Ten child predator suspects bagged in TV reporter's Fairfield sting

Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department keep an eye on activity during an undercover sting operation that snagged 10 men who came to a house in town, expecting to have sex with a minor. Photo: Contributed Photo / Fairfield Citizen TV personality Chris Hansen leaves the Sirius XM Studios on May 30, 2013 in New York City.

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Harrison and Brewster Men Among Child Predator Suspects Arrested in Connecticut

A Harrison man and a Brewster man were among 10 men, from ages 19 to 64, who were arrested as part of an undercover operation by Fairfield, CT police in which the men allegedly went to a Fairfield house expecting to have sex with a minor , according to the Connecticut Post. The Post reports that the sting, which started last Thursday and ran through the weekend, was run parallel to one conducted by former Dateline NBC journalist Chris Hansen of "To Catch a Predator" fame for a new show he is preparing called "Hansen vs. Predator."

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Inside Michael Jackson's Iconic First Moonwalk Onstage

... and Calvin Klein, dining at the Four Seasons, hanging out at Studio 54, and vacationing at her new manor in Fairfield, Connecticut. Her first RCA album, Why Do Fools Fall in Love , hit the top ten, and the follow-up, Silk Electric, had gone gold, ...

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Emergency-room alternative gains steam

American Family Care Urgent Care, a national chain of urgent care walk-in clinics, opens its seventh location in Connecticut on Oct. 16, this one in Fairfield. The principal is Dr. Steven Heffer , a 15-year town resident.

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GE's Immelt Under Pressure From Activist Fund's Move

... put out an 80-page white paper detailing a number of improvements the fund would like to see take place at the Fairfield, Conn.-based company, including a larger share buyback than currently planned. Trian notes that its officials have had ...

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Ten child predator suspects bagged in TV reporter's Fairfield sting

Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department keep an eye on activity during an undercover sting operation that snagged 10 men who came to a house in town, expecting to have sex with a minor. Ten men, ranging in age from 19 to 64, who police said came to a house in Fairfield expecting to have sex with a minor, were arrested in an undercover operation that started last Thursday and ran through the weekend.

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Driver charged with leaving scene of Beachside crash

John Watkins, 25, of Fairfield has been charged with evading responsibility and failure to drive right after police said he left the scene of an accident on Beachside Road in August. Photo: Westport Police Department / Westport Police Department John Watkins, 27, of Mountain Laurel Road, turned himself in Sept.

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GE finishes dredging the upper Hudson River for PCBs

... nment trustees will make an assessment of the harm done to the river's resources, either through a settlement with Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE over its liability or through litigation.

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Stamford's Hansen Revives 'Predator' With Child Sex Busts In Fairfield

A Fairfield man was among several adults arrested after reality TV show producers lured him to a Fairfield residence to meet a minor for sex during production of a new version of "To Catch A Predator," police said. Charles E. Lawrence, 8 Pleszko Place, Fairfield, was charged with risk of injury to a minor, second-degree criminal attempt of sexual assault, and enticing a minor, police said.

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10 arrested in child predator sting

Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department keep an eye on activity during an undercover sting operation that snagged 10 men who came to a house in town, expecting to have sex with a minor. Ten men, ranging in age from 19 to 64, who police said came to a house in Fairfield expecting to have sex with a minor, were arrested in an undercover operation that started last Thursday and ran through the weekend.

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Pressure on GE's Immelt Surges as Peltz Buys $2.5 Billion Stake

... he doesn't think Immelt is acting quickly enough. Still, Peltz didn't even hint at starting a proxy fight with the Fairfield, Conn.-based company, which traces its roots to Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb in the late 1800s. , failing to ...

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GE's Immelt Under Pressure to Turn Around After Activist Fund's Monday Move

... put out an 80-page white paper detailing a number of improvements the fund would like to see take place at the Fairfield, Conn.-based company. Trian notes that its officials have had "constructive" dialogue with GE and that Peltz has a "longstanding ...

