,"Piper said. 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=278211&f_src=designnews_sitedefault

Rebecca Lobo Presents Fairfield Girls Hoops Clinic To Combat Cancer

Rebecca Lobo excelled on defense during her time as a hall of fame basketball player. These days, the former UConn legend is looking to teach the girls of Fairfield not only how to battle on the court, but how to fight cancer off it, as well.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/sports/rebecca-lobo-presents-fairfield-girls-hoops-clinic-combat-cancer

State DOT Plans I-95 Repaving Project In Bridgeport, Fairfield In 2016

A section of I-95 in Fairfield and Bridgeport has been selected for a pavement preservation project in 2016, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The DOT plans to "mill and fill" the 4.2-mile-long part of the highway between the New England Avenue and the Beardsley Avenue overpasses.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/state-dot-plans-i-95-repaving-project-bridgeport-fairfield-2016

Cowboys and cowgirls com to Pelham for western shooting competition

... and cowgirl regional champions free entry into the division championship in Thurmont, Md. Paul Grasso, 33, of New Fairfield, Conn., better known by his cowboy alias, "James Samuel Pike," is the 2015 male regional champion. "Pike" won best overall ...

via http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150730/NEWHAMPSHIRE02/150739937/0/FRONTPAGE

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Fairfield Police Arrest Man Wanted in String of Shoplifting Incidents

The man allegedly stole five cartons of cigarettes and an employee's iPhone 6 last week and $159 worth of toothpaste earlier this month. Fairfield police have charged a 50-year-old man in connection to a string of local shoplifting incidents after he allegedly stole five cartons of Newport cigarettes and an employee's iPhone 6 from a Cumberland Farms last Friday, according to the Fairfield Citizen.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-police-arrest-man-wanted-string-shoplifting-incidents-0?

Adam Rainaud (t9), Jason Thresher (t19) post solid finishes at 81st Connecticut Open

And with them went any hope of the South Hadley native making a serious run at the 81st Connecticut Open at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. Rainaud posted a 2-over-par 73 and tied for ninth place, six strokes behind champion Cody Paladino of Wethersfield Country Club.

via http://www.masslive.com/golf/index.ssf/2015/07/adam_rainaud_t9_jason_thresher_t19_post_solid_finishes_at_81st_connecticut_open.html

Paladino breaks through, wins Connecticut Open

Cody Paladino celebrates Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after winning The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the edge of a trap on the 18th hole Wednesday, July 29, 2015, during the final round of play in The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.

via http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Paladino-breaks-through-wins-Connecticut-Open-6413457.php

Fairfield woman clowned with Wavy Gravy

Jeanne Harrison holds a photo from her time training as a clown under the tutelage of Wavy Gravy on Tuesday at her home in Fairfield. Once again, Wavy Gravy is the host of the Gathering of the Vibes music festival in Bridgeport.

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-woman-clowned-with-Wavy-Gravy-6413537.php

Oil bears may hit pause button in short term after big US stocks draw

... supportive," said Donald Morton, who runs an energy-trading desk for Herbert J. Sims & Co., an investment bank in Fairfield, Connecticut. Still, any rebound is likely to be short-term with U.S. gasoline demand almost certainly waning with the ...

via http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/29/oil-selling-pause-idUSL1N10926Y20150729?feedType=RSS&feedName=rbssEnergyNews

Paladino breaks through, wins Connecticut Open

Cody Paladino celebrates Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after winning The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Hearst Connecticut Media Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the edge of a trap on the 18th hole Wednesday, July 29, 2015, during the final round of play in The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.

via http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Paladino-breaks-through-wins-Connecticut-Open-6413457.php

Paladino breaks through, wins Connecticut Open

Cody Paladino celebrates Wednesday, July 29, 2015, after winning The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the edge of a trap on the 18th hole Wednesday, July 29, 2015, during the final round of play in The Connecticut Open golf tournament at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn.

via http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Paladino-breaks-through-wins-Connecticut-Open-6413457.php

The long-awaited Plan B restaurant has opened in downtown Fairfield.

People having a hard time deciding what to have for dinner from Fairfield's burgeoning menu of dining options, now have a "Plan B" - the restaurant that features beef, burger, bourbon and beer. The state-based chain, which now has six locations in Connecticut, officially opened to the public Monday in the former U.S. Post Office building on the Post Road.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Plan-B-Burgers-now-on-downtown-dining-A-List-6413311.php

Woman charged with cashing dead person's checks

... police at the Mohegan Sun casino who were investigating a report of a suspicious person, and later turned over to Fairfield. Bond was set at $1,500 and she is scheduled to appear Aug. 5 at state Superior Court in Bridgeport.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Woman-charged-with-cashing-dead-Fairfielder-s-6412563.php

Stratford Resident Accused of Cashing Dead Fairfield Woman's Checks

Fairfield police have charged a Stratford woman with allegedly stealing and cashing nearly $4,500 worth of checks that belonged to a dead Fairfield woman, according to the Fairfield Citizen. The Citizen reports Valerie C. Gomez-Delavega, 34, of Woodcrest Avenue in Stratford, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/stratford-resident-accused-cashing-dead-fairfield-womans-checks-0?

Norwalk's printmaking center celebrates miniature works

... that Williams described as wedding "technical achievement with interesting content." Roxanne Faber Savage, of Fairfield, was the only Connecticut artist to make her way into the winner's circle with an honorable mention. The top three artists come ...

via http://m.newstimes.com/entertainment/article/Norwalk-s-printmaking-center-celebrates-6412774.php

Norwalk's printmaking center celebrates miniature works

... that Williams described as wedding "technical achievement with interesting content." Roxanne Faber Savage, of Fairfield, was the only Connecticut artist to make her way into the winner's circle with an honorable mention. The top three artists come ...

via http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Norwalk-s-printmaking-center-celebrates-6412774.php

Valerie Gomez-Delavega, 34, of Stratford, was arrested for cashing stolen and forged checks.

... police at the Mohegan Sun casino who were investigating a report of a suspicious person, and later turned over to Fairfield. Bond was set at $1,500 and she is scheduled to appear Aug. 5 at state Superior Court in Bridgeport.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Woman-charged-with-cashing-dead-Fairfielder-s-6412563.php

TVEyes Awarded Patent for Contextually Relevant Advertisements...

... drive the ad serving system each time the media is played. About TVEyes Inc. TVEyes Inc., headquartered in Fairfield, Conn., provides online, real-time search and indexing for television and radio broadcasts, and audio and video search ...

via http://www.freshnews.com/news/1110991/tveyes-awarded-patent-contextually-relevant-advertisements-appearing-internet-video-an

Senate Advances Three-Year Highway Funding Bill Renewing Ex-Im

... it, though it can continue work on existing agreements. Large manufacturers including Chicago-based Boeing Co. and Fairfield, Connecticut's General Electric Co., have said the lapse in the bank's charter puts them at risk of losing sales to ...

via http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-07-29/senate-advances-three-year-highway-funding-bill-renewing-ex-im

Lanes reopen on I-95 after crash

Traffic is backed up on southbound I-95 after a crash near Exit 24 in Fairfield. The accident happened before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Crash-closes-2-lanes-on-SB-I-95-6411866.php

Celebrate Easton - Revolutionary War Reenactment Weekend

... by Connecticut in response to the events at Lexington and Concord, MA. It was made up of officers and men from Fairfield County. Easton (which was then part of Fairfield) would have sent soldiers to this regiment. Due to illness and casualties, the ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/celebrate-easton-revolutionary-war-reenactment-weekend-0?

