Final 2025 Election Results Released In Fairfield

Votes were recounted Tuesday for three Representative Town Meeting districts. Two candidates ended up with the same number of votes.

Date Set For Fairfield's 2025 Inauguration Ceremony

Town Clerk Betsy Browne will issue the Oath of Office to newly elected officials.

UI Seeks Reconsideration Of Denied Fairfield/Bridgeport Monopole Proposal

The Connecticut Siting Council last month denied United Illuminating's application.

Fairfield 2025 Election Results: Early Outlook Is Big Night For Democrats, Charter Revision

Fairfield residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Fairfield Election Results 2025: 6 Of 7 Charter Revisions Adopted, Unofficial Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the unofficial vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Fairfield municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Vitale Reacts To Electoral Gains By Democrats In Fairfield

The First Selectwoman was not on the ballot on Tuesday, but celebrated her party's achievements.

Election Recounts Planned In Fairfield For 3 RTM Districts, Constables

Municipal elections were held in Fairfield and throughout Connecticut on Tuesday.

Fairfield Hires New Public Works Director

He previously served as bureau chief of transportation, traffic and parking in Stamford.

Residents Urged To Speak Out Against UI Monopole Proposal In Fairfield

The Connecticut Siting Council is scheduled to vote on the controversial proposal on Sept. 18.

Christine Vitale Named Fairfield First Selectwoman

A slate of Democratic elected officials voted Monday to fill the post, after the passing of Bill Gerber.

Fairfield Republicans Set Up Sites For Petition Drive For Special Election

Local Republicans are seeking to force a special election for the office of First Selectman, following the passing of Bill Gerber.

Opinion: Democracy or Hypocrisy? | Part II

Democrat Elizabeth Zezima (D-4) has insisted across social media that a special election is an inefficient waste, an about-face from 2017.

7 Questions To Appear On Ballot For Charter Revision In Fairfield

The questions will appear on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 4.

UI Receives Support For Fairfield Monopole Plan Before CT Siting Council's Next Meeting

The Siting Council is deliberating about the proposed project, which would hang power lines from tall monopoles in parts of Fairfield.

Fairfield Leaders Blast CT Siting Council Over New UI Straw Vote

The council this week reversed an earlier straw vote concerning United Illuminating's proposed monopole project in Fairfield and Bridgeport.

Independent Journalism Is Never Government Funded

It's just a fact. He who pays helps determine coverage - it always ends up like that. Reader supported is the way to go.

Fairfield To Begin East Trunk Sewer Line Replacement In May

The 18-month-long project will most impact residents on Kenard Street, Kenwood Avenue, Dalewood Avenue, Ash Street and Grasmere Avenue.

Fairfield Planning Director Announces Retirement; New Director Named

Jim Wendt has been with the town for more than three decades, and is being replaced by former Assistant Director Emmeline Harrigan.

Opinion: Fairfield Leaders Attack Those Who Help the Most

Charlton & Gerber: Embarrassing

Fairfield RTM Restores $100,000 To Town Budget For Charter Revision

Residents voted on revising the Town Charter in 2022, but the plan failed. Fairfield's Town Charter has not been updated in 18 years.

Grassroots Group Challenges Recent Findings In Proposed UI Project

"SCNETI points to numerous open questions surrounding the Siting Council?s newly proposed route..."

Fairfield Town Hall Closed Tuesday; Some Government Meetings Online

Inclement weather is forecast for all of Connecticut on Tuesday.

UI's Monopole Project In Fairfield Inches Ahead With Siting Council OK

First Selectman Bill Gerber opposes the CT Siting Council's decision, which moves the monopoles north of the railroad tracks.

LTE: Clarifying Issues Between Fairfield FD & Fire Chief McCarthy

"As Fairfield residents, we rely on the bravery, training, and dedication of all our first responders, but especially our Firefighters."

Fairfield Police Department Prepares To Hire Clinical Social Worker

The position will be a first for the department.

Fairfield Charter Revision Commission Begins New Review Of Document

Public comment on the proposed changes to the Town Charter is scheduled for Thursday evening.

Letter To The Editor: Do Not Reduce The Size Of The Fairfield RTM

"Do not reduce the size of the RTM. Fairfield?s RTM is already only a fraction of the size of the other RTMs in the State."

Fairfield Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Fairfield County is lower than the Connecticut average.

Fairfield RTM Divided On Whether Ethics Commissioner Should Stay

A recent vote on whether to reappoint an Ethics Commission member was far from unanimous, leading to conflict between the political parties.

Letter: RTM Dems Explain No Vote On Ethics Commission Appointment

The 14 RTM Democrats who voted against re-appointing an Ethics Commission member have responded to a letter from the RTM Republican Caucus.

Town Of Fairfield: 7.2 TOWN UPDATE

See the latest announcement from the Town of Fairfield.

Letter: RTM Republicans Argue Ethics Commission Vote Political

The letter comes after 14 Democrats on the RTM voted against re-appointing a member of the Ethics Commission.

Race-Related Issues In FPS Dominate Discussion At Equity Event

“There is a lot of work to be done to make FPS a truly inclusive environment for all,” Fairfield's superintendent said.

Sen. Hwang: Consistency Needed In School Mask Protocols

In a submission to the Fairfield Patch, state Sen. Tony Hwang shares his opinions on mask protocols in schools and childcare centers.

Fairfield Gets AAA Bond Rating

Long-term bonds in the amount of $28.4 million and short-term notes in the amount of $13.9 million were sold on the competitive market.

Town Of Fairfield: Fairfield's Fireworks

See the latest announcement from the Town of Fairfield.

Fairfield County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Fairfield area compares to Connecticut and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Fairfield Property Tax Bills To Be Mailed This Week

Property tax bills due starting July 1 will be mailed Friday to Fairfield residents.

'Implicit Bias Is Playing Out': Fairfield Task Force Gives Update

A stop that resulted in a complaint being filed against the Fairfield Police Department was among examples given by the equity task force.

Town Of Fairfield: 6.18 TOWN UPDATE

See the latest announcement from the Town of Fairfield.