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Partiers Swarm Beach Area, Plea In Fatal Crash & Remembering 9/11: Fairfield Weekly Review

Take a look back at the past week in Fairfield and catch up on any headlines you missed.

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Take a look back at the top Fairfield headlines from this week.
Take a look back at the top Fairfield headlines from this week. (Anna Bybee-Schier/Patch)

Hey, Fairfield! It's Sunday, and now's a good time to take a look back at the week's top headlines and catch up on any you missed.

In the past week, a former firefighter pleaded guilty in a hit-and-run that killed a 32-year-old woman last year in town, hundreds of college-aged partiers brought police and ambulances to the beach area, and the Fairfield community paused to reflect on 9/11, 20 years later.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Fairfield today:

  1. Ex-Firefighter Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter In Fairfield Crash (Fairfield Patch)
  2. 'Not Fraternity Row': 1,000+ Partiers Crowd Beach Area, Cops Say (Fairfield Patch)
  3. Fairfield Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 With A Solemn Ceremony (Fairfield Patch)
  4. Memories Of 9/11 From A New York Firefighter And Fairfield Native (Fairfield Patch)
  5. Fairfield Warde Football Looking Forward To A Competitive Season (Fairfield Patch)
  6. 'We're Ready': Ludlowe Football Prepares For Season Ahead (Fairfield Patch)
  7. Man Brandishes Gun In Fairfield Road Rage Incident: Police (Fairfield Patch)
  8. 'The fire service needs representation': Fairfield hires first female firefighter in 25 years (Fairfield Citizen)
  9. 1 University In Fairfield Is Mandating Vaccines. The Other Isn't. (Fairfield Patch)
  10. Many Cars Entered Overnight In Southport Area, Most Unlocked: FPD (Fairfield Patch)
  11. Police: 3-car crash shuts down lanes on I-95 near Fairfield (Fairfield Citizen)
  12. Fairfield Prescription Fraud Investigated; Man Charged: Police (Fairfield Patch)
  13. Sacred Heart University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series (Bridgeport Daily Voice)
  14. Pandemic Didn't Ground This Committed Fairfield Eagle Scout (Fairfield Patch)

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Fairfield Patch Notebook

  • Fairfield 🦌 University: ""We were both living at the beach. We actually met our last semester through mutual friends." 🌊❤️✨ Congratulations to Brandon Cortazar and Alexandra Soltis, two newly engaged Stags from the Class of 2017. 💍 📸: @brookeallisonphoto #..." (Instagram)
  • Fairfield 🦌 University: "Happy first day of class, Stags. Make this semester great! 🤘📚 #FairfieldU #JesuitEducated #StagsUp" (Instagram)
  • Fairfield 🦌 University: ""'What has it all meant?' After twenty years, many of us find ourselves asking that question, made all the more pointed and disturbing by recent events in Afghanistan. The answers do not come easily, but any sufficient answer must recogn..." (Instagram)
  • Fairfield 🦌 University: "The Stags are here! Our newest, largest, and academically strongest class moved into their residence halls today for the very first time. Welcome home, Class of 2025. #FairfieldU #Stags25 #StagCountry" (Instagram)
  • Sacred Heart University: "Sacred Heart again achieved recognition as one of the best undergraduate institutions according to The Princeton Review. The 2022 edition of "The Best 387 Colleges" describes SHU as "a university that's imbued with a tremendous amount of..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield 🦌 University: "Stag spirit is already in tact with the Class of 2025! ❤️🤘While sophomores were moving in across campus today, our newest crew hit Rafferty Stadium for their first pep rally. #FairfieldU #Stags25 #StagsUp" (Instagram)
  • Sacred Heart University: "We are proud to announce that Judy Ann Riccio will be SHU's new athletic director. "I am incredibly honored to have the privilege of becoming the first female athletic director to lead the Pioneers," said Riccio. Riccio is one of only 56..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Congratulations and Welcome to Officers Mia Barrow & Bridget Melsenti who were sworn in earlier today by Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick! Officers Barrow and Melsenti begin training at the Connecticut Police Academy tomorrow!..." (Facebook)
  • Sacred Heart University: "@shufb_ is BACK! The team opened their season last night with a 21-0 win! ❤️🏈 #WeAreSHU #PioPride" (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Please join us in welcoming our newest Interns for the Fall 2021 Semester!! • Konrad (Iona College) • Roth (University of New Haven) • Lehne (Southern CT State University) These amazing students will take part in an extensive educational..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "We come to work every day because we love our jobs and the community we serve. We don't expect praise or recognition, we mostly shy away from it actually. But it's little gestures like these that truly reflect the best part of our job! T..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Officer Kevin McPadden was a little late turning in his back to school photo assignment, but we'll give him a pass! Both he and the students at Mill Hill Elementary are happy to be back!!" (Facebook)
  • Sacred Heart University: "Happy Labor Day! Thank you to all of our Sacred Heart faculty and staff for your hard work and dedication to the university. #WeAreSHU" (Facebook)
  • Sacred Heart University: "Today, on the 20th Anniversary of September 11th, 2001, our students placed hundreds of flags on the chapel quad to honor our Nation and remember all who lost their lives on that day. #WeAreSHU #NeverForget" (Facebook)
  • FYL Fairfield Youth Lacrosse: "Let's support Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse 🥍 tomorrow night at FTC" (Instagram)
  • Fairfield Fire Department: "Fairfield, CT - Dog injured during motor vehicle accident. This afternoon a vehicle traveling West on the Post Road in the area of Blackstone Grille struck the rear box of a tractor trailer. The driver suffered minor injuries and two sm..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield University: "For two decades, we have vowed to "never forget." On the 20th anniversary of 9/11 we will honor the dignity, courage, and strength of many with a candlelight vigil, memorial mass, and series of lectures for our Fairfield community." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield University: "A pair of Fairfield University Swimming & Diving standouts won medals for Team USA at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games last week in Japan. Colleen Young '20 earned a pair of top-three finishes in the pool, and Matthew Torres '23 won his f..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Always Remember, Never Forget Video from the Town of Fairfield, CT 20th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremony by A2V Media." (Facebook)
  • Sacred Heart University: "Last week's "Just SHU It" involvement fair took place on the chapel quad. We loved seeing so many students interested in campus life! Remember to check out the Office of Student Engagement & Involvement for more information on clubs and ..." (Facebook)
  • BSA Troop 82 Fairfield, CT: "Troop 82 scouts work on merit badges all year round with the help of our dedicated leaders. Scouts recently finished Music, Family Life, and Communication." (Facebook)
  • Sacred Heart University: "At yesterday's New Student Convocation, we inducted the largest class in SHU history! Congratulations to the #Classof2025 ❤️ #WeAreSHU #First50Days" (Facebook)
  • BSA Troop 82 Fairfield, CT: "The ferry has arrived, and Troop 82 is back on Block Island, one of our most popular trips. It will be 2 packed days of biking, hiking, exploring, and sound sleeping on the sand." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Please join us for Monday's Juvenile Crime 'Listening' Forum where it will be your opportunity to share concerns, experiences, and questions on this serious issue. Fairfield Police Chief Robert Kalamaras and Fairfield Police Detectives B..." (Facebook)
  • Pequot Library: "Pequot Library commemorates 20 years since the devastating 9/11 attacks with a selection of book recommendations by our chief librarian, Christine Catallo. You can search the catalog below to locate or hold a book, or download an ebook. ..." (Facebook)
  • Fairfield Health Department: "Tips for being a safe pedestrian and cyclist at dusk." (Facebook)

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