The First Day of School is Thursday, August 28th!
We hope that every student's year gets off to a good start and they have a wonderful year filled with learning, activities, friends and family participation!
Please remember that children will be walking to and from bus stops and standing at bus stops waiting for the bus—so PLEASE be aware of this, stay alert and DO NOT SPEED!
By law, except when otherwise directed by a traffic officer, a motorist approaching a school bus displaying its flashing red signal lights must immediately stop his or her vehicle at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus no longer displays its red signal lights (CGS § 14-279). At intersections, motorists are prohibited from turning toward a school bus that is receiving or discharging passengers. However, drivers on public roads with at least two lanes for traffic separated by a safety island or physical barrier may drive without stopping when meeting or passing a school bus that is on the opposite side of the island or barrier.
Police officers may enforce this law upon observing a violation. The law also provides authority for enforcing violations that bus drivers observe. Specifically, the law requires a police officer to issue a written warning or citation to a vehicle owner after receiving a report from a bus driver that he or she observed the owner’s vehicle illegally passing a school bus. The report must specify the (1) license plate number, color, and vehicle type and (2) date, approximate time, and location of the violation.
Any person who violates Connecticut’s stop arm law faces a $450 fine for the first offense. For each subsequent offense, a violator faces a fine of $500 to $1,000, up to 30 days imprisonment, or both (CGS § 14-279(b)). The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) also assesses four points against a person’s driver’s license each time he or she is convicted of illegally passing a school bus.
PLEASE SLOW DOWN, DO NOT SPEED, AND BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING!
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Please note that Town Buildings will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the holiday.
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Jennifer Eieilson was sworn in by Town Clerk, Holly Smith, as New Fairfield Health Director
Congratulations, Jennifer!
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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE NEW FAIRFIELD HEALTH DIRECTOR
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Gillotti Road Milling and Paving
Milling and paving will begin on Gillotti Road on August 18th.
Please be advised that there will be delays as the work is being done. The work should be completed by August 28th. The lines will be put on the road after the paving is finished.
Thank you for your patience as the Town is working to improve the road.
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A note from the Housing Opportunities Committee Chairman regarding their September meeting
Typically, the Housing Opportunities Committee meets over Zoom. However, on Wednesday, September 17, we will be hosting a panel at a special meeting for all residents to share the work that addresses housing affordability here in New Fairfield and in nearby towns. Details will follow in the September newsletter.
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New Fairfield Parks & Recreation Summer Concert
August 7th (Rain Date August 14th)
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Memorial Field at the Gazebo
The Chase will be performing!
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Friends of the Senior Center Chairathon
The Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center created a townwide event to benefit all of us. Following the themes of Earth Day “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, we challenged groups and individuals to take a used wooden chair and make it into something new and appealing. We are so grateful to those friends of the Friends of the Senior Center for taking up the challenge. Their unique pieces can be viewed around town until August 16th when all the projects will be brought to the New Fairfield Senior Center. On August 17, at 1:00 pm, there will be an awards and auction event. the proceeds will benefit the Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center.
For more information:
The Friends of the New Fairfield Senior Center is a separate nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization whose purpose is to provide additional funds and community support for programs that benefit and enhance the lives of New Fairfield's older residents. The Friends seek and welcome new members and fresh ideas for their projects and fundraising events. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month.
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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS TO BENEFIT NFSAW
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
The next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event will be on Saturday, September 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Weston Public Works, 78 Old Hyde Road, Weston
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AFFORDABLE PET CARE
The New Fairfield Senior Center and New Fairfield Social Services Department are sponsoring an affordable pet clinic on Friday, September 19th at the Senior Center.
You must register to secure a spot. See below for the phone numbers and email.
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From the New Fairfield Social Services Department
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NEW FAIRFIELD DAY
Save the Date for New Fairfield Day!
Saturday, September 27th
12-4:30 p.m.
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
New Fairfield High School Rebels Stadium
Alzheimer's Awareness "Paint the Town Purple' Week will be from September 5th through September 21st.
-There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at Town Hall to kick off the week on Friday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m.
