by shawno'sullivan | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
According to CT’s Department of Transportation, over the past five years Connecticut has averaged about 58 pedestrian fatalities annually. Thanks to An Act Concerning Pedestrian Safety, new state legislation that went into effect on October 1st, our state...
by shawno'sullivan | Sep 28, 2021 | Learn About EVs, Uncategorized
Hey! it’s National Drive Electric Week, and here in Fairfield we celebrate with a parade and electric vehicle showcase. If you’ve been on the fence about buying an EV, first read this article in Treehugger by Jim Motavalli, Sustainable Fairfield’s in...
by shawno'sullivan | Sep 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
What do actor Woody Harrelson, singer Jason Mraz and football titan Tom Brady have in common? Here’s a hint: It’s dirt- but not celebrity dirt- soil to be exact. These influencers are just a few of the compelling environmental advocates featured in an...
by Kiersten Chou | Aug 11, 2021 | Farmstand Spotlight, Uncategorized
Like the rest of New England, Fairfield has a long agricultural history. Though most of our former farmland has been developed into residential plots, Fairfield and our surrounding towns are still home to many thriving farms. These growers share an invaluable set of...
by Kiersten Chou | Jul 10, 2021 | Farmstand Spotlight, Uncategorized
Like the rest of New England, Fairfield has a long agricultural history. Though most of our former farmland has been developed into residential plots, Fairfield and our surrounding towns are still home to many thriving farms. These growers share an invaluable set of...
by Kiersten Chou | Jul 5, 2021 | Archive, Uncategorized
For some residents of Fairfield and surrounding towns, simply having enough food on the table can be a challenge. We are fortunate to have wonderful social services available here in Fairfield, and through these services, the abundance of our local farms and gardens...
Earth Day Celebration Features Family-Friendly Activities The Town of Fairfield’s annual Earth Day celebration is more than just one day! It kicks off with a community clean-up and free, informative workshops on composting and recycling […]
The lengthening spring days mark the start of the growing season here in the northeast- which is an exciting, hopeful time for local farms and the people who support them. The instability of the last […]
There's no question that, for environmentally minded households, being able to toss all kinds of recyclables into the same bin for pick-up --so called "single stream recycling"-- has made recycling even easier. But the convenience has come with a catch -- and Fairfield residents will now have an opportunity to help fix a problem.