Good morning Fairfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
New Rooster River projects aim to ease flooding in Fairfield neighborhoods
Fairfield residents invited to weigh in on future of local housing
Fairfield homeowner says $42,000 vanished in unfinished renovation job
Also on today's calendar: Large Estate Sale - Weston and 33 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 56.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fairfield Begins Rooster River Flood Mitigation Projects (patch.com) — Fairfield is launching the first two phases of an $8.2 million Rooster River flood mitigation plan, with new detention basins at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course and Tunxis Hill Park aimed at protecting nearby neighborhoods. Town officials say recent severe flooding, including damage from the September 13 storm, underscores the urgency of these projects, which will be followed by a dredging phase requiring property-owner cooperation and state and federal permits.
2. Fairfield Affordable Housing Committee To Host Workshop On Housing Costs, Homeownership (patch.com) — Fairfield's Affordable Housing Committee is inviting residents to an Oct. 22 workshop at the Fairfield Public Library to discuss rising housing costs and ideas for more attainable homeownership in town. Local leaders and housing experts will explore options such as pocket neighborhoods and accessory units, as Fairfield grapples with million-dollar median home prices and limited options for both first-time buyers and downsizing seniors.
3. Contractor Accused Of Taking $42,000 In Payments For Work Never Done In Fairfield: Police (patch.com) — Fairfield police say a Trumbull contractor took over $42,000 from a Fairfield homeowner for siding and window work that was never started, with no permits or materials provided. The contractor, whose business remains active in state records, faces larceny and contract violation charges but says he plans to repay the homeowner, with a court date set in Bridgeport.
4. Pest Proofing Your Bins: Stopping Raccoons and Rodents from Scattering Rubbish in Fairfield (wordpress.com) — Fairfield residents get step‑by‑step advice for keeping raccoons and rodents out of their trash, from better bagging and bin storage to choosing sturdier carts and cleaning routines. The piece highlights guidance from Fairfield Animal Control and Connecticut wildlife officials so your driveway, yard, and local waterways stay cleaner and healthier on collection days.
5. Sacred Heart University Students Conduct Research At Manresa Wilds In Norwalk (patch.com) — Sacred Heart University in Fairfield is deeply involved in transforming Norwalk's former Manresa Island power plant into the Manresa Wilds ecological park, giving local students hands‑on research experience. Biology faculty and students are studying birds, salt marshes, and coastal restoration, supported by about $50,000 in funding and partnerships with major scientific and educational institutions.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!