Crash closes two lanes of I-95

Traffic is backed up on southbound I-95 after a crash near Exit 24 in Fairfield. The accident happened before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Crash-closes-2-lanes-on-SB-I-95-6411866.php

MicroE, Applimotion Merger Will Ramp Motion Control Customization Even Further

... whereas previously, the customer would have had to do that work themselves.' 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, the ...

via http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1386&doc_id=278215&f_src=designnews_sitedefault

Margaret 'Maggie' Vetto, 99, Of Fairfield

The only thing Vetto enjoyed more than cooking was telling a great story and entertaining her family and friends. She was a regular contributor to charitable organizations, including Boys Town, a community support foundation that assists struggling families.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/margaret-maggie-vetto-99-fairfield

Fairfield RTM OKs New Contracts For Police, Firefighters

The Representative Town Meeting approved new contracts for Fairfield police and firefighters on July 27, in a heated debate that, at times, focused more on timing rather than the deal's logistics. The board voted 31-0 with seven abstentions in favor of approving the 2013-2017 contract between the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Police Union.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfield-rtm-oks-new-contracts-police-firefighters

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

NFL gains woman coach, Tra-C Curtis helped blaze trail 14 years ago on Peninsula at Apprentice School

... of the game since I was 8," said Curtis, who also has experience as an assistant coach at Notre Dame High in Fairfield, Conn., and plans to get back into coaching at some point. "I think it's something that comes from years and years of studying and ...

via http://www.dailypress.com/sports/breaking/dp-spt-female-assistant-football-coach-0729-20150728-story.html

Adam Rainaud shares 5th place entering final round of 81st Connecticut Open

Adam Rainaud of South Hadle y used to late birdies to stay high on the leaderboard after the second round of the 81st Connecticut Open at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. The assistant pro at Black Hall Club in Old Lyme, Conn., entered Wednersday's final round tied for fifth place, three strokes off the place.

via http://www.masslive.com/golf/index.ssf/2015/07/adam_rainaud_shares_5th_place_entering_final_round_of_81st_connecticut_open.html

Gallo within two shots of record 5th Open title

Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during second round play at The Connecticut Open golf tournament at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Gallo-within-two-shots-of-record-5th-Open-title-6411046.php

Gallo within two shots of record 5th Open title

Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during second round play at The Connecticut Open golf tournament at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

via http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Gallo-within-two-shots-of-record-5th-Open-title-6411046.php

Malloy Reminds Residents To Take Precautions During Hot Weather

FAIRFIELD, Conn. With temperatures anticipated to remain in the 90s during the next few days, Gov. Dannel Malloy is reminding residents to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the height of summer.

via http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/news/malloy-reminds-residents-take-precautions-during-hot-weather

Gallo within two shots of record 5th Open title

Nick Harrington, representing the Windham Club, hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during second round play at The Connecticut Open golf tournament at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015.

via http://m.newstimes.com/sports/article/Gallo-within-two-shots-of-record-5th-Open-title-6411046.php

Chamber Orchestra of Fairfield Holding Inaugural Concert

The Chamber Orchestra of Fairfield will hold its inaugural concert in August to benefit the Emma Jane von Euler Music Scholarship. The scholarship fund was created in honor of Fairfield Ludlowe High School student Emma Jane von Euler, who died in 2009.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/chamber-orchestra-fairfield-holding-inaugural-concert-0?

Pawcatuck-Westerly advances to Junior softball New England championship series

Orange - Pawcatuck-Westerly remained alive in the East Regional Junior League 13-14-year-old softball tournament Tuesday morning with an 11-1 elimination round victory over Fairfield. Pawcatuck-Westerly advanced to Wednesday's New England Championship round where it must beat Charlton-Dudley twice in order to play the Mid-Atlantic champion in Thursday's East Regional final.

via http://www.theday.com/local-sports/20150728/pawcatuck-westerly-advances-to-junior-softball-new-england-championship-series

Fairfield University Announces New Mascot Costume

On Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Fairfield mascot Lucas the Stag - featuring a slicker, sportier look - will be throwing out his first MLB pitch during Fairfield University Night at Citi Field as the New York Mets take on the Miami Marlins! Tickets have been reserved for the Fairfield U community to purchase.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-university-announces-new-mascot-costume-0?

Road Runners series continues at Compo Beach

... places in the women's division were awarded to Mary Dolan-Zengo, of Wilton, in 15th place and Kristin Curran, of Fairfield, in 13th place with the respective times of 25:08 and 27:44. Tom Harding, sixth in 24:02, was the only other Westport-Weston ...

via http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Road-Runners-series-continues-at-Compo-Beach-6410269.php

Man Charged with Public Indecency in Fairfield

A woman told police the man could be seen masturbating in his car, but he said he was just following doctor's orders. A Trumbull man was cited for public indecency after a woman accused him of masturbating in his car while at a Fairfield gas station Friday night, however, he reportedly told police he was just following doctor's orders.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/trumbull-man-charged-public-indecency-fairfield-0?

Honeywell Buying Germany's Elster As GE Is Wooing EU

... through hurdles to get European Union clearance for its purchase of most of the energy assets of Alstom. The Fairfield, Conn.-based company reportedly offered to sell off some of Alstom's sale and servicing activities as well as some intellectual ...

via http://news.investors.com/business/072815-763740-honeywell-expands-in-germany-ge-wooing-eu.htm?ref=HPLNews

Stephen Bowers, 53, Longtime Fairfield Resident, Worked At GE

Stephen Thornley Bowers, 53, a longtime Fairfield resident, died surrounded by his family Sunday, July 26, at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a long battle with cardiac sarcoidosis. Bowers was born Oct. 18, 1961, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Rev.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/stephen-bowers-53-longtime-fairfield-resident-worked-ge

CT Challenge cyclists raise $1.7M

More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-cyclists-hit-the-road-to-beat-cancer-6405681.php

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Firefighters and police officers packed Monday's Representative Town Meeting where they saw their respective contracts approved. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen New four-year contracts for both police and firefighters were approved Monday by the Representative Town Meeting, although many RTM members were more interested in discussing why it took two years to reach the agreements, rather than the pact details.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Amid-bickering-and-abstentions-RTM-OKs-police-6409330.php

General Electric aims big in energy storage after battery step back

... overhauled its approach to the energy storage market, as it saw weaker demand for the battery it developed. Now Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE is repositioning itself as a one-stop shop for power producers seeking to install energy storage systems, ...

via https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/world/a/29054598/general-electric-aims-big-in-energy-storage-after-battery-step-back/

Monday, July 27, 2015

Recorder/Peter MacDonald Greenfield Mayor William Martin in his office in the town hall

... was filed in Housing Court shortly after the board's decision in spring 2011. The developer, Ceruzzi Inc. of Fairfield, Conn., has argued since then that Housing Court is not the right court to hear the case and eventually filed a request of its own ...

via http://www.recorder.com/home/17938128-95/could-be-another-six-to-12-months-before-greenfield-big-box-project-moves-forward

Five Mercedes vehicles swiped off Commerce Drive lot

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from a single "Auto Row" dealership on Commerce Drive during a five-day span last week, but the dealers was unaware of the thefts until notified by police in New York, where all the cars had been abandoned. Officials of Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield did call police July 21 to report the lockbox on one of its vehicles had been damaged.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Five-Mercedes-vehicles-swiped-off-Commerce-Drive-6408183.php

GE Says Antitrust Remedies to Alstom Deal Will Cut Price by $333 Million

... as possible within the coming months." GE's bid for Alstom assets is part of CEO Jeff Immelt's plan to return the Fairfield, Conn.-based giant to its industrial roots , drawing 90% of operating income from its industrial segments by 2018. GE is ...

via http://www.thestreet.com/story/13232963/1/ge-says-antitrust-remedies-to-alstom-deal-will-cut-price-by-333-million.html

Man Charged With Cashing Check Swiped Out Of Fairfield Mailbox

A Bridgeport man was arrested Friday on charges of cashing a check that he took out of a Fairfield resident's mailbox, police said. The resident had placed the envelope containing the $377.49 check in her mailbox to mail to her employer for a health insurance-related payment, police said.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/bridgeport-man-charged-cashing-check-swiped-out-fairfield-mailbox

Police: Three Bikes Stolen In Fairfield In The Past Week

Three more bicycles were reported stolen in Fairfield last week, following several reports of stolen bikes over the past few months, police said. A Raleigh Venture bike, valued at $500, was taken from a Main Street residence in Southport between July 22 and July 23. Police said the side door to the garage, where the bike was stored, was found to be unlocked.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-three-bikes-stolen-fairfield-past-week

GE Says Antitrust Remedies to Alstom Deal Will Cut Price by $333 Million

... as possible within the coming months." GE's bid for Alstom assets is part of CEO Jeff Immelt's plan to return the Fairfield, Conn.-based giant to its industrial roots , drawing 90% of operating income from its industrial segments by 2018. GE is ...

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Easton Firefighter Spots Bear On Valley Road

Bears have also been spotted recently in Weston, Westport and Fairfield, where the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was called in to tranquilize the bear and remove it from a resident's backyard.

via http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/easton-firefighter-spots-bear-valley-road

Kiley decides against primary to keep selectman's post

... to a full term on the Board of Selectmen and has decided he will not force a primary. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen Selectman Kevin Kiley, rejected for nomination this year by the recent Republican Town Committee caucus, has decided ...

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Kiley decides against primary to keep selectman's post

... and experience to serve in any elected office. "Today, Kevin decided to put the best interest of the town of Fairfield ahead of his own desire to continue to serve as selectman." Millington did say that Kiley believes he would be "well positioned" ...

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Two Windows Shattered At North Stratfield School In Fairfield

A security guard from a company hired to check on school buildings in town reported the windows to police at 11:44 a.m. Sunday, police said. Based on the hole found in one of the windows, it appears the two windows were shattered by a pellet gun, police said.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/two-windows-shattered-north-stratfield-school-fairfield

Police: Mercedes-Benz Of Fairfield Sees Rash Of Car Thefts

... until it received calls from police departments in New York inquiring about cars found in their jurisdictions, Fairfield police said. Yonkers Police reported on July 22 that they had located two cars with Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield license plate ...

