Leash Rules + Accessory Apartments: Fairfield Neighbor News

FAIRFIELD, CT — Patch is a place where readers come for the latest local news, but it's also a place where they can share that news themselves. Fairfield Neighbor News is a roundup of all the best stories and commentary your neighbors are sharing on Patch:

Leash rules apply to everyone at the beach: "Beautiful day today at Penfield and I love to see the dogs walking with their humans. But why do people think that rules and laws do not pertain to them? ..."

Accessory apartments in Fairfield: "I'm curious how many people here have heard about the recent legalization of accessory apartments in Fairfield ..."

Seeking HVAC advice: "We are looking for a reasonable and reliable HVAC company. Does anyone have any suggestions ..."

Fairfield University rises in the rankings: "Fairfield University has once again been ranked in the Top 5 percent nationwide in College Factual's annual Best Quality Rankings ..."

Fairfield Center Stage to celebrate reopening of live theater: "Fairfield Center Stage will be joining thousands of theatrical organizations around the globe by producing their own local production of Music Theatre International's All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating Local Theatre ..."

How to deal with neighbors burning wood? "Just wondering if there are people out there with the same issue I am having and if so how you deal with it ..."

Prep students get National Merit honors: "Fairfield Prep is pleased to announce recognition seniors Nathan Ertl and Matthew Marsden, who are named Commended honorees in the National Merit Scholarship Program ..."

Self-defense class offered: "A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the The Center for Family Justice ..."

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