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Good day Fairfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Fairfield residents should do after a rabid coyote attack.
  • College tennis wraps up in Fairfield tomorrow—who's been winning so far?
  • How hard is it now to get into Fairfield University?

Also on today's calendar: Congregation for Humanistic Judaism Yom Kippur Services and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coyote tests positive for rabies after separate attacks in Fairfield, officials say (newstimes.com) — A coyote that attacked two people on Catamount Road and Fence Row Drive in Fairfield has tested positive for rabies, and local residents and pets exposed are receiving medical care. Officials urge Fairfield residents to avoid wild animals, vaccinate and supervise pets, secure trash and pet food, and immediately report strange animal behavior or bites to animal control, police, and healthcare providers.
   

• Bobcats Earn 8 Wins on Day Two in Fairfield (gobobcats.com) — Quinnipiac men's tennis picked up eight wins on the second day of the Fairfield Invitational in Fairfield, including strong doubles performances and several victories over Fairfield University and other teams. The Bobcats return to local courts again tomorrow, Sept. 20, for the tournament's final day, giving area fans another chance to catch competitive college tennis close to home.
   

• Which Connecticut colleges are hardest to get into? See the latest rates (ctpost.com) — Connecticut's most selective colleges are getting tougher to enter, and Fairfield University now ranks among them with a 21 percent acceptance rate for its Class of 2030 and a 62 percent surge in applications over five years. The article compares Fairfield's growing appeal and record applicant pool with trends at Yale, UConn, and other state schools, highlighting how competition is intensifying for local students.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Rob Blanchard's Best Energy Idea Died on the House Calendar in April —Lisa Newton Read on Patch
  • Rob Blanchard: Leading on Energy and the Environment —Lori Hashizume Read on Patch
  • THE FAIRFIELD FLOOD FILE: The Rooster River —Emily Hau Read on Patch
  • Bridgeport Day For Kids on Saturday September 19 —Leslie LaSala Read on Patch
  • Before You Vote for Rob Blanchard, Read Special Act 26-1 —Emily Hau Read on Patch
  • Cyril cleared a completely full room in less than an hour!
    Fantastic junk removal job and he even swept the floor afterwards. So thankful! (Nextdoor Fairfield-Penfield Beach)
  • Has anyone ever used Sandboxx for writing your child or loved one in the military/Boot camp.
    If so, which product did you purchase? Did you purchase Sandboxx plus or just as you were sending it? I'll be sending things to my son and I'm trying… (Nextdoor Jennings)
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $26.00/hr in Fairfield. Apply here.
  • Babki posted a job opening for Part-Time Game Tester in Fairfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fairfield here.

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Westport

  • Westport Country Playhouse To Present Evan Zes' 'Rent Control' (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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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