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Bedford's Donald Trump Will Debut At Lionheart Gallery In Pound Ridge

... artists include Karen Vogel of Darien, Connecticut; Barbara (Babs) Owen of Rhode Island; Roxanne Faber Savage of Fairfield, Connecticut; Liz Dexheimer of Litchfield County, Connecticut; Margaret Noel of Pennsylvania; Constance Old of New Canaan, ...

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Absentee ballots available in Easton

Caitlin Olson, of Fairfield, reaches out to high five her kids as she finishes the 5k 9th Annual CancerCare Fairfield Walk/Run for Hope at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday.

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Norwalk Man Charged in Child Predator Undercover Sting in Fairfield

Fairfield Police arrested 10 men, from ages 19 to 64, as part of an undercover operation in which the men allegedly went to a Fairfield house expecting to have sex with a minor , according to the Connecticut Post. The Post reports that the sting, which started last Thursday and ran through the weekend, was run parallel to one conducted by former Dateline NBC journalist Chris Hansen of "To Catch a Predator" fame for a new show he is preparing called "Hansen vs. Predator."

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Driver charged with leaving scene of Beachside crash

John Watkins, 25, of Fairfield has been charged with evading responsibility and failure to drive right after police said he left the scene of an accident on Beachside Road in August. John Watkins, 27, of Mountain Laurel Road, turned himself in Sept.

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10 arrested in child predator sting

Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department keep an eye on activity during an undercover sting operation that snagged 10 men who came to a house in town, expecting to have sex with a minor. FAIRFIELD, Conn.

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Ten child predator suspects bagged in TV reporter's Fairfield sting

Ten men, ranging in age from 19 to 64, who police said came to a house in Fairfield expecting to have sex with a minor, were arrested in an undercover operation that started last Thursday and ran through the weekend. The men all allegedly were in computer contact with someone they believed was either a 13-year-old boy or a 12-year-old girl, via the Internet and text messages.

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Cops: 10 predators caught in sting

Detectives from the Fairfield Police Department keep an eye on activity during an undercover sting operation that snagged 10 men who came to a house in town, expecting to have sex with a minor. FAIRFIELD, Conn.

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Trian becomes one of top GE investors, buying $2.5B stake

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Trian buys $2.5-billion stake in General Electric

... more than 300 aircraft and a team of GE employees. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Headline Override

... artists include Karen Vogel of Darien, Connecticut; Barbara (Babs) Owen of Rhode Island; Roxanne Faber Savage of Fairfield, Connecticut; Liz Dexheimer of Litchfield County, Connecticut; Margaret Noel of Pennsylvania; Constance Old of New Canaan, ...

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GE finishes dredging the upper Hudson River for PCBs Updated at

... nment trustees will make an assessment of the harm done to the river's resources, either through a settlement with Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE over its liability or through litigation.

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Trian becomes one of top GE investors, buying $2.5B stake

... more than 300 aircraft and a team of GE employees. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Wilton Acupuncturist Not Afraid To Stick It To Patients

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Jim Fitzpatrick's introduction to acupuncture occurred 25 years ago, when he made an appointment to get treatment for a virus while studying in Japan.

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Trian becomes a top GE investor, buys $2.5B stake

... more than 300 aircraft and a team of GE employees. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt ...

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GE runs an intense 5-year program to develop executives, and only 2% finish it

Nestled in the quiet town of Fairfield, Connecticut, is an unassuming General Electric building hidden behind a security gate and rolling hills. Inside, a group of carefully chosen specialists work tirelessly toward becoming the company's next presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, and CEOs.

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Trian becomes one of top GE investors, buying $2.5B stake

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Trian becomes one of top GE investors, buying $2.5B stake

... more than 300 aircraft and a team of GE employees. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt ...

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GE runs an intense 5-year program to develop executives, and...

Nestled in the quiet town of Fairfield, Connecticut, is an unassuming General Electric building hidden behind a security gate and rolling hills. Inside, a group of carefully chosen specialists work tirelessly toward becoming the company's next presidents, vice presidents, CFOs, and CEOs.

