Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
Saturday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fairfield Land Acquisition Commission To Discuss Open Space Funding, 80 Congress Street (patch.com) — Fairfield residents have a chance to weigh in as the Land Acquisition Commission meets Oct. 13 to talk about funding for future open space purchases and the possible acquisition of 80 Congress Street. The hybrid meeting at Sullivan Independence Hall will also cover commission membership, past minutes, and a land acquisition worksheet, with public comments encouraged by email in advance.
• Connecticut housing permits hit 20-year high as Stamford leads surge. Here's what it means for buyers, sellers (ctpost.com) — Fairfield is among several Connecticut towns hitting record highs for new housing permits, as builders rush to file projects before the town's affordable housing share crosses 10 percent under state law. That surge could shape future development, prices and neighborhood character, while statewide permit growth signals more apartments and condos coming online for buyers and renters.
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Estate Sale Estate Sale Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11th from 9AM - 4PM. Antiques,Furniture,Housewares,Tools,Sporting Goods,Holiday Decorations... (More info)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Jennifer Leeper's Votes Give Hartford More Power Over Local Development —Stephen Coyne Read on Patch
Jenn Leeper Passes the Test —Tom Lambert Read on Patch
Support for Jennifer Leper —Ashley Mink Read on Patch
Keeping Connecticut Grounded: Why This Race Should be About Hartford, Not Washington —Lisa Newton Read on Patch
Kindness, Intelligence, and Real. That's Hau - Emily Hau! —Lisa Merturi Read on Patch
I'm looking to fill in a section of my attic with spray foam insulation. It was sprayed a year ago and part of it was cut out to install a pipe. Any recommendations for a 3ft x 3ft x 8in section? (Nextdoor Fairfield-Penfield Beach)
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🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com)
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