Town of Fairfield

Kenneth A. Flatto, First Selectman

Office of the First Selectman
John J. Sullivan Independence Hall, 2nd Fl.
725 Old Post Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3030 • Fax: 203-256-3008
E-mail: FirstSelectmanFFld@town.fairfield.ct.us
Web site: www.fairfieldfirstselectman.com

Constituent Concerns
Lauren Landram • 203-256-3031
E-mail: llanham@town.fairfield.ct.us

Community Issues and Press/Public Relations
Jennifer Carpenter • 203-256-3030
E-mail: jcarpenter@town.fairfield.ct.us

Old Town Hall
611 Old Post Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
Town Hall Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Town Switchboard Operator: 203-256-3000
Fax for Other Than the First Selectman: 203-256-3080
Town Web site: www.fairfieldct.org

Fairfield Senior Center

The Fairfield Senior Center is the main resource location for activities and services for older adults and their families and caregivers.

Director • Claire D. Grace
100 Mona Terrace • Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3166 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Activities: defensive driving courses; fitness and exercise programs; dancing; arts and crafts; bingo and card games; senior groups (music/singing, TV/video, investment, walking, others); movies; more. Elderhostel Institute Network and Learning in Retirement programs, computer classes and Continuing Education classes.

Services (by appointment): information, referral, assessment and counseling regarding: Medicare/Medigap; HMOs; certain legal matters; long-term care; fuel assistance; tax assistance; Food Share Program; chores assistance; volunteer opportunities; family problems; ConnPace, Title 19 and other entitlements; housing assistance; home care and visits; nursing homes/assisted living; support groups; more. For an appointment with a social worker regarding careplanning or entitlements, call 203-256-3166.

Health screenings (by schedule): blood pressure and others.

Craft Shop: Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Hot Lunch: reservations required two days in advance; $2.00 donation suggested. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 11:45 a.m.

Monthly newsletter: describes Center activities and lunch menus. Available at the Center, Town Hall, libraries and other locations in the community.

Eunice Postol Recreation Center

75 Mill Plain Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3192 • Fax: 203-256-3145
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 9 a.m.-4p.m.
In addition to facilities for classes, games and events, the Recreation Center maintains a fully equipped and staffed fitness center for aerobics, strength training and other exercises. A yearly membership in the Recreation Center is $110 for persons 62 and older. Three month memberships are available for $55. Call the Center for more information. Persons who meet Social Services Department eligibility requirements may obtain yearly memberships for $55. Call 256-3170 for details.

Jewish Home for the Elderly Grasmere Eldercare Center

Older adults who want to live at home, yet may need some assistance or supervision during the day can spend their weekdays at this certified adult day health care facility--a program of the Town of Fairfield managed by FSW: Family Services Working to Strengthen Our Communities. At Grasmere these seniors can participate in a range of activities and services.

Director • Michael Hebert
1 Post Rd., 1st Fl. • Fairfield, CT 06824
203-365-6469 • Fax: 203-396-1039
E-mail: mhebert@jhe.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

• Activities: mental stimulation games; exercise; arts and crafts; baking; flower arranging; pet therapy; intergenerational activities; live entertainment; music; dancing; slide shows; trips to beaches, galleries, museums; social events and parties; meals; newsletter; more.
  
• Services: Interdisciplinary team of professionals—director, full-time registered nurse, certified nurse's aides, social worker, recreation director and assistants, administrative support--and trained, supervised volunteers provide assessments, counseling, monitoring to clients and families with regard to accessing entitlements, carrying out long-term care planning, and coping with cognitive, emotional or physical limitations. Door-to-door transportation by paratransit drivers available for most clients of Grasmere. Affordable rates charged for enrollment. Contact a Grasmere social worker regarding enrollment procedures. Financial assistance arranged for those who qualify. Pertinent information from client's physician required for enrollment.

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

The Town provides support groups for families and caregivers of older adults. For information, call 203-256-3166.

