Fairfield & Bridgeport Team Up To Oppose UI's Proposed Monopole Project

The two municipalities got a boost this week from Gov. Ned Lamont.

Gov. Lamont Calls On UI To Delay CT Siting Council Vote On Proposed Monopole Project

The Siting Council is scheduled to meet this week.

Fairfield RTM Leaders Issue Joint Statement In The Wake Of Recent Political Violence

The statement comes after calls for one member to resign after making inflammatory remarks following the murder of Charlie Kirk.

Fairfield & Bridgeport Leaders Vow To Fight Proposed UI Monopole Project

Fairfield First Selectman Christine Vitale and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim will hold a joint news conference this week about the project.

Fairfield First Selectman Special Election Should Be Nov. 4, Candidate Hwang Says

"Aligning with the general election ensures maximum voter participation and avoids unnecessary expense," Republican Tony Hwang says.

No Agreement Reached Between Fairfield, Bridgeport & UI Over Monopole Project

The two sides met Friday to negotiate possible alternative plans for the utility company's controversial infrastructure project.

Fairfield GOP Calls On RTM Member Melissa Longo To Resign; She Says She Won't: UPDATE

Longo, a District 1 representative, recently wrote inflammatory social media posts in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk. Update.

Fairfield First Selectwoman Vitale Issues Statement Denouncing Political Violence

"There is no reason for anyone at any time to engage in political violence, especially when it results in bodily harm or loss of life."

Fairfield & Bridgeport State Legislators Write To CT Siting Council About UI Project

In a letter, 12 legislators strongly oppose United Illuminating's proposed monopole project slated for parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport.

Fairfield RTM Member Melissa Longo Called Out For Rhetoric After Charlie Kirk Killing

In a statement to Patch, the District 1 representative is unapologetic about the remarks.

Signatures Certified In Fairfield Petition For Special Election For First Selectman

Town Clerk Betsy Browne notified the Board of Selectmen Wednesday that enough signatures have been certified to force the special election.

Residents Urged To Speak Out Against UI Monopole Proposal In Fairfield

The Connecticut Siting Council is scheduled to vote on the controversial proposal on Sept. 18.

Fairfield Hires New Public Works Director

He previously served as bureau chief of transportation, traffic and parking in Stamford.

Fairfield Leaders Blast CT Siting Council Over New UI Straw Vote

The council this week reversed an earlier straw vote concerning United Illuminating's proposed monopole project in Fairfield and Bridgeport.

Fairfield RTM Member Announces Board of Finance Candidacy

My Top Priorities for Fairfield's Financial Future

UI Receives Support For Fairfield Monopole Plan Before CT Siting Council's Next Meeting

The Siting Council is deliberating about the proposed project, which would hang power lines from tall monopoles in parts of Fairfield.

Fairfield RTC Endorses Hwang For First Selectman

Local Republicans have launched a petition drive for a special election against Democratic incumbent First Selectwoman Christine Vitale.

7 Questions To Appear On Ballot For Charter Revision In Fairfield

The questions will appear on the ballot on Election Day, Nov. 4.

Opinion: Democracy or Hypocrisy? | Part II

Democrat Elizabeth Zezima (D-4) has insisted across social media that a special election is an inefficient waste, an about-face from 2017.

LTE: Fairfield to heal under leadership of First Selectman Christine Vitale

Christine Vitale was elected First Selectman through a fair process grounded in the checks and balances codified by Fairfield's charter .

Fairfield Republicans Set Up Sites For Petition Drive For Special Election

Local Republicans are seeking to force a special election for the office of First Selectman, following the passing of Bill Gerber.

Christine Vitale Named Fairfield First Selectwoman

A slate of Democratic elected officials voted Monday to fill the post, after the passing of Bill Gerber.

Opinion: Democracy or Hypocrisy?

In 2017, Fairfield Democrats were all in on a Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen, but that's all changed.

LTE: Confused in Fairfield

Questioning the need for a special election

Opinion: Facts Over Politics: Setting the Record Straight

Statement from the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee

Signatures Being Gathered For First Selectman Special Election In Fairfield

Local Republicans are seeking to secure enough signatures for a special election, after the passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber.

State Sen. Tony Hwang Announces Bid For Fairfield First Selectman

The five-term Republican state senator is seeking the post following the recent passing of First Selectman Bill Gerber.

Opinion: Community Leaders Praise Hwang’s Integrity and Vision for Fairfield

Long-time elected officials come out in support of Tony Hwang for First Selectman

Opinion: Call for Special Election to Fill First Selectman Vacancy

Under Connecticut law, a Special Election is Explicitly Allowed Through a Petition.

Opinion: Facts Over Politics: Supporting Christine Vitale for First Selectman

Statement from Fairfield DTC

LTE: Let the People Vote

Don’t Let Party Insiders Choose Fairfield’s Future

Proposed 204-Unit Apartment Complex Met With Some Skepticism In Fairfield

The developers presented a concept of the plan Tuesday to the Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission.

LTE: A call for a Special Election to fill the Fairfield First Selectman Vacancy

The Town of Fairfield voters should decide who should fill the vacancy in the First Selectman’s Office

Public Hearing Scheduled On Proposed 204-Unit Apartment Complex In Fairfield

Primrose Development, LLC is looking to build the project on Black Rock Turnpike.

Executive Director Of Southport's Pequot Library To Step Down

She is departing after nearly a decade at the institution.

No Movement On Filling Of Late Fairfield First Selectman's Post

The current, two-member Board of Selectmen remains at a stalemate on the issue.

Fairfield's New Police Chief Takes Oath Of Office

Michael Paris was sworn in on Monday as the Fairfield Police Department's 12th Chief; five other officers were also promoted.

Opinion: Taking Back Control of Housing Development, or Relinquishing It to Hartford?

CMDA “can’t override zoning,” but read the fine print: it was created by the state government that brought us 8-30g high-rise apartments

Fairfield RTM Passes Bipartisan Resolution Authorizing BOS to Enter into Agreement with CMDA

Resolution allows BOS to explore joining entity that would support strategic planning & grant funding for transit-oriented development

LTE: Why I Supported Fairfield's Opt-In To CMDA - And Why It Does Not Mean More Unchecked Development

Our Town Needs A New Strategy To Take Back Local Control