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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