Your next trip to the grocery store could cost more because of what happened at Fairfield High School. Local officials are raising property taxes by 8.5% to fund a massive renovation project at the aging school, which means your home will be hit with a bigger insurance bill, a higher mortgage escrow, and less cash in your pocket for things like food and gas. The new tax hike is set to kick in next month, so check your property tax bill, because this isn't just about Fairfield students—it's about you paying for a school you might not even use.