Politics & Government

Events Announced for Fairfield's 375th Anniversary

Anniversary Committee unveils schedule of events to take place throughout 2014, highlighted by a gala open to all residents and a large food drive.

Fairfield’s 375th Anniversary Committee has unveiled a calendar packed full of events and programs for residents to participate in throughout 2014 to help celebrate the Town’s birthday. 

The 375th Anniversary Calendar, which is designed to involve town residents, businesses and local organizations, will kick off in January 2014.  There will be events or programs taking place each month for the public and a 375th Anniversary component will be added to traditional events like the annual Memorial Day Parade, according to committee co-chairs Town Clerk, Betsy Browne, and Bankwell’s First Vice-President, Bob Hojnacki.

 “We have two outstanding co-chairs and a dedicated committee who are working hard to make this 375th birthday the most memorable and enjoyable celebration our town has ever witnessed,” said First Selectman Mike Tetreau.

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The signature event of 2014 will be a Fairfield 375th Anniversary Gala which is open to all residents. Also, Fairfield’s Probate Judge Dan Caruso will be heading a team to organize and celebrate Fairfield’s 375 years of giving back with a town-wide food drive.  

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