Fairfield bank staff flag alleged $8,500 fake check scheme
Fairfield mill rate drops, but many homeowners may still pay more
Four new Habitat homes aim to boost Fairfield’s housing options
Also on today's calendar: Two Great Artists Collective of Westport Events in One Evening! and 17 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66.
Saturday: Hot with some sun, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ohio Man Accused Of Trying To Cash Fraudulent Check In Fairfield: Police (patch.com) — Fairfield police say a 61-year-old Ohio man was arrested after allegedly trying to cash an $8,500 fraudulent check at the Webster Bank on Black Rock Turnpike using another person’s identity. Officers reported finding forged identification documents, and the suspect, released on a $10,000 bond, is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on June 17.
• Fairfield Board Of Finance Sets Mill Rate At 19.19, As Accuracy Of Recent Revaluation Is Questioned (patch.com) — Fairfield’s Board of Finance unanimously set the 2026-27 mill rate at 19.19, a lower rate that may still mean higher tax bills because of rising property values. Officials debated the accuracy of the recent revaluation, the high success rate of assessment appeals, and how new state funding and collection assumptions could affect residents’ tax burden.
• Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground On Affordable Homes In Fairfield (patch.com) — Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County has started work on four new affordable homes on Quincy Street, deepening its partnership with Fairfield after a similar project on Greenfield Street. Town officials highlighted the long-planned effort as a key step in expanding affordable homeownership, saying the homes will strengthen neighborhood stability and keep Fairfield welcoming to residents of varied incomes.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Black Rock Theater to bring 'Jesus Christ Superstar' to Fairfield Theatre Company —Connor Deane Read on Patch
LTE: The Camera Doesn't Care Who You Are. Neither Does the Physics —Patrick Smith Read on Patch
Author Michael Zanetti Visits Bookstore with New Book, The Amazing Octopus —Robby Piazzaroli Read on Patch
JUNK REMOVAL. I have a large commercial-grade printer that I want removed. It measures 26 wide x 26 deep x 22 tall (inches). It weighs about 185 lbs — we can… (Nextdoor Fairfield-Penfield Beach)
Fairfield University posted a job opening for Associate Dean, Academic Affairs - Egan School of Nursing & Health Studies in Fairfield. Apply here.
Yale-New Haven Health posted a job opening for Practice Administrative Associate - Sleep Center in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
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Bridgeport City Council agrees to $1.78 million settlement in two police misconduct lawsuits (ctpost.com)
Westport
Westport's Human Resources Director Resigns (patch.com)
Stratford
'Wonderful Opportunity' Hits The Market In Stratford (patch.com)
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