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Fairfield Democrats Unanimously Endorse Tetreau, Marmion

Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectman Sheila Marmion were unanimously endorsed by the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee Thursday night to lead the Democratic ticket in the November municipal elections. "What I'm most grateful for is the support I've received from Republicans and Democrats alike," Tetreau said in a press release.

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Carmine V. Pikero, 89; Lifelong Stamford Resident; Retired Telephone Company Manager

... Susan Zezima and her husband Jerry of Coram, NY, Kevin J. Pikero and his wife Lynn of Reno, NV, Cecile LaRusso of Fairfield, CT; his grandchildren, Katie Zezima, Lauren Robert-Demolaize, Andrew Pikero, Kevin Pikero, Jr., Ashley Pikero, Jordan ...

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CT Challenge cyclists raise $1.7M

More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-cyclists-hit-the-road-to-beat-cancer-6405681.php

CT Challenge cyclists raise $1.7M

More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-cyclists-hit-the-road-to-beat-cancer-6405681.php

Fairfield Nonprofit Wins Aquarion Environmental Champion Grant

FAIRFIELD, Conn. The Aquarion Water Co. recently announced the winners of the fifth annual Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards at a ceremony at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fairfield-nonprofit-wins-aquarion-environmental-champion-grant

Fairfield Coxswain Wins 2 Golds At Club Nationals With Saugatuck Rowing

... Elisabeth O'Brien, Darien; Sophie Pendrill, Scarsdale, NY; Claire Plunkett, Darien; Charlotte Powers, coxswain, Fairfield; Willemijn ten Cate, Westport Women's U19 4+ (gold) -- Lelia Boley, Westport; Tatiana Chermayeff, Rowayton; Kelsey McGinley, ...

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/sports/saugatuck-rowers-win-4-gold-medals-club-nationals

Stamford North tops Fairfield American in Division 1 LL final

... in the Little League Division 1 championship in Stamford, Conn. on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Stamford North defeated Fairfield American 5-4 in seven innings. Stamford North's Todd Guttman is mobbed by his teammates as he crosses home plate after ...

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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Numbers of international students increase

Masters in Education graduate student Hajira Butt, right, of Fairfield, instructs visiting students from China in the English Language Institute summer program at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media FAIRFIELD - A dozen high school students on a classroom break are all heads down, their fingers flying across smartphones and iPads in a second floor lounge in Sacred Heart University 's brand new business school.

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Felder rocks the Levitt on a moonlit summer night

... the guests at the pre-performance gala for the Levitt Pavilion's fundraising concert. Cousins Diana Giampa of Fairfield and Lisa Epifano of Trumbull toast the Levitt Pavilion's gala before the Don Felder concert Saturday night. They were dancing in ...

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Felder rocks the Levitt on a moonlit summer night

... Levitt Pavilion's fundraising concert. Photo: Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media Cousins Diana Giampa of Fairfield and Lisa Epifano of Trumbull toast the Levitt Pavilion's gala before the Don Felder concert Saturday night. Photo: Jarret ...

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General Electric aims big in energy storage after battery step back

... overhauled its approach to the energy storage market, as it saw weaker demand for the battery it developed. Now Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE is repositioning itself as a one-stop shop for power producers seeking to install energy storage systems, ...

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Two-year-old Jake Kimmel Bliman of Fairfield practices his shoveling skills at Penfield Beach in preparation for competing in future sand sculpture contests sponsored by Fairfield PAL. Photo: Jarret Liotta / For Hearst Connecticut Media Juan Jose Gonzalez, 17, visiting from Madrid, Spain, with Martin Cabanillas, 11, of Fairfield, and his sister, Amy, 13, worked on a pyramid design at Saturday's sand sculpture contest.

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Sand sculptures magically transform Penfield Beach

Two-year-old Jake Kimmel Bliman of Fairfield practices his shoveling skills at Penfield Beach in preparation for competing in future sand sculpture contests sponsored by Fairfield PAL. Juan Jose Gonzalez, 17, visiting from Madrid, Spain, with Martin Cabanillas, 11, of Fairfield, and his sister, Amy, 13, worked on a pyramid design at Saturday's sand sculpture contest.

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General Electric aims big in energy storage after battery step back

... overhauled its approach to the energy storage market, as it saw weaker demand for the battery it developed. Now Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE is repositioning itself as a one-stop shop for power producers seeking to install energy storage systems, ...

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General Electric aims big in energy storage after battery step back

... overhauled its approach to the energy storage market, as it saw weaker demand for the battery it developed. Now Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE is repositioning itself as a one-stop shop for power producers seeking to install energy storage systems, ...

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Bob Brody: Under the knife

... I never acted it. You could say I carried myself with a chip on both shoulders. Once, on an autumn stroll through Fairfield, Conn., with everything appearing almost cinematically idyllic, I turned to my boyhood friend and his wife. And, without even ...

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Family donates shoes to fight eating disorders

... of the proceeds going to Project HEAL, a treatment facility for eating disorder sufferers. Kathryn Laudadio from Fairfield, Conn. battled anorexia and bipolar disorder for over a decade, and finally lost her battle at 22 years old two years ago. ...

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Family donates shoes to fight eating disorders

... facility for eating disorder sufferers. Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Hearst Connecticut Media Kathryn Laudadio from Fairfield, Conn. battled anorexia and bipolar disorder for over a decade, and finally lost her battle at 22 years old two years ago. ...

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Job Openings In and Around Fairfield: Gym at Southport Athletic, Chipotle, Cablevision and More

Teen's arrest had nothing to do with flying drone-gun/ photos taken on nuclear attack sub result in an arrest/ wine theft/ top CT hospitals. Nicole Corbesato is continuing her quest to bring awareness to congenital heart defects as both of her daughters continue their fight.

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CT Challenge cyclists hit the road to beat cancer

More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

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More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

via http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-cyclists-hit-the-road-to-beat-cancer-6405680.php

CT Challenge cyclists hit the road to beat cancer

More than 1,300 biyclists tackled routes through Westport and Fairfield for the annual CT Challenge bike rides to raise money for the Southport-based cancer charity. Here, cyclists hit the streets from the starting point at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport.

via http://m.westport-news.com/news/article/CT-Challenge-cyclists-hit-the-road-to-beat-cancer-6405680.php

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The state Department of Transportation is planning to improve the pavement of a 4.2-mile stretch of I-95 from New England Avenue in Fairfield to Beardsley Street in Bridgeport. DOT says it's part of a "pavement preservation project" intended to extend the life of the existing pavement with "cost-effective treatment."

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/State-plans-paving-on-I-95-next-summer-6405415.php

Fairfield, CT Dentist Keith Rudolph, DDS Stops Oral Cancer Before It Starts with Oral Cancer Exams

Fairfield, CT Dentist Keith Rudolph, DDS Stops Oral Cancer Before It Starts by Providing Patients with Oral Cancer Exams Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit for the patient. Oral cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth.

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Letter: Flood-control report clarified

On July 1, I made the presentation to the Board of Selectmen that the Citizen reported on and I believe some things need to be corrected in your reporting of the event if you are interested in accuracy. A) "One of the proposals that garnered the most discussion - building a berm along Fairfield Beach Road -was estimated to cost from $50 million to $100 million, and would require taking private property by eminent domain because the town doesn't own enough land for a berm, according to First Selectman Michael Tetreau ."

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After Sandy, Modular Home-Builder Moves Into Mainstream

John McNamara sits in front of his home by Bethel-based Westchester Modular Homes, on July 10, 2015 in Fairfield, Conn. Since the state accepted their application to the program, Westchester Modular Homes has finished more than a dozen homes for victims of the Superstorm Sandy.

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Local Girl, 4, Faces Fourth Open Heart Surgery

... o make Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week nationally recognized this past February, worked as a hairdresser in Fairfield for more than 10 years until she had to leave to take care of her daughters.

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Fresh Air Children Spend Time In Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY A total of 20 New York City children were reunited with their host families when they arrived in Fairfield early in July for a summer of fun. This summer, nearly 4,000 children will enjoy a summer outside of the city with volunteer host families in suburban, rural and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program.

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Friday, July 24, 2015

Fresh Air Children Spend Time In Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY A total of 20 New York City children were reunited with their host families when they arrived in Fairfield early in July for a summer of fun. This summer, nearly 4,000 children will enjoy a summer outside of the city with volunteer host families in suburban, rural and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program.

via http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/fresh-air-children-spend-time-fairfield-county

Capital One, Apollo Said to Mull Final Bids for GE Health Lender

... businesses for a combined $14 billion and most of its vehicle fleet-management division for $6.9 billion. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE is selling about $200 billion in assets with the pullback from GE Capital, which was once so large that it ...

