Stymied by the coronavirus pandemic, the Fairfield nonprofit is taking an unconventional approach to make its annual fundraiser happen.
Innovation Auto Spa is operated by Alex Geller, 20, and offers high-quality car coating and wraps near downtown Fairfield.
With about 14,000 young Fairfield athletes in sports programs, the issue "really affects a wide swath of the town," one organizer said.
"They're just heroes," said Capt. Tony Granata, who nominated the brothers for the highest honor for civilian heroism in North America.
Thousands hit the beach Monday evening in Fairfield for the Independence Day event.
Activist Ryan Romeo, 11, hopes to encourage Fairfield agencies and schools with his plans to plant more trees in town.
Dave’s Gourmet Paletas in downtown Fairfield offers a unique take on the popsicle in a wide array of flavors.
“We are an institution that is on the rise,” President Mark Nemec said at Monday's groundbreaking ceremony.
Elected officials and more than 50 residents — many waving mini flags — took part in Monday's ceremony.
The festivities Monday in Fairfield were part of an international event.
After taking its first FCIAC title, the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons went all the way to the finals in the Class LL CIAC state championships.
Aldo Melchionno, an Italian-trained barber and stylist, is saying goodbye after serving Fairfield for more than 50 years.
“More than other classes, these guys had to show incredible resiliency, be really flexible and face adversity head on.”
“It’s been a long, challenging year, but this senior class is resilient, and we’re happy to celebrate their success.”
As everyone enjoyed the sunny day — with dogs, children or just lots of shopping bags — a sense of warm-weather community was palpable.
The Rebels took a competitive game away from a 12th-seeded Weston team.
“The expectations were not high,” one player said, reflecting on the season's many accomplishments. “We were definitely the underdogs.”
“If you told me months ago that we were going to have a prom like this, I wouldn’t have believed it,” one senior said.
Students gathered outdoors for dancing, lawn games and socializing after a school year shaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
A longstanding local eatery is back in business and the owner hopes to see it once again become a favorite go-to for the community.
