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Good morning Fairfield! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rock hurled on Black Rock Turnpike leaves driver with $4K damage
  • What Fairfield's RTM decided after four hours of speed camera backlash
  • Living near Mill Hill or Bronson? Read this Fairfield coyote warning

Also on today's calendar: Join SWING Dance Class - Beginners Friendly! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fairfield Man Threw Rock At Car, Caused $4K In Damages, Cops Say (patch.com) — Fairfield police say a 44-year-old local resident threw a large rock into the roadway on Black Rock Turnpike, striking a northbound car and causing about $4,000 in damage. Officers quickly located the suspect nearby, arrested him on criminal mischief and related charges, and released him on $5,000 bond pending a Bridgeport court appearance.
   

2. Fairfield keeps speed cameras despite hours of criticism from residents (ctpost.com) — Fairfield's Representative Town Meeting has voted to keep speed cameras operating in six school zones, despite hours of vocal criticism from residents who packed Monday night's meeting. Members rejected a proposal to pause the cameras but unanimously created a committee to review and potentially revise the town's traffic-enforcement ordinance, meaning more debate over how Fairfield enforces speeding is still ahead.
   

3. Aggressive coyote attacks multiple dogs in Connecticut (abc7ny.com) — Fairfield police are warning residents near Mill Hill Road, Bronson Road, and Whites Hill Lane about an aggressive coyote that has attacked multiple dogs and is showing little fear of people. Neighbors are being urged to closely supervise pets, keep small dogs indoors when possible, and stay alert on nearby open-space trails while officials continue monitoring the animal's behavior.
   

4. Wayne Coury, Jr. Leaps Into Late Model Championship Contention at Stafford (speedwaydigest.com) — Fairfield native Wayne Coury Jr. has raced into Late Model title contention at Stafford Speedway after his first 2026 feature win and a string of strong finishes. With five races left and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returning Friday, he's eyeing his first-ever championship while fans can still grab tickets or watch the action online.
   

5. 'Insane.' Two men connected to power tool theft ring arrested following police standoff in Trumbull hotel (news12.com) — A tense police standoff at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton ended with three arrests tied to a multistate power tool theft ring, and a Fairfield guest described the scene as "insane." Police say suspects threatened officers, forced evacuations, and now face numerous charges as investigators expect more arrests.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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