Good morning, Fairfield. Here's everything you need to know about what happened at town hall this week and what's coming up in your community.
🏛️ TOWN GOVERNMENT
TPZ Commissioner Resigns, Multiple Volunteer Commission Applications Submitted Board of Selectmen · April 1
The resignation of a Town Planning and Zoning commissioner creates a vacancy on one of Fairfield's most important boards that reviews development and zoning decisions.
What happened:
Joe Siebert resigned as TPZ Commissioner Alternate, effective when his replacement is confirmed
Multiple residents submitted applications for various volunteer positions and commissions
Applications include backgrounds in education, business, legal, and environmental expertise
What is next: The Board of Selectmen will need to appoint a replacement commissioner and potentially fill other volunteer positions.
Dwight School Design Contract and Fire Truck Purchase Board of Selectmen · April 1
The Board authorized major spending on a new Dwight Elementary building design and fire equipment that impacts town services and future budgets.
What happened:
$3.74M contract with Tecton Architects approved for Dwight Elementary School with Early Childhood Center design
Agreement approved for Fire Department to purchase Pierce Rescue Tiller Truck from Firematic Supply
Multiple commission appointments made including Planning & Zoning alternates and Parks & Recreation
What is next: The design work will proceed for the new Dwight Elementary building construction project.
Board of Finance Budget Deliberative Session and Vote Scheduled Board of Finance · March 31
The Board of Finance held its final budget deliberation and vote, which determines the town's spending plan and tax rates for residents.
What happened:
Budget deliberative session and vote held for the 2026-2027 fiscal year
Meeting was held both in-person and via Zoom with live streaming options
Public comment was not taken during this budget vote session
What is next: The budget will require RTM approval following the Board of Finance vote.
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
Drop-In Sing Me A Story — Friday, April 10 at 2:00 PM @ Fairfield Public Library
Learn to Series: Quilt Block Basics — Friday, April 10 at 2:00 PM @ Fairfield Woods Branch
downUNDER Afterschool Program — Friday, April 10 at 6:45 PM @ Fairfield Woods Branch
PEEPs Dioramas! — Friday, April 10 at 7:00 PM @ Fairfield Woods Branch
Paws to Read — Saturday, April 11 at 11:15 AM @ Main Library
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