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Fresh Air Children Spend Time In Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY Twenty New York City children reunited with their host families when they arrived in Fairfield early in July. This summer, close to 4,000 children will enjoy a summer outside of the city with volunteer host families in suburban, rural and small town communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/fresh-air-children-spend-time-fairfield-county

Literary legions: Book lovers descend on Pequot Library's book sale

... The book, he said, is a "very descriptive record." Twardzik wasn't just a patron at the book sale. After moving to Fairfield about two years ago - he now lives on Pequot Avenue - he made his first visit to the book sale last year. He walked away ...

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Literary legions: Book lovers descend on Pequot Library's book sale

Book lovers, sellers, and collectors wait for the start of the 55th annual Pequot Library Book Sale Friday morning. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen Book lovers, sellers, and collectors wait in line for the 55th annual Pequot Library Book Sale to start Friday morning.

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$10K in gear stolen from Fairfield landscaper

... Road. Along with the trailer, the thief stole $10,000 worth of landscaping equipment. Photo: Contributed Photo / Fairfield Citizen A window was broken to gain entry to the Stillson Road garage where Charles Grace stored his equipment. According to ...

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Volunteer Accused Of Stealing From Putnam Church

PATTERSON, N.Y. A New Fairfield, Connecticut, woman was arrested Wednesday for stealing from a church where she volunteers, according to New York State Police. Denise Pimentel, 42, of New Fairfield, Connecticut, was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree after an investigation revealed she took $1,023 in cash from the Sacred Heart Church in the Hamlet of Putnam Lake.

via http://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/volunteer-accused-stealing-putnam-church

Bear spotted in Westport

... area are becoming more common. Officials caught up with a bear in a backyard tree in of a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Police received several reports of bears roaming a wide area of the town, leading them to ...

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Young Cancer Survivor From Ridgefield Pedals To Help Others

... after a stint in Manhattan. On Saturday, Fitzpatrick will ride with other cyclists beginning in Westport and into Fairfield to raise money for the CT Challenge and its cancer survivorship programs. It was several months after being diagnosed with a ...

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/young-cancer-survivor-ridgefield-pedals-help-others

Bear spotted in Westport

... Contributed / Contributed Photo Officials caught up with a bear in a backyard tree in of a home on Mayfair Road, Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Police received several reports of bears roaming a wide area of the town, leading them to ...

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First Selectman Mike Tetreau accepts his party nomination Thursday to seek a second term as Democratic Town Committee Chairman Heather Dean looks on. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen Selectman Sheila Marmion accepts the Democratic Town Committee's nomination to run for a full term on the Board of Selectmen.

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Democrats back Tetreau, Marmion to lead ticket

... absolutely enjoyed every day on this job." Lesser said Tetreau has proved to be responsive to the residents of Fairfield, and "It's that trait that makes a leader great. Marmion joked that she finds being on the Board of Selectmen "relaxing" ...

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Fairfield

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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Young Cancer Victim From Ridgefield Pedals To Help Other Survivors

... after a stint in Manhattan. On Saturday, Fitzpatrick will ride with other cyclists beginning in Westport and into Fairfield to raise money for the CT Challenge and its cancer survivorship programs. It was several months after being diagnosed with a ...

via http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/young-cancer-victim-ridgefield-pedals-help-other-survivors

New Owners Turn Fairfield Circle Inn Into A Beach Retreat

Gormley, along with co-owner Clay Fowler, recently purchased the property and overhauled its rooms as well as its public spaces. The hotel celebrated the property improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday evening attended by First Selectman Michael Tetreau and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly A. Balaz.

via http://weston.dailyvoice.com/business/new-owners-turn-fairfield-circle-inn-beach-retreat

Swim Across The Sound Supporters Invited To Captain's Cove In Bridgeport

... the feeling of being greeted by hundreds as they cheer us for the home stretch," said Brian Power, a 23-year-old Fairfield native who is swimming the marathon for the eighth time. "Seeing the doctors and nurses and volunteers is incredible but ...

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/swim-across-sound-supporters-invited-captains-cove-bridgeport

US fisherman finds bright orange lobster, a one-in-100 million catch

... market in Raymond, for about a month and then released. In a Monday, July 6, 2015 photo, Ted Hyatt, 12, of New Fairfield, Conn. handles a orange-brown split colored lobster at the Pine Point Fisherman's Co-Op in Scarborough, Me. (Yoon S. ...

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Crafters Wanted for Local Craft Fair and BBQ in Fairfield

Please join us on Sunday August 30th, for the 2nd annual Craft Fair & BBQ event at Congregation Beth El. We are looking for local crafters to join the event, so please call 203-374-5544 or visit us at snekosherbbq.org to register.

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How's the Summer Real Estate Market 2015 in Fairfield and Westport?

So how's the summer real estate market in Fairfield and Westport Connecticut? Are sellers listing their homes? Are buyers making offers? Here's the summer 2015 scoop in Fairfield and Westport with a spotlight on the Fairfield beach and Greens Farms areas.

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Lawmaker calls for DCF Commissioner's resignation

Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz of Fairfield, Conn. Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano called for the resignation of Katz.

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New nail salon opens in Fairfield

The Pier 1 shopping center on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Azena nail salon has just opened a new location in the plaza.

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New nail salon opens in Fairfield

The Pier 1 shopping center on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield. Azena nail salon has just opened a new location in the plaza.

via http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/New-nail-salon-opens-in-Fairfield-6402041.php

Pequot Library Pulls Out The Stops For 55th Edition Of Annual Book Sale

More than 120,000 books and media will be offered at the Pequot Library's Annual Book Sale this weekend. FAIRFIELD, Conn.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/pequot-library-pulls-out-stops-55th-edition-annual-book-sale

Navy Diver Kevin Kollar of Fairfield assists with salvage of CSS Georgia

Navy Diver 3rd Class Kevin Kollar. 150721-N-XJ695-038 SAVANNAH, Ga. Navy Diver 3rd Class Kevin Kollar, of Fairfield Conn., and Navy Diver 3rd Class Frank Ormonde, of Kailua, Hawaii, tend the umbilical of divers in the Savannah River in support of the salvage of Civil War ironclad CSS Georgia.

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Navy-Diver-Kevin-Kollar-of-Fairfield-assists-with-6401787.php

Rider Takes Challenge To Remember GM Of Bridgeport Bluefish

... in professional baseball. Crouch became friendly with Shepard through her work with the Connecticut Challenge, the Fairfield-based organization that provides support and programs for cancer survivors. Proceeds from this weekend's ride benefit CT ...

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/rider-takes-challenge-remember-gm-bridgeport-bluefish

William Raveis Real Estate In Chappaqua Launches Cancer Fundraising Effort

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. The William Raveis Real Estate office in Chappaqua has launched a community fundraising effort to benefit the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation that will correlate with the William Raveis Ride & Walk event Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. at Jennings Beach, 880 S. Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut.

via http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/news/william-raveis-real-estate-chappaqua-launches-cancer-fundraising-effort

CrossFit Westport Lifts Open Its Doors

"I was green by the time I got to the first stop sign," Deenihan, a Fairfield resident, told The Daily Voice on Tuesday. But once he made the decision to get in shape, there was no turning back.

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/crossfit-westport-lifts-open-its-doors

Library Teen Photo Contest Winner

Emily DeMaso, 16, of Fairfield, a rising junior at Ludlowe High School, was named Best Overall Winner in the Westport Library's third annual Teen Photography Contest and accepted a $500 savings account today from sponsor Bankwell Bank. The competition, judged by Westport photographers Larry Silver and Phyllis Groner, a contributing WestportNow photographer, was open to all Connecticut residents in grades 6-12.

via http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/54625/

Fairfield Swimmers Tackle Sound To Fight Cancer

Fairfield residents Jay and Brian Power and Dr. Nicholas Blondin will join approximately 200 swimmers for Saturday's Swim Across The Sound to raise money for St. Vincent's Medical Center. Swimmers will be accompanied by a fleet of 100 boats, and take turns swimming 15.5 miles from Port Jefferson, N.Y. to Captain's Cove Seaport in Bridgeport.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/fairfield-swimmers-tackle-sound-fight-cancer

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

College Student Wins $25,000 From Scratch-Off Ticket Purchased In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. New Fairfield resident Lindsay Williams won $25,000 on a Golden Casino scratch-off ticket purchased at an All-Star Energy station at 133 Padanaram Road in Danbury, the Connecticut Lottery announced.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/college-student-wins-25000-scratch-ticket-purchased-danbury

