Every so often life gives you a moment that feels almost unreal. That happened to me this past Sunday during the preview of a brand-new project I’m part of, The Auxdacity. Standing in the SCETV studio, I had to laugh to myself. “Somewhere between reruns of Arthur, Sesame Street, and PBS NewsHour… these people are […]

As delivery activity increases this time of year, we want to ensure our community stays informed and protected. Mail theft is a crime of opportunity, but there are several steps you can take to help reduce your risk: Retrieve mail and packages as soon as possible after delivery. Sign up for delivery alerts from your […]

Last Friday night, I found myself in Johnston, bundled up, watching our Fairfield Central Griffins fight for the Upper State Championship. That game reminded me of something my college basketball team psychologist taught us: “Referees and skunks have a lot in common. They both stink, and there’s nothing you can do about either one.” And […]

A few weeks back, folks were debating whether it was Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day—depending on which news channel you watched or which podcast told you to be mad that morning. But now that we’re rolling toward Thanksgiving, maybe it’s time to step back and look at what all these “days” are really trying […]

Despite a secretive selection process for selecting committee members, waiving the council’s own qualification stipulations, and turning a blind eye to members’ conflicts of interest, there are some positive first steps in bringing the submitted ordinance recommendations to a higher and more acceptable standard. We now have an opportunity to improve and finish the job. […]

When I was growing up in Ridgeway, if you acted up in school, somebody was going to set you straight, and it didn’t matter whose class you were in. Your teacher, your friend’s teacher, the bus driver, the custodian, even the lady in the front office might call you out. You could catch a lecture […]

The recent suspension of SNAP benefits is a critical issue causing profound difficulty for many families in Fairfield County. We recognize the hardship and uncertainty this change has created for residents who rely on this aid for food. To fully assess this challenge and develop a targeted local response, I convened a meeting of key […]