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Trian Becomes One of Top GE Investors, Buying $2.5B Stake

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut , company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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These are the worst job interviews ever

... the third interview, the hiring manager mentioned they're "aligned on so many things." But one week later, the Fairfield, Conn., resident received an e-mail from HR, stating, "We thought you were really strong, we really enjoyed meeting you, but ...

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GE runs an intense 5-year program to develop executives and only 2% finish it

Nestled in the quiet town of Fairfield, Connecticut, is an unassuming General Electric building hidden behind a security gate and rolling hills. Inside, a group of carefully chosen specialists work tirelessly towards becoming the company's next presidents, vice presidents, "It's a great training ground of young leaders," GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt said at the company's Minds + Machines event, noting that the program consists of mostly mid-20s professionals from manufacturing, finance, and all parts of the company.

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Peltz's Trian Buys $2.5 Billion Stake in GE Amid Overhaul

... Peltz said in the statement. Trian's stake is a boost to GE Chief Executive Officer Jeff Immelt's plan to sell the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company's finance and consumer-facing units to concentrate on industrial operations. The 33-year GE ...

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Trian becomes 1 of top GE investors, buying $2.5B stake

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt . ...

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Peltz's Trian becomes a top shareholder of General Electric as GE refocuses on core business

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Trian becomes a top GE investor

... exiting a banking sector with stricter oversight. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company. The fund's executives, Peltz and Ed Garden, have a longstanding relationship with GE CEO Jeff Immelt. ...

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Bedford's Donald Trump Debuts At Lionheart Gallery In Pound Ridge

... artists include Karen Vogel of Darien, Connecticut; Barbara (Babs) Owen of Rhode Island; Roxanne Faber Savage of Fairfield, Connecticut; Liz Dexheimer of Litchfield County, Connecticut; Margaret Noel of Pennsylvania; Constance Old of New Canaan, ...

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Investor Trian becomes a top shareholder of General Electric as it refocuses on core business

Trian Fund Management is now one of General Electric's biggest shareholders following the activist investor's largest investment, about $2.5 billion, as it positions itself to play a role in the transformation of the industrial conglomerate. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 per cent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company.

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Investor Trian becomes a top shareholder of General Electric as it refocuses on core business

Trian Fund Management is now one of General Electric's biggest shareholders following the activist investor's largest investment, about $2.5 billion, as it positions itself to play a role in the transformation of the industrial conglomerate. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company.

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Trian becomes a top GE investor

Trian Fund Management is now one of General Electric's biggest shareholders following the activist investor's largest investment, about $2.5 billion, as it positions itself to play a role in the transformation of the industrial conglomerate. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company.

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Sunny skies bring out crowd for CancerCare's Run/Walk for Hope

... Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For Hearst Connecticut Media CancerCare volunteers Emma Budd and Emma Daley, both 17, of Fairfield, distribute apples and bananas at the charity's 9th annual Walk/Run for Hope at Jennings Beach. Photo: Mike Lauterborn / For ...

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Trian becomes a top GE investor

Trian Fund Management is now one of General Electric's biggest shareholders following the activist investor's largest investment, about $2.5 billion, as it positions itself to play a role in the transformation of the industrial conglomerate. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut, company.

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Trian Becomes a Top GE Investor

Trian Fund Management is now one of General Electric's biggest shareholders following the activist investor's largest investment, about $2.5 billion, as it positions itself to play a role in the transformation of the industrial conglomerate. Trian acquired 98.5 million shares, or about 1 percent of the Fairfield, Connecticut , company.

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Fairfield Brews Up Renovations At Historic Tea House

But the weather Friday didn't stop members of the Fairfield community from celebrating the renovation of the historic Burr Gardens Tea House at the Burr Homestead Mansion. In the cold and the rain, volunteers from the Fairfield-based Bigelow Tea Co.