Commerce Drive locations sold to Land Rover dealership

Land Rover 's Milford dealership is moving to a larger space in Fairfield's burgeoning "auto row" on Commerce Drive and expanding its offerings to include Jaguar sales and service. Jon Angel , president of Angel Commercial, a Southport-based commercial real estate brokerage firm, on Wednesday announced the sale of 2 acres at 2135 Commerce Drive, which is technically just over the line in Bridgeport, and 1 & 5 Commerce Drive in Fairfield, for $2.65 million to One Commerce Drive, LLC, operating as Land Rover and Jaguar.

via http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Commerce-Drive-locations-sold-to-Land-Rover-6400541.php

Pequot Library hosts 55th annual summer book sale

Patrons mill about waiting for the opening of the 2014 Pequot Library book sale, which this year runs July 24-28. Photo: Contributed Photo The 54th annual Pequot Library summer book sale takes place under huge tents in Fairfield on Friday, July 25, through Tuesday, July 29. Photo: Contributed Photo Shoppers hit the Pequot Library summer book sale last year.

via http://www.newstimes.com/entertainment/article/Pequot-Library-hosts-55th-annual-summer-book-sale-6400087.php

Priscilla Egan, 82, Of Fairfield

Born Myrtle Ruby Nolen March 29, 1933, in North Carolina, she grew up in Bassett, Virginia. She was one of four children.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/priscilla-egan-82-fairfield

Elinor A. Heck, 89, Of Southport

... zest for life and parties, her laughter and wit. She is survived by their three children, Karen Izzo (Anthony) of Fairfield; Harold, Jr. (Jaquett) of Hobe Sound, Florida; and Ellen Lynch (John) of Southport; eight grandchildren; and six ...

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/elinor-heck-89-southport

Ronald DiGhello, 82, Of Fairfield

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24 at noon at St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster St., Bridgeport, Connecticut, with entombment to follow in St. Michael Cemetery Garden Mausoleum, 2205 Stratford Ave., Stratford, Connectitcut.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ronald-dighello-82-fairfield

Pequot Library hosts 55th annual summer book sale

Patrons mill about waiting for the opening of the 2014 Pequot Library book sale, which this year runs July 24-28. Photo: Contributed Photo If you're looking for reading material for beach trips and upcoming vacations , the Pequot Library 's much-anticipated five-day 55th annual summer book sale opens Friday, July 24. The event, on library grounds in Fairfield's Southport section, will feature more than 55 categories, including more than 120,000 books, about 10,000 CDs, many DVDs and records.

via http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Pequot-Library-hosts-55th-annual-summer-book-sale-6400087.php

Pequot Library hosts 55th annual summer book sale

Patrons mill about waiting for the opening of the 2014 Pequot Library book sale, which this year runs July 24-28. If you're looking for reading material for beach trips and upcoming vacations , the Pequot Library 's much-anticipated five-day 55th annual summer book sale opens Friday, July 24. The event, on library grounds in Fairfield's Southport section, will feature more than 55 categories, including more than 120,000 books, about 10,000 CDs, many DVDs and records.

via http://m.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/Pequot-Library-hosts-55th-annual-summer-book-sale-6400087.php

Fairfield Resident Celebrates 104th Birthday

First Selectman Tetreau helps Fairfield resident, John Betar, celebrate his 104th birthday along with John's wife of 82 years, Ann, and family and friends.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-resident-celebrates-104th-birthday-0?

Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Lyme disease has spread 320 percent in Northeast counties in the U.S. from 1993 to 2012, according to Drug Discovery and Development .

via http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/news/lyme-disease-soars-320-percent-says-cdc-0

Supporters Invited to Dockside Celebration to Cheer on SWIM Across the Sound Marathon Swimmers

... the feeling of being greeted by hundreds as they cheer us for the home stretch," shared Brian Power, a 23-year-old Fairfield native who is swimming the SWIM Marathon for the eighth time. Power and his father, Jay, make up the two-person relay "Two ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/milford/supporters-invited-dockside-celebration-cheer-swim-across-sound-marathon-swimmers?

Moose Jaw pair thrilled with tournament showing

Brayden Johnson, left, and Quinn Ingalls suited for the Saskatoon Scorpions U19 field lacrosse team in a tournament in Fairfield, Conn. last weekend.

via http://www.mjtimes.sk.ca/Sports/Other-Sports/2015-07-22/article-4221944/Moose-Jaw-pair-thrilled-with-tournament-showing/1

Apple fans wait on buying Apple Watch, as early adopters seek improvements

... by voice dictation or the selection of a canned response. You can also send doodles and emoji. David Lubarsky, a Fairfield, Connecticut, photographer, loves that he can get "basic information, quick" and avoid staring at Facebook on the phone all ...

via http://globalnews.ca/news/2124524/apple-fans-wait-on-buying-apple-watch-as-early-adopters-seek-improvements/

Taste Fresh Seafood At Whole Foods Market Fairfield Outdoor Festival

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Whole Foods Market Fairfield is hosting an outdoor seafood festival Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the side parking lot at 350 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/events/taste-fresh-seafood-whole-foods-market-fairfield-outdoor-festival

New Leader Takes The Helm At The Watermark In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. The Watermark at 3030 Park in Bridgeport has named Kristin Butler the new executive director of the continuing-care retirement community on the Bridgeport/Fairfield border.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/news/new-leader-takes-helm-watermark-bridgeport

Stamford North Little League Looks To Add Division 1 Title

Stamford North meets Fairfield American on Thursday at Scalzi Park as it looks to continue its unbeaten run in Little League postseason play. Stamford North plays Fairfield in the five-team Division 1 tournament.

via http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/sports/stamford-north-little-league-looks-add-division-1-title

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

General Electric casts giant shadow on fall election

The political winds of Connecticut could be dictated this fall by one of the top suppliers of wind power in the world: General Electric. Ground zero in a bitter debate over corporate taxes and home to GE, Fairfield is emerging is a major prize in the November municipal elections.

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/General-Electric-casts-giant-shadow-on-fall-6398051.php

SWIM Across the Sound Saturday

... the feeling of being greeted by hundreds as they cheer us for the home stretch," said Brian Power, a 23-year-old Fairfield native who is swimming the SWIM Marathon for the eighth time. "Seeing the doctors and nurses and volunteers is incredible but ...

via http://www.milfordmirror.com/47892/swim-across-the-sound-saturday/

Weston couple expands driving school to Fairfield

Weston couple Steve Mochel and Laura Shuler, founders of Fresh Green Light driving schools, with locations in Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Westport, and now, Fairfield. Photo: Contributed / Contributed Photo An expanding driver's education program is rolling into a new location in Fairfield and looking to reinvent the way Fairfield County teenagers learn to drive.

via http://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Weston-couple-expands-driving-school-to-Fairfield-6397818.php

Weston couple expands driving school to Fairfield

Weston couple Steve Mochel and Laura Shuler, founders of Fresh Green Light driving schools, with locations in Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Westport, and now, Fairfield. An expanding driver's education program is rolling into a new location in Fairfield and looking to reinvent the way Fairfield County teenagers learn to drive.

via http://m.ctpost.com/business/article/Weston-couple-expands-driving-school-to-Fairfield-6397818.php

Fairfield Police Arrest Two More in Oxycodone Trafficking Ring

A Fairfield man and a Bridgeport woman were arrested in connection with a months-long investigation by the Fairfield Police Department into the illegal sale of oxycodone. The Fairfield Citizen reports Daniel Renzulli, 46, of Sunnyridge Avenue in Fairfield, and Irisel DeJesus, 29, of East Main St. in Bridgeport, were recently arrested on narcotics charges.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-police-arrest-two-more-oxycodone-trafficking-ring-0?

Martin Greaves, 51, was arrested on a warrant for threatening.

A man from the Bronx was arrested on a warrant Tuesday morning for allegedly threatening the mother of his 18-year-old son. The teen's mother, a Fairfield resident, called local police after she began receiving text messages from Martin Greaves , 51. According to the report, the messages started after she contacted Greaves about child-support issues.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-threats-in-child-support-case-6397346.php

Kylee Holderied of Fairfield won the 2015 Pitch Hit & Run...

Her softball teammates had voted for her so Kylee Holderied figured, why not? The Pitch, Hit and Run competition sounded like a pretty cool thing so the 12-year old Fairfield Little Leaguer decided to go ahead and try out. "The coaches told us about it during Little League that some kids were going to be able to compete in it," Holderied said.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-s-Holderied-wins-national-Pitch-Hit-6397741.php

Michele (Michael) Artieri, 89, Of Fairfield

He was born in Cosenza, Italy, in 1926. After immigrating to America in 1973, he resided in Bronx, New York, until moving to Fairfield in 2014.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/michele-michael-artieri-89-fairfield

Just Listed: 3955 Park Avenue Unit: 3955 Fairfield, CT 06825

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

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Morgan Kaolian/AEROPIX Two trains collided and one derailed shortly...

