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Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes
Turkey Fryer Fire Destroys $4M Weston Mansion on Thanksgiving; Family of 20 Escapes A Connecticut mansion valued at more than $4 million was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving as a family of 20 was about to sit down to enjoy their holiday meal, authorities said. The fire ignited shortly before 4 p.m. in Fairfield County at a two-story, nearly 9,300-square-foot residence in Weston on Weston Road, near the intersection with Broad Street. All occupants escaped unharmed, Weston firefighters reported. On the rainy Thanksgiving afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2024, most firefighters in lower Fairfield County were... Posted by Sayje Benjamin on Friday, November 29, 20…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Norwalk Senior Citizen Scammed Out Of $10K; Police Warn Of More Fraud Attempts Norwalk Senior Citizen Scammed Out Of $10K; Police Warn Of More Fraud Attempts
Norwalk Senior Citizen Scammed Out Of $10K; Police Warn Of More Fraud Attempts Police are urging residents to remain cautious after a local senior was scammed out of more than $10,000 in a sophisticated fraud scheme.  The scammer posed as a Microsoft representative and convinced the victim to withdraw cash from their bank account and deliver it in a package to an individual who later came to their home. A similar incident occurred in Milford last week, according to police, suggesting this scheme is targeting residents in the area. Authorities are warning the public to stay alert to scams involving supposed computer or software issues, particularly those requesti…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Norwalk Firefighters Battle Construction Machine Blaze, Contain Fuel Spill Norwalk Firefighters Battle Construction Machine Blaze, Contain Fuel Spill
Norwalk Firefighters Battle Construction Machine Blaze, Contain Fuel Spill A construction milling machine caught on fire Wednesday, Nov. 20, sending Norwalk firefighters rushing to the scene to mitigate any potential spread.  Firefighters were called to the construction equipment fire on Betmarlea Road around 3 p.m. The blaze, which produced thick smoke in the residential area, was contained without any injuries reported. The state remains under a severe fire warning as dry conditions and high winds have turned much of the underbrush into a tinderbox. Containing small fires before they can spread into larger ones is key.  Fire crews used an absorbe…