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Sunny skies bring out crowd for CancerCare's Run/Walk for Hope

... join CancerCare's Walk/Run for Hope at Jennings Beach. CancerCare volunteers Emma Budd and Emma Daley, both 17, of Fairfield, distribute apples and bananas at the charity's 9th annual Walk/Run for Hope at Jennings Beach. Ishani, Sheit and Ritu Dhaon ...

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Westport's Hwang Celebrates 'Blue Plan' For Long Island Sound

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.-While the environmental preservation movement is associated with the color green, Connecticut's newly enacted Long Island Sound "Blue Plan" is making positive waves among activists and legislators alike. Unanimously passed by the House and Senate during the 2015 legislative session and signed into law by Gov. Dannel Malloy, the Blue Plan ensures that Connecticut has a coordinated strategy for future use of the Sound by requiring the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and stakeholders to compile an inventory of its natural and human resources.

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Letter: Fairfield Resident Urges Fellow Voters To Do Their Homework

I, like many Fairfielders, received an email this week from The Fairfield Taxpayers outlining their Strategic Plan for the Town. After reading the material, in great depth, I came to realize what a complete fool I have been.

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Students Honor 12 Fairfield Heroes In Pequot Library Exhibit

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A group of Fairfield students honored 12 local adults recently at Pequot Library in an event called "Meet Our Local Heroes from the Community."

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The 9th Annual CancerCare Fairfield Walk/Run for Hope

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. Caitlin Olson, of Fairfield, reaches out to high five her kids as she finishes the 5k 9th Annual CancerCare Fairfield Walk/Run for Hope at Jennings Beach in Fairfield, Conn.

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Stamford, Fairfield women raising funds for allergy research

When Stamford resident Kim Hall met Fairfield resident Elise Bates in a meeting about food allergies, the two women immediately connected. Hall discovered her daughter, Lindsay, who is now 12, was allergic to dairy and eggs when she was just 11 months old.

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Fairfield WOW House for $2.95 Million

This Fairfield "wow" house sits majestically on 2.86 acres of specimen trees and perennial gardens and features more than 6,200 square feet of living space.

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Letter: Residents Supports Re-Election for Tetreau

I am writing to urge all Fairfield residents who care about the future of Fairfield to support Mike Tetreau for First Selectman on Election Day. In today's world it is very easy to become disillusioned with our elected officials who too often put politics in front of what is best for us.

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Letter: Support urged for Tetreau, Marmion

... from our town's savings account to achieve these lower tax increases. This responsible management has allowed Fairfield to maintain its AAA bond rating, which allows Fairfield to borrow at the best market rates, when borrowing is necessary. This is ...

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Letter: Marmion an asset to Tetreau's leadership

Have you met Sheila Marmion? Sheila stepped into the position of selectman when Cristin McCarthy Vahey became our assemblywoman. Since then, Sheila has, in her quiet but decisive way, continued to work for the betterment of the town of Fairfield.

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Got $7.75 Million? Purchase Noi 1 2l Coward's Connecticut Retreat

As reported on Realtor.com, the lavish Fairfield, Connecticut mansion, Sasco Manor, once owned by theatrical genius Sir Nol Coward's business manager and lover, Jack Wilson , is on the market for $7.75 million. The regularly stayed and entertained there while working on Broadway productions such as PRIVATE LIVES, DESIGN FOR LIVING, PRESENT LAUGHTER and SAIL AWAY.

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New Milford routs Notre Dane-Fairfield

Right from the opening kickoff New Milford seemed to be a step ahead of Notre Dame-Fairfield on Saturday afternoon. New Milford's Ryan Christopher raced 95 yards up the center of the gridiron on the opening return to give the Green Wave a game-long lead in their 34-6 win.

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A spirited Halloween arises as Burr Homestead becomes - Enchanted Castle'

A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. A Halloween tradition in Fairfield returns later this month as a spirited transformation of the Burr Homestead becomes the "Enchanted Castle" from Oct. 24 to 31. The week-long holiday event at the historic mansion, 739 Old Post Road, is sponsored again by the Bridgeport Hospital Auxiliary.