Two Metro-North Railroad trains collided and one derailed at 6:10 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013 in the vicinity of Commerce Drive along the Fairfield-Bridgeport, Conn. line.

via http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Report-State-settles-train-lawsuits-6394364.php

Man charged with threats in child support case

A man from the Bronx was arrested on a warrant Tuesday morning for allegedly threatening the mother of his 18-year-old son. The teen's mother, a Fairfield resident, called local police after she began receiving text messages from Martin Greaves , 51. According to the report, the messages started after she contacted Greaves about child-support issues.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-threats-in-child-support-case-6397346.php

Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, CDC Says

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Lyme disease has spread 320 percent in Northeast counties in the U.S. from 1993 to 2012, according to Drug Discovery and Development .

via http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/lyme-disease-soars-320-percent-cdc-says-1

Fairfield Police Charge Man with Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend

The woman reportedly confronted the man about relations he had with other women while picking him up at the train station. A Trumbull man is accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend after she confronted him with accusations of relations he had with other women while she was picking him up at the Fairfield train station last December, according to the Connecticut Post.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-police-charge-man-assaulting-pregnant-girlfriend-0?

Latest Fairfield property transfers: $2.2M for former Blinn's...

The property of the former Blinn's toy store at 50 Unquowa Place recently sold for $2.2 miliion, with an abutting property for another $800,000.

via http://m.newstimes.com/news/article/Latest-Fairfield-property-transfers-3M-for-6392789.php

Man charged with harassing ex-girlfriend

Matthew J. Moran , of Hickory Lane in Oxford, was picked by Ansonia police and turned over to Fairfield police. He was charged with second-degree harassment and threatening.

via http://m.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-harassing-former-girlfriend-6395090.php

Former Sacred Heart AD From Fairfield Meets Challenge In Memory Of Son

Hear how the death of his son Christopher has influenced Don Cook, Sacred Heart director of athletics emeritus, and encouraged him to ride for the second straight year in the CT Challenge Bike Ride. FAIRFIELD, Conn.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/former-sacred-heart-ad-meets-biking-challenge-memory-son

Grand Opening Set For Companions & Homemakers' Westport Office

... according to a press release. The Westport office opened July 6 in effort to better serve existing clients in Fairfield County. The company previously operated out of an office in Fairfield, but found Westport to be a better location to recruit ...

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/grand-opening-set-companions-homemakers-westport-office

Former Sacred Heart AD Meets Biking Challenge In Memory Of Son

Hear how the death of his son Christopher has influenced Don Cook, Sacred Heart director of athletics emeritus, and encouraged him to ride for the second straight year in the CT Challenge Bike Ride. FAIRFIELD, Conn.

via http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/former-sacred-heart-ad-meets-biking-challenge-memory-son

Monday, July 20, 2015

Major power outage hits Bridgeport

Police said shortly after 8:30 p.m. they began getting calls of power being off from the Fairfield line through the center of the city. Police said they were particularly concerned because traffic lights were not working.

via http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Power-outage-hits-city-6395995.php

Power Restored to Nearly All Fairfield Residents

Update 9:10 p.m.: Power has been restored to almost all customers. There are now only 13 outages in Fairfield, none in Bridgeport and 116 in Ansonia as of 9:10 p.m., according to UI.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/nearly-700-without-power-fairfield-0?

Bridgeport Man Charged In Car Break-In From 2014 In Fairfield

Fairfield Police arrested a Bridgeport man on charges of smashing a window of a vehicle parked outside Vinny's Alehouse at 93 Post Road in Fairfield in 2014. Milford police discovered an outstanding arrest warrant for Isaias Rivera of 530 Brooks St. and turned him over to Fairfield Police on Monday.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/bridgeport-man-charged-car-break-2014-fairfield

GE Given Time to Escape Systemic-Risk Label Before Oversight

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

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Southport Beach Enjoys Quiet Day During Heat Wave

There was plenty of room for beachgoers at Southport Beach in Fairfield on Monday even as the temperature soared into the 90s.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/southport-beach-enjoys-quiet-day-during-heat-wave

Would-Be Thief Tears Lockbox From $88K Mercedes-Benz At Dealership

A would-be thief's plan to take a 2013 Mercedes GL 450 for a spin didn't quite work out as planned, according to Fairfield police. Fairfield Police responded to a report of a theft from a motor vehicle Friday at Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield at 165 Commerce Drive.

via http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/would-be-thief-tears-lockbox-88k-mercedes-benz-dealership

Man Accused of Threatening to 'Chop Up' Ex-Girlfriend's Family: Report

An Oxford man is accused of threatening to "chop up" his ex-girlfriend's family after she refused to get back together with him in February, according to the Fairfield Citizen. The Citizen reports Matthew J. Moran, 21, of Hickory Lane in Oxford, was arrested on a warrant Saturday night and charged with second-degree harassment and threatening.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/man-accused-threatening-chop-ex-girlfriends-family-report-0?

Man charged with harassing former girlfriend

Matthew J. Moran , of Hickory Lane in Oxford, was picked by Ansonia police and turned over to Fairfield police. He was charged with second-degree harassment and threatening.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-harassing-former-girlfriend-6395090.php

GE Given Time to Escape Systemic-Risk Label Before Oversight

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

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Road Runners complete third race of summer series

... scenic course with the time of 20:51. Hoyt's time was well off the course record of 19:06 set by Dave Peterson of Fairfield in 1981. The first woman to finish was Westport's Kate Pfeffer , 11th overall with the time of 23:47. Pfeffer, who also won ...

via http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Road-Runners-complete-third-race-of-summer-series-6395225.php

Matthew Moran, 21, of Oxford, was arrested on a warrant for threatening and harassment.

Matthew J. Moran , of Hickory Lane in Oxford, was picked by Ansonia police and turned over to Fairfield police. He was charged with second-degree harassment and threatening.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-harassing-former-girlfriend-6395090.php

GE's $13.8 Billion Alstom Deal Likely to Get EU Approval, Alstom CEO Says

... and is slated to close this quarter. On Thursday , General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt -- who is reshaping the Fairfield-Conn.-based conglomerate to focus on its industrial roots by shedding most of the finance unit after selling NBC Universal -- ...

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Southport Veterinary & CT Humane Society Host Lemon-Aid Stand Challenge

The is the second year in a row that Southport Veterinary Center is partnering with the Connecticut Humane Society on the Lemon-Aid Stand Challenge fundraiser. Calling all kids in Westport & Fairfield! This summer, children in Westport and Fairfield are asked to "Stand Up" for pets in need by donating proceeds made from lemonade stand sales to the Connecticut Humane Society.

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/southport-veterinary-ct-humane-society-host-lemon-aid-stand-challenge

Crash with injuries closes road in Fairfield

A three-vehicle crash with reported injuries closed a portion of Stratfield Road near Putting Green Road for nearly an hour Monday morning, one of a flurry of accidents in town.

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Crash with injuries closes road in Fairfield

A three-vehicle crash with reported injuries has closed a portion of Stratfield Road near Putting Green Road, one of a flurry of accidents in town. There is also an accident reported on the Merritt Parkway northbound near the Westport line and one on Morehouse Highway .

via http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Crash-with-injuries-closes-road-in-Fairfield-6394537.php

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The spire of Trinity Episcopal Church towers over bicyclists on a tour of local historical sites Sunday, organized by the Fairfield Museum and History Center and the townis Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media Fairfielders Stephen Siegel and Julie Smith rode a tandem bike Sundat at the histort tour organized by the Fairfield Museum and History Center and the townis Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Bicyclists-on-a-roll-through-Fairfield-history-6394432.php

Letter: Fire chief thanks vets for tribute

The following letter is addressed to members of American Legion Post 143 , and submitted to the Fairfield Citizen for publication: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the dinner and plaque you had made in recognition of my 57 years of service to the town of Fairfield. My family and I appreciated the kindness you and the members of Legion Post 74 and VFW Post 6924 members extended to us.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Letter-Fire-chief-thanks-vets-for-tribute-6394312.php

Fairfielder named to Catholic Charities development post

A Fairfield man has been named director of development for the Catholic Charities agency of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. Bill Morin, according to the announcement from the diocese, has a business background of 10 years in national brand marketing and 15 years in nonprofit development.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfielder-named-to-Catholic-Charities-6394355.php

Bicyclists on a roll through Fairfield history

The spire of Trinity Episcopal Church towers over bicyclists on a tour of local historical sites Sunday, organized by the Fairfield Museum and History Center and the townis Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. Fairfielders Stephen Siegel and Julie Smith rode a tandem bike Sundat at the histort tour organized by the Fairfield Museum and History Center and the townis Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Bicyclists-on-a-roll-through-Fairfield-history-6394432.php

Weston Couple Opens Fresh Green Light Driving School In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CONN. Fresh Green Light, a 21st century nationally-recognized driving school started by parents for parents and their teens, is reinventing the way teenagers learn to drive to make it safer, simpler and more fun.