-The New Fairfield Library will hold an education program from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th – Building Foundations for Caregivers
-The New Fairfield Senior Center will hold an education program from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16th – Supporting Independence
-The Library will host a Book Club on Tuesday, September 16th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. discussing "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Navigating Eldercare & Dementia: 101 Stories for Family Caregivers" by Amy Newmark.
You must register for any of these informative and helpful programs by calling the Senior Center (203-312-5665) or Library (203-312-5679.)
There will be a list of local businesses that will be participating in "Paint the Town Purple" that will be released soon.
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Make an Impact in Your Community!
The New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting volunteers!
Have you ever heard a siren or seen a fire engine – and wondered what was happening?
Have you ever witnessed or come upon a motor vehicle accident – and wished you could help?
Have you been there when someone was stricken with sudden illness – and wanted to assist?
Are you looking for new lifelong friendships, challenges and rewards?
Do you want to become involved in your community?
Are you looking to supplement your retirement?
The fire and EMS service is one of the most diverse and challenging vocations today. It is this diversity that attracts most men and women to join our ranks.
Different people volunteer for different reasons. Action oriented people enjoy the excitement and adrenaline rush that emergency services has to offer. Some see the volunteer fire service as an alternative to ‘driving a desk by day’ – by allowing them to ‘drive a fire truck or ambulance at night!’
Many like the feeling they get when they help people in their time of need and some feel it’s their obligation to serve the community. Yet others just want to belong to the team. Whatever motivates you to volunteer – everyone gains the self-satisfaction of being at their best when others are dealing with what is often the worst that life has to offer.
Imagine having to prepare yourself to cope with situations that range from structure fires to childbirth to hazardous chemical spills to heart attacks to almost any imaginable emergency in-between. This diversity is coupled with the fact that these skills may be needed at any time of the day or night, seven days a week, in any kind of weather, and very often under potentially stressful and emotional circumstances. Yet these same factors contribute to our profession being so personally rewarding.
We realize that firefighting & EMS is not for everyone, but we believe that volunteering can be. There is plenty of work to be done on or behind the scenes, too.
The personal rewards and satisfaction received from what we do is often beyond description. There is the sense of accomplishment when you control a building fire, joy and elation when a child is born, compassion for accident victims, and fulfillment from teaching fire safety.
The bottom line in our business is measured by the loss of life, pain and suffering, and the property damage we have prevented and reduced.
Volunteering in emergency services is one of the most important decisions you may make. We hope that you give this decision the time and serious consideration it deserves, and decide to join our ranks.
New Fairfield Tax Credit, Retirement Program, Great Experience … Just to Name A Few
The real reward is how you’ll feel about yourself — but that’s just the beginning.
Being a volunteer with the New Fairfield Fire/EMS department brings with it many benefits including a property tax deduction, a LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) with retirement benefits, scholarship opportunities, professional development and leadership training and much more.
Contact Nick Conway, nconway@newfairfieldct.gov, if interested in joining or for any question you may have.
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Everyone Loves to Grill in the Summer!
The Fire Marshal reminds you to enjoy grilling safely!
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Tricks & Treats Fest 2025
Friday, October 24th
It's not too early to start thinking about costumes for the annual New Fairfield Tricks & Treats Fest!
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Thank you to the New Fairfield Public Works Department for making the Town Center look so beautiful this summer!
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4th OF JULY PARADE
The weather was beautiful and so many residents turned out to watch and participate in the New Fairfield Lions Club Parade! A great time was had by all!
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Boat owners decorated their boats with spectacular displays at the New Fairfield Parks & Recreation Boat Parade!
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New Fairfield Lions Club Carnival
We hope you were able to attend the Carnival and had a GREAT time!
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Library Newsletter
The Library has its own newsletter and you can subscribe to it here:
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Senior Center
Take a look at the Senior Center's beautiful website where you can find out about programs, events and all that the New Fairfield Senior Center offers, as well as their newsletter:
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Events Calendar
Town events can be found on our Events Calendar. If you have a Not-for-Profit fundraising event to be held in town — please send the information and flyer to be included on the Events Calendar to: jgreen@newfairfieldct.gov.
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Meetings Calendar
The calendar for the Town of New Fairfield board and commission meetings can be found at www.NewFairfield.org or by clicking the button below:
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