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🌱 Patch AM: 'Charming And Beautifully Updated' Home For Sale Near Fairfield's Lake Mohegan

And on the Fairfield Patch calendar - Complimentary Presentation - Five Things to Know About Medicare

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Hello again Fairfield! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Updated Lake Mohegan-area home offers flexible primary suite retreat
  • Fairfield University surges in national rankings across key programs
  • Why a Fairfield church's gardens just earned a Rose Award

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Five Things to Know About Medicare and 44 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Rob M.!

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy at times, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
  • Friday: A chance of afternoon rain, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Charming And Beautifully Updated' Home For Sale Near Fairfield's Lake Mohegan (patch.com) — Homebuyers in Fairfield can check out a 1950-built, thoroughly updated three-bedroom house on Lloyd Drive, just steps from Lake Mohegan. Listed at $759,000, it features a 2022-remodeled kitchen and a main-level primary suite with a walk-in closet and flexible sitting room.
   

2. Fairfield University Rises 30 Spots In U.S. News National Rankings (patch.com) — Fairfield residents can take pride in Fairfield University's 30-spot jump in the latest U.S. News national rankings, reflecting stronger outcomes and academic programs. Business, engineering, and nursing all earned notable national recognition, reinforcing the school's growing reputation and career value for local and regional students.
   

3. Fairfield Beautification Commission Presents Rose Award to First United Methodist Church for Excellence in Landscaping (ottumwaradio.com) — Fairfield's Beautification Commission has honored First United Methodist Church with a Rose Award for its colorful, welcoming gardens that brighten the neighborhood. Sponsored as a gift by Chuck and Jan Espy, the landscaping is praised for lifting spirits and reflecting the pride Fairfield residents take in their shared community spaces.
   

4. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Open at Fairfield Center Stage (broadwayworld.com) — Fairfield residents can catch a fully local production of "Fiddler on the Roof" from October 2–11 at City Wide Church, with tickets starting at $25 and family packs available. The show features a 40-member local cast, live orchestra, and community-based creative team, plus free parking and on-site concessions for an easy night out.
   

5. What if Amazon expanded drone deliveries across Connecticut? (ctpost.com) — Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone hub in North Haven could eventually reshape how packages reach many Connecticut homes, but some dense neighborhoods in lower Fairfield County would still fall outside current drone range. The plan, now under FAA review, highlights how tree cover, safety rules, and distance limits may leave parts of Fairfield County relying on traditional delivery even as other areas gain same-hour drops.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fairfield Center Stage presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF —Fairfield Center Stage Read on Patch
  • They Cited Her April Newsletter. I Read It. —Emily Hau Read on Patch
  • Jennifer Leeper: A Thoughtful Voice for Fairfield Families —Kate Kozik Read on Patch
  • State Rep. Jenn Leeper's Leadership on the UI Monopoles is on the Record —Fairfield Democrats Read on Patch
  • Rob Blanchard, Door by Door —Emma Barron Read on Patch
  • Stop & Shop posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager (328) in Fairfield. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member Empleado de Cocina in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.

Ok Fairfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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