Local Services

The Well Groomed Man

Hammer & Nails Opens in Fairfield Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Jay Cohen Ashwin Pamudurthy has spent the last 2 decades managing clinical practices at academic medical centers in New York and Connecticut. He currently serves as the administrator of the Dentistry service line for Montefiore Einstein Health System in New York City. Ashwin and his wife, Melissa, have called Westport home since 2018, where they live with their two daughters and their dogs. After...

Real Estate

There's No Place Like Home

Libby McKinney Tritschler of Team AFA at William Raveis Real Estate latest Southport Dream Home Photography by Borgatta There are homes that are renovated, and then there are homes that are reimagined. 260 Willow Street  is the latter a Southport Village residence shaped not by trend or convenience, but by discipline, restraint, and a deep respect for architecture and setting. Recently sold on April 17, 2026, this remarkable estate stands as a testament to what is possible when vision is...

Professional Services

Tooth Tycoon

Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Dariusz Terepka Photography Ever since he was a young boy, Dr. Donald Miller knew he wanted to build something for himself that would also give back to others. For over 25 years, he has worn many hats primarily as the owner and operator Cosmetic & Reconstructive Dentistry in the Brickwalk but also as community builder and philanthropist.  Though he’s approached “five times a week” by private equity firms seeking to offload his administrative burden...

Life + Culture

The Write Stuff

Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom Andrew Ginsburg is no stranger to an audience, but his crowd has changed. A popular stand-up comic on the New York City circuit for over 20 years, he eventually realized where his true creativity and his true fan base really lived. Now an author, this Fairfield dad of three has pivoted to a different kind of storytelling, one rooted not in the spotlight, but in everyday life. FLM: Tell us a little about yourself and your connection to Fairfield. For...

Life + Culture

Momfluenced

Article by Yael L. Maxwell Paige Souza didn’t set out to share playroom organization tips or practical style recommendations to tens of thousands of people online. When she started posting snapshots from everyday life in Fairfield with her new baby during the pandemic, it was in an effort to connect with friends and family who were missing out on getting to know her growing family. Flash forward a few years, and the former elementary school teacher has amassed a following of local moms and...

Beauty

The Best Skin Tips

From Luxury Facialist Rose Buatti Article by Yael L. Maxwell | Photography by Bevy Rutledge With almost 20 years of experience working in luxury skincare, Greenfield Hill resident Rose Buatti knows a thing or two about taking care of our outermost layer. After earning a degree in early childhood education, she pivoted out of personal interest and trained at the pioneering Christine Valmy Institute before landing a job at the famed La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton New York. When her loyal...

Education

Herstory

A New Children's Book Spotlights The History of Fairfield Article by Samantha Scnoengold Beranbom Longtime resident Joan Robb has always felt that Fairfield is a special place. She raised her children in the Lake  Hills  neighborhood and has spent 23 years teaching at Dwight Elementary School . Those two communities are the very reason she’s come to love Fairfield so deeply. The grandmother of three is becoming known around town for a new reason: she is now a children’s book author...

Professional Services

A Cut Above

H Salon's City Style Article by Samantha Schoengold Beranbom | Photography by Marta Muryn Portrait After three decades in the beauty industry, where Jackie Fernandes honed and refined her skills while thoughtfully shaping a vision of a salon environment she felt was missing, one that fully aligned with her principles, she finally decided to build it herself. “After years behind the chair, I realized I wanted to create something that truly reflected my values; a place focused on teamwork...

Home Services

The Invisible Elements of Great Interior Design

For many, Interior Design begins and ends with what’s right in front of them: the furnishings, the finishes, the color palette.  But those elements only scratch the surface.  The most successful interiors aren’t just seen, they’re felt.At Jill Rae Designs, we believe the difference between a beautiful room and a truly exceptional one lies in the details you can’t always point to – the invisible elements.  The quiet decisions that shape how a space lives, breathes, and supports...

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...