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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Fairfield County ranks seventh highest in Connecticut for per capita government transfer income at $10,469 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Fairfield County received an average of $10,469 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in Connecticut.

By SW Connecticut News | Mar 10, 2025

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Fairfield County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.7% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.7% of income in Fairfield County, providing an average of $858 per capita to residents.

By SW Connecticut News | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Fairfield County rise or fall in 2021?

By SW Connecticut News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Fairfield County received $946,313 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Fairfield County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SW Connecticut News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Fairfield County received $452,089 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Mayor Rilling Presents Check to Open Doors & Filling in the Blanks, the Mayor’s Ball Beneficiaries

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 13, 2023

On July 12, 2023, Mayor Rilling presented Open Doors and Filling in the Blanks, the two non-profit organizations selected as this year’s beneficiaries for the 2023 Mayor’s Ball, with a check totaling $50,000.

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Public Tour of City's Public Safety Facilities

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 12, 2023

Overview of City of Stamford's Public Safety Departments and Facilities

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City of Stamford, Tax Notice #2

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 11, 2023

PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED ON THE ASSESSMENT LIST OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 WERE DUE AND PAYABLE ON JULY 1, 2023 AND MUST BE PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2023 TO AVOID AN INTEREST CHARGE.

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2023 State of the City Address

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 7, 2023

Last Wednesday, July 5th, Mayor Caroline Simmons presented her State of the City Address to the Board of Representatives.

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Prevention Tips to Prepare for Extreme Heat Over Next Several Days

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 06, Governor Ned Lamont activated Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol effective 2:00 pm on July 06 continuing through 8:00 pm on Friday, July 7th.

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Norwalk Residents have until August 7 to Pay their Property Tax and Sewer Use Bills without Interest

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 6, 2023, the City of Norwalk announced that residents will have until Monday, August 7, 2023, to pay their property tax bills and sewer use charges without interest. Property tax bills include real estate, motor vehicles and business personal property taxes.

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Independence Day Concert & Fireworks Performance will be Postponed to Wed. July 5th

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jul 3, 2023

On July 3rd, 2023, the City of Norwalk announced that their Independence Day Concert & Fireworks performance at Calf Pasture Beach, scheduled for July 3rd, is being postponed to Wednesday, July 5th, due to the latest weather forecast showing a high likelihood of rain and thunderstorms for Monday evening.

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Norwalk gets Recognition as the Best Place for Families to Live in and Highest Quality of Life in CT

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 29, 2023

On June 27, 2023, Mayor Rilling highlighted how the City of Norwalk was recently recognized by CT Insider, Fortune Magazine and Livability.com, as a top City to live in.

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Tax Notice #1 - City of Stamford, CT

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 29, 2023

PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED ON THE ASSESSMENT LIST OF OCTOBER 1, 2022 ARE DUE AND PAYABLE ON JULY 1, 2023 AND MUST BE PAID ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 1, 2023 TO AVOID AN INTEREST CHARGE.

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Statement from Mayor Rilling & Superintendent on Racist Remarks Made by a Group of Youth

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 23, 2023, Mayor Rilling and Norwalk Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Estrella released the following statement regarding a video capturing a group of youth on a Nathan Hale Middle School field making racist remarks circulating on social media.

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Read below to learn more about what my administration is working on each day to deliver for you, resources for Stamford residents, information about upcoming events, and important city and state information.

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Washington Blvd Road Closure

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 26, 2023

Please be advised that the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation will be closing Washington Blvd between Station Place and Richmond Hill Avenue 7:00PM-7:00AM from Monday 6/19 to Thursday 6/22 as part of the State Garage Project.

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City of Stamford July 4th Fireworks - Friday, June 30th

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 12, 2023

In celebration of July 4th, the City of Stamford will hold fireworks at Cummings Beach on Friday, June 30th.

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Your City at Work: From the Mayor’s Desk

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Read below to learn more about what my administration is working on each day to deliver for you, resources for Stamford residents, information about upcoming events, and important city and state information.

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CT DEEP Issues "Air Quality Action Day"

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 9, 2023

The CT Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is tracking an area of very dense smoke expected to move into Connecticut this afternoon and continue into Thursday morning.

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Residents Still Urged To Remain Indoors Due to Poor Air Quality From Canadian Wildfires

By SW Connecticut News Report | Jun 9, 2023

Air quality in the City of Stamford and tri-state region continue to exceed unhealthy levels due to elevated smoke levels from the wildfires in Canada