The Fairfield Police Department says it has seen an increase in overdoses recently involving Fentanyl and Heroin-laced Fentanyl. Police say they have responded to three overdoses in the last three days, and officers have rendered life-saving aid to 12 people in the past three months. Police say anyone who sees drug paraphernalia, or similar out-of-place items, should not handle or touch them in any way, but should instead contact the Fairfield Police Department. Fairfield will hold Memorial Day services at the Maple Hill Veterans Cemetery at 11 Monday morning. Mayor Mike Dreith will be the speaker, with Dave Land serving as Master of Ceremonies and Lebanon North CP Church Pastor J.C. McDuffee offering prayer. American Legion Post 176 Commander Tom Seaman and VFW Post 4535 Commander Ron Van Buskirk will lay a wreath at the monument of the unknown service person. The Honor Guard will perform a 21-Gun Salute, followed by the sounding of Taps by Doug Aman. In the event of rain, the service
The Fairfield Police Department says it has seen an increase in overdoses recently involving Fentanyl and Heroin-laced Fentanyl. Police say they have responded to three overdoses in the last three days, and officers have rendered life-saving aid to 12 people in the past three months. Police say anyone who sees drug paraphernalia, or similar out-of-place items, should not handle or touch them in any way, but should instead contact the Fairfield Police Department. Fairfield will hold Memorial Day services at the Maple Hill Veterans Cemetery at 11 Monday morning. Mayor Mike Dreith will be the speaker, with Dave Land serving as Master of Ceremonies and Lebanon North CP Church Pastor J.C. McDuffee offering prayer. American Legion Post 176 Commander Tom Seaman and VFW Post 4535 Commander Ron Van Buskirk will lay a wreath at the monument of the unknown service person. The Honor Guard will perform a 21-Gun Salute, followed by the sounding of Taps by Doug Aman. In the event of rain, the service
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A bill that would revise local zoning laws in Connecticut to encourage the development of more affordable housing notched a legislative victory Thursday. But the measure, which was the subject of a four-hour debate in the House of Representatives, is far less sweeping than the proposals initially promoted by activists. The bill, which now moves to the state Senate for consideration, was .
The Fairfield City Council met last night and swore in new members after last month’s election. Awards of Appreciation were given to outgoing aldermen Jim Griffith and Ralph Barbre, as well as former Interim Mayor and current alderman Gary Moore. City Street & Bridge Leadman Robert Kamp was presented with a Hero Award for intervening when three dogs attempted to attack children last month.
Robert Kamp receiving his award from Mayor Mike Dreith and Maddox Richards
The new council approved a TIF Redevelopment Agreement for repair of the south wall at Fairfield City Hall. TIF will pay 25 percent of the total project cost. Aldermen also approved a $7,000 expenditure for five City Band concerts this summer, contingent upon Director Josh Livesay being able to form the band.