5 Fairfield County Restaurants Ordered To Pay Over $858K To Employees: Feds 5 Fairfield County Restaurants Ordered To Pay Over $858K To Employees: Feds
5 Fairfield County Restaurants Ordered To Pay Over $858K To Employees: Feds Following a federal investigation, a total of six Connecticut restaurants and their owners have been ordered to pay over $858,000 in back wages and liquidated damages to employees, officials said. The restaurants, including five Fairfield County establishments and one in New Haven County, were ordered to pay back wages, withheld tips, and liquidated damages to 105 employees following an investigation and litigation conducted by the US Department of Labor, which announced the order on Tuesday, July 25.  The six restaurants included in the case are:  Scena Wine Bar and Restaurant,…
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says
Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says The Connecticut woman who hit and killed Meghan Raveis, a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family, had three children in her car when the crash occurred, according to authorities. The arrest warrant for Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown, describes the incident which took the life of the 45-year-old mother of three on Friday, June 23 on Redding Road in the town of Fairfield as she was out for a walk. When Fairfield Police arrived on the scene, they found a neighbor performing chest compressions on Raveis who had been thrown out of her shoes more t…
Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member
Woman Charged In Crash Killing Beloved Raveis Real Estate Family Member New Update: Woman Who Hit, Killed Meghan Raveis Had 3 Kids In Jeep, Warrant Says A Connecticut woman has been arrested in the fatal crash that killed a well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family. On Monday, July 17, crash investigators arrested the driver responsible for the death of Fairfield County resident and Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, following the Friday, June 23 crash in the town oF Fairfield. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Northern Fairfield County resident Meghan Rice, age 51, of Newtown,…
Afternoon Nap In Stolen Jeep Leads To Arrest In Trumbull, Police Say Afternoon Nap In Stolen Jeep Leads To Arrest In Trumbull, Police Say
Afternoon Nap In Stolen Jeep Leads To Arrest In Trumbull, Police Say A Fairfield County man who was caught napping in a stolen Jeep parked on a roadway was charged with larceny. The incident took place around 1 p.m. in Trumbull on Monday, June 26 on Marathon Road. Rafael Cotto, age 22, of Bridgeport, was arrested after an observant Trumbull officer came across the grey Jeep parked on Marathon Road that had been reported stolen from Fairfield earlier this same day, said the Trumbull Police. As the officer approached the Jeep, he saw Cotto sleeping inside. The officer eventually woke Cotto and placed him under arrest. Cotto told officers that he did not stea…
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart'
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart' A well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family is being remembered for her kindness and impact on the community where she lived. Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, died on Friday, June 23 after she was struck by a vehicle while walking near her Connecticut residence in the town of Fairfield in the 500 block of Redding Road. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Town of Fairfield Police said. Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Com…
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed In Residential Fairfield Neighborhood ID Released For 45-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed In Residential Fairfield Neighborhood
ID Released For 45-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed In Residential Fairfield Neighborhood Click here for a new, updated story: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Company Family Dies After Being Struck By Car The identity has been released of a woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Fairfield County. It happened just before 3 p.m. Friday, June 23 in the town of Fairfield, in the 500 block of Redding Road.  The investigation, led by Fairfield Police Crash Investigation and Reconstruction personnel, has revealed the following details: The woman, now identified as Meghan Raveis, age 45, of Fairfield, was walking southboun…
Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield
Fatal Crash: 45-Year-Old Woman Struck By Vehicle In Residential Neighborhood In Fairfield Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 45-Year-Old Woman Struck, Killed In Residential Fairfield Neighborhood Police are investigating a fatal crash in a residential neighborhood in Fairfield County. It happened just before 3 p.m. Friday, June 23 in the town of Fairfield, in the 500 block of Redding Road.  A 45-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle that remained at the scene, Fairfield Police said. The woman was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released. The operator of the vehicle is cooperating wi…
'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family 'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family
'Larger-Than-Life' Fairfield Man Dies At 52 After Cancer Battle: Support Swells For Family A community is coming together to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the family of a beloved Fairfield man who succumbed to cancer after suddenly falling ill.  Fairfield resident Joe Papp died on Tuesday evening, June 20 at the age of 52 after suddenly falling ill and being diagnosed with stage four cancer earlier in the month.  Well-known as a mentor who was passionate about baseball and shared his love for the game as a coach for little league and summer travel teams for years, Papp could often be found teaching his athletes his well-honed pitching techniques.  He …
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine.  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023.  One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza."  The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple
Popular Eatery Will Return To CT With Location Owned By Engaged Couple A pair of longtime Melting Pot fans are bringing the chain's award-winning fondue back to Connecticut after the state's only location closed in March.  Melting Pot, an eatery famed for its fondue cooking styles, is currently scouting locations for a new location in the city of New Haven, according to Collin Benyo, a franchise growth strategist at Melting Pot. The franchise's owners, Daina Senatore and her fiancé Jonathan Reeve, both of Fairfield, are leading the charge in the search for their restaurant's new home.  The new spot will ideally be in New Haven's downtown area.&…
DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say
DUI Crash: Woman, 22, Charged After Hitting I-95 Traffic Cones In Fairfield, Police Say A local woman has been accused of driving under the influence after police say she crashed into cones on a stretch of northbound I-95 in Connecticut. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4 in the town of Fairfield. The right lane was closed near Exit 22 due to an earlier crash, Connecticut State Police said, The woman, Allison Michelle Soto, age 22, of Trumbull, was stopped after troopers say she hit the cones after failing to move over. Field sobriety tests were administered after the troopers observed glossy, bloodshot eyes, said police. She was charged with: Oper…
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins
Warning Issued By Fairfield Police About Confronting Those Attempting Vehicle Break-Ins Police are warning residents about confronting individuals attempting to break into their vehicles after a recent incident in Fairfield County. Most recently, in the overnight hours over the Memorial Day weekend, a homeowner in the town of Fairfield in the Reef Road area was confronted by someone attempting to break into his vehicle.  After attempting to identify the subjects, a gunshot was heard and officers from the Fairfield Police Department later found a shell casing in the roadway.  "It was determined that one of the suspects fired one round, unsure if it was at …