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A spirited Halloween arises as Burr Homestead becomes - Enchanted Castle'

A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. Photo: File Photo / File Photo A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. Photo: File Photo / File Photo A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. Photo: File Photo / File Photo A scene from an earlier Enchanted Castle at the Burr Homestead, a Fairfield Halloween tradition that returns this year from Oct. 24 to 31. Photo: File Photo / File Photo A Halloween tradition in Fairfield returns later this month as a spirited transformation of the Burr Homestead becomes the "Enchanted Castle" from Oct. 24 to 31. The week-long holiday event at the historic mansion, 739 ... (more)

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Enchanted Castle to return to Burr Homestead

... www.enchantedcastle.org. The Castle is closed Monday, Oct. 26. Co-chaired by Shaun Amberg and Debbie Charles of Fairfield, the Enchanted Castle is in its 22nd year. Proceeds from this year's event support the programs of Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin ...

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Letter: Resident Dismayed at Negative Campaign

... insurance and FEMA reimbursements. The Stratfield Market? Is Mr. Tymniak running for First Selectman or king of Fairfield? Tymniak-McArdle are conducting this depressingly negative campaign because they have very little to say on their own behalf. ...

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After the Rains- Get to the Beachfront Open Houses Next Week

Come see three Fairfield beachfront condos, a turnkey beach house in Lordship and fantastic waterfront property on Fairfield Beach Road! Well this weekend is due to be a dreary wash out, but the sun will be back out by Monday, and we have some great beachfront open house events you can look forward to! Sunset on the Sound Kensie Point Open House Thursday, October 8th 5-7 pm Come see three Fairfield beachfront condos priced from $899K to $1mil and enjoy drinks, snacks and fabulous water views! See the Listings Take a Quick Tour

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Letter: Tetreau, Marmion best to deal with town problems

Fairfield deserves better than having two candidates who don't know even know the answers to the issues they have raised. The Penfield Building Committee has been meeting with all due diligence since December 2013 and has reported back periodically to the Board of Selectmen , the Board of Finance and the RTM.

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Motor Supplier Follows High Power, Low Weight Demands of Mobile Equipment

... Register today for our premier industry showcases in Philadelphia and Texas! 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 ...

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Norwalk Chef Will Cook Up A Storm As He Fields Questions At Library Event

From managing a restaurant to choosing vendors, there's a lot more to a chef's schedule than creating fabulous dishes. Learn the full story Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at What's Cooking in the Fairfield Library, 1080 Old Post Road.

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Fairfield Man Charged With Fleeing Scene Of Crash Near Shore In Westport

A 27-year-old Fairfield man was charged with leaving the scene of a one-car accident on Beachside Avenue over the summer that caused property damage, Westport police said. John Watkins turned himself in to Westport police on Wednesday, Sept.

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Caron set to take over reins at Bethel

... principal Chris Troetti said. "Being a coach and a college athlete himself and his vast experience teaching at Fairfield Warde and running their student activities program set him ahead from the pack." "I hope so," Caron said. "The big thing for me ...

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Workers in Waukesha losing jobs as GE takes strong stance in Ex-Im Bank dispute

... companies. But he's smack in the middle of it now that GE has said it will close its Waukesha plant, where the Fairfield, Conn.-based company makes engines used in the oil and gas industry. The closure will eliminate 350 jobs over the next couple of ...

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Connecticut Audubon to teach kids how to be animal keepers

A Junior Animal Keepers class designed to show sixth- and seventh-graders how to care for the menagerie at the Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield starts Tuesday. The program will take place weekly on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. through Nov. 10 at the center, 2325 Burr St. The fee is $60 for Connecticut Audubon members, $80 for nonmembers.

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John Gordon Steers, 41, of Fairfield

Raised in Fairfield, Steers was educated at Fairfield Country Day School, Fairfield College Preparatory School and received his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina. He enjoyed traveling, ultimately visiting 49 states, after which he began his career in the financial industry.

