Dr. Title says, Connecticut legislature is considering measure to raise kindergarten age
Dr. Title says, Connecticut legislature is considering measure to raise kindergarten age Children may start kindergarten at a slightly older age, if a measure that is wending its way through the Connecticut legislature is passed, according to Supt. Of Schools Dr. David Title, who spoke briefly about the matter at the Board of Education meeting [...]
Priorities Set for Sherman School Renovation
Priorities Set for Sherman School Renovation The priorities for Roger Sherman School’s proposed $ 1.5 million renovation were set Monday night as expanding the kitchen, adding a second serving line in the cafeteria and improving security and ventilation at the Fern Street elementary school. The Board of Education’s wish list for Sherman’s proposed renovation [...]
Black Friday Kicks Off the Holiday Shopping Season Right
Black Friday Kicks Off the Holiday Shopping Season Right With Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday now behind us, let’s take a peek at how some local retailers fared during the first major shopping event of the holiday season. What’s known as the “big box” store event with drastically reduced merchandise for the holidays [...]
Take the Fairfield School survey before Dec. 10
Take the Fairfield School survey before Dec. 10 The Fairfield Public School system is in year three of a five year Strategic Plan. The Communications Subcommittee is conducting a survey regarding communication efforts between the Fairfield Public Schools and constituency groups. The Subcommittee is asking for Fairfield residents and educators to participate in this survey. [...]
Dr. Title says, Connecticut legislature is considering measure to raise kindergarten age
Dr. Title says, Connecticut legislature is considering measure to raise kindergarten age Children may start kindergarten at a slightly older age, if a measure that is wending its way through the Connecticut legislature is passed, according to Supt. Of Schools Dr. David Title, who spoke briefly about the matter at the Board of Education meeting [...]
Police Blotter for Nov. 29: Trumbull Man Charged With Burglarizing Commercial Building Through Roof
Police Blotter for Nov. 29: Trumbull Man Charged With Burglarizing Commercial Building Through Roof The Fairfield Police Department’s press briefing on Monday included the following cases. Arrest information, supplied by the Fairfield Police Department, does not indicate a conviction. A 23-year-old Trumbull man accused of breaking into a building on Black Rock Turnpike in [...]
Mandatory In-School Suspensions: Costs and Benefits
Mandatory In-School Suspensions: Costs and Benefits Read her lips: No new unfunded mandates. That’s what Democratic Lt. Gov.-elect Nancy Wyman told the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities recently. Considering there are already 1,203 unfunded mandates on the books, the lobbying group welcomed the news. But it might be too little, too late. “Unfunded mandates [...]
Judge says no to Concerned Citizens lawsuit over environmental oversight issue of third train station
Judge says no to Concerned Citizens lawsuit over environmental oversight issue of third train station The Concerned Citizens who filed a lawsuit to prevent a Fairfield University professor from overseeing environmental issues at the town’s Third Train Station were dealt a stunning defeat by Judge Richard E. Arnold in a decision dated Nov. 19. Fairfield/news [...]
John Mitola elected chairman of Board of Education
John Mitola elected chairman of Board of Education John Mitola was elected chairman of the Board of Education on Tuesday evening when the board met at 501 Kings Highway. Pam Iacono was reelected vice-chairman and Stacey Zahn was reelected secretary. Fairfield/news from minutemannewscenter.com
Returning to the Roots of Thanksgiving
Returning to the Roots of Thanksgiving What could be more appropriate on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend than spending time with family enjoying simple activities in the spirit of our forefathers? That was the theme of “Community Day – The First Thanksgiving,” a program conducted on Friday at the Fairfield Museum and History Center on [...]
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