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Heatwave Prompts Fairfield To Announce Opening Of 5 Cooling Centers

An extreme heat warning has been issued for all of southern Connecticut.

FAIRFIELD, CT — With the state sweltering under a heatwave, Fairfield announced it has opened five cooling centers, and posted a link for tips on how to handle the heat.

The five cooling center sites are:

Bigelow Center for Senior Activities: Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Fairfield Police Department: Lobby, open 24/7

Sullivan Independence Hall: Lobby Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Fairfield Public Libraries: During business hours

  • Main Branch: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Fairfield Woods Branch: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.


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