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Mark Kozelek At StageOne

... and raw emotional power. Can we separate the music from the man? Mark Kozelek plays 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Fairfield Theatre Company's StageOne space, 70 Sanford St., Fairfield. 203-259-1036, fairfieldtheatre.org

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Trumbull Police Blotter Sept. 23-28

Fausto Vizcaino, 29, of Bridgeport was charged with third-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny and two counts of interfering with an officer. Keith Placko, 30, of Fairfield was charged with DUI, failure to drive in proper lane and failure to maintain minimum insurance.

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New Fairfield fire chief sworn in

Former Norwalk Fire Chief Denis McCarthy officially took over the position from Richard Felner. The town of Fairfield has a new Fire Chief following a swearing-in ceremony at the fire headquarters on Reef Road last night.

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Hundreds turn out for Pink Aid fundraiser at Mitchells

Nine-month breast cancer survivor and birthday girl Cindy Citrone of Fairfield danced for joy during the Celebration of Life Warrior fashion show during the annual Pink Aiod fundraiser at Mitchells of Westport. She walked the runway with friends and fellow survivors Kim Meier of Westport, center, and Heidi Taylor of Trumbull, left, holding her hands up to form a heart, both four-year survivors.

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Hundreds turn out for Pink Aid fundraiser at Mitchells

Nine-month breast cancer survivor and birthday girl Cindy Citrone of Fairfield danced for joy during the Celebration of Life Warrior fashion show during the annual Pink Aiod fundraiser at Mitchells of Westport. She walked the runway with friends and fellow survivors Kim Meier of Westport, center, and Heidi Taylor of Trumbull, left, holding her hands up to form a heart, both four-year survivors.

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McCarthy sworn in as new fire chief

... Dunn served as master of ceremonies when Fire Chief Denis McCarthy, far left, took his oath of office Thursday. Fairfield's new fire chief, Denis McCarthy talks with Norwalk Asst. Chief Larry Reilly , who was McCarthy's second-in-command when he was ...

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Letter: Supports Gerber for new school board term

It's election time once again. I am writing today to urge all eligible voters in Fairfield to make a difference by voting on Nov. 3 and to consider casting a vote for Jessica Gerber for Board of Education .

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Letter: Rejects Fairfield Taxpayers' plan as repugnant

I just received an email from the Fairfield Taxpayers, and took some time reading their "strategic plan" for the town of Fairfield. I found what I read to be repugnant.

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Letter: RTM Republicans need Tymniak to lead effectively

Since taking over the majority on the Representative Town Meeting six years ago, Fairfield Republicans have leveraged their leadership position to effectively limit spending and initiate course corrections which arguably ought to have been enacted a decade earlier. The Republican-led RTM became the de facto final arbitrator of the town budget and was the driver behind a transition to a private sector model of defined contributions for town employees' post-retirement benefits.

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Denis McCarthy is sworn in as the town's new fire chief Thursday by First Selectman Mike Tetreau.

Denis McCarthy is sworn in as the town's new fire chief Thursday by First Selectman Mike Tetreau. Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Fairfield Citizen Fire Chief Denis McCarthy gets a hug from his wife, Barbara, as First Selectman Mike Tetreau looks on.

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Fairfield firefighters free trapped dog

First, it was a kitten from a tree. This time, it was firefighters to the rescue of a small dog stuck under concrete.

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Former Norwalk Chief Takes Over Leadership Of Fairfield Fire Department

A longtime Fairfield resident was sworn in as fire chief during a ceremony in the bays of the Fairfield Fire Department headquarters Thursday afternoon. "I'm honored to have been selected to lead this department," Denis McCarthy told a crowd Thursday gathered in a space normally occupied by fire engines and apparatus.

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Journalist Offering Lecture On Presidential Race At Watermark In Fairfield

"During election season, we're exposed to political campaigns in the media every day," said Jennifer Rodriguez, community life director at The Watermark. "We are looking forward to hearing Paul's perspective on this topic, and hope that our residents and guests will join us for this unique and informative discussion."

