Passengers get off shuttle buses Monday afternoon at the downtown train station, while others board for the trip back to Westport to catch a westbound train. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Sarah Boyle returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Alex Collins and Callie Bartimer played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Sarah's doubles partner was Colleen Fitzpatrick. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Alex Collins returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick and Sarah Boyle played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Alex's doubles partner was Callie Bartimer. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Alex Collins and Callie Bartimer played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Colleen's doubles partner was Sarah Boyle. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Lindsey Evans returns a shot from Staples high school's Melissa Beretta in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Melissa Beretta returns a shot from Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Lindsey Evans in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Melissa Beretta returns a shot from Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Lindsey Evans in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Gabi Titlebaum returns a shot from Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Daria Efimov in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Avery Wallace returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Molly Boyd and Erica Elmslie played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Avery's doubles partner was Xenia Bradley. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Erica Elmslie returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Avery Wallace and Xenia Bradley played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Erica's doubles partner was Molly Boyd. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Molly Boyd returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Avery Wallace and Xenia Bradley played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Molly's doubles partner was Erica Elmslie. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Xenia Bradley returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Molly Boyd and Erica Elmslie played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Xenia's doubles partner was Avery Wallace. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Alex Collins and Callie Bartimer played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Colleen's doubles partner was Sarah Boyle. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Alex Collins returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick and Sarah Boyle played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Alex's doubles partner was Callie Bartimer. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Sarah Boyle returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Staples high school's Alex Collins and Callie Bartimer played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Sarah's doubles partner was Colleen Fitzpatrick. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Callie Bartimer returns a shot during an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal doubles match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick and Sarah Boyle played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Callie's doubles partner was Alex Collins. Photo: Mark Conrad

This house on Chatham Road was destroyed in a September 2011 arson fire, and the property is now the subject of a contentious zoning application to subdivide into three residential lots. Photo: File Photo

left to right; Staples high school's doubles team Alex Collins and Callie Bartimer during their FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match against Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Colleen Fitzpatrick and Sarah Boyle played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Daria Efimov returns a shot from Staples high school's Gabrielle Titlebaum in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Gabi Titlebaum returns a shot from Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Daria Efimov in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Lindsey Evans returns a shot from Staples high school's Melissa Beretta in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Staples high school's Melissa Beretta returns a shot from Fairfield Ludlowe high school's Lindsey Evans in an FCIAC girls tennis semifinal match played at Fairfield Ludlowe high school, Fairfield, CT on Monday May 20th, 2013. Photo: Mark Conrad

Passengers get off shuttle buses Monday afternoon at the downtown train station, while others board for the trip back to Westport to catch a westbound train. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Passengers at the downtown train station wait to find out if this shuttle bus is heading to Westport or the Fairfield Metro station. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Passengers get off shuttle buses Monday afternoon at the downtown train station, while others board for the trip back to Westport to catch a westbound train. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Sacred Heart University head basketball coach Dave Bike coached the Pioneers to the 1986 Division II national title. Photo: Contributed Photo

Do I really need this shark suit to look cute?

With no train service Monday morning, taxis were not evidence at the downtown train station. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

A sign at the Fairfield Metro train staiton summed up the train commuter's worst nightmare Monday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Commuter traffic at the Fairfield Metro station was also light on Monday, with few takers for the buses that were made available. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Commuter traffic at the Fairfield Metro station was also light on Monday, with few takers for the buses that were made available. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

A parking space wasn't hard to find at the downtown train station, as many commuters either took the day off or found another way into New York City Monday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Commuters in downtown Fairfield board a bus to the Westport station, where they could catch a southbound train. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

A handful of commuters wait at the downtown station for bus service to the Westport, where they could board trains to points south. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

The chaotic morning commute didn't materialize at the downtown train station on Monday, but officials believe dmany more peoplewould be taking advantage of bus service on Tuesday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

No business brewing Monday for the Chat-n-Chew coffee shop at the Fairfield Center railroad station -- where there was no rail service -- so the business did not open for early rush. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

All aboard! Buses, not trains, at the Fairfield Center station early Monday, as a bus loop carries would-be Metro-North riders to Westport, where limited service to New York City is running. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Commuters scramble aboard one of the buses carrying would-be Metro-North riders from the Fairfield Center station to Westport, where limited service to New York City is running early Monday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

There will be no train service at Fairfield Metro, Fairfield Center or Southport stations Monday in the wake of a Metro-North train collision Friday in Bridgeport, but a bus link will transport riders to Westport, where limited westward service is planned in the morning and eastward from Westport in the evening. The buses, however, will not stop in Southport. Photo: File Photo

Fire Commission Chairman Richard Popilowski, at a public meeting earlier this year, has decided to resign his post after a complaint was filed over his potential conflict for fundraising on behalf of the United Way among firefighters. FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, CT 5/17/13 Photo: File Photo

