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🌱 Patch AM: E-Bikes/E-Scooters Prohibited For Most Students In Fairfield Public Schools: Superintendent

And check out September 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes on the Fairfield Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Fairfield schools crack down on student e-bikes and e-scooters
  • Plan ahead with Fairfield's full 2026–27 school calendar
  • Which Fairfield restaurants and a school failed serious health inspections in June?

Also on today's calendar: September 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• E-Bikes/E-Scooters Prohibited For Most Students In Fairfield Public Schools: Superintendent (patch.com) — Families in Fairfield should be aware that most students without a driver's license can no longer bring e-bikes, e-scooters, or other motorized devices onto Fairfield Public School property for the 2026–27 year. Superintendent Michael Testani cites recent local accidents and outlines strict rules, including where licensed riders may operate, automatic in-school suspensions, and referrals to Fairfield Police for traffic violations.
   

• Back To School: Fairfield 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com) — Parents in Fairfield can now map out the 2026–27 school year, with the first day in Fairfield Public Schools set for Tuesday, September 1. The district calendar highlights key closures, early dismissals, holidays, and potential snow-day adjustments so families can plan vacations, childcare, and activities around important Fairfield school dates.
   

• 24 Fairfield eateries, including 1 school, cited for serious health violations in June (ctpost.com) — Fairfield's Health Department cited 24 restaurants, markets, and one school for 87 serious violations in June, ranging from improper food temperatures to blocked hand sinks and weak sanitizers. While many issues were corrected on site or at reinspection, the report names specific Post Road, Black Rock Turnpike, Southport, and school locations so residents can stay informed about food safety.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One Person Peeing in a Swimming Pool Is Not a Problem. A Hundred Is —Emily Hau Read on Patch
  • Black, large shepherd-like dog seen near S Pine Creek and Oldfield Rd intersection in Fairfield.
    Couldn't tell if male or female, looked to have some grey fur, maybe a senior? Ran away when I tried to approach with a leash. (Nextdoor Stratfield Village)
  • Tag Sale!
    8/16 8:00 am - ?? 98 Youngstown Rd. "Free" basketball hoop (Nextdoor Osborn Hill)
  • Gables Search Group posted a job opening for Shift Lead Plant Operator in Bridgeport. Apply here.
  • Altar'd State - Stand Out For Good, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader-Visual Experience (Norwalk, CT) in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeport

  • School shopping? Where Bridgeport, Hartford families can find help (ctmirror.org)
  • Driver accused in fatal Connecticut hit-and-run was going 54 mph in 25 mph zone, warrant says (ctpost.com)

Westport

Weston

  • 50-60 Juveniles Found At Underage Drinking Party In Weston: Police (patch.com)
  • Caretaker Accused Of Financial Misconduct Against Weston Resident: Police (patch.com)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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