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Published annually by Hersam Acorn Newspapers as a special section of the Fairfield Sun. Copies are also available at real estate offices, town hall and Chamber of Commerce. For additional copies, call 203-438-6544. Contents are online at Fairfield-Sun.com. Thomas B. Nash, publisher Robin Wallauck, editor Mary Anne Hersam, vice president of sales Dave Pross, account executive Cover photo by Thomas Nash Map by David Raabe Please send updates, ideas, or corrections to: answerbook@acorn-online.com
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History .................................................................... 6 Demographics ......................................................... 4 Government .......................................... 16-18, 22-25 Town Officials ........................................................ 38 Schools .............................................................. 8-12 Public Services ................................................ 25-27 Property Issues ..................................................... 14 Emergency Services.......................................... 28-29 Health.............................................................. 33,34 Map of Fairfield Points of Interest .................... 20-21 Senior Citizens ...................................................... 30 Recreation ....................................................... 34-35 Entertainment ....................................................... 37 Utilities ................................................................. 27 Transportation ....................................................... 39 Pets & Animals ..................................................... 36 Media ................................................................... 15
Demographics
How big is Fairfield?
Faireld encompasses 30.6 square miles located between the cities of Bridgeport and Stamford on the coast of Long Island Sound in Connecticut. It is bordered on the east by Bridgeport; on the north by Easton, Weston and Trumbull; on the west by Westport; and on the south by Long Island Sound. Faireld enjoys ve miles of coastline. The three zip codes of Faireld are 06824, 06825 and 06890, which serves the Southport section of town. The telephone area code is 203. According to the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) Town Prole for 2011, Fairelds population in 2010 was 56,557. There were 27,287 males and 29,270 females.
How many households are here? Whats the unemployment rate?
According to the 2009 data, there are 19,973 households in Faireld. According to the CERC prole, in 2009 Fairelds labor force totaled 28,747. Of that number, 26,637 were employed and 2,110 were unemployed, for an unemployment rate of 7.3%, below the state average of 8.2%. In Aug. 2011, the unemployment rate was 7.7%.
How many people live here?
What is the average price of a house here?
What is the towns racial makeup?
The 2010 data shows the racial breakdown as follows: White, 52,366; Black, 1,185; Asian Pacic, 1,685; Native American, 19; Other/Multi-Race, 1,292; and Hispanic (any race), 1,977. Comparatively, the 2010 data for the county shows there are: White, 696,534; Black, 91,016; Asian Pacic 40,545; Native American, 907; Other/Multi-Race 69,135; Hispanic (any race) 137,979.
There were 397 single-family homes sold in Faireld in 2009 with a median price of $592,500, according to the CERC prole. There were 17 houses sold in the $200,000 to $299,999 range; 63 houses sold in the $300,000 to $399,999 range; and 317 houses sold that cost $400,000 or more.
What is the average temperature?
What is the median income?
The median household income is $103,754, higher than the county median household income of $77,620 and the state of $65,686.
January is the coldest month with an average high of 37 degrees Fahrenheit and average low of 23 degrees Fahrenheit, with July the warmest month with an average high of 82, and an average low of 65. The highest recorded temperature was 103 on July 22, 1957. The lowest was -10 degrees in Jan. 22,1984. The maximum average precipitation, 4.2 inches, is in March, and a maximum average of 4 inches in May.
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Where did Faireld get its name?
Prior to Ludlowes settlement, Native American tribes lived off the land for thousands of years. European settlers called the area the fair elds. Native Americans had called the land Uncoway.
Are there any town histories?
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Who is the town historian?
Marcia Miner is the town historian. She may be reached through the Faireld Museum and History Center at 203-2591598 or by e-mailing marminer@sbcglobal.net.
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Are there any historic districts in town?
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What are the oldest houses in town?
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Faireld never fully recovered from the destruction. In 1789, 10 years after the re and six years after the war ended, President George Washington stopped at Penelds Sun Tavern in Faireld. He observed, The destructive evidences of British cruelty are yet visible both in Norwalk and Faireld; as there are the chimneys of many burnt houses standing in them yet. Fairelds stature as one of the most inuential and prosperous towns in the region diminished in the slow process of rebuilding. For nearly 300 years, until the early 20th Century, agriculture was the major source of Fairelds prosperity. Fairelds coastal geography provided good harbors, an advantage that created signicant wealth in the 18th and 19th centuries through commerce and related maritime industries. Shipbuilding became a protable business at the deep water harbor in Black Rock in the early 18th Century. Livestock, grains, ax seed, preserved meats, dairy products, lumber, and barrel staves were shipped from Faireld. With the opening of western lands where soil was more easily cultivated, agriculture declined in the region. As the years passed, land was valued more for its development potential than for growing crops, and farmland was sold for homes, shopping centers and industry. In 1844, the Connecticut General Assembly approved the charter for the New York and New Haven Railroad Company to begin construction of a rail line. Four years later, in December 1848, the rst train came through Faireld. The railroads impact was profound. Suddenly New York City was only a two hour and ten minute ride away.
The arrival of the railroad also initiated a change in Fairelds identity, transforming its town center to a resort destination. Well-to-do city dwellers found respite in the peaceful setting with its ocean breezes, and some built lavish summer homes in the town. The melting pot of cultural traditions and religions that distinguish American life began in earnest in the mid-1800s, as successive waves of European immigrants arrived on Americas shores. In Faireld, the declining population of founders descendants was infused with newcomers from Ireland, Sweden, Italy, and eastern Europe who saw in the town their land of opportunity. Some eventually purchased land to cultivate in Faireld, and later built homes on their land. In the early 20th Century, new, culturally distinct, neighborhoods began to emerge in Faireld. In the 1920s, as the popularity of automobiles increased, existing roads proved inadequate and frustrating to drivers. As trafc problems worsened, a controlled-access highway seemed to be the only solution. In the early 1930s, plans for a parkway, designed with distinctive bridges and landscaping, was approved. In 1934, construction began on the Merritt Parkway as a federal Works Project Administration (W.P.A.) project. The rst section of the Queen of Parkways, between Greenwich and Norwalk, opened in July 1938. The remaining stretch of the 37-mile route, including Fairelds hard-won no exit zone through Greeneld Hill, opened on Sept. 2, 1940. Adapted from the town history, information courtesy of Faireld Museum and History Center.
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The Board of Education is the policy-making body for the Faireld public schools. Jobs include proposing a budget to run the schools, overseeing spending, setting policies and rules, hiring the superintendent, approving administrators, adopting books and courses, negotiating staff contracts and hearing citizen appeals. The school district is administered by the superintendent and those to whom he delegates. There are nine elected members of the Board of Education. They are listed under Town Ofcials.
What does the Board of Education do?
Where is the school district ofce?
The central ofce is at 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 210, P.O. Box 320189, Faireld, 06825. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30. The phone number is 255-8277. The district Web site is faireldschools.org. Dr. David G. Title is the superintendent of schools. Title has served as the districts superintendent since July 1, 2010. He may be reached at 203-255-8371 or dtitle@faireld.k12.ct.us With a student body of more than 10,000, Faireld public schools encompass 11 elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), two high schools (9-12), and one alternative high school. Each school has its own Web site at faireldschools.org
Who is the superintendent of schools?
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What public schools are in town?
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under Our Schools. Faireld Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road; 203255-7201; Headmaster Vanessa Reale. Faireld Warde High School, 755 Melville Avenue; 203-2558354; Headmaster James Coyne. Alternative High School, 108 Biro Street; 203-255-8384; Principal Andrea Leonardi. Faireld Woods Middle School, 1115 Faireld Woods Road; 203-255-8334; Principal Greg Hatzis. Roger Ludlowe Middle School, 689 Unquowa Road; 203255-8345; Principal Glenn Mackno. Tomlinson Middle School, 200 Unquowa Road; 203-2558336; Principal Connee Dawson. Burr Elementary, 1960 Burr Street; 203-255-7385; Principal Gary Kass. Timothy Dwight Elementary, 1600 Redding Road; 203-2558312; Principal Brenda Anziano. Holland Hill Elementary, 105 Meadowcroft Road; 203-2558314; Principal Frank Arnone Jennings Elementary, 31 Palm Drive; 203-255-8316; Principal Anthony Vuolo. McKinley Elementary, 60 Thompson Street; 203-255-8318; Principal Ginger Vail Mill Hill Elementary, 635 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport; 203255-8320; Principal Kevin Chase. North Strateld Elementary, 190 Putting Green Road; 203255-8322; Principal Deborah Jackson. Osborn Hill Elementary, 760 Stillson Road; 203-255-8340; Principal Alan Lipman. Rivereld Elementary, 1625 Mill Plain Road; 203-255-8328; Principal Paul Toaso. Roger Sherman Elementary, 250 Fern Street; 203-255-8330; Principal Eileen Roxbee.
Strateld Elementary, 1407 Melville Avenue; 203-255-8332; Principal Pesce.
What private schools are in town?
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, 1719 Post Road (203255-0556; stasonline.net), serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The Unquowa School, 981 Strateld Road (203-336-3801; unquowa.org) serves children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Faireld Country Day, 2970 Bronson Road (203-259-2723; faireldcountryday.org) serves boys from kindergarten through ninth grade. Hillel Academy, 1571 Strateld Road (203-374-6147; hillelacademy.org) offers Jewish learning for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Great Beginnings Montessori School, 148 Beach Road (203254-8208; greatmontessori@aol.com) serves children through third grade. Holy Family School, 140 Edison Avenue (203-367-5409; holyfamilyfd.org) offers a Catholic learning environment for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our Lady of the Assumption School, 605 Strateld Road (203-334-6271; olahf-faireld.org) which offers a Catholic/ Christian education for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. St. Augustine Cathedral School, 108 Biro Street (203-3666500; Cathedralcluster.org) for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Abby Loveland Tuller School, 144 Tuller Road (203-3743636) an Episcopal School for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
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There are private schools, public schools and colleges in Fairfield.
Faireld College Preparatory School, 1073 North Benson Road (203-254-4200; faireldprep.org) is afliated with the Jesuit Order and is for boys in grades 9 through 12. Notre Dame Catholic High School, 220 Jefferson Street (203372-6521; notredame.org) is for students in grade 9 through 12.
What universities are in town?
Faireld University, 1073 North Benson Road (Faireld. edu) is a Jesuit co-educational institution. Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue (sacredheart.edu) is a Catholic co-educational institution.
What is the Open Choice program?
Open Choice brings students from urban areas to attend school in suburban or rural towns and students from non-urban areas to attend city schools.
Are the public schools afliated with any magnet schools?
Faireld public schools send students to Rogers Environmental Magnet School in Stamford, Six to Six in Bridgeport, Aqua Culture Regional Center for the Arts (vocational) in Bridgeport, and the Global Studies School in Norwalk. The district also has a partnership with the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport regarding a new magnet school focused on science and technology.
What school holidays are planned?
Schools opened for the 2011-12 year on Sept. 1. Schools will be closed for the following: Labor Day, Sept. 5; Rosh Hoshanna, Sept. 29; Election Day, Nov. 8; Veterans Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 24-25; Holiday Recess, Dec. 26-Jan. 2; Staff Professional Development, Jan. 13; Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16; Winter Recess, Feb. 20-24; Good Friday, April 6; Spring Recess, April 16-20; Memorial Day, May 28. The last day of school is scheduled for June 18. The rst four snow days will extend the length of the school year and the date of high school graduation. Additional snow days will reduce the April vacation beginning with the rst day.
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When may my child enter kindergarten?
Children reaching the age of ve on or before Jan. 1 of any year will be eligible for kindergarten in the preceding September.
How and when do I register a child for school?
Children entering kindergarten may be registered during the schools kindergarten registration time period, usually during the months of March and April. Otherwise, any child entering the school district throughout the year may be registered at each school. During the summer months, elementary students are registered at the Faireld Public Schools District Ofce at 501 Kings Highway East. The records needed at the time of registration include: Personal identication such as a drivers license or passport, the childs birth certicate, proof of residency, completed health records and record of immunization.
What interscholastic sports are offered at the high schools?
Faireld Ludlowe and Faireld Warde high schools offer 32 varsity sports as well as various junior varsity, freshmen and club sports. Major sports include cheerleading, cross country, eld hockey, football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, basketball, bowling, fencing, gymnastics, ice hockey, skiing, wrestling, baseball, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis and track. The Ludlowe school mascot is the falcon, and the Warde mascot is the mustang.
What extracurricular activities are at the high schools?
The choices are many and may change from year to year and differ between the two schools. They include AFS (promoting respect and friendship), Anime and Manga Club, Astronomy Club, Bicycle Club, Drama Club, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Fitts House Council, Habitat for Humanity, Interact Club, Irish Society, Italian Club, Key Club, Math Team, National Honor Society and Youth American Cancer Society.
How can I nd out if schools are closed?
When the decision to close or delay the opening of schools for bad weather or other reasons is made, it will be announced on the public schools hotline at 203-255-8255. In the absence of any information, schools and buses will follow regular schedules. Local radio and television stations also broadcast the news.
What is the current school budget?
The 2011-12 budget is approximately $140 million.
Is there a program for gifted students?
Yes. Gifted students needs are met through differentiated instruction in the classrooms with a formal program starting for students in fourth grade. At the high schools, 18 Advanced Placement classes are offered.
What is special education? Who does it help?
Special education offers services for physically handicapped and learning disabled children. In Faireld, there are hearing-
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impaired resource rooms at McKinley, Faireld Woods, Tomlinson and Faireld high schools. There is a full-time teacher for the visually handicapped in the district. In Connecticut, special education and related services are available to eligible children by age 3 and are provided by local and regional school districts. Andrea Leonardi is the director of special education services. She may be reached at 203-255-8379.
Is there a PTA?
the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. For information, call the Child Development Infoline at 800-505-7000 or visit online at birth23.org. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a nonprot organization based in Westport dedicated to empowering the parents of children with learning disabilities and attention-decit disorder. For information, call 203-226-6831 or visit online at smartkidswithld.org.
There are 17 PTA units that fall under the umbrella of the Faireld PTA Council. The council works to include parents and teachers in curriculum and policy development and long-range planning, enhance communication between home and school, and support and enrich all curriculum areas. To contact the president of the council, e-mail President@fdptac.org. For information on an individual schools PTA, call the school directly or visit the organizations Web site, faireldptac.org.
Is there a summer school program?
There are several summer school programs including an Elementary Summer School (K-5), a Secondary Summer School (6-12), Early Childhood Summer School (PreK), Special Education Summer Schools (K-12), Safety Town (early elementary) and Early Literacy Summer Schools (elementary). All of these are taught by certied teachers and supervised by a certied administrator. They are usually held during the full month of July except for some special education services, which continue into August.
Are there any special education resources?
SPED*NET is the Special Education Network, a monthly forum for discussing special education and section 405 issues. It is an independent nonprot and often offers workshops and talks for parents and interested community members. Information is available on the Web at spednet.org. You may e-mail info@spednet.org. The Connecticut Birth to Three System helps families meet
Is there a continuing education program?
Faireld Public Schools offers an Adult Continuing Education Program. Course listings may be found online at faireldcontinuinged.com or call 203-255-8376 or e-mail Patricia Flynn, director of adult education, at pynn@faireld.k12.ct.us. for information.
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Must I display a number on my house?
Yes. The Faireld Fire Department asks residents and business owners to clearly display the street number visible from the street and on the building. Street numbers within 100 feet should be at least 2.5 inches in height. Street numbers greater than 100 feet from the street should be at least 3.5 inches in height. In addition, apartment and ofce numbers should be displayed at the entrance of the buildings, and numbers should be displayed on the door of individual units. For more information call the ofce of the re chief at 203-254-4713.
the Faireld Solid Waste and Recycling Center, also known as the transfer station, on One Rod Highway. Hours are 7 to 3 on weekdays and 7 to noon on Saturdays. Fees are charged for some items and a vehicle permit is required to gain entry to the facility. For information on fees and permits, call the Solid Waste and Recycling Department at 203-256-3023.
What items do I recycle?
Must I register my automatic re/burglar alarm?
Yes. All alarm devices must be installed by a person licensed per building and electrical codes of the state of Connecticut. Violators may be subject to $99 ne. No alarm may be installed without a permit from the Faireld Building Department. After the third false alarm within the towns scal year, the owner or user will be given a written warning. Further false alarms are subject to penalties. Visit the police departments Web site, fpdct.com for more information or call 203-254-4800.
Is there municipal garbage collection?
The transfer station will accept newspapers tied with twine or placed in a brown paper bag, all glass and metal food/beverage containers and plastics marked #1 and #2, phone books, glossy magazines, junk mail, envelopes, writing paper, copy paper, computer paper, corrugated cardboard, trees, branches, grass, brush, unpainted/untreated wood, scrap metal, bulky waste, Sheetrock, plaster, waste oil from motor vehicles as well as auto or truck batteries, antifreeze and tires. Yard waste such as grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, tree limbs and brush are also accepted at GreenCycle, located at the transfer station. Latex paint should be dried out and then must be disposed of as household garbage at the transfer station. For oil-based paint, see below. All materials must be separated. There are charges for some materials. Check the Solid Waste Web page at faireldct.org.
No. Garbage collection is handled by private companies. There are several sanitation and carting companies in Faireld. Yes. Faireld residents may take garbage and recyclables to
Where can I get rid of hazardous waste?
Can I take care of my garbage myself?
The town transfer station will not accept hazardous household waste, but the town conducts one Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day each year during the summer at Veterans Park on Reef Road. Faireld residents may take their household hazardous materials to HazWaste Central at 90 Sargent Drive in New Haven any Saturday from 9 to noon from mid-May to the last Saturday in October. Acceptable hazardous materials include bug spray, oor care products, furniture polish, metal polish in solvent, lighter uid, mothballs, automatic transmission uid, gasoline, other oils and cleaners, antifreeze and brake uid, fungicides, herbicides or weed killers, insecticides, rat poison, swimming pool acid, solvent-based glue, oil-based paint, paint cleaner in solvent, paint primer, paint thinner, paint stripper, turpentine, varnish, wood preservative, and photographic chemicals. No gas cylinders, highly reactive materials, explosives, radioactive materials, PCBs and derivatives, infection waste, or unknowns will be accepted.
Where can I recycle electronics?
Electronics such as cell phones contain hazardous materials like cadmium, lead and mercury, and should not be thrown in the trash. Electronic items may be recycled at the transfer station. Typical recycled items include phones, remote controls, keyboards, digital cameras, televisions, microwave ovens, copy machines, scanners, computers, CD and DVD players.
Is there a townwide leaf collection?
Residents must collect their leaves and stuff them into biodegradable bags that they can buy locally. They then put the bags at the curbside where a private contractor picks them up for the town. The collection occurs over a four-week period, usually the second week in November to the rst week in December. Public works announces the schedule via the local newspapers in the weeks preceding the collection. This program applies to all residents who live in areas of less
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than two acres. Residents in the Greeneld Hill section of town where lots are two or more acres usually have enough room on their property to compost the leaves. If they choose to bag them they can call the garage at 203256-3177 to arrange for a pickup before Thanksgiving and one pick-up after Thanksgiving. Residents are advised not to rake leaves or debris into the street catch-basin. This is bad for the environment because it ows into the nearby waterway and also may clog drainpipes, causing local ooding.
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How should I report a fallen tree on a street?

