Pedestrian Killed, Racist Email Sent & Ida Strikes: Weekly Review

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, the remnants of Hurricane Ida brought destructive flooding to town, a person was killed while walking across Interstate 95 in Fairfield, staff at a Fairfield school were sent a racist email, and a former town official pleaded not guilty to burglary and forgery charges.

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First, today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Fairfield today:

1. Pedestrian Killed Crossing I-95 In Fairfield: Police (Fairfield Patch)
2. 'Heartbreaking': Homes, Cars Severely Flooded In Fairfield By Ida (Fairfield Patch)
3. Relief could be on the way for flooded Fairfield and Bridgeport homeowners (CT Post)
4. Racist Email Sent To Fairfield School Staff (Fairfield Patch)
5. Fairfield Schools Reopen, Hope To Bring Normalcy Despite Pandemic (Fairfield Patch)
6. How A Fairfield Man Helped 40 People Escape Afghanistan (Fairfield Patch)
7. Former Fairfield CFO Pleads Not Guilty, More Charges Expected (Fairfield Patch)
8. Ribbon Cut For Fairfield's SHU Community Theatre (Fairfield Patch)
9. 'Better Than This': Kupchick Urges Civility Amid COVID Conflicts (Fairfield Patch)
10. Fairfield Housing Advocates Speak Against Ending Rent Moratorium (Fairfield Patch)
11. Nurse Surprised With Giant Check From Fairfield Mortgage Office (Fairfield Patch)
12. SEEN: Fairfield University Move-In Day 2021 (CT Post)

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Today in Fairfield:

• UU Service: Water Communion Sunday w Rev. Dr. John Morehouse (10:00 AM)

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Fairfield Patch Notebook

• Fairfield University: "Total full-time enrollment in 1985 was 3,071. Thanks to the alumni, parents, and friends of Fairfield who continue to strengthen our momentum, we're gearing up to welcome over 4,700 undergraduate students this fall. #FairfieldU #StagCo..." (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: "Move-In Weekend Welcome Home Pioneers! #WeAreSHU #WelcomeWeekend" (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Shout out to Logan and his Lemonade stand!! Did you know this McKinley 2nd Grader usually raises around $2,000 each year for charity?!? Officer Guilfoyle couldn't pass up a photo op with this rising star…and a few lemonades!!! #logans..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "The Fairfield Police Department extends its deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Connecticut State Police. Please keep them and the Trooper's family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "It was an honor to escort Paulie's Push through Fairfield earlier today! Be sure to follow along and learn more as Paulie pays tribute to the flight attendants and crew members killed in the September 11th attacks. A former flight attend..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "The Fairfield Police Department was proud be given the opportunity to attend and speak at the 2021 International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil held in Fairfield yesterday. Thank you to the Fairfield Health Department and the Fairfield CAR..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Welcome Back to School Fairfield!!! We are wishing you all a happy, safe and healthy school year! If so nice to have everyone back in person and our School Safety Officers are excited to be back in school with you too!! Just please make ..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "We're not sure who's more excited…Tomlinson students or Officer Salgado on her first day as a School Safety Officer!!" (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Officer Kovac welcoming back some Sherman Sharks swimming strong into the new year!" (Facebook)
• Fairfield Police Department - Connecticut: "Officer Chanse Wilkie is excited to be back at Fairfield Warde High School with students and his colleague, Security Officer Paula Beattie!! Welcome back Mustangs!" (Facebook)
• Sacred Heart University: "Thirteen SHU faculty and staff members recently helped construct new homes in Bridgeport for Habitat for Humanity. "It's a great opportunity to give back to the Bridgeport community," said SHU communications specialist Elizabeth Koscinsk..." (Facebook)
• Sacred Heart University: "SHU alumnus Kevin Nealon has returned to Bridgeport's The Stress Factory for stand-up comedy. "It's really special. I never dreamed there would be a comedy club in Bridgeport," said Nealon. Nealon was a member of the SNL cast and has had..." (Facebook)
• Sacred Heart University: "Sacred Heart will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with tribute events on campus and at the SHU Community Theatre. "It is important not only to remember, but to educate our younger students on the impact this day had on our count..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Parks and Recreation: "Hey Fairfield - please see the message below. Please note that Lake Mohegan is now closed for the season. Thank you and stay safe!" (Facebook)
• Pequot Library: "What happens at the conference table stays at the conference table… at least, that is, until we are ready to unveil our creation! Here, Special Collections Librarian Beth Beaudin, Creative Projects Manager Jen Prat, and Chief Librarian C..." (Facebook)
• Fairfield Parks and Recreation: "Here are some pictures of the damage sustained during Storm Ida at Lake Mohegan and Gould Manor Park. Due to the extensive damage, Lake Mohegan beach area will be closed for the season. The storm is also a setback on the Gould Manor proj..." (Facebook)
• Sacred Heart University: "WSHU station manager A. Rima Dael was elected to NPR's board of directors. "We congratulate Rima on her election to the NPR board, and feel it is a fitting testament to her talents and creativity", said SHU president John J. Petillo. Lea..." (Facebook)
• Pequot Library: "Join our friends at the Trinity Spritual Center for A Conversation with world-renowned Hindu leader Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. "From Hollywood to the Himalayas" Trinity Spritual Center hosts an in-per..." (Facebook)
• Pequot Library: "Featured in our Online Book Store: A collection of stories from the Illustrated Junior Library, with titles such as The Wind in the Willows, Peter Pan, Gulliver's Travels, The Secret Garden, and more. $5.00 each View the full collection ..." (Facebook)
• Pequot Library: "Digital Digest: Back to School - https://mailchi.mp/pequotlibrary/highlights-of-upcoming-events-8479622" (Facebook)
• Pequot Library: "Fall Programs for Young Children ABC Storytime and Craft — Session 1 September 14, 21, 28; October 5 and 12 10:30-11:00 am For ages 3+ and their caregivers. To register go to: https://www.pequotlibrary.org/event/abc-storytime-and-craft-4..." (Facebook)

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— Anna Bybee-Schier

About me: Anna is the field editor for Fairfield Patch. A Minnesota native, Anna started her career in journalism as an editor with Patch in 2011, before going on to work at several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. She returned to Patch in 2019, the same year she moved to Connecticut.

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