The Week in Photos
June 20, 2018 8:00 PM
Parks & Recreation Commission member Bridget McBride shows off a puddle jumper, a popular type of flotation device for young children. The commission voted to allow the use of all U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices at town beaches. Fairfield,CT. 6/21/18 less
Parks & Recreation Commission member Bridget McBride shows off a puddle jumper, a popular type of flotation device for young children. The commission voted to allow the use of all U.S. Coast Guard approved ... more
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The town is seeking a state grant to help with the upkeep of the historic Old Burying Ground on Beach Road. Fairfield,CT. 6/21/18
The town is seeking a state grant to help with the upkeep of the historic Old Burying Ground on Beach Road. Fairfield,CT. 6/21/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
From left, state Rep. Laura Devlin, R-134, state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, R-133, state Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-132, and state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, spoke at a breakfast Wednesday sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the CBIA. Fairfield,CT 6/20/18 less
From left, state Rep. Laura Devlin, R-134, state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, R-133, state Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-132, and state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, spoke at a breakfast Wednesday sponsored by the Fairfield ... more
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From left, state Rep. Laura Devlin, R-134, state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, R-133, state Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-132, and state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, spoke at a breakfast Wednesday sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the CBIA. Fairfield,CT 6/20/18 less
From left, state Rep. Laura Devlin, R-134, state Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, R-133, state Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-132, and state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28, spoke at a breakfast Wednesday sponsored by the Fairfield ... more
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Drivers turning off of Oldfield Road onto Sasco Hill Road must pull out into the intersection to check for oncoming vehicles. The Police Department hopes new stop signs on Sasco Hill at the intersection will improve safety. Fairfield,CT. 6/20/18 less
Drivers turning off of Oldfield Road onto Sasco Hill Road must pull out into the intersection to check for oncoming vehicles. The Police Department hopes new stop signs on Sasco Hill at the intersection will ... more
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Sght lines at the intersection of Sasco Hill and Oldfield roads make it difficult for motorists trying to make the turn from Oldfield. Police hope the installation of two stop signs on Sasco Hill will improve safety. Fairfield,CT. 6/22/18 less
Sght lines at the intersection of Sasco Hill and Oldfield roads make it difficult for motorists trying to make the turn from Oldfield. Police hope the installation of two stop signs on Sasco Hill will improve ... more
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
An old school bus used for fire training exercises
An old school bus used for fire training exercises
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The Red Box machine at the Cumberland Farms on the Post Road was knocked out of commission by a Jeep Friday morning. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
The Red Box machine at the Cumberland Farms on the Post Road was knocked out of commission by a Jeep Friday morning. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Ian M. Landis
Ian M. Landis
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Fairfield resident Howard Rosenbaum posed by the Statue of Liberty while on a project for the Wildlife Conservation Society, where he is Director of the organization's Ocean Giants Program.
Fairfield resident Howard Rosenbaum posed by the Statue of Liberty while on a project for the Wildlife Conservation Society, where he is Director of the organization's Ocean Giants Program.
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Signs get you headed in the right direction when you arrive at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Signs get you headed in the right direction when you arrive at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Browsing the book shelves often comes with a view at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Browsing the book shelves often comes with a view at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
There are books, cats and goats at the Book Barn in Niantic.
There are books, cats and goats at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
There are spots to sit and read, enjoy a picnic lunch or even play a game of checkers at Niantic's Book Barn.
There are spots to sit and read, enjoy a picnic lunch or even play a game of checkers at Niantic's Book Barn.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Browsing at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Browsing at the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Books fill every nook and cranny in the buildings of the Book Barn in Niantic.
Books fill every nook and cranny in the buildings of the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The gardens out behind the Book Barn in Niantic.
The gardens out behind the Book Barn in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Books to satisfy every reader's taste can be found in one of the Book Barn's four locations in Niantic.
Books to satisfy every reader's taste can be found in one of the Book Barn's four locations in Niantic.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Outside the Book Barn's Store Four in Niantic,
Outside the Book Barn's Store Four in Niantic,
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
One of the Book Barn's feline denizens wanders around the stacks.
One of the Book Barn's feline denizens wanders around the stacks.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
It's not hard to find a comfortable place to sit and read at the Book Barn.
It's not hard to find a comfortable place to sit and read at the Book Barn.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
This sign was all that was posted at the Athena Diner to let patrons know it had closed. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
This sign was all that was posted at the Athena Diner to let patrons know it had closed. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Athena Diner shut its doors Saturday. A sign says the diner was sold, though no transfer has been recorded yet in the Town Clerk's office. Fairfield, CT. 6/18/18
The Athena Diner shut its doors Saturday. A sign says the diner was sold, though no transfer has been recorded yet in the Town Clerk's office. Fairfield, CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Athena Diner, long a staple on the Post Road in the town's Southport section, closed suddenly Saturday. Fairfield,CT 6/18/18
The Athena Diner, long a staple on the Post Road in the town's Southport section, closed suddenly Saturday. Fairfield,CT 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Kupchick
Kupchick
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Vahey
Vahey
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Devlin
Devlin
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Pereira
Pereira
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Connelly
Connelly
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Gaudiano
Gaudiano
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Bryan LeClerc
Bryan LeClerc
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Kate Neary Maxham
Kate Neary Maxham
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Hwang
Hwang
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McCabe
McCabe
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Ian M. Landis
Ian M. Landis
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The Red Box machine at the Cumberland Farms on the Post Road was knocked out of commission by a Jeep Friday morning. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
The Red Box machine at the Cumberland Farms on the Post Road was knocked out of commission by a Jeep Friday morning. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
This sign was all that was posted at the Athena Diner to let patrons know it was closed. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
This sign was all that was posted at the Athena Diner to let patrons know it was closed. Fairfield,CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The Athena Diner shut its doors Saturday. A sign says the diner was sold, though no transfer has been recorded yet in the Town Clerk's office. Fairfield, CT. 6/18/18
The Athena Diner shut its doors Saturday. A sign says the diner was sold, though no transfer has been recorded yet in the Town Clerk's office. Fairfield, CT. 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
The Athena Diner, long a staple on the Post Road in the town's Southport section, closed suddenly Saturday. Fairfield,CT 6/18/18
The Athena Diner, long a staple on the Post Road in the town's Southport section, closed suddenly Saturday. Fairfield,CT 6/18/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Gnomes atop a wood pile.