Call the town garage at 203-256- 3177.
Who is responsible for clearing sidewalks of snow?
Residents and businesses must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm.
What happens if a town snow plow hits my mailbox?
If a plow actually hits a mailbox with the plow blade, the Department of Public Works will replace the mailbox. If, however, the force of the snow topples the mailbox, it is the homeowners responsibility, because the mailbox is expected to withstand the force of snow or slush hitting it.
There are four newspapers covering the town. The Faireld Sun is a weekly and is published by Hersam Acorn Newspapers. The ofce is at 1000 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton. The phone number is 203-402-2308; the Web site is faireld-sun.com. The Faireld Minuteman is a weekly. The phone number is 203-752-2711; the Web site is faireldminuteman.com. The Faireld Citizen is a weekly published by Brooks Community Newspapers. The ofce is at 220 Carter Henry Drive. The phone number is 203-255-4561; the Web site is faireldcitizenonline.com. Faireld County Weekly is an alternative newspaper covering the region. The ofce is at 350 Faireld Avenue, Suite 605, in Bridgeport. The number is 203-382-9666; the Web site is faireldweekly.com. The Connecticut Post is a daily that covers many towns in the region as well as including national and international news. It is published by Hearst Communications Inc. The ofce is at 410 State Street, Bridgeport. The phone number is 203-333-0161; the Web site is ctpost.com.
What newspapers cover the town?
How can I get an announcement in the Faireld Sun?
How do I nd out what my setbacks are?
Building setback requirements are listed in the Zoning Regulations. These regulations are available at the town Plan & Zoning ofce and online at faireldct.org/zoning. The address of the property is required to determine the zoning district.
You may e-mail press releases, wedding and birth announcements, calendar items, obituaries or letters to the editor (500 maximum) to faireldsun@hersamacorn.com. E-mail sports information to bbloxom@hersamacorn.com. General news, announcements, letters and sports should be submitted by Friday at noon for the next weeks paper. Obituaries may be submitted by Wednesday of that week.

