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Fairfield officials must agree on new first selectman by Aug. 15

Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale, a Democrat, and Republican Brenda Kupchick have until August 15 to agree on a replacement, who must be a Democrat.

News 12 Staff

Aug 7, 2025, 8:19 AM

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Fairfield officials are facing a deadline to decide who will become the town's next first selectman following the death of Bill Gerber.

Acting First Selectman Christine Vitale, a Democrat, and Republican Brenda Kupchick have until August 15 to agree on a replacement, who must be a Democrat.

Kupchick said Wednesday she disagrees with the process and did not agree on a choice at a meeting yesterday.

If no agreement is reached by the deadline, a group of Democrats will move forward with filling the seat.

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