Finance + Legal Services

What You Need To Know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 Article by Ryan C. Sheppard, CPA, CFF | Photography by Alex Torres| Park City Studios As a CPA I'm frequently fielding questions about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted on July 4, 2025. Key provisions like the enhanced State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, Trump accounts, senior deduction, and no-tax-on-tips/overtime rules are top of mind. These changes offer some significant tax relief and more importantly, some permanency in the tax...

Professional Services

Sparkling Legacy

Hughie's Jewelry and Coins brings 80 years of Expertise Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Alex Torres|Park City Studios Hugh Breslin’s love for antiques started at a young age. During his childood he fondly remembers frequent day trips to Fairfield with his beloved Grandfather to hit all the tag sales, stocking up on thoughtfully selected goods for his family’s auction house. “He would ask me if I wanted to go 'sale’ing,’ -  no, not meaning sailing, but yard sale’ing. We...

Arts + Culture

FTC Celebrates 25 Years! 

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Neil Landino  As they celebrate their 25th Anniversary, the story of their impact on Fairfield and beyond comes to life through the incredible archives, photos, and memorabilia that fill the Retrospective exhibition gallery, curated by Iain Munley. “This installation celebrates the artists who stood on these stages, the children whose lives were shaped through our education programs, and the transformation of what was once an...

Health + Wellness

Investing in Yourself

A Local Perspective on Heat, Cold, and Community Article by Ginger Richardson | Photography by Abby Cole Photography The door opens and warm air wraps around you. The scent of cedar rises with the heat, softened by hints of birch and lemongrass essential oil. A wood-burning stove crackles steadily in the corner. Outside, maybe you can see the shoreline, or trees moving in the breeze, the sun setting in the distance. Inside, conversation hums quietly — then slows. Breath deepens. Shoulders...