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Town Government
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Where are town ofces?
Town ofces are divided between Old Town Hall and John J. Sullivan Independence Hall, which are at 611 and 725 Old Post Road. For information, call 203-256-3000. The town Web site is faireldct.org. Ofce hours generally are from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, although the hours of some ofces may vary.
Who is the chief executive of the town?
The rst selectman is Michael Tetreau, a Democrat. He is currently up for election on Nov. 8. His ofce is on the second oor at Sullivan Independence Hall and he may be reached at 203256-3030 or mtetreau@town.faireld.ct.us. He is a full-time chief executive ofcer of the town. Among his duties are developing and submitting a town budget, and overseeing a number of town departments including re, police, parks and recreation, parking services, public works, and purchasing and administration. He is also chairman of the Board of Selectmen, which consists of Sherri A. Steeneck, a Democrat, and James F. Walsh, a Republican, who are both part-time representatives. The Board of Selectmen is the towns executive branch policy-making board, setting broad recommendations for projects, goals and issues affecting the town. The members of the Board of Selectmen have four-year terms. They discuss and vote on budget and spending authorizations, labor agreements, bonding authorizations, legal claims, appointments to boards and commissions, use of town facilities and other items dictated by statute, ordinance and the Town Charter. The three-member board is also ex-ofcio on the Board of Finance and RTM, and attend such meetings, as well as various appointed and elected board and commission meetings. The selectmens administrative assistant is Jennifer Carpenter. She may be reached at 203-256-3030 or jcarpent@town. faireld.ct.us.
Is there a directory of town ofcials?
Yes. There is a directory of ofcials on the town Web site, faireldct.org. A list of elected ofcials and primary staff members is in the Faireld Answerbook.
What is the Representative Town Meeting?

The Representative Town Meeting, more commonly referred to at the RTM, is the legislative body of the town, which gets its powers from the Town Charter. It has been the towns form of government since the late 1800s. The Faireld RTM consists of maximum of 56 members elected by voters in the towns 10 districts. RTM delegates run on a non-partisan basis, serve without compensation and are elected for a two-year term. RTM members are listed on the town Web site faireldct.org. Although only elected representatives may vote, all town citizens may attend RTM meetings and may speak.
What does the RTM do?
All legislative power of the town, including the power to enact ordinances, is vested to the RTM subject to referendum. The RTM approves town expenditures; approves, reduces, or eliminates appropriations; creates committees to deal with subjects such as education spending or public health and safety; and initiates and passes ordinances.
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When does the RTM meet?
The RTM is required to meet at least once a month unless there is no business to be acted upon and the meeting is dispensed with by the direction of the moderator to the town clerk. Generally the RTM meets at 8 p.m. at Osborn Hill School the fourth Monday of every month with an annual budget meeting on the rst Monday in May. There is a meeting schedule listed on the towns Web site.
who bought it, and for how much. The assessed value is among the information. You may visit the Assessors Ofce at 611 Old Post Road or call 203-256-3110.
What do I do if I think my assessment is unfair?
Who may run for an RTM seat?
Any citizen of Faireld who is registered to vote is eligible to serve on the RTM unless they are an elected ofcial of another town ofce, an elected or appointed town ofcer, or an elected state ofcial. Nomination may be made by a political party or by petition that must be signed by at least 1% of the electors in the candidates home district and led with the town clerk at least 55 days prior to the election.
Obtain an application available in January for an appointment for the Board of Assessment Appeals, ll it out and submit no later than March 21. The board will notify you of the date, time and place of hearing which will be held in April. Since the town had a revaluation in 2010, your appeal has to reect values as of 2010, regardless of whether the market has dropped since then.
How often is property revalued?
What is the current tax rate in town?
In Connecticut, property tax rates are expressed in mills, or thousandths of a dollar. The current tax rate is 22.47 mills. It results in the payment of $22.47 for each $1,000 of a propertys assessed value. The Board of Finance sets the mill rate each May, in time for the July tax bills.
The state requires each town must conduct a revaluation at least every ve years. Faireld completed its last revaluation for the Oct. 1, 2010 Grand List. The next revaluation is planned for the Oct. 1, 2015 Grand List. Taxes due in July and January will be based on the new assessment. The revaluation will be conducted by an outside rm under the direction of the assessors ofce. More information is available at the tax collectors Web page on the towns Web site. The tax collector is Stanley Gorzelany. He may be reached by calling 203-256-3100 or via e-mail at sgorzelany@town.faireld.ct.us.
Who is the tax collector?
What is a grand list?
A New England term, the grand list is the towns tax base and reects the assessed values of all taxable property in town. The assessor compiles it every Oct. 1. The net grand list with exemptions for 2010, was reported at $10,787,725,630. Of that amount, $10,160,696,398 was attributed to taxable real estate. The other two facets are assessed values of motor vehicles, $447,304,931; and personal property, which accounts for $234,662,324. A summary of the assessors grand list is accessible on the tax collectors page on the town Web site faireldct. org in the Tax Collector menu.
Where and when do I pay my town taxes?
You may pay your tax bills online with a credit card or electronic check at faireldct.org/taxindex.htm; by mail with a check
What is the towns bond rating?
Faireld has an Aaa, rating, which is the highest possible bond rating it can attain. The high bond rating allows the town to borrow money at lower interest rates. Unfortunately, in April 2011 Moodys projected a negative outlook for the town in the coming year.
Who determines how much my house is worth for taxing purposes?
Assessments are conducted through the assessors ofce. Assessor Thomas Browne conducts revaluations, in which all property values are reassessed and updated. This process includes site visits and Real Estate market data. Assessments are pegged at 70% of market value. This year the date of assessments reect the Oct. 1, 2010 assessment.
Can I pay my tax bill online?
Yes. Go to faireldct.org and click Tax Payments Online at the right hand of the page.
How do I nd the assessed value of my home?
The Assessors Ofce at Old Town Hall has eld cards for every property in town. The card includes a propertys details, including when the house was built, the style, the original owner,