via http://weston.dailyvoice.com/business/fresh-green-light-driving-school-opening-fairfield

Single-Family Home Sales Rise In Fairfield, Fall In Westport

Sales of single family homes increased in Fairfield but fell in Westport during the second quarter, according to reports from local brokerages. Sales rose 14 percent in Fairfield and fell 12 percent in Westport, according to the quarterly report from William Pitt and Julia B. Fee.

via http://westport.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/single-family-home-sales-rise-fairfield-fall-westport

GE posts strong numbers in 2Q

... as been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading.

via http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/business/article/GE-reports-2Q-loss-6390259.php

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

... spite initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues

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Latest Fairfield property transfers: $2.2M for former Blinn's site

The property of the former Blinn's toy store at 50 Unquowa Place recently sold for $2.2 miliion, with an abutting property for another $800,000.

via http://m.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Latest-Fairfield-property-transfers-3M-for-6392789.php

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues According to the CDC, Suffield had 8 cases of Lyme disease in 2014 with 7 of them confirmed and 1 probable case. Teen Creates Drone Equipped with Handgun; Man Accused of Using Fake Bills to Buy Car; Babysitter Allegedly Steals Jewelry: Nearby News Police searching cases in CT after grisly find, a woman is accused of leaving her baby in an SUV, a dog nears euthanasia, and more.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/suffield/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

... spite initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues

via http://patch.com/connecticut/brookfield/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Latest Fairfield property transfers: $2.2M for former Blinn's site

The property of the former Blinn's toy store at 50 Unquowa Place recently sold for $2.2 miliion, with an abutting property for another $800,000. Photo: Contributed Photo / Contributed Photo

via http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Latest-Fairfield-property-transfers-3M-for-6392789.php

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

... spite initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues

via http://patch.com/connecticut/milford/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

... spite initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues

via http://patch.com/connecticut/greenwich/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Teen Creates Drone Equipped with Handgun; Man Accused of Using Fake Bills to Buy Car; Babysitter Allegedly Steals Jewelry: Nearby News Police searching cases in CT after grisly find, a woman is accused of leaving her baby in an SUV, a dog nears euthanasia, and more. A drone equipped with a handgun, reportedly made by a Connecticut teen, is undergoing investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/berlin/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Teen Killed In Crash Completed Bucket List; FAA Investigates Teen's...

... spite initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues

via http://patch.com/connecticut/orange/teen-killed-crash-completed-bucket-list-faa-investigates-teens-flying-drone-handgun-severed-limbs?

Fairfield WOW House on 1.8 Breathtaking Acres

This Sasco Hill Road estate offers a world of opportunity on 1.8 breathtaking acres. The property's sweeping lawns boast uninterrupted views of scenic Southport Harbor, the Long Island Sound and the Country Club of Fairfield.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/fairfield/fairfield-wow-house-18-breathtaking-acres-0?

Oxford Houses for Sale

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/oxford-ct/oxford-houses-sale-27?

Westport Homes for Sale

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/westport/westport-homes-sale-13?

Easton Area Houses for Sale

Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues According to the CDC, Weston, Redding Easton had 29 cases of Lyme's disease in 2014 with 16 of them confirmed and 13 probable cases. A drone equipped with a handgun, reportedly made by a Connecticut teen, is undergoing investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration.

via http://patch.com/connecticut/weston-ct/easton-area-houses-sale-0?

Homes For Sale in Wilton July 18

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/wilton/homes-sale-wilton-july-18-0?

Windsor Locks, East Windsor Homes for Sale

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/windsorlocks/windsor-locks-east-windsor-homes-sale-18?

Orange Houses for Sale

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/orange/orange-houses-sale-28?

East Hampton, Portland Homes For Sale

... initial reports that a boy may have been lost in the water. Rescued Hawk Set Free; Missing Swimmer Search in Fairfield; PD: Taser Used on Driver Who Tried to Run Over Cop; 50 Cent Lawsuit Continues Officers forced entry into the home, after being ...

via http://patch.com/connecticut/easthampton-ct/east-hampton-portland-homes-sale?

Friday, July 17, 2015

Fairfield American wins District II Little League title

All throughout the District II Little League tournament, friends and family of the Fairfield American team have been wearing T-shirts that, in just three words, showcase the determination of a program that has played in the New England Regional four of the last five years and advanced to Williamsport, Pa., twice for the Little League World Series : Never Give Up. Facing elimination Thursday night, Fairfield American hit five home runs and rolled to victory over Westport, forcing an "if" game between the two teams.

via http://m.ctpost.com/sports/article/Fairfield-American-wins-District-II-Little-League-6392023.php

Police call off search for missing kid

A diver searches the water of Lake Mohegan after the report of a possible missing boy at the lake in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday July 17, 2015. A person reported to a lifeguard that they lost sight of a boy after he swam past the roped off area.

via http://m.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Fairfield-police-looking-for-possible-missing-kid-6391421.php

Police call off search for missing kid

A diver searches the water of Lake Mohegan after the report of a possible missing boy at the lake in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday July 17, 2015. A person reported to a lifeguard that they lost sight of a boy after he swam past the roped off area.

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Fairfield Police Call Off Search At Lake; No Swimmers Reported Missing

FAIRFIELD, Conn. - After searching the waters of Lake Mohegan on Friday afternoon for a possible missing swimmer, police called off the search by evening "We are clearing the scene at lake Mohegan as a search did not indicate anyone in the water and no reports of anyone missing," Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara said via Twitter @ChiefGaryMac at about 7 p.m. But after extensive searches of the water, no sign was found of a possible victim and no swimmers were reported missing.

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Search for missing swimmer comes up empty

The search of Lake Mohegan for a possible missing swimmer has come up empty. Fairfield police say there is no indication that anyone went missing -- despite initial reports of a boy vanishing after going for a swim.

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Danbury artist Jim Felice believes in karma

... invited over to create new works there. "It's not only for graffiti artists," he said. "We have Kenny Hess (of New Fairfield), who paints large cartoon characters on there. When he paints on the trailers it's all original characters - inventions of ...

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Fairfield police call off search for missing kid at Lake Mohegan

A diver searches the water of Lake Mohegan after the report of a possible missing boy at the lake in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday July 17, 2015. A person reported to a lifeguard that they lost sight of a boy after he swam past the roped off area.

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Police looking for possible missing kid at Lake Mohegan

A diver searches the water of Lake Mohegan after the report of a possible missing boy at the lake in Fairfield, Conn., on Friday July 17, 2015. A person reported to a lifeguard that they lost sight of a boy after he swam past the roped off area.

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Police looking for possible missing kid at Lake Mohegan

One person approached a lifeguard Friday afternoon and said they lost sight of a boy around the age of 11 or 12-years-old after he swam past the safety ropes, said Deputy Chief Chris Lyddy . Still police are taking no chances and have deployed small boats, jet skis and dive teams, from both Fairfield and Westport, to comb the lake.

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Fairfield police looking for possible missing kid at Lake Mohegan

One person approached a lifeguard Friday afternoon and said they lost sight of a boy around the age of 11 or 12-years-old after he swam past the safety ropes, said Deputy Chief Chris Lyddy . Still police are taking no chances and have deployed small boats, jet skis and dive teams, from both Fairfield and Westport, to comb the lake.

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Report: Fairfield Couple Charged After Fighting Over Clogged Kitchen Sink

An argument over a clogged kitchen sink turned physical and a Fairfield couple faces charges as a result, according to the Fairfield Citizen.

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When Twitter Says to Buy GE, You Should Listen

GE is one of America's most ubiquitous household names as well as one of the country's most widely held stocks, and its trading reflects the importance of public sentiment, based on social-media trends measured by Bloomberg . While shares of Fairfield, Conn.-based GE often move in lockstep with social media buzz, investors in rivals such as Honeywell "It depends upon how spread out the company is and how people are tweeting about it," said Aditya Sharma, an analyst with Social Market Analytics, a Chicago-based social-media analytics firm founded in 2012 to interpret the financial relevance of trending activity via platforms such as Twitter.

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What Twitter Says to Buy GE, You Should Listen

... reflects the importance of public sentiment, based on social-media trends measured by Bloomberg . While shares of Fairfield, Conn.-based GE often move in lockstep with social media buzz, investors in rivals such as Honeywell "It depends upon how ...

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GE's Core Industrial Profits Up

After subtracting for costs to exit many of its financial services businesses, General Electric's core industrial profits rose for the second quarter, leading the Fairfield, Conn. company to raise its outlook for 2015.

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GE posts strong numbers in 2nd quarter

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Behind Big Lots on NE ...

