The Penfield Lighthouse is on the Auction Block
Help Save the Lighthouse!
Please join the FBRA in support of the Town of Fairfield and the Penfield Reef Lighthouse Preservation Committee to submit a bid deposit ASAP!
The auction bid process is expected to take place between Aug 15 and Sept 30.
An auction bid deposit of $5,000 to $10,000 is needed now.
The Mission of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse Preservation Committee is to protect and preserve the lighthouse structure for present and future generations, honoring its unique coastal position in our town, state, and country on the waters of Long Island Sound
Please Donate Today
Tax deductable donations can be made out to and mailed to:
Penfield Reef Lighthouse Preservation
Independence Hall
725 Old Post Rd.
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824
Categories:
Lighthouse Keeper $25.00
Petty Officer $50.00
Ensign $100.00
Lieutenant $250.00
Commander $500.00
Captain $750.00
Admiral $1000.00
Fleet Benefactor $1000.00 +
In the event that the Town of Fairfield does not assume ownership of the Penfield Reef Lighthouse, all donations will be returned. Anonymous donations will be donated to a charity.
Thank You Volunteers!
2011
Huge Success!
click on Special Events link to Learn more
Dr. Frank Bohlen, Professor of Marine Science, UCONN, addresses the concerns of the FBRA Beach Erosion Committee
- click on Beach Area News link -
THE FBRA
The Fairfield Beach Road Association (FBRA), founded in 1955, was incorporated in 1970 to foster the interests of Fairfield Beach Road residents. The goals of the FBRA as stated in its By-Laws are: to represent and implement the interests and desires of the membership in maintaining and improving Fairfield Beach, Fairfield, Connecticut, and vicinity; to promote cooperation among the owners and renters of property at Fairfield Beach; to represent the common interests of the membership in relation to governmental authorities and generally to provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment and the improvement of all such persons in connection with residing in the Fairfield beach area.
In 1998 The FBRA amended its by-laws to expand the geographic coverage of the association. The new name became the Fairfield Beach Residents Association and the membership now includes residents who live in the area encompassing the Old Post Road to Beach Road and Reef Road and all of Fairfield Beach Road. A Letter From The FBRA President While our mission statement outlines our broad goals; I would Primarily we devoted a substantial amount of resources’ to address traffic safety concerns in our belief that our neighborhood is unique and requires a different approach to achieving solutions. We hired a well respected company F. P. Clarke and Associates to research safety concerns and that study was presented to Fairfield Police Commission on November 10th, 2010. You can read more about the Traffic Study 2010 by clicking on the Beach Area News link. Another issue was filing a court action in regard to the 2001 Court Injunction at Lantern Point in our belief it had been violated in the spring of 2010. The court found that the defendant, condominium association, while admitting to more than 250 students at the event, was not willful in allowing the large number to congregate. We disagree with this finding and will continue to work for peace in our neighborhood. We will continue to address these issues and other issues that are equally important including: beach and creek erosion, taxes, activities of town government, litter and neighborhood safety. Your membership dues help pay for our annual litter cleanups, plantings, insurance, newsletter mailings, legal fees and other expenses related to our work on behalf of our neighborhood. FBRA objectives for 2011: 1. Pursue initiatives set forth in our goals for Traffic Safety. 2. Continue to work with authorities to resolve Beach Erosion. 3. Support Police presence and seek greater speeding enforcement. 4. Promote beach and street clean-ups and enhance plantings and other beautification projects. 5. Continued representation at Town Meetings. 6. Continue to work with all town agencies regarding adherence to town ordinances and laws pertinent to the beach area. 7. Initiate a Property Tax Committee/Study With your help we will be successful in making our neighborhood one that we can all be proud of. I hope you enjoy the site and find it a useful resource. By all means please give us your feedback and please join the FBRA or renew your membership by clicking on the Join Association link above; with your support we will continue to be a recognized voice in our community. Sincerely, Slow Down in Our Town Car Magnets held in September at the Penfield I. If you are interested in adding an item to the agenda for discussion please contact a member of the FBRA Board.
Dear FBRA Neighbor and Friends,
Welcome to our web-site.
like to highlight a few specific issues that we pursued this
year.
Magnets are available upon request.
Info@FBRA.org
Storm & Flood Emergency Number - 254-4899
May 2007 - photo by Kathryn strachan
BOARD MEETINGS:
First Wednesday of every month - 7:30 pm
Annual Meeting
All dues paying members are encouraged to attend the annual meeting
Board of Directors 2011
Officers:
Paige Herman, President, FBR
Joanne Landino, Vice President, FBR
Ilse Martin, Treasurer, College Place
Becky Bunnell, Treasurer, FBR
Board Members:
Charles Abercrombie, Past President, FBR
James Baum, Past President, FBR
Roy Friedman, FBR
Kathryn Strachan, Reef Road
Donna Alatakis, Penfield Road
George McCloskey, Eunice Ave.
Roy King, Fairfield Beach Rd.
Jill Walker, FBR
Deanna Hoffman, Rowland Rd.
Andrew Schulz, Rowland Rd.
Jeff Levitt, Rowland Rd.
Nancy Moon, FBR
Alyssa Israel,
Joe Cafferelli, College Place
Links:
Town of Fairfield; www.FairfieldCT.org
State of CT: www.CT.gov
Contact: FBRA 203.256.1779
PO Box 513
Fairfield, CT 06824
