/tags/fairfield-county Fairfield County en-US Copyright Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:11:45 GMT /news/2025-06-17/after-an-uptick-in-apparent-federal-immigration-raids-danbury-community-wants-to-see-ice-melt Community members gathered in front of the Danbury courthouse Tuesday to denounce Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence and to reaffirm intentions to protect undocumented neighbors. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 01:11:45 GMT /news/2025-06-17/after-an-uptick-in-apparent-federal-immigration-raids-danbury-community-wants-to-see-ice-melt Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-27/stamford-latinas-community-bonding-futbol-soccer-match Community groups Crisol Acuarela/Grupo Quetzal and Nosotras CT played a friendly game at their first-ever women’s soccer match in Stamford. Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025-05-27/stamford-latinas-community-bonding-futbol-soccer-match Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-07/ecuadorian-civic-center-in-danbury-to-offer-consulate-services-on-saturday Consulate representatives will provide personal support and assistance to help keep Ecuadorians connected to their home country. Wed, 07 May 2025 18:08:25 GMT /news/2025-05-07/ecuadorian-civic-center-in-danbury-to-offer-consulate-services-on-saturday Daniela Doncel /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Town officials in Trumbull recently took out their frustrations with the state’s affordable housing laws during a meeting with a developer proposing 100 apartments. Thu, 01 May 2025 20:28:03 GMT /news/2025-05-01/we-got-a-lot-of-communists-in-the-state-trumbull-officials-blast-ct-affordable-housing-laws Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze Many renters are being forced to pay more than they can comfortably afford for an apartment, and other renters are opting for apartments below what they could afford, leaving less options for lower-income renters. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:39:44 GMT /news/2025-04-21/efforts-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-fairfield-county-underway-amid-market-squeeze Abigail Brone /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair The town of Fairfield had to prove at least 2% of its housing stock was affordable to secure the moratorium on affordable housing construction. The state mandate is for 10% affordable housing stock. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:53:24 GMT /news/2025-04-16/fairfield-affordable-housing-freeze-welcomed-by-town-leaders-who-call-state-mandate-unfair Abigail Brone /news/investigative/2025-01-07/linda-mcmahon-education-experience-connecticut-history Linda McMahon will face questions from lawmakers in the U.S. Senate in the coming weeks about whether or not she’s fit to head up the U.S. Department of Education. Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:09:00 GMT /news/investigative/2025-01-07/linda-mcmahon-education-experience-connecticut-history Maysoon Khan /show/where-we-live/2024-05-23/the-wild-rumpus-continues-maurice-sendaks-legacy-lives-on-at-ridgefield-foundation At the Maurice Sendak Foundation in Ridgefield, the late artist's legacy is kept alive and "wild" by a team of experts. This hour, we hear from them just after the posthumous release of the picture book, "Ten Little Rabbits." Thu, 23 May 2024 11:35:00 GMT /show/where-we-live/2024-05-23/the-wild-rumpus-continues-maurice-sendaks-legacy-lives-on-at-ridgefield-foundation Katie Pellico, Catherine Shen /news/2024-05-10/candidates-scramble-for-state-sen-marilyn-moores-seat Candidates, including a former mayor and City Council member, have confirmed they are seeking State Sen. Marilyn Moore’s seat after she declined to seek reelection. Fri, 10 May 2024 17:15:04 GMT /news/2024-05-10/candidates-scramble-for-state-sen-marilyn-moores-seat Eddy Martinez /news/2024-04-30/bridgeport-mosque-criticizes-police-response-to-alleged-bias-incident A Bridgeport mosque is criticizing local police for their response to an alleged bias incident that occurred in late April. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:32:51 GMT /news/2024-04-30/bridgeport-mosque-criticizes-police-response-to-alleged-bias-incident Eddy Martinez