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The property at 380 Westport Turnpike is on the market for $699,000.

proximity to Brett Woods Open Space in Fairfield and Newman-Poses Preserve in Westport, less than three miles to the Merritt Parkway, two-acre level and sloping property, wood deck, balcony/deck, skylights, large mahogany screened porch, two ...

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GE posts strong numbers in 2nd quarter

... as been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading.

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Fairfield Small Business Spotlight: Wise Learning Centers

... best and how they can develop independent skills. This way they can learn in whatever environment they are in. Fairfield is a town with a great sense of community. The businesses, the people, the families, and the schools are all do not separate ...

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Upcoming Open Houses in Fairfield

Fairfield Power Forward from Spain, Helena Orts, Runs with the Stags, Not the Bulls; Gores Way to the Top of FIBA U20 European Championship Two legs with socks and two arms without hands were found in New Haven. The Police Department has received numerous calls about other cases.

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Fairfield Ameerican tops Westport to force winner-take-all game

Fairfield American catcher Blake Benway, left, reacts as he and his team members surround Connor Lawlor after he hit a home run, during District 2 Little League Tournament action against Westport at Unity Park in Trumbull, Conn., on Thursday July 16, 2015. District 2 Little League Tournament action between Fairfield American and Westport at Unity Park in Trumbull, Conn., on Thursday July 16, 2015.

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GE posts strong numbers in second quarter

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story were ...

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On the market: Colonial in private setting evolving with times

... The Aspetuck Valley Country Club and golf course in Weston is only 1.3 miles away. The house is close to Fairfield's Brett Woods Open Space in one direction and the Newman-Poses Preserve in neighboring Westport. Brett Woods offers 185 acres of open ...

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GE posts strong numbers in 2Q

... as been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. 

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GE posts bigger profits in second quarter

... as been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Conn., company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading.

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Obituary: Victoria Ann Schaefer

... Waterbury, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Victoria (Adamski) Alencynowicz. She grew up in Prospect, moved to Fairfield in the early years of her marriage, and later moved to Wolcott where she raised her family. At an early age, she displayed ...

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General Electric logs strong orders in 2Q, beating revenue and profit expectations

... loss of $1.36 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and ...

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General Electric logs strong orders in 2Q, beating revenue and profit expectations

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 per cent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story ...

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Lawsuit filed by father over Fairfield daughter's death in fire

Paul O'Neill with his late daughter Katherine, who died in a March 2014 fire in a Crane Street house that she shared with her mother. O'Neill is suing his former wife's estate claiming negligence in his daughter's death.

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Lawsuit filed by father over Fairfield daughter's death in fire

Paul O'Neill with his late daughter Katherine, who died in a March 2014 fire in a Crane Street house that she shared with her mother. O'Neill is suing his former wife's estate claiming negligence in his daughter's death.

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GE posts strong numbers in 2Q

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story were ...

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GE Meets Estimates as Immelt Accelerates Plan to Shrink Finance Unit

... one of slow growth and volatility, particularly in growth markets, while the U.S. is gradually improving." The Fairfield, Conn.-based company highlighted the advent of its cloud-based Industrial Internet , which uses its Predix software analytics to ...

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GE Meets Estimates as Immelt Accelerates Plan to Shrink Finance Unit

... one of slow growth and volatility, particularly in growth markets, while the U.S. is gradually improving." The Fairfield, Conn.-based company highlighted the advent of its cloud-based Industrial Internet , which uses its Predix software analytics to ...

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GE posts strong numbers in 2Q

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story were ...

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GE Results Boosted by Industrial Growth

... revenue and adjusted profit in its second quarter, as earnings grew in its core industrials business. The Fairfield, Conn.-based conglomerate lifted the bottom end of its earnings outlook for its industrials business to $1.13 to $1.20 a share from ...

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GE posts strong numbers in 2Q

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 percent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story were ...

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General Electric profit, revenue top estimates

... revenue and adjusted profit in its second quarter, as earnings grew in its core industrials business. The Fairfield, Conn.-based conglomerate lifted the bottom end of its earnings outlook for its industrials business to $1.13 to $1.20 a share from ...

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General Electric reports 2nd-quarter loss of $1.36 billion

... loss of $1.36 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and ...

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General Electric logs strong orders in 2Q, beating revenue and profit expectations

... been very profitable, because it is difficult for investors to understand and predict, and it carries risk. The Fairfield, Connecticut, company's stock rose 57 cents, or 2.1 per cent, to $27.61 in Friday premarket trading. Elements of this story ...

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GE reports 2Q loss

... loss of $1.36 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and ...

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GE Reports 2Q Loss14 minutes ago

... loss of $1.36 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and ...

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GE reports 2Q loss

... loss of $1.36 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 13 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations and ...

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Paul Miller Nissan Of Fairfield Earns Top National Honor

Paul Miller Nissan of Fairfield has been recognized for consistently delivering outstanding results in sales and customer satisfaction by receiving Nissan North America's coveted Award of Excellence, according to a press release. More than 1,000 Nissan dealerships compete each year for the esteemed award, which is based on more than a dozen stringent business criteria that evaluate everything from customer feedback to adherence of visual identity standards, according to a press release.

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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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Orts Runs with the Stags; Helps Spain to Gore Way to Victory in European Championship

Fairfield Power Forward from Spain, Helena Orts, Runs with the Stags, Not the Bulls; Gores Way to the Top of FIBA U20 European Championship Helena Orts , power forward for the Fairfield University Women's Basketball team , has been safely running with the Stags this past year, not "running with the bulls" in her native Spain like thousands of thrill-seekers. But this summer, the 18-year-old has done plenty of running and enjoyed plenty of thrills as a member of the Spanish National Team in the FIBA Under-20 Euro Basketball Championship .

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Edge Fitness to open in Danbury, Orange

... Photo: H John Voorhees III / Hearst Connecticut Media A local chain of fitness centers is spreading into northern Fairfield County with the opening of three locations in the coming months. The Danbury location, at 100 Newtown Road, is a preview ...

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Edge Fitness to open in Danbury, Orange

A local chain of fitness centers is spreading into northern Fairfield County with the opening of three locations in the coming months. The Danbury location, at 100 Newtown Road, is a preview center.

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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Fern-Boros' Consistency Difference In SNEWGA

Lisa Fern-Boros was consistent with her solid ball strikes and stellar with her recovery shots to win the Southern New England Women's Golf Association championship Thursday at Stanley Golf Course. "I had no trouble with my driving, and didn't make any big numbers," said Fern-Boros, a member of Fairchild Wheeler GC-Fairfield.

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In the Suburbs: Team Giacomo on a roll to beat Fairfield teen's cancer diagnosis

... 's battke cries in the fight he is winning against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, which is now in remission. This amazing Fairfield Warde High School junior, an avid basketball and baseball player, is not only undefeatable, he is unstoppable, according to ...

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Fairfield Animal Control Offering 'Heat Kills' Signs

The Town of Fairfield has started a parking lot sign posting program in cooperation with the Fairfield Police, Police Chief Gary MacNamara and CT State Representative Brenda Kupchick for both public and private property called Heat Kills. The signs are metal 18''x 24'' and reads "Heat Kills in parked vehicles if you love 'em don't leave 'em Fairfield Police 254-4800."

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In the Suburbs: Team Giacomo on a roll to beat Fairfield teen's cancer diagnosis

... 's battke cries in the fight he is winning against Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, which is now in remission. This amazing Fairfield Warde High School junior, an avid basketball and baseball player, is not only undefeatable, he is unstoppable, according to ...

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Regional notebook: Women's soccer, tryouts, Lobo clinics

... on full-sized fields Sunday afternoons during the fall and spring. Over30 teams are based in New Haven, Middlesex, Fairfield and New London c, with the Over40 teams playing on regional fields. The league welcome new players and teams.Player ...

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Fairfield fatal fire suit heads to trial

A judge Thursday refused to throw out the lawsuit of the father of a 20-year-old disabled woman who died as a result of a fire in her mother's Fairfield home last March. Paul O'Neill , of Hinckley, Ohio, claims his daughter Katherine Rose O'Neill died as a result of the negligence of his ex-wife and her mother Maureen Gerrity , who also died in the fire.

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Most Recent Job Openings Around Shelton

... ago from Net-Temps Seeking a highly qualified Director of Development for a full-time position with our client in Fairfield, CT. The right candidate will have strong technical roots and a background...8 hours ago from Dice Company Description: ...

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Fairfield Gets a New Police Officer

First Selectman Mike Tetreau recently swore in new police officer Romaine Chamberlin who will proudly serve the Fairfield Police Department and the Town of Fairfield.

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Urgent care center set for Norwalk opening

... Connecticut, with two more expected this year. A Doctors Express in Bridgeport is owned by Dr. Steven Heffer , a Fairfield resident and former Greenwich Hospital physician who is the "official general practitioner" for the Bridgeport Bluefish ...

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