"For the first time in decades the Board of Finance is controlled by the Democrat majority, and they raised our taxes."
RTM Member Elizabeth Zezima, leader of the Democratic Caucus, discusses the recent budget process and the choices made by the group.
The $345.1 million budget was passed by the RTM this week, but not before a raft of budget appeals were shot down along party lines.
"Controversy is not good if the Charter Revision Commission (CRC) hopes to get their changes approved in November."
A recent anti-racism RTM resolution "was drafted without any outreach" between the parties' leadership, a letter to the editor said.
The Democratic Caucus of the Fairfield RTM vows to continue to fight for a resolution declaring that racism is a public health crisis.
At a meeting with town officials on May 11, the public can share their thoughts on housing needs in Fairfield — and ways to address them.
A public hearing has been scheduled for May 11 in the Board of Education Conference Room (Room 295A/B) at 501 Kings Highway East.
To understand water quality issues along the Connecticut shoreline, researchers will take samples from the bodies of water for three years.
The Fairfield Museum ran the historic property for 25 years, securing more than $1 million in grants for its preservation during that time.
The series starts with “Did You Know: Voting Rights and Wrongs – in Connecticut” on April 28 at Fairfield University.
"Protecting environmental health and expanding our housing diversity are not mutually exclusive objectives," writes Alexis Harrison.
"The RTM itself as a body is ill-equipped to manage town administration, nor is it its role," writes Tom McCarthy.
The town is working to seek additional funding that would add more departments to the emergency network.
First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick was one of several officials to speak at a recent rally opposing zoning proposals out of Hartford.
Some members of the first selectwoman's Charter Review Commission seem intent on diluting local district representation, writes Bill Gerber.
Fairfield resident Leanne Harpin has written a letter to the editor.
Advocates seeking to maintain local zoning control will rally during the evening rush hour at the Southport train station.
"We urge Connecticut residents to contact all legislators and Gov. Lamont to vote no on ineffective state-mandated zoning legislation."
Eli Moyse, a junior at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, is serving as a U.S. Senate Page for the Spring 2022 program.
Fairfield deserves good governance, says Board of Finance member.
"This increase is too much for our taxpayers to bear," writes Jan Carpenter.
Fairfield needs more checks and balances, writes Karen Wackerman, who specifically called for increased oversight of the first selectman.
"Now is the time to become informed about the various proposals and to make your thoughts known," writes former RTM member Judy Ewing.
Leanne Harpin discusses the connection between Ukraine and U.S. politics.
Laura Devlin will be seeking the office of lieutenant governor in November alongside the presumptive Republican nominee for governor.
The question of when Fairfield should redraw its local voting districts has created a partisan divide in town government.
The Board of Finance approved the town's 2023 budget Thursday at a heated meeting, during which one member called another an "imbecile."
Questions about the conditions of town fields and if the splash pad would be ready in time for Memorial Day were discussed by selectmen.
“It could be worse, we’ve seen it worse in other instances,” one official said of the application, made under affordable housing law 8-30g.
Republican Mike Grant is hoping to unseat incumbent state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey.
The town is soliciting program proposals from municipal agencies and community non-profit organizations for funding consideration.
Fairfield resident Michael Grant discusses why he's against HB 5429, which he argues could bring thousands more housing units to Fairfield.
Fairfield leaders hope to bring a wide range of types of homes to a variety of locations in town as they develop an affordable housing plan.
Fairfield Democrat running to represent the 28th District introduces himself.
"Fairfield continues to be committed to creating a diverse housing stock — we are very proud of our work," writes Alexis Harrison.
The more than $3 million contract was one of several to be approved this week by Fairfield officials ahead of summer construction.
Fairfield resident Walter Shaw has submitted an open letter for publication.
“How many of you would want this in your backyard?” one resident asked Fairfield zoning officials at a recent hearing.
"Zoning should not be made political. Land is the most finite of resources," writes Alexis Harrison.