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🌱 Patch AM: Fairfield Zoning Commission To Hear 140-Unit Housing Proposal, Sacred Heart Athletic Field Plans

Spotted on the Fairfield calendar: TAG SALE in Fairfield - Off Oldfield - 9am to 3pm

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Hey there, Fairfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Big Thorpe Street housing plan heads to Fairfield zoning hearing
  • New $1 million scholarship fund boosts Notre Dame Prep students
  • Four fall flu shot clinics planned at Fairfield's Bigelow Center

Also on today's calendar: TAG SALE in Fairfield - Off Oldfield - 9am to 3pm and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 58.
  • Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fairfield Zoning Commission To Hear 140-Unit Housing Proposal, Sacred Heart Athletic Field Plans (patch.com) — Fairfield residents are being asked to weigh in on a major 140‑unit housing proposal on Thorpe Street, new Sacred Heart University athletic fields, and upgrades to the Fairfield Beach sewer pump station at an upcoming Town Plan and Zoning Commission meeting. The hybrid session will also cover smaller neighborhood zoning changes and a pool project, with multiple opportunities for public comment both in person and via Zoom.
   

2. Notre Dame Prep Receives $1 Million Gift To Fund Student Scholarships (patch.com) — Families in Fairfield and nearby towns could see new financial help for high school as Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University receives a $1 million gift to create an endowed scholarship fund. The donation will support incoming freshmen with strong academics and financial need, reflecting growing community backing for the Fairfield-based school and its university partnership.
   

3. Fairfield Health Department Plans Fall Flu Vaccine Clinics (patch.com) — Fairfield residents can get flu shots at four walk-in clinics this fall at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, with options for children, adults, and seniors. The Health Department also offers COVID-19, pneumonia, and Tdap vaccines, accepts major insurance plans, and provides guidance for homebound or uninsured Fairfield residents seeking low-cost or free vaccinations.
   

4. Anti-trafficking nonprofit acquires beloved Fairfield market The Pantry (newsbreak.com) — A Fairfield-based anti-trafficking nonprofit, PEHT, has purchased longtime downtown favorite The Pantry on Post Road, keeping its beloved menu and staff while directing profits to support survivors. The group also runs a nearby social enterprise shop on Post Road, turning everyday local purchases into funding and job opportunities that help people rebuild their lives after exploitation.
   

5. Fairfield Land Acquisition Commission To Discuss Open Space Funding, 80 Congress Street (patch.com) — Fairfield's Land Acquisition Commission will meet October 13 at Sullivan Independence Hall to review funding for future open space purchases, including a current fund balance of just over $54,000. Residents can attend in person or via Zoom and are encouraged to email comments in advance, as live public input will be limited to designated times during the hybrid meeting.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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