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by Josh Lanier
Obituaries
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business
Man, 64, ID'd As Victim Killed In Industrial Incident At Stamford Business Police in Fairfield County have identified the 64-year-old Connecticut man killed in an industrial incident on Wednesday, Oct. 30, authorities said.  Gary Deleo was assisting a customer at D&D Industries at 124 Magee Ave. in Stamford when he was struck by a front-end loader, authorities said Thursday.  Original Report: 64-Year-Old Man Killed After Being Struck By Front-End Loader The driver, 28-year-old Jake Sangalli, cooperated with officers and remained at the scene of the crash, Stamford Police said.  Paramedics rushed Deleo to Stamford Hospital, where he died o…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Dies In Fiery Crash A Mile From His CT Home Man Dies In Fiery Crash A Mile From His CT Home
Man Dies In Fiery Crash A Mile From His CT Home A Connecticut man was killed after his SUV crashed and burst into flames on Thursday evening, Oct. 11, in Litchfield County a little more than a mile from his home, authorities said.  Scott James White, age 67, of Harwinton, crashed his Honda Pilot just after 6:30 p.m. on Hill Road (Route 222), Connecticut State Police said.  Evidence showed that White first hit a wooden post and guide wires which caused the vehicle to ping-pong into a sign and then a farm stand before it crashed into a tree and burst into flames, State Police said.  Authorities pronounced White de…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near Him Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near Him
Donald Trump Safe After Gunshots Fired Near Him Former President Donald Trump is safe after gunshots were fired near him at his golf club in Florida, according to the US Secret Service. Trump's campaign confirmed the incident on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15 at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach in a statement. “President Trump is safe following gunshots in his vicinity," said Steven Cheung, the Trump Campaign's communications director. "No further details at this time." The course was placed on immediate lockdown after the incident, according to CNN, citing a source. CNN also reported that a car was detained by authori…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Investigate Shooting That Seriously Injured 1 In Norwalk Police Investigate Shooting That Seriously Injured 1 In Norwalk
Police Investigate Shooting That Seriously Injured 1 In Norwalk Police in Fairfield County are investigating and searching for a suspect after a person was shot and seriously injured on a city street. The incident occurred in Norwalk at around 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the area of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Catalpa Street. According to Norwalk Police Officer Sgt. Ryan Evarts, responding officers located a crime scene. At the same time, it was learned one victim had arrived at Norwalk Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds in serious condition. Evarts said detectives assumed the investigation and determined that this was an isolated inciden…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
4 Rescued From Long Island Sound In Norwalk During Height Of Severe Storm 4 Rescued From Long Island Sound In Norwalk During Height Of Severe Storm
4 Rescued From Long Island Sound In Norwalk During Height Of Severe Storm Four people who were not wearing life jackets were rescued from the waters of the Long Island Sound in Fairfield County.  The incident occurred in Norwalk on Saturday, Aug. 3. According to members of the Norwalk Police Department's Marine Unit, the rescue took place during a large thunderstorm on Aug. 3 after the men's boat capsized. The department said that because there were no personal floatation devices onboard the vessel, the men had to tread water until help arrived. No one was injured. Additional information, such as the time and names of the individuals involved, were not av…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
ID Released For Fairfield Woman Pulled From Housatonic River ID Released For Fairfield Woman Pulled From Housatonic River
ID Released For Fairfield Woman Pulled From Housatonic River A Connecticut woman who fell off a paddleboard in the Housatonic River and never resurfaced has been identified. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6:15 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, in Seymour, according to Will Healey of the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Healey said DEEP received reports of a paddleboarder in the Housatonic River, located by boaters in the region. DEEP Environmental Conservation officers and the Seymour Fire Department responded.  The victim, identified as Fairfield County resident Alyssa Mackinnon, age 30, of Fairfield, wa…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Shark Sighting Keeps Swimmers Out Of Water At Several NY Beaches Shark Sighting Keeps Swimmers Out Of Water At Several NY Beaches
Shark Sighting Keeps Swimmers Out Of Water At Several NY Beaches A shark sighting kept swimmers out of the water at three New York beaches. The sighting was reported on Long Island at Nickerson Beach in Nassau County.  As a precaution, the town of Hempstead also closed Lido Beach and Malibu Beach for swimmers for a brief period early Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3.  Officials said the shark was spotted about 75 feet from the shore. Swimming resumed at the three beaches a short time after the sighting. The Town of Hempstead issued a statement stating, "Our highly skilled lifeguards are on alert and will continue to monitor the waters c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26 New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26
New Update: Missing Candlewood Lake Swimmers ID'd As Men Ages 38, 26 As the search continues for two missing men in a Fairfield County lake, new information has emerged about the incident. Related: Search Resumes For 2 Missing Swimmers In Candlewood Lake In Danbury Update: Bodies Of 2 Missing Swimmers Found In Candlewood Lake The two men, identified as being 26 and 38 years old, went missing in Danbury on Candlewood Lake in the area of City Island around 10:30 p.m., Monday, July 15. According to James Fowler, spokesperson for the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, five people spent the day on a boat at Candlewood Lake. During t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Missing Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In New Canaan Missing Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In New Canaan
Missing Stamford Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In New Canaan A missing Fairfield County man was found dead in a wooded area during a search by police. The incident occurred in New Canaan shortly after 12 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9. According to Lt. Marc DeFelice of the New Canaan Police, during the late evening hours of Monday, July 08, the New Canaan Police Department began assisting the Stamford Police Department in a missing persons investigation.  The missing person, a Stamford man, was last reported seen working at a house under renovation during the afternoon hours in New Canaan, DeFelice said. During a search of the area, DeFelice said the…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
New Canaan Moves Fireworks To Storms, Rain New Canaan Moves Fireworks To Storms, Rain
New Canaan Moves Fireworks To Storms, Rain Don't worry; thunderstorms forecast for the weekend won't ruin planned fireworks displays in Fairfield County; they are just moved a day later.  Numerous cities and towns, including Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, and Greenwich, announced on Friday, July 5, that they have canceled fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 6, to Sunday, July 7. All the details remain the same, such as time and place, just the date has changed. "Safety is always our top priority in making any decision to postpone," said Fairfield First Selectman William Gerber. "The weather for Sunday is expecte…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code
Total Solar Eclipse: Here's What To Expect To See By Minute, Zip Code What's being called the most visible eclipse for the United States in 100 years is just a day away, but you won't have to wait until Monday afternoon, April 8. Click here for a new, updated story - Total Solar Eclipse: Here's Brand-New Cloud Cover Forecast, Timing By Zip Code A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, completely blocking the face of the sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. According to NASA, totality will start on Monday around 1:07 p.m. Eastern time in Mexico and leave Maine around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. While mos…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say
This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say A new ranking says one Connecticut as the absolute best place for a shopping spree in the state. Online news site Cheapism.com dubbed Fairfield County’s own Ridgefield as the state's best place to shop its “Best 'Main Street' Shopping Districts in All 50 States” ranking. In an attempt to stray away from big box stores in favor of mom-and-pop shops, the list gathers the most quaint shopping districts from towns with fewer than 90,000 residents. Ridgefield’s Main Street and Danbury Road are named by Cheapism.com as the places to check out for not only the shops and boutiques they house bu…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
New Canaan New Canaan
New Canaan You only have to open your front door and breath in the fresh air, take in the green trees, and dine at one of the many fabulous restaurants to understand why four towns in Connecticut are ranked as being the best in the nation to live. The survey was conducted by MovingFeedback.com and included feedback from 3,000 American respondents. Their goal was to unearth the most desirable suburban lifestyles across the nation and rank them from 1-175. The four locales, all in Fairfield County, are: Ridgefield No. 149 Westport No. 158 Darien No. 171 New Canaan No. 174 Here's the lowdown on each. …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Kayaker Dies After Overturning In CT Lake Kayaker Dies After Overturning In CT Lake
Kayaker Dies After Overturning In CT Lake A missing kayaker died after his vessel capsized while he was reaching for a lost paddle, authorities said. The incident took place in New Haven County in Guilford on Quonnipaug Lake on Sunday, May 23. The missing paddler, an adult male, was recovered from the water by the Guilford Dive Team and CPR was administered, said Will Healey, spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The man was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he was pronounced dead, Healey said.  Identification is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The man was n…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Unknown Person Approaches Teenage Girl Outside Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say Unknown Person Approaches Teenage Girl Outside Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say
Unknown Person Approaches Teenage Girl Outside Of Fairfield County Home, Police Say Police are investigating an incident in Fairfield County where an unknown individual approached a teenage girl late at night as she entered her vehicle outside of her home. Officers responded at about 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 30, in Darien to the area of Glenvale Avenue and Christie Hill Road. The person's vehicle was parked on the street in front of the teen's home, Darien Police said.  When the individual walked toward the teen, she was able to drive off without further incident, according to police. Police said the vehicle the person drove off in was described as a white four-do…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Significant Damage Reported After House Fire Breaks Out In Greenwich Significant Damage Reported After House Fire Breaks Out In Greenwich
Significant Damage Reported After House Fire Breaks Out In Greenwich A 5,500-square-foot Fairfield County home received significant damage following a fire. The fire broke out around 9:03 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at a home on Hemlock Drive in Greenwich, said Greenwich Assistant Fire Chief Robert Kick. The deputy chief arrived on the scene within four minutes and reported heavy smoke showing from the single-family, three-story home, Kick said. The first arriving engine companies encountered a well-advanced fire on multiple floors of the home.  There were no occupants in the building and crews were able to extinguish the fire in under …

