Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fairfield University, Fairfield Theatre Company Announce Arts And Education Partnership (patch.com) — Fairfield residents can look forward to expanded arts and educational opportunities as Fairfield University becomes Fairfield Theatre Company's exclusive Arts and Education Partner, deepening a 25-year relationship. The collaboration will create new chances for students to work with professional artists, broaden cultural programming for the public, and support the university's growing arts leadership initiatives in town.
• Fairfield School Zone Speed Cameras To Resume 20-Mph Enforcement (patch.com) — Drivers in Fairfield should prepare for the 20-mph school zone limit and automated speed cameras to resume enforcement on Sept. 1 as students return. Town officials say speeding events have already dropped sharply and are urging motorists and families to follow safety guidelines around the six monitored school zones to protect children walking, biking, and riding to school.
• Developer files scaled back 19-unit housing plan in Easton, Trumbull (ctpost.com) — A developer active in Fairfield and nearby towns is now pushing a scaled‑back 19‑unit townhouse plan on the Easton–Trumbull line, after an earlier 29‑unit proposal was rejected. Easton residents are still raising concerns about fire access, flooding, and density, while the developer argues the project would add much‑needed affordable housing near transit, medical services, and the Merritt Parkway.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
How Each Individual Fairfield RTM Member Voted on the Speed Camera Program —Fairfield Republicans Read on Patch
RTM to Consider Traffic Camera Program Improvements While Maintaining Public Safety —Michelle McCabe Read on Patch
Opinion: Fairfield RTM Ignores the Room —Fairfield Republicans Read on Patch
9/11 Day Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers for National Day of Service —Operation Hope Read on Patch
I feel compelled to share a wonderful event that happened to me a very, very long time ago. I think of it often, but now, it's more prominent than ever because of the sorrow of the last day. I have been to many concerts and events… (Nextdoor Osborn Hill)
Loose dog (yellow lab) on round hill near mill plain rd. Just turned onto Lawrence. It keeps running away, can't get close but has a collar. (Nextdoor Duck Farm)
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote at Teleperformance USA in Fairfield, Connecticut in Fairfield. Apply here.
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA posted a job opening for Swim Instructor - Fairfield Y in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
About 20,000 Bridgeport students head back to school as summer ends (ctpost.com)
Westport
State election audit puts spotlight on Westport's early voting results (news12.com)
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