Alarming 51.1 Percent Tax Increase Warned
A bipartisan Financial Plan Advisory Committee warns Fairfield faces a cumulative property tax rise of over 50 percent by 2007 if all operating costs and capital projects proceed. It urges re evaluation of every capital request and tighter spending while First Selectman Kenneth Flatto cautions action is needed to keep the town affordable and stresses schools must also cut costs.
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First test for development issue in Easton
Easton faces a major test as the Planning and Zoning Commission schedules a Jan. 28 public hearing on a proposal by Eastland, LLC to build 74 age restricted senior housing units on 29.6 acres along South Park Avenue near Fairfield and Trumbull. supporters say tax gains, opponents fear loss of rural character.
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Fairfield board settles calendar to align with area districts
Fairfield Board of Education voted to move February and April school breaks up one week in 2003 to align with neighboring districts. The decision aims to keep regional programs accessible and reduce transportation issues for students in programs like Bridgeport Aquaculture School. Board member Sandra Mulligan urged consistency to support students educational goals. The board considered four options before selecting the plan.
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