Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Ridgefield Press, out today in print and e-edition:
- The high school senior who started BandJam is being recognized.
- A homecoming for Tucker West is planned.
- A Ridgefielder and CBS newsman discusses decades of storytelling for the network.
- The library is planning to open soon, with some helping hands to fill the shelves.
- The number of people seeking pistol permits has risen quite a bit.
- The town’s tax base has risen 1.8%.
- Speaking of taxes, the top 10 taxpayers make up 7% of the town’s grand list.
- The railroad crossings still aren’t working properly.
- Emergency medical service calls make up the bulk of firefighters’ work.
- Republican congressional hopefuls will debate on Marty Heiser’s TV show.
- Letter writers opine on trails, snow day safety, Route 7 policing, mailmen and climate change among other topics.
- Selectmen ponder whether the town should have immunity over plow-versus-mailbox crashes.
- They’re also looking at rules to regulate plowing.
- The school board is over budget.
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A couple Ridgefield couples are being honored for their philanthropy.An artist and his “goddesses” will talk at the Guild
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