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by Kathy Reakes
News
MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus
MTA Issues Update On Precautions Against Coronavirus The MTA is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the increasing threat of coronavirus. “While there is no confirmed case in New York, the MTA has already taken a number of steps to provide information about the novel coronavirus to our employees and our eight million daily customers across NYC Transit, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road,” the organization stated. A total of 81,109 cases have been confirmed globally. Of those cases, 78,191 cases have been confirmed in China, with 2,918 outside China, the World Health Organization announced. The risk assessment remains “very high” i…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For First Potential Snowstorm Of New Year Click here for a new, updated story: Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Accumulation totals for the first potential snowstorm of the new year have been released. There is increasing confidence for at least moderate snow accumulations Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 into Saturday night, the National Weather Service said. Projected snowfall totals from AccuWeather.com are shown in the first image above: 1 to 3 inches (light blue), 3 to 6 inches (blue) and 6 to 12 inches (dark blue).  Snow is expected to arrive Saturday afte…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Women Ejected From Vehicle During Fiery Bridgeport Crash, Police Say Women Ejected From Vehicle During Fiery Bridgeport Crash, Police Say
Women Ejected From Vehicle During Fiery Bridgeport Crash, Police Say A woman was ejected from her burning vehicle during a crash on Route 25 in Bridgeport. The crash took place around 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, when the woman lost control of her vehicle while traveling southbound on Route 25 just before the split in the highway near exit 5, said Terron Jones, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police Department. The woman was ejected from the vehicle as it rolled over and then brust into flames, Jones said. She was rescued by members of the Bridgeport Fire Department and was transported by ambulance to the hospital, he added.  Her condition is unknown. …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among Safest In State These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among Safest In State
These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among Safest In State A new report from Backgroundchecks.org named several Fairfield County municipalities among the "safest cities" in Connecticut. Background Checks analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that Connecticut is home to some of the country's safest communities. The state's second safest city is Greenwich which has a violent crime rate of 34 per 1,000 and a property crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000, some of the lowest crime rates in the country for a community its size, according to the report. New Canaan came in third on the list. The town of 20,364 …

