WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement the passing of Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber:

“I am heartbroken over the news of Bill Gerber’s passing. Bill was a selfless public servant who loved his adopted hometown of the last thirty years. After a successful career in finance, he chose to give back to Fairfield through public service and his community is the better for it. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jessica, his children, and all his friends and loved ones.”