Fairfield Citizen

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Fairfield, CT

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · 21 h

Fairfield residents to gather for public funeral for First Selectman Bill Gerber ift.tt/tZTUnyQ

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 24

Bridgeport man gets two years in prison for leaving crash that killed Fairfield motorcyclist in 2022 ift.tt/kX0tyJS

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The victim's sister recalled how "every time he got on his bike, he made sure he was protected."

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 24

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber's funeral will be open to the public, officials say ift.tt/Q59fCLR

ffldcitizen's tweet card. "This celebration is an opportunity for the Town to express our gratitude for his years of service," said Fairfield's acting First Selectman Christine Vitale.

Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 24

Fairfield 2-year-old dies one week after drowning incident in pool, police say ift.tt/z0UW4BD

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The boy had been in critical condition since the incident last Wednesday.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 22

Raul Valle, acquitted in James McGrath's murder at Shelton party, awaits court date on lesser charges ift.tt/pWHsgGI

ffldcitizen's tweet card. There was no record of the case on the Judicial Branch website Monday.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 20

Fairfield 2-year-old in critical condition after near drowning in pool, family says ift.tt/vPB1NUG

ffldcitizen's tweet card. "He was resuscitated and is currently in the hospital on life support," his mother said. "We were just told he is critical and he will not survive this tragic incident."

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 19

Fairfield selectmen to meet July 23 to discuss who will replace Bill Gerber ift.tt/OgyP6Jd

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 18

Funeral to be held next week for Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber ift.tt/4xOXI0f

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The funeral will take place on the morning of July 25, according to his obituary.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 18

Connecticut home listings rise in first quarter of 2025, but sales still lag. Here's why. ift.tt/w7eGFZy

ffldcitizen's tweet card. House hunters scouring many Connecticut neighborhoods are getting their wish of more homes being listed for sale in 2025 — but sales transactions are not keeping pace.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 17

Fairfield Police Commission appoints Michael Paris as town's new chief ift.tt/7RU5FgK

ffldcitizen's tweet card. Paris, the son of a former Bridgeport police sergeant, began his journey at the department as a Fairfield Police Explorer.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 17

Fairfield National blanks Ridgefield to win Section 1 Little League championship ift.tt/O14yZ9F

ffldcitizen's tweet card. Luca Pellegrini took a perfect game into the fifth inning and went 2-for-3 at the plate for Fairfield National.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 16

Fairfield mourns First Selectman Bill Gerber: "That man was a visionary" ift.tt/RvNZV4l

ffldcitizen's tweet card. "He was just warm and easy to get to know. My heart goes out to his family," said former Fairfield First Selectman Kenneth Flatto.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 15

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber dies following brain surgery to address tumor, family says ift.tt/wZPKsnk

ffldcitizen's tweet card. He died at Yale New Haven Hospital at Tuesday at 4:11 p.m., his family said.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 15

This Connecticut hotel is one of 'the best in New England', according to Travel + Leisure ift.tt/5Oz3vPp

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The Connecticut hotel was voted by readers as one of the 10 best hotels in New England.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 15

Roost Kitchen + Coffee opens third location in Fairfield County ift.tt/SUHuTea

ffldcitizen's tweet card. Chef and Greenwich native Mike Pietrafeso opened his third coffee shop in Connecticut on Tuesday.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 15

Hamden man suspected in statewide tire theft spree charged in Stamford cases, police say ift.tt/onjl2wp

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The defendant is facing charges on similar allegations in New Britain, Torrington, Fairfield, Shelton, Simsbury, Westport and Milford.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 15

Ten Connecticut high school graduates receive college-sponsored National Merit scholarships ift.tt/Wq4c0PH

ffldcitizen's tweet card. The scholarships range between $500 and $2,000 per year.

Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 14

Raul Valle faces new charges after not-guilty verdict in James McGrath killing ift.tt/8Ywo7TO

ffldcitizen's tweet card. Prosecutors filed the amended charges after a jury found Raul Valle not guilty of murder in James McGrath's death.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 14

Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber in ICU for 'complications' after brain surgery, family says ift.tt/lmb9oCR

ffldcitizen's tweet card. "We ask for your continued respect for our privacy at this time," Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber's family said.

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Fairfield Citizen@ffldcitizen · Jul 13

CT state park in New Fairfield closes Sunday to new visitors after reaching capacity, officials say ift.tt/dybmHBV

ffldcitizen's tweet card. Three Connecticut state parks have been closed to new visitors as of 2:15 p.m.

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