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Tax Collector, Old Town Hall, 611 Old Post Road, Faireld, CT 06824; or at Old Town Hall with cash or check, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 at the tax collector ofce. Faireld is one of the few towns that still collects taxes on a quarterly basis. Real estate taxes are due July 1, Oct. 1, Jan. 1 and April 1; sewer use taxes are due Oct. 1 and April 1; and motor vehicle taxes are due July 1 and Jan. 1. They are all payable within 30 days.
I got a tax bill for a car I dont own anymore. What should I do?
Notify the assessors ofce at 203-256-3030. Also notify the Department of Motor Vehicles to make certain it has a record of returned license plates.
What do the registrars of voters do?
What happens if I dont pay my taxes on time?
Failure to pay taxes within 30 days of the due date results in an interest charged on the unpaid balance at the annual rate of 18%, and a lien is placed on the land records in the town clerks ofce, which prevents any sale of property until taxes are paid. If you do not receive a tax bill, you must contact the tax collectors ofce. Failure to receive a tax bill does not release you from paying taxes or interest for late payments.
Can veterans, the elderly, or disabled get tax breaks?
Registrars Roger V. Autuori (Republican) and Matthew Waggner (Democratic) are elected for a term of two years and serve as the local arm of the Connecticut Secretary of the State. They administer all federal, state and constitutional provisions relating to elections, town meetings and referenda. They are responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the election process, including the acquisition and exercise of voter rights. They are also responsible for hiring and training the election ofcials who serve at every election and town meeting. They may be reached at 203-256-3115 or e-mailing rautuori@town.faireld.ct.us or mwaggner@town.faireld.ct.us.
Yes. To le for state and local elderly or disabled homeowners tax relief benets, you must complete an application, available at the assessors ofce, and le it between Feb. 1 and May 15. Veterans must also le an application for tax benets. They must bring a copy of their completed income taxes along with proof of Social Security to the assessors ofce. Call the assessors ofce at 203-256-3110 for more information.
What are our political parties and enrollments?
As of Oct. 12, 2011, there were 35,141 active registered voters in Faireld. The breakdown by parties: Republican 10,379; Democrat 10,030; unafliated 14,565; other/minor parties 167.
How are car taxes gured?
Who may register to vote?
Car assessments are based on the National Automobile Dealers appraisal guide. The assessed value of the vehicle is 70% of the published average retail selling price.
To register, one must be a U.S. citizen, living in Faireld, and 18 years of age or older. There is no length of residency requirement to register. Seventeen-year-olds may pre-register, although they dont become voters until their 18th birthday.
When and where may I register?
The deadline to register to vote is one week prior to Election Day. However, if your right to vote matures after that deadline say you just move to town or have your 18th birthday you may register at the registrars ofce before noon on Election Day. In all other cases, you may stop in at the ofce of the registrars of voters or the town clerk in Old Town Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30, and register in person. You may also call 203-256-3115 and request a mail application form. Voter registration forms are also available online at faireldct. org. Periodically, the registrars offer special registration sessions to accommodate those who cannot make it to Town Hall during business hours. You may also register to vote when you are renewing your drivers license. An application comes with your renewal form.
Do I need to bring documents when I register?
You should have identication to prove who you are, such as a drivers license or a passport. You will need to submit identication information when registering by mail.
How can I nd out where I should vote?
Because Faireld covers such a large area, there are many polling places. You may nd out where to vote online at faireldct.org in the registrars section there is a street guide, or call the registrars ofce at 203-256-3115. There are 10 districts in Faireld.
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46. Brett Woods 47. Burroughs Park 48. Dover Park 49. Drew Park 50. Gould Manor Park 51. High Ridge Park 52. Lake Mohegan 53. Larsen Sanctuary (CT Audubon Society ) 54. Melville Park 55. Mill Hollow Park 56. Owen Fish Memorial Park 57. Sherman Green 58. South Pine Creek Park 59. Sturges Park 60. Tunxis Hill Park 61. Veterans Park
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19. Burr Elementary 20. Dwight Elementary 21. Eagle Hill School 22. Faireld Country Day School 23. Faireld Woods Middle School 24. Hillel Academy 25. Holland Hill Elementary 26. Holy Family School 27. Jennings Elementary 28. McKinley Elementary 29. Mill Hill Elementary 30. North Strateld Elementary 31. Osborn Hill Elementary 32. Our Lady of Assumption School 33. Rivereld Elementary 34. Roger Ludlowe Middle School 35. Roger Sherman Elementary 36. St. Thomas Aquinas School 37. Strateld Elementary 38. Tomlinson Middle School 39. The Unquowa School 40. Faireld Ludlowe High School 41. Faireld College Preparatory School 42. Faireld Warde High School 43. Notre Dame Catholic High School 44. Faireld University 45. Sacred Heart University
62. The Beanery 63. Brooklawn Country Club 64. The Country Club of Faireld 65. Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course 66. H. Smith Richardson Golf Course 67. Jennings Beach 68. The Patterson Club 69. Peneld Beach 70. Sasco Beach 71. South Benson Marina 72. South Pine Creek Beach 73. South Pine Creek Par 3 Golf Course 74. Southport Beach 75. Southport Harbor 76. Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary 77. Bronson Windmill 78. Faireld Museum and History Center
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Who may vote by absentee ballot?
Any registered voter who will be out of town during all voting hours may cast an absentee ballot. Certain other reasons, such as illness or physical disability, religious beliefs, or your duties as an election ofcial at a district other than your own allow use of absentee ballots by people who will be in town during polling hours. If you are a rst-time voter voting by absentee ballot you may be required to submit identication with your ballot. You may vote by absentee ballot for any federal, state or local municipal election.
How and where do I get an absentee ballot?
You must rst ll out an application, which you may pick up at the town clerks ofce in Old Town Hall, or it may be mailed to you. Call 203-256-3090. After you return the application, it will be processed and the absentee ballot will be sent to you, but not until two to four weeks before the actual election. If the ballot is printed and ready, you may ll it out at the town clerks ofce.
What are the towns elected bodies?
sessor, Assistant Town Clerks, Building Board of Appeals, Building Inspector, Cablevision Advisory Council, Condemnation Board, Conservation Commission, Economic Development Commission, Employees Retirement Board, Ethics Commission, Fair TV Public Access Committee, Fire Chief, Fire Commission, Fiscal Ofcer, Flood & Erosion Control Board, Golf Commission, Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning, Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority, Harbor Commission, Health Director, Board of Health, High Street Local Redevelopment Authority, Historic District Commission, Housing Authority, Human Resources Director, Human Services Commission, Land Acquisition Commission, Librarian, Library Board of Trustees, Long Island Sound Council, Parking Authority, Parking Violation Hearing Ofcer, Parks & Recreation Commission, Planning Director, Police & Fire Retirement Board, Police Chief, Police Commission, Public Works Director, Purchasing Authority, Recreation Director, Shellsh Commission, Social Services Director, Solid Waste & Recycling Director, Solid Waste & Recycling Commission, Special Projects Standing Building Committee, Strateld Elementary School Building Committee, Tomlinson Middle School Building Committee, Town Attorneys, Town Facilities Commission, Town Treasurer and Water Pollution Control Authority.
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They are the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Representative Town Meeting (RTM), Town Plan & Zoning Commission, and Board of Assessment Appeals. Other elected ofcials include the town clerk, justices of the peace, and the probate judge.
How can I participate on a town board?
What are the towns appointed bodies and ofcials?
The two major parties have their respective nominations process for municipal ofces. If youre interested in an appointed position on a board or commission, send your rsum to the Board of Selectmen, which serves as the appointing authority. Some boards must be conrmed by the RTM.
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visions, coastal site plan applications, accessory apartment applications, sign applications, sedimentation and erosion control plans, and zoning regulation amendments among other responsibilities. In addition, the commission assigns all street numbers, updates street and property maps, and provides demographic, land use, and census information and computer-based map information to the public and other government agencies. Commission members are listed elsewhere in this book. For information call Director of Town Plan & Zoning Jon Devonshuk at 203-256-3050 or e-mail jdevonshuk@town.faireld. ct.us.
What does the town clerk do?
There are rules to follow when taking the dogs around town. Check out page 35 for more information.
What does the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency do?
This agency is a regulatory body required by the state and created by local ordinance. The seven appointed members and three alternates review all developmental activities proposed within and adjacent to inland wetland and watercourse areas at regular monthly meetings of the Conservation Commission, held at 7:30 p.m. on the rst Thursday of each month at Sullivan Independence Hall.
The ofce of Town Clerk Betsy Browne is one of the busiest in town. The town clerks ofce is the ofcial state recording agency for the towns vital statistics, keeping marriage, civil union, birth, and death records; issuing hunting and shing permits, issuing dog licenses, and maintaining all documents related to ownership of real property. The original certicates of births, marriages and deaths dating to 1847 are recorded and protected in a vault. Earlier vital records, from when Weston, Easton, Redding, Black Rock, Westport and Greens Farms were part of Faireld, are indexed, and the original records are in the Connecticut State Library. The ofce is at Old Town Hall. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. For information, call 203256-3090.
May I get a copy of a birth or death certicate?
Births and deaths that have occurred in Faireld are led with the Vital Statistics Division of the town clerks ofce. Copies
What is the Board of Finance?
The Board of Finance is responsible for the proper administration of the nancial affairs of the town including the issuance of the annual recommended budget and setting the town tax mill rate. The board also acts on requests for additional appropriations, transfers and allotments made during the scal year. Finally, it is also responsible for the towns Annual Report and other nancial reports. Chief Fiscal Ofcer Paul Hiller may be reached at 203-256-3065 or by e-mail at philler@town.faireld. ct.us. Members are listed under Town Ofcials elsewhere in this book.
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What is the Zoning Board of Appeals?
The Zoning Board of Appeals is an administrative agency that acts in a quasi-judicial capacity. The board hears and decides appeals for variances, special exceptions for certain property uses. Also, decisions of the Planning and Zoning Commission involving subdivisions may be appealed to the board. There are ve regular members and three alternates. For an appeal to be granted it must receive four afrmative votes. All members are volunteers. The board meets the rst Thursday of each month.
What does the Town Plan & Zoning Commission do?
The powers and duties of this commission are many, including the regulation and review of municipal improvement projects and subdivisions of land. The commission is charged with upholding local zoning standards in its review of site plans, subdi-
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What does the probate court do?
Where do I get a marriage license?
A marriage license may be obtained in the town in which the wedding will take place. Photo identication is required. The fee is $30. Both the bride and groom must apply in person for the license, which is issued immediately and is valid 65 days from date of application. The town clerks ofce issues marriage licenses. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4. No appointment is needed. For details, call 203-256-3090.
Where do I get a civil union license?
Faireld Probate Court has been serving the people in town since 1666. Probate Judge Daniel F. Caruso was elected for a four-year term starting Jan. 2011. The court has jurisdiction over wills and the administration of estates and living trusts. It determines title to real and personal property, may appoint guardians for the developmentally disabled, remove unt parents as guardians of their children, and grant adoptions and name changes. Probate court is in Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road. Call 203-256-3041.
The town clerks ofce issues licenses for civil unions. Both parties must appear in person to apply for the license. As with a marriage license, couples may apply in the town where the ceremony will be performed. The fee is $30 and the license is valid for 65 days. No appointment is necessary. For information, call 203-256-3090.
What is a notary public?
What does a justice of the peace do?
A notary public is someone legally empowered to witness signatures, certify documents, and take depositions and afdavits. There are hundreds of notaries residing in Faireld. Every bank has one on staff, and the town justices of the peace are notaries. Some real estate agents are notary publics. Call the town clerk for more information at 203-256-3090.
All justices of the peace may join persons in marriage or civil unions, and may notarize documents. Justices of the peace are elected every four years by Republican and Democratic Town committees. There are 35 justices of the peace in Faireld. A list is available from the town clerks ofce (203-256-3090) or online at faireldct.org under the Town Clerk option on the left of the page.
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For a new passport, you must apply in person, which you may do at the post ofce on Commerce Drive or Pequot Avenue in Southport. You must have two photos of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship and a valid form of photo identication such as a drivers license. Allow six weeks to eight weeks for processing, although expedited service is available. If you are traveling within two weeks, you may visit the passport agency at 50 Washington Street in Norwalk. Hours are 9 to 4, but an appointment is required by calling 877-487-2778.
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Generally, all meetings involving a quorum of commission or board members (three members of a ve-person board, four of a six-member board) must be open to the public. However, Connecticut statutes allow a commission to close a meeting to the public if it is discussing personnel matters, litigation strategy or contract negotiations. To close a meeting and enter into executive session, the board must take a vote and the meetings closure must be supported by two-thirds of those present and voting. The commission cannot take any action while in an executive session. It must return to open session before voting on any items.
What if I think a commission held an illegal meeting?
You may le a complaint with the state Freedom of Information ofce (860-566-5682), 18-20 Trinity Street, Hartford 06106.
What state senatorial district are we in?
Faireld is in the 28th state Senatorial District, represented by State Senator John McKinney, a Republican who was elected to his seventh term in November 2010. He also represents Easton, Newtown and Weston. McKinney may be reached at Legislative Ofce Building, Room 3400, Hartford, CT 06106, at home 203254-1639 or at 800-842-1421. E-mail John.Mckinney@cga. ct.gov.
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What state house districts are we in?
The coastal section of Faireld is in the 132nd District, represented by Brenda Kupchick, a Republican. She was elected to this position in Nov. 2010. Reach her at Brenda. Kupchick@housegop.ct.gov or 800-842-1423. Her Web site is repkupchick.com. The northwestern section of Faireld is in the 133rd District, represented by Kim Fawcett, a Democrat. She currently serves as assistant majoriety leader and her Web site is housedems.ct.gov/fawcett. She may be reached at kim. fawcett@cga.ct.gov or 203-368-1872. The northeastern section of Faireld is in the 134th District, represented by Tony Hwang, a Republican. He may be reached at 800-842-1423. E-mail tony. hwang@cga.ct.gov or visit his Web site at reptonyhwang.com. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy State Capitol, 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 Tel: 860-566-4840; Toll-Free: 800-4061527; TDD: 860-524-739
older, clergy and social work eld instructors are not charged a fee.
What do the libraries offer?
How can I express my views to the governor?
Who represents us in the U.S. Senate?
Richard Blumenthal, a democrat, may be contact at 702 Hart Senate Ofce Building, Washington DC 20510 or 202-2242823, Blumenthal.senate.gov/contact Joseph Lieberman, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats, may be reached at 706 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510, 202-224-4041; or 1 Constitution Plaza, 7th Floor, Hartford 06103, 800-225-5605; or contact him online via his Web site lieberman.senate.gov.
The Faireld Public Library Catalog offers access to a collection of 275,000 books, magazines, newspapers, videos, compact discs, local documents and CD-ROMs in the main library, the Faireld Woods branch, and includes access to the Pequot Library. In addition, the Faireld Public Library offers scores of databases on a variety of subjects including arts and antiques, business, jobs, education, genealogy, health, history, literature, science, as well as general reference materials. E-books are offered through NetLibrary. In addition to these e-audiobooks, more than 1,300 titles are available from iCONN, the statewide system. Many services are available online through the library system Web site, faireldpubliclibrary.org. The Faireld Library and the Faireld Woods Branch Library provide free wireless Internet access. The wireless network is not secured and is unltered. Instructions on how to use the system are on the Web site faireldpubliclibrary.org/wi.htm.
What activities take place at the libraries?
Who represents us in the House of Representatives?
Faireld is in the 4th Congressional District and represented by Jim Himes, a democrat. His local ofce is 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford 06901-2927. Local phone number is 203-2107711. Web site: himes.house.gov.
For children, there are story times for infants and young children, story crafts, and recommended book lists. For teens and tweens there are book clubs and special programs, such as mother and daughter reading groups. The library hosts a networking group for adults to trade job search tips. There are technology classes, author visits, and
Public Services
Where are the libraries and when are they open?
The Faireld Public Library includes the Main Library and the Branch Library. Both may be accessed from the Web site faireldpubliclibrary.org. The Main Faireld Library is at 1080 Old Post Road. The phone number is 203-256-3155. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 9 to 9, Friday from 9 to 6, Saturday from 9 to 5, and Sunday from 1 to 5. During July and August, the library is closed on Sundays. The Branch Library is at 1147 Faireld Woods Road. The phone number is 203-255-7307. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9 to 8, Friday from 9 to 6, Saturday from 9 to 5, and Sunday from 1 to 5. During July and August, the library is closed on Sundays. The Pequot Library at 720 Pequot Avenue in Southport also serves the residents of Faireld. The phone number is 203-2590346. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 to 6, Saturday 9 to 5, and Sundays from October to April, 10 to 3. In July and August, the library closes at 1 on Saturdays. The library is closed on Sundays from May through September. The Web site is pequotlibrary.com. The Ryan-Matura Library at Sacred Heart University is also open to the public. Faireld residents, senior citizens 65 and
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brown bag lunches with local politicians. There are also lm nights and concerts. The libraries host a number of discussions and other community events. A schedule of events may be found online at faireldpubliclibrary.org.
What is the Kershner Gallery?
out-patient clinic for adults and children 14 years and older. Fees are based on gross income on a sliding scale. To take advantage of this service contact Dorothy Timmerman, executive director, at 203-255-5777 ext. 12, or e-mail dorothy.timmermann@fcsinc. com.
At the main library is the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery. It is open during normal library hours from September through June. The gallery holds art exhibits where most of the work is for sale. Artists are invited to submit applications for review and selection. Visit online at faireldpubliclibrary.org/gallery.
Is there a food pantry?
Does anyone teach literacy skills?
Literacy Volunteers of Southeastern Faireld County is a community-based organization where trained volunteers provide high-quality reading, writing and English-language programs to native and foreign-born adults. To take advantage of this service, call Judy Klein, program coordinator, at 203-579-2208 or e-mail lvasfc@aol.com.
Yes. The town has a food pantry that operates through Operation Hope at 636 Old Post Road. Anyone who would like access to the food pantry may call 203-292-5588. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. The pantry is closed on Tuesdays and weekends. Donations are taken any day. Volunteers are welcome, but those interested should call the volunteer coordinator to set up an appointment to meet.
What is United Way and what does it offer?
Does the town have a social worker?
Faireld has a Social Services Department, headed by Director Claire Grace. She may be reached at 203-256-3170. The department offers a number of programs and services for children, adults, families, and senior citizens including information and referral, crisis intervention, advocacy, short term counseling, case management, assistance with applications for other agencies, and aid and access to the food pantry, Salvation Army, emergency housing, energy assistance, and other services. Faireld Counseling Services Inc. is a nonprot state licensed
United Way of Coastal Faireld County is a volunteer-driven organization that works to address the health and human service needs of the region. It accomplishes this goal by partnering with public, private, and non-prot groups to raise money, which it distributes to different agencies. United Way of Coastal Faireld County has branch ofces in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Westport. The Web site is unitedwaycfc.org. For information or to make a contribution, call 203-3345106.
Is there a Red Cross chapter here?
The nearest ofce of the American Red Cross is in Bridgeport at 158 Brooklawn Avenue. For information, call the tollfree 24-hour line 877-243-5727 or visit online at ctredcross.org. The Red Cross responds to local single-family res and national large-scale disasters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Disaster Action Team members provide clothing, meals, temporary housing, access to emotional support and other emergency help. Disaster assistance is free. Anyone who needs to get in touch with a family member in the military during a personal emergency may do so through the Red Cross. Red Cross caseworkers can also help connect people with loved ones overseas when communication lines are down because of an armed conict or natural disaster. The Bridgeport ofce of the Red Cross also offers classes in CPR and rst aid, conducts blood drives, and offers a variety of services to seniors and young people. The chapters language bank has skilled volunteers uent in a variety of languages and dialects who provide condential oral interpretation and written translation assistance in emergency or non-emergency situations. The Connecticut Red Cross Web site is available in Spanish.
What funeral homes serve the town?
The Shaughnessey-Banks Funeral Home is at 50 Reef Road (203-255-1031). The Dougiello Faireld Funeral Home and County Cremation Service is at 36 S. Pine Creek Road (203259-9466). The Abraham L Green & Son Funeral Home is at 88 Beach Road (203-255-8993). The Spear-Miller Funeral Home is at 39 S. Benson Road (203-259-0824). The Lesko & Polke Funeral Home is at 1209 Post Road (203-256-8988). The Sun runs free obituaries in its papers for Faireld residents. Submissions may be sent to scappetta@hersamacorn.com.
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Utilities
Who provides electric power?
Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) or United Illuminating (UI) provides electricity. For CL&P customer service or for downed, burned or hanging wires or if you see a ash or hear a loud noise call 800-286-2000 any time (TTY/TDD: 800842-0010). The utilitys Web site is cl-p.com. For UI customer service call 800-676-7052. UIs Web site is uinet.com.
Where does our water come from?
Many homes have private wells. Those that are on public water receive their water from Aquarion Water Company (203445-7310/aquarion.com).
Who provides natural gas?
The libraries hold various programs throughout the year from performances, childrens events and more.
For parts of town with natural gas lines, the provider is Southern Connecticut Gas. For customer service and billing call 800659-8299. For emergencies, call 800-513-8898. The Web site is soconngas.com.
Who is in charge of the sewer system?
The Faireld Sun newspaper offers an extensive list of events in town under its Spotlight calendar each week and online at faireld-sun.com under the Community section. The town Web site at faireldct.org also posts a community calendar.
Is there a community calendar of events?
The towns Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) Sewer Ofce is in charge. The ofce is Sullivan Independence Hall. Ofce hours are 8:30 to 4:30. For information, call 203-2563003 or visit the Web page online at faireldct.org. Permits to connect to sewer lines are issued from this ofce. All questions on the payment of sewer use bills and late charges should be directed to the Tax Collector at 203-256-3100.
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When should I call 911 and who answers the line?
You should call 911 only to report true emergencies such as injuries, accidents, crimes in progress, res, and medical emergencies. The Faireld Police answer 911 calls, where a computer screen will display the name, location and telephone number of the caller. Therefore, if you cannot speak or a child calls 911, help will be able to nd you. An upgraded statewide mobile 911 system enables dispatchers to quickly track a cell phone callers location anywhere in the state.
Where is the nearest emergency room?
Ambulance transports from Faireld are commonly taken to Bridgeport Hospital or St. Vincents Hospital emergency rooms.
What kind of emergency ambulance service does Faireld provide?
American Medical Response (AMR) is a commercial ambulance service that provides EMS response to Faireld. All rates are established by the state, but may vary due to Medicare and Medicaid rules. In 2009, the rate for a Basic Life Support call is $501. A Level 1 Advanced Life Support call (ambulance plus paramedic) is $858. An Advanced Life Support Helicopter Assist is $510. There is a mileage charge of $14.14 per mile. There are other special charges that may accrue.
How much does an ambulance call cost?
Where is the re department?
The Faireld Fire Department, under the direction of Chief Richard Felner and Deputy Chief Arthur Reid, has ve stations that protect more than 32 square miles of residential, commercial and industrial properties as well as two college campuses. Its headquarters is at 140 Reef Road. The non-emergency number for the chiefs ofce is 203-254-4713. The Strateld Volunteer Fire Department, Rescue 15, at 400 Jackman Avenue, consists of 80 active members who work directly with career members of the Faireld Fire Department. Call 203-254-4748 for more information.
How big is the re department?
The re department has a staff of 98 career reghters and ofcers and others, and a number of volunteer re responders. The average response time is three to ve minutes. Equipment includes ve engines, one ladder truck and a rescue kit housed at ve re departments around town.
Where is the police department?
The Faireld Police Department is at 100 Reef Road. The non-emergency numbers are 203-254-4800 or 203-254-4808. The chief of police is Gary MacNamara. There are 108 sworn ofcers, 100 authorized special agents, 15 telecommunicators, four animal control ofcers, seven marina guards, six full-time and several other part-time civilian personnel. The department has three divisions, the Field Services Bureau, the Support Services Bureau and the Professional Standards and Public Affairs Bureau. There are also several specialized units within those divisions: Bike Patrol, Marine Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, Emergency Ser-
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Fairfield police may now patrol the waters around town and surrounding communities.
vices Unit, Dive Team, Aviation Unit, Trafc Crash Investigation Unit as well as D.A.R.E. and Ofcer Friendly programs. There is a new marine unit within the Faireld Police Department was unveiled on Sept. 30 this year. The three ofcer and one lieutenant division will monitor the coastline of Faireld, assist neighboring towns waters, and help the Coast Guard when the need is there.
What is the typical response time to calls?
For emergency calls, the Police Department will normally have an ofcer on scene in several minutes, less than ve minutes in most circumstances.
How do I get a copy of an accident report?
Accident reports are usually available three working days after the incident. They may be picked up at the Faireld Police Department during normal business hours, 8 to 4, Monday through Saturday. Some reports may take longer if the incident is still under investigation. There is a fee of $.50 per page for copies. The emergency management director is Fire Chief Richard Felner. In the event of a townwide emergency, the Emergency Operations Center located at Fire Station 2, 600 Jennings Road, goes into operation. From there, the emergency responders can talk to any department in town and to any re department in the county and with different state of Connecticut departments. The town also has a civilian Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) which the deputy re chief oversees and organizes into action. The CERT volunteers would help set up shelters and put the towns emergency response plan into operation. The police response would depend on the type and extent of emergency. The Police Department can recall staff as needed to ensure appropriate law enforcement coverage and response. The emergency services and town departments work together to ensure the safety of citizens and there are plans in place for different emergency scenarios that would be followed. Dial 800-222-1222. This national number will connect you with medical experts at a local poison control center. There is also a Web site: 1-800-222-1222.info.
What happens in a townwide emergency?
How do I reach poison control?
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Is there a senior center?
The Faireld Senior Center (203-256-3166) is at 100 Mona Terrace in the former Oldeld School and serves Fairelds older residents. It is open Monday through Friday during the week. There are classes, day trips, morning coffee shop, transportation, health forums and social activities. A hot lunch is served every day (reservations required two days in advance by calling 203256-3118). Transportation assistance by calling 203-256-3168. Its Web site is faireldct.org/senior.htm.
What special housing is available for seniors?
and recreational and personal care services for those who want to remain in their homes and still enjoy the day with friends in a supportive environment. For information call 203-365-6433. The Jewish Home for the Elderly also offers day care for adults. The program serves individuals who may be experiencing memory impairment, who may need opportunities for socialization and recreation, or whose families may need respite support. The center is open Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 to 4:30 and on Saturdays from 8 to 3. For more information call 203-365-6470 or visit jhe.org.
The Faireld Housing Authority operates low- and moderate-income rental housing for families, the elderly, and the disabled. Augustana Homes on the Post Road, Sullivan McKinney on Meadowbrook Road, Mutual Housing on Villa Avenue and Parish Court on Warde Terrace all are overseen by the housing authority. Those who are interested in applying for housing assistance should call 366-5330 or visit the housing authority page on faireldct.org. Those with questions about senior housing should call the Senior Center at 203-256-3166. A complete list of senior housing available in a 14-town region of southwestern Connecticut is available from the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging (203-333-9288/swcaa.org) in Bridgeport. Grasmere by the Sea Adult Day Services at 1 Post Road offers care for the older adults in the community. With a home-like setting, it provides comprehensive nursing, social, nutritional,
Does anyone help seniors live at home?
Yes. If not eligible under Medicare, seniors may be eligible under the Connecticut Home Care Program for the Elderly. Call the Senior Center at 203-256-3166 for information.
Is there an AARP chapter here?
There is one chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons in Faireld. The Faireld chapter meets the second Monday of the month (except June, July, August and December) at 1 p.m., at 100 Mona Terrace.
Is there day care for the elderly?
Does anyone help seniors with their income tax?
Yes. The AARP has a volunteer program. The group sets up shop at the Senior Center in the beginning of the new year and see people several days a week to help with income taxes for free.
What transportation services are available to seniors?