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone
Why Cycling Is A Great Exercise For Everyone Are you looking for a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that people of all ages can enjoy? Consider cycling! Cycling does not put a lot of load on your joints or involve any cutting or pivoting such as in tennis. You also have options — you can ride outside and enjoy nature or use a stationary bike in the convenience of your own home. Cycling is completely modifiable — you can choose to ride an easy, short path to loosen up, a challenging uphill course, or anything in between! Since it is a cardiovascular activity, you may even lose weight as you burn calories depending on how intense and …

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Lifestyle
Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout
Cleanup In Aisle 3: Stop & Shop Begins Robot Rollout Robots are rolling in the aisles at Stop & Shop stores across the region.  The supermarket chain's parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, announced in January plans to place robots in Stop & Shop stores to support efficiency and safety in the stores. The robots are named Marty and their job is to call attention to hazards like when liquid, powder and large foodstuffs spill, then report when action to fix the problem is necessary. The new technology is designed to alert store employees of spills and safety hazards in the stores, said Jennifer Brogan, Stop & Shop's director of …

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Town Is Connecticut's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings This Fairfield County Town Is Connecticut's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings
This Fairfield County Town Is Connecticut's Best Place To Live, According To New Rankings A new report reveals the best place to live in each state, and a Fairfield County town is ranked No. 1 in Connecticut. The town of Darien was ranked as the “best place to live” in the Nutmeg State according to 24/7 Wall St.  With 21,519 residents, Darien’s population rose by approximately 4.6 percent within the last five years. It has a median home value of $1,248,200. Darien’s median household income is $208,125. Studies show four out of five Darien adults also have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, prompting 24/7 Wall St. to refer to the town as “home to one of the wealthiest and best-…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among State's Safest Places These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among State's Safest Places
These Fairfield County Locales Rank Among State's Safest Places Ridgefield was named Connecticut's safest city in an annual Safest Cities report posted by home security provider Safewise.com.  Ridgefield topped the list In Connecticut's 20 Safest Cities of 2019 report for not having violent crime, said the post. Safewise.com also said Connecticut is far under the average for the county in violent and property crimes and that just two reported murders happened in the top 20 cities on the list. Westport is No. 4, Greenwich is No. 6, Fairfield is No. 7, and Newtown, No. 8 on Safewise.com's top 20 list. Click here for the Safewise.com report.

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Alleged Incident At Pound Ridge Bus Stop Under Investigation Alleged Incident At Pound Ridge Bus Stop Under Investigation
Alleged Incident At Pound Ridge Bus Stop Under Investigation Click here for an updated story: Student Falsely Reported Robbery, Assault Incident In Northern Westchester, Police Say  Police officers were called to a Northern Westchester bus stop to provide assistance to a student who was involved in an alleged incident. Bedford Central School District Superintendent Christopher Manno sent an email to parents at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Friday, April 12, advising that they had been notified of an incident involving a student that took place at a bus stop in Pound Ridge earlier. The nature of the incident has not been released, though New York S…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford
Garage Fire Breaks Out In Stamford Stamford fire crews worked at 31 Shadow Ridge Road to combat a detached garage fire that broke out the morning of Wednesday, April 10, according to the department. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire quickly and keep it contained within the garage. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has not been released.

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Five Fairfield County Towns Rank Among Top 100 Safest In Nation Five Fairfield County Towns Rank Among Top 100 Safest In Nation
Five Fairfield County Towns Rank Among Top 100 Safest In Nation Five towns throughout Fairfield County have been ranked among Safewise’s “100 Safest Places  in the U.S.” list for 2019. The list was compiled using statistics like population, median income, and property and violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Connecticut cities comprise 14 of the top 100, making it the second-safest state - in first place is New Jersey, whose city rankings comprise 30% of the list. Here are the Fairfield County towns that made the list as well as their estimated population and crime rates: No. 2: Ridgefield (Up from No. 59 in 2018) Population: 25,127 Med…

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by Valerie Musson