Opponents say the bills could place a financial burden on beach communities and create traffic safety issues in waterfront neighborhoods.
The company cited "a significant safety concern" in a letter to Fairfield conservation officials.
"The current criminal justice system is tilted towards protecting the criminal, not the victim in Connecticut," writes Tim Shanley.
“I know my people," said the Rev. Ivan Mazuryk, one of the speakers at Saturday's rally in Southport. "They will not back down.”
Gavin, an Eagle Scout and Yale graduate, is running as a Democrat in the 28th District, long-represented by Republican Sen. Tony Hwang.
In her rebuttal, Democratic Caucus Leader Liz Zezima criticized what she said was a lack of transparency in the Kupchick administration.
Education funding divided Fairfield selectmen, but the budget was approved, and will next be considered by the Board of Finance.
A Fairfield property that is currently home to a mature forest could become the site of an affordable apartment complex.
The head of the Fairfield Democrats, who asked for the emails, was adamant his request followed both the letter and spirit of the law.
"Rather than succumb to the knee-jerk reaction simply to 'lock ‘em up,' Jenn is studying the facts," writes Karen Wackerman.
Fairfield's first selectwoman presented her proposed 2023 budget Wednesday, which would include a 0.98 percent mill rate increase.
"At any point, the state can still mask our children, with no input from parents," writes Fairfield resident Michael Grant.
Fairfield resident Cameron Choniski discusses her experiences with state Rep. Jennifer Leeper.
"I call on all residents of our state to save our local land use boards and commissions — help us to help you," Alexis Harrison writes.
Fairfield firefighters have been working without a contract since July, and their union recently filed for arbitration.
“Anything can be a done deal if people don’t fight it,” said Meghan McCloat, one of the leaders of a group founded to oppose the project.
"It’s time to change a self-defeating law," writes Fairfield resident Walt Shaw.
After years of uncertainty and neighbor objections, plans for two residential mental health facilities in Greenfield Hill can move forward.
"Town plan and zoning commissioners like myself have to follow the law even though I suspect many of us struggle with it."
“We all have to be willing to ask difficult questions and not avoid uncomfortable realities,” one Fairfield equity task force member said.
The Fairfield lawmakers are also asking any residents with proposed legislation ideas to share their thoughts for possible submission.
Fairfield Board of Finance member Kevin Starke aims to "set the record straight" in a letter to the editor.
“I don’t think we should be satisfied with having our hands tied,” said one commissioner in opposition to the affordable housing project.
The ultra-conservative Peter Lumaj is a controversial figure, CT Insider reported.
"He should consider issuing a public apology, or just stepping down from his role," RTM members Hannah Gale and Melissa Longo write.
State Rep. Jennifer Leeper shares her thoughts on the state of crime in Connecticut in a submission to Fairfield Patch.
Embattled former first selectman Mike Tetreau has withdrawn his nomination for the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee.
The question of whether racism in Fairfield is systemic has sparked debate and division in Fairfield's Racial Equity and Justice Task Force.
The cleanup cost for contaminated sites in town and construction work on Penfield Pavilion could be more than $30 million, officials said.
After two close elections in less than three years, Brian Farnen and state Rep. Jennifer Leeper are ready for round three.
The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
“It’s not safe,” one neighbor said of the Castle Avenue site. “Please reconsider the size of this. Reconsider what you are doing.”
"In the future, I expect the administration to provide all relevant information regarding any item that the RTM must vote on."
"Our legislature needs to get serious about the cost of living in this state," writes former state representative Brian Farnen.
To be eligible, candidates must reside in Fairfield and be registered as a Republican.
One political leader on the RTM called the process "an atrocity," while another accused fellow members of "political ping-pong balling."
"We almost had delayed spring baseball at Gould," write RTM representatives Amy Ruggiero and Kelly Scinto.
The Gould Manor Park funding process was broken, writes Board of Finance member Craig Curley.
“I have faith in our community to do the right thing,” Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said, urging residents to mask up.
A Fairfield Knights of Columbus council claim that their First Amendment rights were violated when a request to move their vigil was denied.