Why Fairfield's Tax Rate Is Expected To Increase: Patch PM

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Fairfield's Proposed Budget, Explained

The budget would see Fairfield's mill rate rise 1.98 percent and its tax levy go up 6.34 percent.>>>Read more.

Turn-Of-The-Century Waterfront Estate Listed At $9.9 Million

Built in 1908, the Southport estate features a sandy beach, charming carriage house and elegant hardwood detailing.>>>Read more.

Man Recorded Trying Doors At Fairfield Car Dealer, Flees Police

As officers tried to approach the man, he fled, likely crossing the nearby train tracks into Bridgeport, according to Fairfield police.>>>Read more.

SUV Stolen, Another Theft Attempted; Fairfield PD Warns Residents

The owner of an SUV watched Sunday as their vehicle was stolen from right outside their Fairfield condo, police said.>>>Read more.

Headlines from across Connecticut:

• Eversource Takes Another Shot At A Rate Increase For CT Customers: Here's What They Are Seeking
• More, Faster: CT Dept. Of Motor Vehicles Upgrades Its Web Portal
• Sports Betting, Online Gaming Deal Reached In CT, Lamont Says
• Woman, 91, Reported Missing: Police
• College Student Dies After Car Crash, Mourned