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Chris Spaulding
Westport, CT
Police & Fire
Covid-
19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive
Weston residents can rest easy that they have adequate police coverage even after four of the town's officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Weston First Selectman Chris Spaulding said there has been no gap in coverage with other officers filling shifts. In addition to the police officers, one person in the department's communications center tested positive for COVID-19 as well. After the first signs of symptoms, potentially exposed staff have been tested, Spaulding said. "Weston is an incredibly resilient town with amazing staff and citizenry," Spaulding said.…
Fairfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident
A Weston resident has died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a notice from town officials, one of 19 deaths reported across the state. Weston officials posted a statement on Wednesday, March 25 announcing the passing: "We regret to inform you that one of our community members has succumbed to his illness caused by COVID-19. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family as they mourn their incredible loss." The deceased person was not identified. Town officials said they working closely with public health partners to monitor conditions in to…
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Most Incumbent Selectmen, Republicans Prevail In Fairfield County Elections
No "Donald Trump" factor in the mostly blue Connecticut during this local election cycle. Republicans won key races in Fairfield and Greenwich on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and retained the mayoral seat in Danbury. State Republican Chairman J.R. Romano cheered: "These results are nothing less than a stunning shot across the bow for out-of-touch liberal Democrats. . . ." Regardless of political party, incumbency also proved to be a clear winner on Election Day statewide. In Danbury, Republican Mayor Mark Boughton, who ran an unsuccessful run for his party’s nomination for governor last year, dec…
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Single-Use Bag Fees Not Going Over Well In This Fairfield County Town
The following is Part 1 in a two-part series of stories on single-use bag fees in Fairfield County. Many towns and cities in Connecticut have enacted bans on plastic bag use and others have ordinances in place that will take effect this year. In early March, Weston's plastic bag ordinance took effect, but a local market owner says his customers are upset. It's not the ban on single-use plastic bags shoppers at Peter's Weston Market object to but the 10 cent fee stores have to charge when customers use them, said owner Jim Magee. The ordinance prohibits retailers from providing singl…
