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In and Around Fairfield Metro, One of the Fastest Growing …

WEBA New Name. When the station opened in 2011, it was intended to help “encourage the use of mass transit,” in both Fairfield and neighboring Bridgeport.

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The Mental Health Crisis in Southwest Connecticut

WEBKelly Prinz. We explore how the mental health crisis was impacting southwest Connecticut, how providers were addressing it, and what more needs to be …

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‘Everything Has Been Magnified’: How Mental Health-Related …

WEBAn increase in need, an increase in severity, and a lack of resources. Providers from southwest Connecticut shared how the mental health crisis is hitting the …

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“Wealth of Scientific Knowledge”: The Importance of Water Quality

WEBSarah Crosby, director of conservation and policy for the Maritime Aquarium, said that there’s two main areas of testing being done in the Sound—testing the water …

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‘I Know We’ve Saved Lives’: How Southwest Connecticut Providers …

WEBProviders across Southwest Connecticut share how mental health-related issues are impacting the region, what they're doing to try and provide support to …

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Working to Improve Mental Health Resources in Southwest …

WEBProviders offer advice and tips on how you can make a difference in your personal life and in your community. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people to …

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Trouble in the Air: Southwest Connecticut Deals with Poor Air Quality

WEBKelly Prinz. Nov 5, 2023 5 min. Fairfield County’s air quality is some of the worst in the country, according to a 2023 “State of the Air” report from the American Lung …

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Fairfield County Report Outlines Disparities, Challenges, and

WEBFairfield County districts enrolled a total of 137,701 students during the 2021–22 school year, about 7,000 fewer than in 2011–12. The pandemic has also posed …

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Local Hospitals Look to Upgrade, Enhance Offerings

WEBSep 11, 2022 6 min. Two hospitals in southwest Connecticut—Norwalk and Greenwich Hospitals—are proposed upgrades and enhanced services at their facilities. A rendering …

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Exploring Fairfield's ARPA Funds

WEBPhoto by Kelly Prinz. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick emphasized that one of her goals in putting together the city’s plan was to distribute funds broadly—give …

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Stamford Sewers to Provide Benefits to Neighborhood, Region

WEBJan 16, 2023 6 min. Planned sewers for the Perna Lane neighborhood in Stamford will benefit residents of that area—and Southwest Connecticut. A look at the phases of the …

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A Look at Fairfield's Budget for 2022-23

WEBFor 2022-23, Fairfield’s operating budget, which covers the day-to-day operations of the town of more than 61,000 people, is $345.1 million. This budget is an …

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Stamford Mayor Outlines ‘State of the City’

WEBStamford Mayor Outlines ‘State of the City’. Kelly Prinz. Jul 10, 2022 5 min. Infrastructure, the mental health crisis, and climate change were a few areas Stamford …

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A Look at Fairfield’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget

WEBKelly Prinz. Fairfield's budget breakdown is: about $120.7 million on the town side; $210.2 million on the Board of Education side; and shared expenses between the …

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A Look at Greenwich's Budget for 2022-23

WEBFor 2022-23, Greenwich’s operating budget, which covers the day-to-day operations of the town of more than 63,000 people, is $464,985,954. This budget is an …

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How I-95 Construction Projects Could Impact The Region

WEBJul 10, 2022 7 min. Three I-95 construction projects could impact several areas of our region including: Norwalk to Westport and Greenwich to Stamford. A look at getting on I …

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Save the Sound Report Highlights Impact of Trash in the Long …

WEBWhat Can I Do About This Issue? Residents are encouraged to participate in cleanups hosted by Save the Sound and other organizations to help collect the trash …

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Norwalk Invests in Tree Efforts After Report Found Lack of Tree …

WEBKelly Prinz. Jan 16, 2023 4 min. Norwalk is investing about $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, in addition to other grant and city funds to improving and maintaining its …

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How Stamford is Working to Tackle Climate Change Locally

WEB‘Climate Change is Here.’ “Coastal cities like Stamford know better than many [that] climate change is here.” That was the message from DEEP’s Deputy …

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