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Designer Showcase On The Green Shows Off Full Splendor In Fairfield

Over 15 top interior designers and landscape designers will showcase their skills at St. Paul's rectory, a historic home rich with history dating to 1834. Designer Showhouse on the Green follows in St. Paul's long tradition of using its site on the town green to stage events open to the entire community.

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Fairfield and Westchester county mayors find similarities

Mayors from Fairfield and Westchester counties came together to talk urban development Thursday afternoon and found that their cities had more similarities than differences. The chief executives of Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, New Haven, and White Plains and New Rochelle, N.Y., were the guest speakers at a panel discussion hosted by the Construction Institute of Fairfield County and the Society for Marketing Professional Services - New York, at the University of Connecticut - Stamford.

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Letter: Tetreau Earns Resident's Trust, Vote

... management that has made it possible for Mike to keep tax increases lower than in the past. Mike understands that Fairfield residents want quality services, but also need minimal tax increases. He has delivered on both these needs. Based on Mike ...

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Celebrate Community at the Fairfield Public Library

Celebrate the vitality and diversity of our community at the Fairfield Public Library. The Library joins Fairfield Magazine in its celebration of a decade of great stories about local people, businesses, homes and happenings.

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Walkers, Runners In Fairfield 5K Help Norwalk's CancerCare

Hundreds of runners and walkers - and, yes, a few puppies - are scheduled to hit the streets in Fairfield to raise money to fight cancer on Sunday. CancerCare is set to host its ninth Annual Walk/Run for Hope starting at Jennings Beach.

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ND-Fairfield blanks Bunnell in girls soccer

It was picture day and for the first time this season, Notre Dame-Fairfield goalkeeper Sierra Chavez put on her uniform. Over the course of the Lancers' initial six games, Chavez has been sidelined with a herniated disc in her back and over the course of those initial six games, Notre Dame had only managed to win two of them.

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Fairfield and Westchester county mayors find similarities

Mayors from Fairfield and Westchester counties came together to talk urban development Thursday afternoon and found that their cities had more similarities than differences. The chief executives of Stamford, Bridgeport, Norwalk, New Haven, and White Plains and New Rochelle, N.Y., were the guest speakers at a panel discussion hosted by the Construction Institute of Fairfield County and the Society for Marketing Professional Services - New York, at the University of Connecticut 's downtown Stamford campus.

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Frontier Communications Offers Hurricane Safety Tips To Fairfield

Frontier Communications' teams across Connecticut are preparing for the possibility of Hurricane Joaquin hitting the East Coast over the next few days, and they encourage residents to make preparations in the event that the Category 3 Hurricane has an impact on Connecticut. While Frontier is making its own preparations for the storm, the company is urging residents to be proactive.

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US regulators say GE can dismantle Hudson PCB cleanup plant

... facility if additional dredging is required. The agency also said it doesn't see any agreement in sight for the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company to do more. The Hudson River Natural Resource Trustees, a three-member group of government ...

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US regulators won't block GE from dismantling Hudson PCB cleanup plant as dredging winds down

... facility if additional dredging is required. The agency also said it doesn't see any agreement in sight for the Fairfield, Connecticut-based company to do more. The Hudson River Natural Resource Trustees, a three-member group of government ...

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US regulators say GE can dismantle Hudson PCB cleanup plant

Federal regulators say they have no problem with General Electric dismantling a PCB cleanup facility as six years of Hudson River dredging wraps up. The Environmental Protection Agency says the Fairfield, Connecticut company could use a new, temporary facility if additional dredging is required.

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Here's the latest New York news from The Associated Press

Federal regulators say they have no problem with General Electric dismantling a PCB cleanup facility as six years of Hudson River dredging wraps up. The Environmental Protection Agency says the Fairfield, Connecticut company could use a new, temporary facility if additional dredging is required.

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EPA: GE can dismantle Hudson PCB facility as dredging wraps

Federal regulators say they have no problem with General Electric dismantling a PCB cleanup facility as six years of Hudson River dredging wraps up. The Environmental Protection Agency says the Fairfield, Connecticut company could use a new, temporary facility if additional dredging is required.