The Old Post Road Area Association has paid for and erected signs designating the Old Post Road historic district. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Old Post Road Area Association President Peter Petron, Vice President Dan Miller, First Selectman Mike Tetreau, and Meri Eirckson, from the Fairfield Museum and History Center, cut a ceremonial ribbon at a new historic district sign on Beach Road. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Officers from the Fairfield Police Department take to the street, and the rooftop Friday to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Boys lacrosse action between Fairfield Warde and Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Fairfield Warde's Kyle Scheetz, left, tries to stop Notre Dame of Fairfield's #21 Manny Rosales from scooping up the ball, during boys lacrosse action in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Fairfield Warde's Jack Bambach sends the ball to the goal to score, during boys lacrosse qaction against Notre Dame of Fairfield in Fairfield, Conn. on Thursday May 16, 2013. Photo: Christian Abraham

Plan B Burger Bar, a chain with five locations in Connecticut, plans to open an outlet this fall in the former Post Office building, seen here in October 2012. Photo: File Photo

Thomas Quinn, left, chairman of the Riverfield Building Committee, details plans for expansion and renovation of the Mill Plain Road school at Wednesday's Board of Selectmen meeting. At right are Selectman Kevin Kiley and First Selectman Michael Tetreau. FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, CT 5/15/13 Photo: Genevieve Reilly

A nearly $15 million plan to expand and renovate Riverfield School won approval Wednesday from the Board of Selectmen. FAIRFIELD CITIZEN, CT 5/15/13 Photo: File Photo

Fairfield Ludlowe's Alice Nelson, left, and her sister Emily have been among the reasons why the Falcons entered their season finale with a 14-6 record. Photo: Contributed Photo

Ludlowe sisters Emily, left and Alice Nelson. New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Fairfield Ludlowe's Cami Adajian is this week's Fairfield Citizen female athlete of the week Photo: Autumn Driscoll

Bill Newbauer, left, a Fairfield resident and Class of 1985 alumnus of Fairfield College Preparatory School, recently won the school's annual $25,000 Tuition Raffle prize. The tuition can be used for any accredited K-12 school, college or university in the United States, according to a news release. Newbauer is pictured with his son, Liam Newbauer, a member of the schoolís Class of 2016, center, and the Rev. John Hanwell, the school's president, right, who pulled the winning ticket at the school's recent Spring Dinner and Auction. The raffle's proceeds go toward the school's scholarship and student enrichment programs. Photo: Contributed Photo

Fairfield Ludlowe High School's Cami Adajian is this week's Fairfield Citizen Female athlete of the week. Photo: Helen Neafsey

Fire Commission Chairman Richard Popilowski showed up at a mandatory firefighter training session to give a presentaton on United Way, where Popilowski works. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Town Clerk Betsy Browne is flanked by state Sen. John McKinney, left, and First Selectman Mike Tetreau, who presented Browne's office with a proclamation declaring the week of May 5 "Municipal Clerks Week." Photo: Genevieve Reilly

The current cafeteria at Fairfield Ludlowe High School would be enlarged under proposed renovation plans. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

A two-story classroom addition could be located in the grassy area adjacent to the Fairfield Ludlowe High School courtyard. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Fairfield Ludlowe High School Headmaster Greg Hatzis points out where an addition could be located in a school courtyard to Selectman Cristin McCarthy Vahey Tuesday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

The library at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. The Board of Education is seeking $11.6 million to expand the school. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Nearly every computer is in use Tuesday in the library at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

Fairfield Ludlowe High School Headmaster Greg Hatzis gets ready to take town officials on a tour of the school Tuesday. Photo: Genevieve Reilly

New Canaan second baseman Courtney Rogers barehands an infield ground ball as she looks to throw to first during the third inning of their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe's Brenna Martini. New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe pitcher Eliza Guerrero. New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe sisters Emily, left and Alice Nelson. New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan v. Ludlowe girls softball in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe softball pitcher Eliza Guerrero fields the ball during the fifth inning of their game with New Canaan Ludlowe High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe's Emily Nelson looks to drive the ball during their matchup with New Canaan in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe second baseman Alice Nelson turns the double play during their matchup with New Canaan in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Sisters Emily, left, and Alice Nelson make up the double play combination for Ludlowe softball. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

Ludlowe second baseman Alice Nelson turns the double play during their matchup with New Canaan in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan softball v. Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan's Britney Overacker smacks a base hit during their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan third baseman Marlee Ready scoops up a ground ball during the second inning of their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan pitcher Ali Reilly delivers to the plate during their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan pitcher Ali Reilly delivers to the plate during their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds

New Canaan second baseman Courtney Rogers barehands an infield ground ball as she looks to throw to first during the third inning of their matchup with Ludlowe in Fairfield, Conn. on Monday, May 13, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds