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Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade
This was my first time marching in Fairfield’s Memorial Day Parade in about 25 years. Here are some of my thoughts about the parade.
- For this long-time resident, the Memorial Day Parade in Fairfield is like New Year’s Day. I don’t know about newcomers, but I hope they feel the energy.
- I really miss the [...]
Fairfield Resident’s Photo Judged “Best”
Judges for Fairfield Museum’s IMAGES 2010 Exhibition, which opened May 8th for one month, named John Hafey of Fairfield, Conn. as jury grand prize winner in the professional category from among 49 finalists at the Museum’s Gala Preview Party , attended by 200 on May 7th. Hafey’s image, Rock Wall #2can be seen at [...]
Yes, even in Fairfield people are rude – “The One About the Poop”
BB (before break) I walked to school with the young HeyFairfields. It was a beautiful morning. You know, birds singing, daffodils blooming, neighbors with smile and a kindly hello.
On the way back to the homestead, a lovely young lady and her pooch jogged by. Another sign of spring. I was about 5 houses away from [...]
Hundreds of Fairfield Residents Shave Heads for TeamBrent
This post was contributed to HeyFairfield.com from Southport resident Dana McCreesh – Ed
Why are there so many bald kids in Fairfield? It’s a safe bet that if you live or shop in Fairfield you have wondered about the strange new haircut everyone seems to be sporting. Well, that is because Fairfield CT is [...]
Where is it Wednesday is Back!
By popular demand, HeyFairfield is back with “Where is it Wednesday”. For those who are new to this, it’s simple. Identify, in the comments section below, where in Fairfield the photo was taken, and you’ll win! This week’s prize will be a pair of tickets to the Community Theatre. Not bad, huh?
Ok, so on what [...]
Hey Fairfield, where is your favorite place to sled?
I took a trip back to my youth today and headed over to Sturges Park to show my daughter a real sledding hill. Naturally, it seems smaller, and the only things that have changed are the No Parking signs on Browns Lane (boo!) and the big sign “Sled at your own risk”
So what’s your favorite [...]
Fairfield’s Country Cow wins NY vs. CT breakfast sandwich showdown
Phil over at the Lunch O’Clock Blog has awarded the Country Cow the crown in the Best Deli Sandwich NY vs. CT showdown.
Great stuff!
Lunch O’Clock: Showdown: Country Cow vs. Commack Breakfast
Good day to head to the beach.
I’ve always wanted to walk the beach from end-to-end (South Benson to Kenzie Point and back). For some reason in the 30+ years I’ve lived in Fairfield, including the 8 years I lived on the beach, I never did it. Never even tried. Until this morning.
Yes, it was 29 degrees and snowing hard. [...]
A Few Thoughts On 2009 Fairfield CT Real Estate
In 2008, 521 single family homes sold in Fairfield. In 2009, 464 sold. In 2008, the average sale price of a single family home was $781,750. In 2009, it was $706,654. In 2008, the average number of days on the market for a single family home in Fairfield was 99 days. In 2009, it was [...]
Things You Buy When You Buy a Home in Fairfield. #1. You Get A Little Bit of Everything!
There’s a saying out there that speaks to my living here in Fairfield, CT. ‘Every Rebel comes home to roost.’ My wife and I lived in the city. We lived in Manhattan when we got married and we thought we were going to settle in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. We looked at places [...]
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