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Are Fairfield Schools Ready To Reopen? Union, District Disagree
The head of the Fairfield teachers union says the school district isn’t ready to reopen amid the pandemic. District leadership disagrees.

The head of the Fairfield teachers union says the school district isn’t ready to reopen amid the pandemic. District leadership disagrees.

Gov. Ned Lamont will continue to have broad emergency powers until at least Feb. 9.
Connecticut's scholastic sports governing body sided with state officials in dismissing the viability of full-contact football.
Gov. Ned Lamont wants to extend his emergency powers until early February, but Republicans have taken issue with the nature of some orders.
A volunteer army will help those who most need help having storm debris removed like the elderly, veterans and those struggling financially.
The Moriartys saw their home destroyed, and it's been hard to find housing that will accommodate 13-year-old Christy, who has spina bifida.
North Haven Health & Racquet will resume operations with a new management team that will work with the town, officials announced.
District officials confirmed some staff members tested positive for the virus but emphasized they did not enter school buildings beforehand.
Firefighters from Montville's four volunteer companies, collecting supplies disaster supplies for hard-hit LA town, need our help, folks.
About 15 percent of the schools which responded to an inquiry said they are excluding remote-only learners from extracurricular activities.
The last time Madison school kids were in class was in March. Thursday, half of the district's students returned to hybrid-model classes.
“Our memories of the gym, including staff, and generations of families, will always be in our thoughts and hearts,” the business said.
Hamden’s legislative delegation is urging state officials to help the district with reopening costs due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Joseph A. Carfora's administration said the town will provide the location, and the Y will provide child care services for families.
Classes start Thursday for Cohort A and for Cohort B, Friday. The latest on masks: bandanas, gaiters, or masks with valves are not allowed.
The state and non-profit agencies join forces with DoorDash to deliver meal boxes to those in need of food but at high-risk for COVID-19.
The family-owned store in Stamford has announced a going-out-of-business sale, during which $8 million in home decor "must go."
Work is moving along on turning the sites of rundown factories in Vernon into a park named for a music legend.
Connecticut officials are projecting a large looming deficit, but the state has billions in its rainy day fund that could help.
North Branford teacher Jocelyn Booth, her husband and children escaped unharmed, but are now staying with friends, their future uncertain.
An East Windsor woman has coordinated a number of artisans and small business owners who will present their wares in an online extravaganza.
Stratford board members repeatedly questioned superintendent Janet Robinson’s honesty and transparency at the tense Tuesday meeting.
Hook'd on the Sound, which was delayed in opening due to the coronavirus pandemic, is operated by Upsilon Entertainment Group LLC.
District officials indicated last week staffing concerns could delay the start of elementary school in Greenwich, but it has been resolved.
Gov. Ned Lamont extended Connecticut's state of emergency. Legislative Republicans are asking for some limits.
Gov. Ned Lamont was in Vernon Tuesday to sample the hybrid school reopening plan.
Gov. Ned Lamont said his administration may follow Massachusetts, which recently instituted the mandate.
Connecticut's positive coronavirus test rate low also remains low.
As of last week, 700 students had signed up for the Stratford school district’s full-time distance learning option.
The city of Milford is holding a public hearing Sept. 1. Here is a review of the dozens and dozens of letters the city has received.
Gov. Ned Lamont said he is confident Connecticut can stamp out coronavirus flare-ups before they get out of control this fall.
Bethel Schools Superintendent Dr. Christine Carver says that science — and preparedness — trumped fear in their successful reopening.
Students returned to the New Canaan campus on Monday.
Vernon students were back in classrooms for the first time since March Monday.
This latest adjustment is not even related to the pandemic but rather due to storm damage and power outages that crippled Branford for days.
Some teachers at Kendall Elementary School will start the school year under quarantine.
Struggling but surviving during the pandemic, the popular Indian eatery created a GoFundMe to help it cover back rent demanded by landlord.
The latest trek to a Hidden Gem takes us to home cooking in the central part of the state.
A local couple plans to open their business, Reef Shack, this fall. Co-owner Bridget Lesizza is from Fairfield and attended Lauralton Hall.
Survey results revealed during a Board of Ed meeting revealed over 3,000 families said their child will attend classes virtually this fall.