Gnomes atop a wood pile.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Fairfield residents, back row, from left, Matthew Hochberg, Sam Stuart, Jake Sinnott, Jack Soper, Conrad White and Tyler Bieder; and front row from left, Molly Mitchell, Sophie Lewis, Kate Flicker, Ellen Burbank, Alex Wagner, Laine Capshaw, Caroline Telesz and Bailey Mooney were among 82 graduates from Greens Farms Academy on June 7. Mitchell was salutatorian for the class of 2018. During the Commencement week ceremonies, Flicker received the Head of School Award and was named to the Cum Laude Society. Telesz received the Angela Van Acker Award for initiative and commitment to community service at Greens Farms Academy and either local or global service to others. Wagner received the Marijane Beltz Sportsmanship Award, and Mooney received the Whittle Award for ability and interest in the study of history. less
Fairfield residents, back row, from left, Matthew Hochberg, Sam Stuart, Jake Sinnott, Jack Soper, Conrad White and Tyler Bieder; and front row from left, Molly Mitchell, Sophie Lewis, Kate Flicker, Ellen ... more
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Westport and Weston residents, back row from left, Ryan Ventura, Milo Becker, Ililta Pina, Arman Ozgen, Jack Murray and James Velgot; and front row from left, Wren Ferris, Henry Holzinger, Georgia Ferris, Alessia Getschow, Steffen Refvik and Henry Corroon were among 82 graduates from Greens Farms Academy on June 7. Velgot and Holzinger both received the Edward J. Denes, Jr. Outstanding Athlete Award. Pina received the Music Award, and Reffvik was named to the Cum Laude Society. less
Westport and Weston residents, back row from left, Ryan Ventura, Milo Becker, Ililta Pina, Arman Ozgen, Jack Murray and James Velgot; and front row from left, Wren Ferris, Henry Holzinger, Georgia Ferris, ... more
The Fairfield Museum’s Sun Tavern. The historical buildings on the museum property, like the tavern, the Old Academy and the Victorian Cottage, have recently opened for the summer season.
The Fairfield Museum’s Sun Tavern. The historical buildings on the museum property, like the tavern, the Old Academy and the Victorian Cottage, have recently opened for the summer season.
Photo: Hearst Connecticut Media File Photo
The Museum Commons, located behind the Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road.
The Museum Commons, located behind the Fairfield Museum & History Center, 370 Beach Road.
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Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck.
Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck.
Photo: Sophie Vaughan / Hearst Connecticut Media
Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck outside the brokers open at a Fairfield home.
Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck outside the brokers open at a Fairfield home.
Photo: Sophie Vaughan / Hearst Connecticut Media
Attorney James Baldwin
Attorney James Baldwin
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Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck.
Fairfield resident Alene Sabados, owner of Alene's Ice Cream, poses in her ice-cream truck.
Photo: Sophie Vaughan / Hearst Connecticut Media
Electronic message boards warn residents of possible delays due to a gas main replacement project in the beach area. Fairfield,CT. 6/13/18
Electronic message boards warn residents of possible delays due to a gas main replacement project in the beach area. Fairfield,CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly / Hearst Connecticut Media
Thomas Whye
Thomas Whye
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Melissa McMillan
Melissa McMillan
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Anna Shields from Harwinton crosses the finish line in first place in the women’s division in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on June 3.
Anna Shields from Harwinton crosses the finish line in first place in the women’s division in the Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on June 3.
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media
Kemal Birhann Dare of Ethiopia crosses the finish line in first place in the men’s division of the Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on June 3.
Kemal Birhann Dare of Ethiopia crosses the finish line in first place in the men’s division of the Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on June 3.
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on Sunday June 3 at Jennings Beach.
The Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on Sunday June 3 at Jennings Beach.
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media
The Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on Sunday June 3, 2018 in Fairfield Conn.
The Faxon Law Group Fairfield half marathon on Sunday June 3, 2018 in Fairfield Conn.
Photo: Alex Von Kleydorff / Hearst Connecticut Media
Electronic message boards warn residents of possible delays due to a gas main replacement project in the bearch area. Fairfield,CT. 6/13/18
Electronic message boards warn residents of possible delays due to a gas main replacement project in the bearch area. Fairfield,CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Roads in the beach area have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Roads in the beach have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Roads in the beach have been marked in preparation for a gas main replacement project by Southern Connecticut Gas Co. Fairfield, CT. 6/13/18
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media
Gnomes atop a wood pile.
Gnomes atop a wood pile.
Photo: Genevieve Reilly, Hearst Connecticut Media