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The Senior Center offers transportation for seniors to and from the center, to doctors appointments and to go food shopping. Call 203-256-3168. The Dial-A-Ride program provides transportation for eligible residents who are over the age of 65 years or adults who are permanently disabled. This program is intended for those with limited resources who nd it difcult to access transportation and who meet specic program guidelines. Eligibility for the program is based on income and the ability to drive. Homeowners who have qualied for the towns Senior/Disabled Tax Credit Program and have no automobile or are unable to drive are automatically eligible to participate in the Dial-A-Ride program. The Town of Faireld has contracted with the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority to operate the program. The hours of the services are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The transportation area is from Faireld to Bridgeport, Trumbull and Stratford and includes the return trip. Dial-A-Ride also is available for organized group trips. For more information, contact the Faireld Department of Social Services at 203-254-4758.
Is there an employment service for older folks?
Yes. Maturity Works helps people age 55 and older to obtain skills necessary for employment. Call 333-5129 ext. 366 or 367 for information.
Does anyone check on homebound elderly?
The town has the Are You OK? Program run by the Police Department. A computer calls the senior at the same time every day. If the person doesnt answer, police will dispatch a car to check on the person. Residents may call the Senior Center to enroll.
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Bridgeport Hospital offers physician referral services. Check online at bridgeporthospital.com and click on Need a Doctor. To speak directly with the Physician Referral Service, call 888-3572396. St. Vincents Hospital in Bridgeport offers referrals, go to stvincents.org and click on Find An Expert Physician. You may also call the Care Line at 877-255-7847. Stamford Hospital offers referrals. Go to stamfordhospital. org and click on Find A Doctor, or call the Health Call Ofce at 1-877-233-9355. The Faireld Health Department offers referral services to residents or students enrolled at either of the universities in town for issues regarding sexually transmitted diseases. For information call 203-256-3020. The Faireld Health Department is a municipal agency that has the mission of protecting and improving the physical, mental and environmental health of the Faireld community by providing both oversight and direct services. Emerging infectious diseases and newly discovered environmental health hazards are common in the eld of public health and require trained and informed staff that can respond in a timely fashion. There are 42 staff members, 12 of whom are part-time. Sands Cleary is the director of health. The departments phone number is 203-256-3020. The departments ofces are located in Independence Hall, 725 Old Post Road. There is also a branch ofce at the Faireld Senior Center, which houses the nursing administrative staff, health educator and clinic space. The school nurses, who are the majority of the staff, are located in their respective schools.
Does anyone refer physicians?
Nursing & Home Care and its partner, Mid-Faireld Hospice, serves Faireld in addition to other area towns. Nursing & Home Care assists individuals and families through the various stages of health care. Services include preventive, therapeutic, respite, rehabilitative, counseling and hospice services. Services are provided to individuals or groups at home, work, school or community centers. For more information call 800-898-HOME, or visit online nursingandhomecare.com. The Jewish Home for the Elderly at 175 Jefferson Street offers car in their facility as well as Senior Choice at Home. For more information call 203-365-6400 or go online to jhe.org.
Is there a nursing and home care service?
Is there a clearinghouse of information on home health care?

