Fairfield Schools to Open Next Tuesday

With eight Fairfield schools without power and 25 roads closed, town officials on Tuesday announced that school will start on Sept. 6, instead of Sept. 2 as planned.

Officials from the first selectman’s office, maintenance and transportation departments, police, public works, fire department and United Illuminating reached the decision together, according to a press release put out by Superintendent David Title.

“Of concern are numerous fallen trees, debris and downed power lines that are scattered across town and may cause unsafe travel conditions,” Title said in the release.

Here’s what the plan is for schools as of now:

• Elementary school meet-and-greets scheduled for Aug. 31 have been cancelled.
• Middle school sixth-grade orientations scheduled for Aug. 31 have been cancelled.
• Orientation activities for grade six students will be integrated into the first day of school on Sept. 6.
• High school ninth-grade orientations have been rescheduled for the morning of Sept. 2.
• The first full day of school—Sept. 6—will be a full day.

Title encouraged Fairfield residents to check the schools’ website and media outlets.

“I realize this change in schedule may pose an inconvenience to some, but in light of the information we have received, it was necessary and will ensure the safety of our students, staff and community,” he said.