WILTON — During a candidate forum Monday morning, the challenger in the Franklin County sheriff’s race focused on a host of new ideas, many of which take advantage of emerging technologies, while the incumbent said he is running on a strong record of progress and crime clearance rates.
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Franklin County Sheriff candidates disagree on tracking system
WILTON — The two candidates in the Franklin County Sheriff’s race disagreed on how much oversight is needed for deputies during a forum hosted this morning by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
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Fairfield fireworks rules may be altered by new council members
FAIRFIELD — After next week’s election, two of the three councilors who voted in favor of an ordinance that restricts fireworks usage to five days of the year will no longer be on the council, leaving the fate of the five-day rule uncertain.
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Bids opened in Fairfield for Gerald Hotel refurbishment, but no deal yet
FAIRFIELD — Contractor bids on the redevelopment of the historic Gerald Hotel were opened on Wednesday but a deal has not yet been struck with a bidder.
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Five running for two seats on Oakland Town Council
Two open seats on the Oakland Town Council have drawn five candidates with different takes about how to manage the town’s budget and its future. Voters also will decide a ballot question that would amend the town’s charter to make large expenditures require voters’ approval in November rather than at Town Meeting in May. The […]
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Farmington hopes freeze will stabilize Whittier Road through winter
FARMINGTON — Town officials are hoping that the winter freeze comes before heavily traveled Whittier Road has to be closed because of erosion.
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Winter freeze could slow erosion that threatens road in Farmington
Town officials are hoping that a winter freeze will help stabilize an eroding riverbank that threatens a portion of Whittier Road.
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Man sought in Wilton home invasion
WILTON — Police are searching for a man who fled the scene of a reported home invasion Monday night.
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Mother of 11-year-old manslaughter suspect calls recent months difficult, emotional
FAIRFIELD — The mother of an 11-year-old charged with manslaughter in the death of an infant said the months since Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway died have been extremely difficult and emotional.
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Wilton police searching for home invasion suspect
WILTON — Police are continuing the search for an at-large suspect who fled the scene of a reported home invasion Monday night.