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Westport Takes Large State Funding Hit

... is the second highest in the state after Greenwich. Nearby municipalities got the following percent cuts: Fairfield (6.74%), Darien (5%), Norwalk (.53%), Trumbull (2.3%), Bridgeport (.23). "Westport is financially strong, and we are certainly ...

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A Father's Journal: An accidental hipster socks it to fashionistas

... and I have seen me naked. I own no skinny jeans because I am not skinny. How about khaki pants or does that scream Fairfield, Connecticut? We ended up with a black button-down shirt and khaki pants. Even though the pants screamed something, they ...

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Violent Crime Stats in Fairfield Revealed for 2014

... Dannel P. Malloy said in a prepared statement. According to the FBI data, there were 33 violent crimes reported in Fairfield in 2014 and 28 such crimes in 2013. For a breakdown, there were four rapes, nine robberies and 20 aggravated assaults in ...

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A Father's Journal: An accidental hipster socks it to fashionistas

... and I have seen me naked. I own no skinny jeans because I am not skinny. How about khaki pants or does that scream Fairfield, Connecticut? We ended up with a black button-down shirt and khaki pants. Even though the pants screamed something, they ...

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Wells Fargo to Acquire GE's Railcar Leasing Business

... finance unit, said in a statement. The sales add to a series of GE divestitures as CEO Jeffrey Immelt steers the Fairfield, Connecticut-based firm back to its industrial roots. He's expanding the manufacturing units making products such as jet ...

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Wells Fargo Agrees to Acquire GE's Railcar Leasing Business

... of both deals were not disclosed. "The sales add to a series of GE divestitures as CEO Jeffrey Immelt steers the Fairfield, Connecticut-based firm back to its industrial roots," notes the publication. "The transactions dismantle what was General ...

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Youth football: Wildcats teams put together winning week

The Fairfield Wildcats eighth grade team improved to 3-1 avenging last season's overtime playoff loss with a 21-7 win over New Canaan Red on Saturday. Early in the second quarter, Joey Gulbin connected with Sam Davenport for a touchdown pass to give Fairfield a 6-0 lead.

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Fairfield Home Used As Retreat By Noel Coward Lists For $7.75M

An estate that frequently served as celebrated playwright, composer, director and actor Noel Coward's Connecticut retreat recently returned to the market. Located in the coveted hilltop enclave of Sasco Hill Road in Fairfield, the antique English Manor house is represented by Southport agent Victoria Fingelly and listed at $7.75 million, William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty announced.

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Eye on the hurricane: Town officials prep for Joaquin

"We will continue to monitor this significant storm over the next few days," First Selectman Michael Tetreau said. "It is anticipated that the storm could impact Fairfield late Sunday."

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A punishing storm surge during Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 devastated the town's shoreline.

A punishing storm surge during Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 devastated the town's shoreline. Photo: File Photo / File Photo Homes along Fairfield Beach Road and the surrounding shoreline neighborhood were heavily damaged during Superstorm Sandy in October 2012.

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Fairfield Letter: Support Bill Perugini's Re-Election To RTM

I write in support of Bill Perugini's re-election to the Fairfield RTM, District 9 , and encourage you and your family to support him as well. As a neighborhood association leader, I have spent countless hours with RTM Representative Bill addressing the concerns of residents in District 9 and have always been impressed by his attention to detail and conscientious follow-up.

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Naptime Chef Kelsey Banfield, Serves up a Winner with the Family Calendar Cookbook

Rounding out Fairfield's Restaurant Week is cookbook author Kelsey Banfield, signing copies of her new cookbook, THE FAMILY CALENDAR COOKBOOK, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 12:00pm-3:00pm, at the downtown Fairfield University Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 255-7756. Holidays, School events, fun gatherings with the neighbors; this is the stuff of family life, and there's always a need for a perfect recipe, through all four seasons of the year.

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