The Common School Working Group
Who We Are
A cross-section of community members working toward a sustainable future for the Common School Building at 75 Soule St., Fairfield.
What is the Common School?
The Common School is a historic schoolhouse built in 1809 and an important landmark in Fairfield Center. The Town is supporting plans to bring it back to life as an asset central to our community.
Our Approach
The Town of Fairfield received a grant to further develop architectural schematic designs and cost estimates to restore the Common School around a community vision. The intention is to restore the building with flexibility for a range of uses. Based on initial community input and discussion, the Common School Working Group has prioritized the building for use by the Black Creek After School program run by the Fairfield Community Center.