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🌱 Patch AM: Nordic Fish In Fairfield Celebrates Milestone

Also, don’t miss Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 5/15 Through 5/21 - Starts Closing 5/21 at 8:05 pm on the Fairfield Patch calendar

Thursday May 21st Patch AM

Coffee in hand, Fairfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Fairfield’s Nordic Fish marks seven years of fresh, local seafood
  • See inside this updated Colonial on a quiet Fairfield cul-de-sac
  • Fairfield man’s rifles seized after alleged threat involving juveniles.

Also on today's calendar: Online Estate Auction - BIDDING STARTS 5/15 Through 5/21 - Starts Closing 5/21 at 8:05 pm and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nordic Fish In Fairfield Celebrates Milestone (patch.com) — Fairfield seafood lovers have a reason to celebrate as Nordic Fish marks its seventh anniversary downtown with a ribbon-cutting attended by town and state leaders. Owner Jardar Nygaard highlights how welcoming Fairfield has been to his business while emphasizing the shop’s focus on ultra-fresh, mostly local and sustainable seafood, plus sushi, lunches and takeout for residents.    

2. 'Delightful Colonial' For Sale In Fairfield For $849,000 (patch.com) — Homebuyers in Fairfield can check out a three-bedroom, three-bath Colonial at 44 Cricket Lane, set on a private cul-de-sac and listed for $849,000. Built in 1993, the 1,870-square-foot home features a two-car garage and an updated Martha Stewart kitchen that opens into a spacious family room with fireplace.    

3. Assault rifles seized after Fairfield man accused of threatening person, police say (ctpost.com) — Fairfield police recently seized two assault rifles and large-capacity magazines from a local man following an investigation into an alleged threat involving an adult and two juveniles. The Fairfield resident faces multiple firearm and child endangerment-related charges and was released on bond, with a court appearance scheduled in state Superior Court in Bridgeport.    

4. State Sen. Tony Hwang Honored By CT Library Association (patch.com) — A Fairfield-based state senator and town resident, Tony Hwang, has been honored as a “Legislator of the Year” by the Connecticut Library Association for his work on e-book access that benefits libraries statewide, including Fairfield Public Library. Local librarian Scott Jarzombek praised Hwang’s collaboration with Fairfield’s library community and noted his long-standing support as Hwang prepares to retire from the state Senate this fall.    


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  • Jeanne Cancellieri passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2026, after battling a long illness. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
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    She is so beautiful and friendly. No collar, no name tag. She has been hanging out with us since last night. (Nextdoor Stratfield Village)
  • Good morning Coyote in our yard.
    Our kids named him Ferdinand. So we have to be careful with small dogs? 2nd sighting in Fairfield this week (Nextdoor North Stratfield)
  • Sacred Heart University posted a job opening for School of Social Work - Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Fairfield. Apply here.
  • Carvana posted a job opening for Customer Service Delivery Advocate in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.

Ok Fairfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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