Home Health Compare allows consumers to see clinical information about home health agency quality. The service is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is available online at medicare.gov. The Mid-Faireld Hospice serves Faireld in this regard. The non-prot, licensed home care and hospice agency provides end-of-life care to patients and their families in the community. Services provided include palliative skilled nursing, home health aides, spiritual care, grief and bereavement counseling and volunteer services. Services can be provided to individuals
What does the department of health do?
Who offers hospice care?
What public health services are offered?
The Faireld Health Department provides disease and injury prevention through immunization clinics and other programs, holds sexually transmitted disease treatment services and HIV counseling and testing, dental services for eligible children and a school nursing program. Call 203-256-3020. The Faireld Health Department runs a Well Child Clinic for children up to age ve entering school, or to students who have transferred into town. They must t certain socioeconomic criteria to be eligible. Call 203-256-3020. The department also has occasional screenings for skin cancer and prostate problems and has mammograms through St. Vincents Hospital and Stamford Mobile Medical. Check the health departments Web page at faireldct.org/health for upcoming screenings, or call 203-256-3020 for more information.
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What immunizations and screenings are offered?
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What tests does the town health department lab perform?
The health department tests beach, shellsh and surface water, air and water for radon, insects for identication and areas with mosquito breeding and sewage dye. It will also test ticks for Lyme disease and animals for rabies. Call 203-256-3020 with questions.
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in their home, in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility or in a hospital setting. For information, call 203-761-8889 or visit online at mid-faireldhospice.com. Bridgeport Hospitals Coordinated Assessment and Referral for the Elderly (CARE) program helps to locate community resources for those over age 60. Home-visit, mental-health-assessment, and counseling referrals are also available. Call the coordinator at 203-384-4600.
details. The American Heart Association offers Children and Infant CPR courses at area hospitals. Call Bridgeport Hospital at 203-384-3000 or visit online bridgeporthospital.com, Stamford Hospital at 203-276-1000 or online at stamfordhospital.org, or call St. Vincents Medical Center at 203-576-6000 or visit online stvincents.org.
Is there a nursing home in town?
Where can I nd an organization that provides rst aid services at events?
There are several nursing homes in town. Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital at 400 Mill Plain Road (203-2553573), Cambridge Manor at 2428 Easton Turnpike (203-3720313), Jewish Home for the Elderly at 175 Jefferson Street (203-365-6400) and the Ludlow Center for Health at 118 Jefferson Street (203-372-4501) are all located in Faireld. The Southport Manor Health Center at 930 Mill Hill Terrace (203-259-7894) is in Southport. Quality-related information on nursing homes is available online at medicare.gov.
The Faireld Fire Department will send people to provide rst aid services based on requirements of the re marshal. Call the re department for more information. Visit them online at fdfaireld.com or call 203-254-4708.
What help is available for victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse?
Is there any organization that checks up on people living alone?
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center Inc. offers help to individuals and their families 24 hours a day. It offers services to ensure a victims immediate safety, and to help resolve medical and legal issues. The hotline is 888-774-2900 or visit online at dvccct.org.
The Family & Childrens Agency in Norwalk offers a variety of services to aid seniors. Call 203-831-2900 or visit familyandchildrensagency.org. The Faireld Social Services Department also offers services to check up on people who live alone. If an elderly person doesnt seem to be functioning well on his own they are referred to social services and the police or the health department will follow up. The number is 203-256-3170. Both the CVS at 961 Black Rock Turnpike (203-331-4731) and the Walgreens at 740 Villa Avenue (203-336-3551) are open 24 hours. There is also a Rite Aid at 1619 Post Road (203-2592353). Another CVS is located at 700 Post Road (203-2551089). There is a family-owned pharmacy, Lupes Drug Store (203-368-1955) at 2035 Black Rock Turnpike
Are there any local pharmacies?
Is there a u clinic in town?
The Faireld Health Department offers seasonal u and pneumonia immunizations. Call 203-256-3020.
Does anyone help those with spinal cord injuries?
The Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation is comprised of community volunteers who want to help people with severe spinal cord injuries. The Darien-based groups focus is to assist people living in Connecticut with non-reimbursable medical expenses. For information, call 888-265-5859 or visit online at ohhf.org.
Faireld Counseling Services, at 125 Peneld Road, is a local agency that develops and sponsors support programs that promote the mental and emotional well-being of adolescents, adults and families in the area. Call 203-255-5777 or visit online fcsinc.org. The Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (203324-6127 5294/childguidancect.org) is a nonprot mental health resource for area children and families, receiving referrals from schools, courts, human service agencies, and private physicians. The center has a clinical staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and marriage and family therapists. Although there isnt a location right in Faireld, the center also offers an Emergency Mobile Crisis Service, providing immediate mental health assessments and stabilization services for children and adolescents experiencing serious psychiatric symptoms or severe reactions to a recent traumatic event. The service is available 24/7. Call 888-825-6777. Bridgeport Hospital (888-357-2396 or bridgeporthospital. org/mentalhealthservices) offers many counseling programs and support groups. St. Vincents Medical Center (800-LIFENOW/stvincentsbehavioralhealth.org) also offers a range of support and resources. Stamford Hospital offers a variety of services, contact them at stamfordhospital.org or 203-276-1000.
Who offers counseling services?
Recreation
Where is the Parks and Recreation Department?
The Parks and Recreation ofce is at 75 Mill Plain Road. Hours are 8:30 to 4:30. For general information, call 203-2563191 or visit faireldrecreation.com.
Is there a therapeutic riding program?
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding (845-669-8235/pegasustr.org) is based in Brewster, N.Y., but offers programs at horse farms throughout Faireld County. Pegasus helps bring the therapeutic benets of horseback riding to handicapped people of all ages. There is a chapter based at Corgi Hollow Farm in Newtown. The Mid-Faireld County Chapter of the American Red Cross offers a regular series of Infant/Child and Adult CPR classes. You may register online at mfcarc.org or call 800-319-9935 for
For what facilities do I need a pass?
Who offers CPR classes?
Park/Beach Passes are needed primarily for access to Fairelds ve beaches and Lake Mohegan. Car stickers or daily passes are needed from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All beaches and the lake are open from dawn to 11 p.m. year round. Residents may obtain a pass or renew theirs online at faireldrecreation.com, under Beaches, by mail to Town of Faireld, P.O. Box 320293, Faireld, CT 06825, by fax to 203-256-3145,
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or by visiting the Parks & Recreation ofce at 75 Mill Plain Road.
May I take my dog to the beach?
What recreational parks are in town?
There are many parks in Faireld. Some of the larger parks are listed below. A complete listing, including facilities and directions may be found on the Parks & Recreation Web site at faireldrecreation.com. Gould Manor Park at 655 Holland Hill Road has a playground, Little League elds, tennis courts and bathroom facilities on just over 13 acres. Owen Fish Park at 1443 Strateld Road has a playground, a baseball diamond, and tennis courts on 11 acres. Rugby Park has a playground on 11.3 acres. South Pine Creek Recreation Area at 210 Old Dam Road has baseball and softball diamonds, grass playing elds, and bathroom facilities on 78.5 acres. Tunxis Hill Park at 225 Melville Avenue has a playground, a Little League eld, a baseball eld and tennis courts on 25.5 acres.
Dogs may enter beaches, open space areas, and marinas only on a leash; they may be taken off a leash in certain cases if they are under control, except at Ash Creek Open Space. Dogs and horses are permitted to enter any town beach only during the period from Oct. 1 to March 31. At all other times dogs and horses are forbidden. A full listing of rules appears at faireldrecreation.com, under beaches and dog and horse access on the left hand of the screen.
Does the town check the beach for safety?
The health department tests the beaches weekly during swimming season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Are there any public marinas?
What passive parks are in town?
Faireld has some 1,100 acres of town-owned open space throughout inland and coastal areas. There are trails in many of the watershed areas. The towns Conservation Department oversees Sasco Creek Watershed (285 acres); Mill River Watershed (564 acres); Pine Creek Watershed (226 acres); and Ash Creek Watershed (39 acres). Visit the Conservation Departments Web page faireldct.org/openspace.htm for the complete list and uses. For more information or trail maps call Edward Jones at 203-256-3071. The 155-acre Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary, which adjoins to the Audubon Center of Faireld, is open dawn to dusk year-round, and features rolling woodlands, meadows, streams, marshes and ponds with raised boardwalks and bridges that allow access to a variety of habitats, seven miles of trails including the Chiboucas Wheelchair-accessible Trail for the Disabled, observation platform, interpretive signage and an Algonquin wigwam replica.
There are two marinas open to residents in Faireld. South Benson Marina at 471 Turney Road, and Ye Yacht Yard at 985 Harbor Road, Southport have boat slips open only to permanent residents of Faireld. Applications for boat slips may be made through the Parks & Recreation Commission, which meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Department, 75 Mill Plain Road. To apply for a boat slip, stop in to the department to ll out an application, or call 203256-3191.
What if I just want to launch my boat?
A non-resident of Faireld who has a business establishment in Faireld, but not corporations per se, and pays taxes on furniture, xtures and/or inventory in Faireld, may be allowed to use the boat ramp to launch a boat. In addition, the rst 50, per season, non-resident, non-Faireld tax-paying individuals may purchase a ramp tag for launching at South Benson Marina for a fee to be determined annually by the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Is there anywhere to have a clambake?
Are there any wildlife sanctuaries in town?
The Audubon Center in Faireld is in the historic Greeneld Hill section at 2325 Burr Street (203-259-6305 ext. 109) and adjoins the Roy and Margot Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary. Center and nature store hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 to 3. It is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Aspetuck Land Trust oversees the Putnam & Rudkin Preserve, Kirik Upland Preserve, Lobdell Calf Pasture Preserve, Ernest Hillman Preserve, Harwood Preserve, Sasqua Wildower Preserve, Butkus Pond Preserve, Acorn Lane Upland Preserve, Old Hay Fields, and Aspetuck River Access. Visit aspetucklandtrust.org for more information.
People may rent out the Peneld Pavilion at Peneld Beach through the Parks and Recreation Department. Call 203-2563191 or go to faireldrecreation.com for more information. There are also grills at all the beaches in town.
Is there a town tness center?
The Parks & Recreation Department runs the Eunice Postol Recreation Center at 75 Mill Plain Road. It is open to all Faireld residents age 18 and older. A yearly membership is $130 for adults and $110 for seniors age 62 and older. The Jennings Beach Skate Park on South Benson Road is a place to skate. Another open skate park in the area is Rampage LLC at 1625 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport. Call 203-521-2234 or visit the Web site skateparkramps.com for more information.
Where can I go in-line skating?
What beaches are in town?
A point of pride for Faireld is its collection of beaches along Long Island Sound. The beaches are Jennings at 880 South Benson Road, Peneld at 323 Faireld Beach Road, South Pine Creek at 1424 South Pine Creek Road, Southport at 1505 Pequot Avenue, and Sasco at 1401 Sasco Hill Road. Mohegan Lake is at 960 Morehouse Highway. Beaches are open year round from dawn to 11 p.m., but Park/ Beach Passes are required from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
May I camp at any of the town parks?
No camping is allowed in any of the parks or open space except by permit issued by the Conservation Department or Parks & Recreation Commission as appropriate. Conservation only allows camping with a permit at Brett Woods. Call the Conservation Department at 203-256-3071 for more information.
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Where do I get a dog license?
The town clerks ofce (203-256-3090) in Old Town Hall on Old Post Road. To get a license you must have a valid rabies certicate for your dog. Dogs are required to be licensed by June 30 of each year and the ne for having an unlicensed dog is $1 per month late. The cost of a dog license is $19 for non-spayed or neutered dogs, and $8 if spayed or neutered. Obtain a license from the town clerks ofce or through the mail. A form may be printed out online from the town clerks Web page at faireldct.org.
My dog is lost. Where can I get help?
You should call the animal control ofcer at 203-254-4857. Any dog impounded at the Faireld Animal Shelter will be advertised in the lost and found section of the Connecticut Post. Eight days from the advertisement date, the dog will go up for adoption. Animal Control handles more than 600 dogs and cats annually. Although nearly 60% of the animals are returned home, the rest are in need of a permanent place to live.
What constitutes nuisance behavior by dogs?
The nuisance law is all-encompassing for any kind of dog disturbance. Dogs may not chase after, growl at, snap at or bite any person or domestic animal on the street or chase after motor vehicles. Excessive barking is also considered a nuisance. Dogs may not roam onto another persons property, damage another persons property, or injure another person. If you are bitten by a dog, you should report the incident to the animal control ofcer. Yes, the state considers cats feral by nature and they are allowed to roam off their owners property.
Each week, the Sun features a pet of the week that is up for adoption. The contact information will be listed with the photograph. People may adopt from the Faireld Animal Shelter. Anyone wishing to do so should ll out an application available online at fpdct.com/animal_control/adoption.htm. A list of the pets that can be adopted are available online. Compassion About the Strays of Faireld is a cat adoption program. Call 203-247-2319, or e-mail evelinr97@aol.com for more information. The Connecticut Humane Society, 455 Post Road East, in Westport has pet adoptions. Call 203-227-4137. Adopt-A-Dog (or cat) is headquartered in Greenwich and nds homes for dogs and cats from shelters in the tri-state area, from a sister organization from Puerto Rico, and shelters with high kill rates in some southern states. All pets are neutered or spayed, examined by a vet, and evaluated by trainers. The shelter is at 23 Cox Avenue in Armonk, N.Y. Call for an appointment. For information, or to receive a copy of the Adopt-A-Dog newsletter, call 203-629-9494 or visit online at adopt-a-dog.org. Project Save-A-Cat has as its mission to spay/neuter as many homeless, abandoned or feral cats as possible and place those that have been socialized in permanent, loving homes. The group does not operate a shelter or accept cats surrendered by their owners. Call 203-431-9111. The towns veterinarian is Dr. John Kristy of EnglebergKristy Animal Hospital, 181 King Highway East. Call 203367-4475 or visit engelbergkristy.biz. Animal Control may be called in an emergency involving a pet and offers transport services. Their number is 203-2544857. The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Clinic, at 123 West Cedar Street in Norwalk, is open 24 hours. Call 203-854-9960. The A-1 Emergency Animal Hospital at 2727 Main Street in Bridgeport is also open 24 hours. Call 334-5548. If your pet has eaten something questionable and you cant reach your own veterinarian right away, you may call the ASPCA Poison Control Hotline at 800-548-2423. It is staffed 24 hours, but there is a charge for services.