Transportation Services

Buses are available for transportation for seniors to and from the following:

• Fairfield Senior Center and shopping, $0.25 each way
• Medical appointments in Fairfield, $0.50 each way
• Bridgeport’s St. Vincent Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital, $1.00 each way
• Bridgeport Commerce Park, $1.00 each way

Reservations required two days in advance. Call 203-256-3168. Buses are available free to West Haven Veterans Hospital, Tues. • Call 203-256-3168.

Tax Relief Programs

The Town, both by itself and in conjunction with the State of Connecticut, offers several tax relief programs for the elderly and certain other groups. The programs are administered by the Assessor’s Office.

Thomas Browne, Jr., Assessor
725 Old Post Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824 • 203-256-3110
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
E-mail: tbrowne@town.fairfield.ct.us

Housing Programs

The Town, through its Office of Community & Economic Development (OCED), maintains a list of providers of housing for the elderly and disabled in Fairfield. As these facilities are operated by different entities, those interested should contact each one individually to determine current availability, eligibility requirements and application procedures. To see this list, go to http://www.fairfieldct.org/ced-elderly.htm and click on the appropriate link.

For information on Rental Assistance under the federal Section 8 program, contact Michael Gurge, 203-331-8948.

The Handyman Program is administered by OCED with federal funding to assist low-income homeowners with minor maintenance and repairs. For information, contact 203-256-3120.

Fairfield Public Library System

E-mail: mritz@town.fairfield.ct.us
Fairfield Public Library (Main Library)
1080 Old Post Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3155

Fairfield Woods Branch Library
1147 Fairfield Wood Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06825
203-255-7307

Fairfield Probate Court

Judge • Daniel F. Caruso
725 Old Post Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824 • 203-256-3042

Other Town Departments

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

For noncritical situations, call the following numbers in various departments:

Unusual activities/possible public safety problems: 203-254-4800

Health issues: 203-256-3020

Road, tree problems, etc.: 203-256-3177

Storm or disaster infoline: 203-254-4899

Homeland Security concerns or suspicions: 1-866-457-8477

Fairfield Police Department

100 Reef Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
Non-emergencies: 203-254-4800
David Peck, Chief
E-mail: dpeck@town.fairfield.ct.us
Web site: www.fpdct.com

The “Are You OK?” electronic reassurance program allows elderly, handicapped or homebound persons to register with the Police Department to receive a phone call at their residences at a predetermined time each day. If there is no answer after two attempts, the Emergency Communications Center (open 24 hours a day) is notified, and a police officer is dispatched to the residence to check on the well-being and safety of the subscriber. There is no charge for the service, and applications to register are available at the Police Department or the front office of the Fairfield Senior Center.The Police Department also maintains a program under which anyone wishing to register a person with Alzheimer’s may do so by coming to Department headquarters, completing a registration form and providing two photos of the individual. Registration also can be done through the national Alzheimer’s Association. Contact the Department or 1-203-845-0010 for details.

Fairfield Fire Department

140 Reef Rd. • Fairfield, CT 06824
Non-emergencies: 203-254-4713 • Fax: 203-254-4716
Web address: www.FDFairfield.com
Richard Felner, Chief
E-mail: dfelner@town.fairfield.ct.us (Type ATTENTION FFD General Information Request in the subject field.)
Web site: www.FDFairfield.com
Every fall the Fire Department will go to the homes of residents 65 or older to change the batteries of all their smoke detectors. The Department maintains a database of all senior citizens whose batteries were changed the previous year and sends a letter to these seniors informing them when it is again time for the Department to be changing batteries. To be included in the database, contact the Department. The Department also operates blood-pressure screenings and other programs for seniors.

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control • 203-254-4857

Health Dept. • 203-256-3020

Parks Dept. • 203-256-3010

Recreation Dept. • 203-256-3144

Registrars of Voters • 203-256-3115

Tax Collector • 203-256-3100

Town Clerk  • 203-256-3090

Zoning • 203-256-3050

Fairfield’s Population by Age