Chick-fil-A Denied + Ex-First Selectman 'Co-Conspirator': Records

There was plenty of news across Fairfield during 2021. If you missed any of it here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

Fairfield Chick-fil-A Denied By Zoning Officials

Zoning commissioners cited traffic concerns in the denial of the much-discussed Chick-fil-A, which was proposed for a site on the Post Road.>>>Read more.

Ex-First Selectman Among Fill Pile 'Co-Conspirators,' Records Say

Recent court filings also name the former police chief and chief fiscal officer as "uncharged co-conspirators" in the Fairfield case.>>>Read more.

Warde Student Charged After Racist Snapchat Post: Fairfield PD

"My son was not even aware that his picture was taken," said the mother of the student who was the victim of the racist social media post.>>>Read more.

'We Need To Call The Police': Details Of Fairfield Mask Dispute

Voices rose to an indistinguishable cacophony Tuesday in the school board offices. "I think we need to call the police," someone said.>>>Read more.

EMT Gets 7 Years In Prison For Killing Woman In Fairfield Crash

"I cannot get over the horrific decisions you made," the judge said. "Ultimately, it's not for me to understand. It's for you to live with.">>>Read more.

Fairfield Election Results 2021: Dems Win BOF, RTM Majorities

Republican First Selectwoman Kupchick congratulated the winners, noted the divisive political climate and emphasized a need for unity.>>>Read more.

Fate Of Penfield Pavilion Uncertain, But Will Cost Millions

Costly contamination and FEMA violations have left the future unclear for Fairfield's waterfront facility.>>>Read more.

Other top Fairfield stories from 2021 include:

• 14-Year-Old Dies After Crashing Stolen SUV In Fairfield: Police
• Fairfield Eatery Closed After Owner Couldn't Find Workers
• 2 Women Robbed At Gunpoint Outside Fairfield School: Police
• Bear 211 Dies; Fairfield County Animal Had Large Online Following
• Fairfield PD Captain Resigns After Internal Affairs Probe: Report
• Aldi Sets Opening Date In Fairfield
• $100K Raised For Fairfield Family After Teen's Death
• Woman Crashes Car Into McDonald's While On Drugs: Fairfield PD
• Bracket Ranking Fairfield Teens On Instagram Under Investigation
• Netflix Movie Filming At Several Fairfield Locations
• Fairfield RTM Member Sued Over Facebook Post: Court Documents
• $100K Raised In 2 Days For Charlie Capalbo's 3rd Cancer Battle
• Once Fairfield's Priciest Estate, 20-Acre Site To Be Subdivision
• Nativity Vigil Denied On Sherman Green; Legal Action Threatened
• Fire At Fairfield Church Causes 'Tens Of Thousands' In Damage

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