Where may I adopt a dog or cat?
Where can I take my pet in an emergency?
Are cats allowed to roam?
What should I do if I see a stray animal?
You may report a stray animal to Animal Control by calling 203-254-4857. If an animal is not wearing identication, it will be held for eight days and then put up for adoption. If there is a wild animal that appears to be rabid, call the police department at 203-254-4800.
Are any animals illegal to have as pets?
Do any veterinarians make house calls?
Generally speaking, people may not have as pets animals considered wild by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Call 860-424-3011 for details.
Yes. Dr. Catherine Cannella, 200 Shady Hill Road, runs a mobile veterinarian service. Call 203-255-4448. Dr. Kathleen Fearon who has an ofce in Trumbull, also comes to homes. Call 203-261-PETS. Horses are permitted on any property; however, the structure where they are kept must be a minimum of 60 feet from any property line. There are only a few zones in town that match that criterion. The one- and two-acre zones in AA, and AAA can do that. Those areas are around Southport and in the Greeneld Hill area north of Brookside Drive. Those properties in R-3 zone may be able to meet that requirement as well. R-3 is spread out around town. Zoning maps are available online at faireldct.org/zoning. Call the Planning & Zoning ofce with questions at 203-2563050.
Are there any parks devoted to dogs?
None are specically devoted to dogs, although dogs are allowed all year round in the many open space areas of town. At Lake Mohegan Open Space, dogs must be on a leash. Elsewhere, they may run free at least 100 feet from the entrance to the park, if the owner keeps them under control. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches during the summer season, but are allowed from Oct. 1 to April 1 if kept on a leash. During this time at Jennings Beach, dogs are allowed off their leashes.
May I keep horses?
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Where can I hear a concert or see a play?
The Faireld Theatre Company organizes concerts, plays, lm screenings and workshops often featuring major artists at StageOne, 70 Sanford Street, and at the Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Faireld Avenue, Bridgeport. For information on shows visit online faireldtheatre.org or call the box ofce at 203-259-1036. The Quick Center for the Arts at Faireld University, 1073 North Benson Road, holds events for the general public including the performance of popular and classical music, dance, theater and programs for young audiences. For more information call 203-254-4010 or go to the Web site quickcenter.com or email info@quickcenter.com. The Edgarton Center for the Performing Arts at Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, offers performing arts attractions throughout the year. Visit online edgertoncenter.org or call 203-371-7908.
area artists based in Monroe. The association welcomes artists in all media, both professional and non-professional, who want a place to learn from other artists, have their artwork critiqued in a supportive atmosphere, and socialize with member artists. For more information, e-mail fdctyarts@aol.com or visit faireldcountyarts.com.
Is there a theater group?
What choral groups are in town?
The Faireld Theatre Company is dedicated to promoting live entertainment, creating new venues, reviving existing ones and presenting plays, concerts, lectures, artistic workshops and exhibition. Call 203-259-1036 or visit faireldtheatre.org. The Community Theatre Foundation is a nonprot organization that provides affordable lm entertainment in the community. The group was formed to restore and operate the historic landmark movie theater in Faireld. For more information call 203-255-6112. Call 203-255-6255 for movie show times.
Faireld County Chorale (203-254-1333/faireldcountychorale.org) is an auditioned amateur group of 100 singers who meet weekly to prepare for a season of professionally presented concerts. It is based at 61 Unquowa Road. Rehearsals are held 7:30 p.m. on Mondays from September to May at the Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Avenue. There are other sites for rehearsals and concerts in Faireld, as announced. Membership is through audition.
Are there any history museums in town?
Are there any dance schools?
There are several dance schools that offer lessons in Faireld. DValda & Sirico Dance & Music (203-255-9440) at 1580 Post Road; Flash Pointe Dance (203-259-1600) at 1981 Post Road; Dance with Susan (203-333-4195) at 585 Villa Avenue; the Connecticut Dance School (203-384-2492) at 42 Halley Court; Gotta Dance Studio (203-384-1320) at 35 Kings Highway East; Metro Dance Center of Faireld (203-292-5700) at 1499 Post Road; The Gymnastics & Cheerleading Academy of Connecticut (203610-8200) at 85 Mill Plain Road; Christine Lynns Dance Studio (203-255-2775) at 279 Kings Drive, Southport; and Ballroom Dance Sport (203-454-9200) at 1351 South Pine Creek.
The Faireld Museum and History Center (203-259-1598; faireldhistoricalsociety.org) at 370 Beach Road, collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Faireld and surrounding regions for present and future generations. It also holds educational programs for children and families. The museum also owns and operates Ogden House and Gardens, an accurately restored and furnished 18th-Century farmhouse at 1520 Bronson Road. There are several other historic properties owned by the town of Faireld and managed by the museum. These are the Bronson Windmill, 2963 Bronson Road; the Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Road; the Sun Tavern, One Town Hall Green; the Powder House, 230 Unquowa Road; and the Victorian Cottage and Barn, Two and Three Town Hall Green. The Old Academy Building, 635 Old Post Road, is another historic building under the direction of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Are there any art galleries?
What is the Faireld Arts Council?
The Faireld Arts Center (203-319-1419; faireldartscenter. org) is a non-prot organization dedicated to providing access to the arts through opportunity, education and outreach. Some of the events and projects the council sponsors are an Artist of Year event, maintaining an exhibition space at 70 Sanford Street, hosting a juried art exhibit for regional high school students and overseeing the Downtown Banner Committee.
Are any organizations devoted to the arts?
The Faireld Arts Council is part of the Cultural Alliance of Faireld County, which is based in the same ofce at 70 Sanford Street. The alliances mission is to advocate for arts and cultural organizations and artists by promoting participation in arts and cultural activities, building organizational and professional expertise, integrating the cultural sector into regional economic development strategies, and encouraging equitable access to cultural opportunities and education. More information can be found at fcbuzz.org or culturalalliancefc.org. The Faireld County Arts Association is a networking club for
ArtPlace (203-292-8328), is a not-for-prot art gallery and artists cooperative that has been active in town for 30 years. In Oct. 2011 it was planning its nal show at its 11 Unquowa Road to move to a not yet announced location before the Answerbook went to press. Visit artplace.org for more information. The universities both have art galleries. The Gallery of Contemporary Art at Sacred Heart (203-365-7650), 5151 Park Avenue, features contemporary artwork by established and emerging professional artists. The Walsh Art Gallery at Faireld University (203-254-4242), 1073 North Benson Road, features local and national artists exhibitions. There are several other galleries and studios in town including the Greenwich Workshop Gallery (203-255-4613), 1657 Post Road; J. Russell Jinishian Gallery (203-259-8753), 1657 Post Road; Kennedy Studios (203-259-8739), 1700 Post Road; and Soderlund Gallery & Studio (203-319-1929), 1657 Post Road.
What about nature-oriented activities?
The Connecticut Audubon Center at Faireld (203-259-6305 ext. 109; ctaudubon.org/visit/faireld.htm) offers many programs, special events, and trips appealing to animal- and naturelovers. Most events are at the main property at 2325 Burr Street or at the adjoining Larsen Wildlife Sanctuary. The Audubon also runs the Birdcraft Museum at 314 Unquowa Road.
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Town Ofcials
Board of Selectmen 203-345-3705 First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau (D) jkennelly@mac.com FirstSelectmanFFLD@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3030 Bryan LeClerc, (R), Chairman 188 Henderson Rd. 203-254-7940 Selectman Sherri A. Steeneck (D) ssteeneck@town.faireld.ct.us 203-400-2060 Douglas Soutar (R) (2-year term) PO Box 306 Selectman James F. Walsh (R) jwalsh1000@aol.com Matthew C. Wagner, (R), alternate 203-255-2614 1325 Mill Hill Rd., Southport Board of Finance Robert B. Bellitto, Jr. (R) rbellittojr@sbcglobal.net Kenneth Brachfeld (D) ken@brachfeld.net James B. Brown (R) jbrown8889@aol.com Christopher DeWitt (R) cdewitt@sikorsky.com Thomas Flynn (R) tynn@nuco.com 696-0178 Kevin Kiley (R), Chairman kekiley@yahoo.com 203-374-3582 Mary LeClerc (R) LeClerc@optonline.net 203-254-7940 Robert Mayer (D) mayer06890@gmail.com 203-95208396 Robert S. Stone (D) Bobstonesells@aol.com Town Plan & Zoning Commission Seth D. Baratz (R) 30 Southwood Rd. seth.baratz@snet.net Donald DAndrea (R) 180 Palamar Dr. 203-416-9345 Deborah K. Owens (R) 166 Colonial Dr. Richard Jacobs, (D), Secretary 119 Limerick Rd. delaracom@aol.com 203-255-7900 James Kennelly, (D) 117 Edgewood Pl. Marco Valera (R), alternate 462 Holland Hill Rd. Sally E. Parker (D), alternate Board of Education Catherine Albin catherinealbin@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-256-8489 Sue Brand suebrand@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-255-5757 Sue Dow suedow@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-579-8858 Paul Fattibene paulfattibene@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-255-2167 Pamela Iacono (Vice-Chairman) pamelaiacono@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-254-2641 Tim Kery timkery@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-256-0762 Perry Liu perryliu@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-292-6073 John Mitola (Chairman) johnmitola@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-254-7288 Stacey Zahn (Secretary) staceyzahn@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-255-8734 Other Town Ofcials Assessor Thomas Browne Jr. tbrowne@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3110 Chief Fiscal Ofcer Paul Hiller philler@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3065 Director of Community & Economic Development Mark Barnhart mbarnhart@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3120 Director of Conservation Thomas Steinke tsteinke@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3071 Director of Health Sands Cleary scleary@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3020 Director of Senior and Social Services Clair Grace cgrace@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3170 Director of Public Works Richard White rwhite@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3010 Director of Recreation Gerry Lombardo glombardo@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3191 Director of Town Plan & Zoning Joe Devonshuk jdevonshuk@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3050 Fire Chief Richard Felner dfelner@town.faireld.ct.us 203-254-4713 Police Chief Gary MacNamara gmacnamara@town.faireld.ct.us 203-254-4800 Registrar of Voters Matthew Waggner (D) mwaggner@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3115 Registrar of Voters Roger Autuori (R) rautuori@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3115 Superintendent of Schools David Title dtitle@faireld.k12.ct.us 203-255-8277 Tax Collector Stanley Gorzelany sgorzelany@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3100 Town Clerk Betsy Browne (R) bbrowne@town.faireld.ct.us 203-256-3090 Town Librarian Karen Ronald kronald@fplct.org 203-256-3158
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How many miles of roads are there in town and who maintains them?
Where are the nearest train stations?
The Department of Public Works, under the direction of Director Richard White, is responsible for the repair and maintenance of 273 miles of public roads. The division is also responsible for street cleaning and snow plowing. The department is at Independence Hall and may be reached by calling 256-3010. State roads are maintained by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. For a problem with a state road, call 389-3020.
Where can I get a rail station parking permit?
There is a waiting list for train station parking permits. People may go to the Parking Department at Sullivan Independence Hall or ll out a request form online at faireldct.org/rail.htm to be placed on the waiting list. Call 256-3053 for more information or to update your wait list information. As of July 30, 2010, the wait was 67 months for the Southport station, and 69 months for the Faireld station. Parking permits are a semi-annual payment of $170 for Faireld, and $115 for Southport. Day parking is permitted in designated areas in front of the train stations for a fee of $6 per day. A self-addressed payment envelope will be placed on the cars windshield. Parking is free on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays.
The Faireld Train Station is at 165 Unquowa Road. There are four ticket machines at this station that accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. The ticket ofce is open 6:10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is closed on weekends and holidays. The Southport Train Station is at 400 Center Street. It is 48.9 miles to Grand Central. There are two ticket machines at this station and no staffed ticket ofce. Train schedules are available at mta.info. Parking at both stations is overseen by the Faireld Parking Authority (203-256-3053). The nearest station with full access for persons with mobility, visual and hearing impairments are Westport or Bridgeport. There is a third train station at lower Black Rock Turnpike is slated to open on Nov. 1 (subject to construction). The cost of travel should be the same as the Faireld station. The semi-annual permit price will be $210. However, the initial six-month permit will actually cover from the public opening date of the station through June 30, 2012.
What bus service is available here?
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA) provides bus service to sections of Faireld. Routes and schedules may be obtained by calling the GBTA ofce at 203-333-3031 or by visiting its Web site gbtabus.com. The transit authority also provides transportation services for the disabled through its GBTAccess program. Applicants must be ADA eligible and certied. For reservations call 24 hours to ve days in advance. All vehicles are lift-equipped. For information on fares and applications, call 203-366-7070.
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What is the average price of a house here?

What is the towns racial makeup?

What is the average temperature?

What is the median income?

What is the average monthly precipitation?

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Who is the superintendent of schools?

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What universities are in town?

What is the Open Choice program?

Are the public schools afliated with any magnet schools?

What school holidays are planned?

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When may my child enter kindergarten?

How and when do I register a child for school?

What interscholastic sports are offered at the high schools?

What extracurricular activities are at the high schools?

How can I nd out if schools are closed?