How quickly our thoughts turn from Summer to Fall! September brings a lot to look forward to–mums, pumpkins, colorful foliage, apple picking and apple pies, oh my! The New Fairfield Town Fair on September 7th is always an eagerly anticipated Town event that everyone enjoys! And this year, the Alzheimer's Walk will be in New Fairfield on September 22nd!
We hope that you enjoy the last of the summer days and look forward to all that fall will bring!
PATRIOT DAY/SEPTEMBER 11
Patriot Day occurs every year on September 11th in memory of all those who were killed in the terrorist attacks in 2001. It is also a national day of service and remembrance.
A moment of silence is observed beginning at 8:46 a.m., the time of the first attack.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as “Patriot Day,” and by Public Law 111-13, approved April 21, 2009, the Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized “National Day of Service and Remembrance.” ~ from the Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023 on September 8, 2023 signed by President Biden.
For local volunteer opportunities, please visit www.NewFairfield.org, Community, Make-A-Difference page or click below:
THE NEW FAIRFIELD SEPTEMBER 11TH MEMORIAL CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH AT 6:00 PM AT THE 9/11 MEMORIAL BEHIND THE SENIOR CENTER.
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US.
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Town Buildings will be closed on Monday, September 2nd in observance of the holiday.
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September every year. A national holiday, it is a day to celebrate American workers.
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SCHOOL IS OPEN
A reminder that the school year has begun. Please drive safely and be alert for children walking to and from bus stops and waiting at the bus stop. Also, you are required to stop for a school bus with flashing lights picking up and discharging students.
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ABSENTEE BALLOT INFOMATION FOR THE FEDERAL ELECTION FROM THE TOWN CLERK
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Sign up for the New Alert System
The town has transitioned to a new alert program called Everbridge. The Everbridge program will be able to alert our residents as our past program did, however, it also gives us more features that we are excited to be able to use. This program is already being used by the State of Connecticut, as well as many other municipalities and schools throughout the state. Enrollment is completely free and voluntary. Residents have the option of providing multiple phone numbers or email addresses to be sure the alert is received.
In addition to sending out emergency alerts (road closures, etc...), we will now have the ability to notify regarding town events (community events, Town Meetings, etc...), weather alerts, senior center alerts, and more. The program is able to send notifications based on neighborhoods and locations, as well.
**We are asking everyone to enroll for the new program, even if they have already enrolled for the previous one. Some of the phone list we had was quite outdated and we would like to be sure that everyone is getting the information that they are opting to receive. While signing up, please be sure to select whether you would like to receive All Alerts, or just some of them.
You can click on the QR code below to enroll:
OR, to enroll, please go to: https://member.everbridge.net/77895137493018/login-click below:
https://member.everbridge.net/77895137493018/login