Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Ridgefield Press, out today in print and e-edition:
- The blight law is getting another look in the wake of a public hearing at which there was both support and concern.
- The coming closing of Ancona’s Market has saddened many, including a local attorney who considered the store part of the family.
- Natasha Armbrust is among the top high school students in science in the United States.
- Retiring Superintendent Deborah Low talks about her seven years in Ridgefield.
- Most of the 3.34% proposed school budget increase is in personnel costs.
- In the wake of still more discussion, officials promise plenty of opportunity to debate of Schlumberger plans.
- Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church is planning an expansion.
- The former owner of the BP station has opened The Variety Shoppe on Main Street.
- Remember when Ridgefield had a fur shop on Main Street — and the Humane Society picketed it? Tom Belote does.
- The Police Commission is concerned about traffic patterns at Danbury Road and Grove Street, now that changes to the Mobil station are planned.
- What is the oldest locally owned business in town?
- Bikes on the rail trail, sticky fingers at the high school and ‘adult bullying’ on the Ridgefield Facebook page prompt letters this week.
- Troop 49 has six new Eagle Scouts.
- Anita Donofrio will be honored at Martin Luther King Day ceremonies Monday.
- Density concerns over a mixed-use project on Grove Street are still bothering the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- The Police Commission is looking at an 8% budget increase that includes middle school police officers plus some high tech improvements.
- Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray and others have formed a chapter of the Pomegranate Guild to promote needlework traditions that express the Jewish faith.
- Art by children will benefit children — a show at Watershed Gallery.
- Tech Quest will explain the latest happenings in Ridgefield schools’ use of technology.
- This month’s Home magazine features a piece on green building.
- Hersam Acorn Radio is increasing its local coverage.
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