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Honored by state historians, Elise Haas is a museum mainstay
“Going to the city museums with my parents also showed me the importance of knowing your history,” said Elise Haas, shown holding her award. —Jay Haas photo For serving Keeler Tavern in every possible...
View ArticleLocal American Indians used ‘saunas’
I’ve heard that New England Indians used to have saunas? Is there any evidence of that in Ridgefield? Probably not any physical evidence, but land records indicate there was at least one hot house here...
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Students use peer mediation at Scotts Ridge Middle School
Attending a peer mediation training session at Scotts Ridge Middle School were students (from left to right): Angele Dellacorte, Robert Jewell, Maddie Kutler and Noah Isaacson. —Alison Smolin photo...
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Marconi eyes seat on sewer panel
Rudy Marconi With a multi-million sewer plant renovation ahead — and expansion an inevitable consideration in the planning — First Selectman Rudy Marconi is looking to be made a voting member of the...
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Msgr. Bronkiewicz celebrates 40 years in the priesthood
Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz leads a procession, followed by Cardinal Edward Egan, at his 40th anniversary Mass June 22. —Cameron Daniels photo Msgr. Laurence Bronkiewicz celebrated the 40th anniversary...
View ArticleStill stuck at zero
In 2008, when Barack Hussein Obama became our 44th president, we were in the middle of a financial meltdown and going into a severe recession. At the time he blamed the problems on President Bush, but...
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Elms floating zone: hearing on Tuesday
An architect’s rendering of main Elms building after it’s renovated and modified for multifamily use. Re-engineered around a “floating zone” concept, plans to redevelop The Elms Inn property as a...
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Ridgefield teen designs social media app
Ridgefielder Max Beaumont displays his new social media app “Casso” on his iPhone. The rising sophomore at Green Farms Academy estimates the app, which preserves users’ anonymity as they communicate...
View ArticleServices Aug. 3 for Catherine and Martin DeMarte, longtime Ridgefielders
Graveside services for Catherine and Martin DeMarte, longtime Ridgefielders, will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Cemetery. Catherine DeMarte, born March 24, 1918, died July 4,...
View ArticleRidgefielder spots ‘kangaroo’ on Route 116
A Ridgefielder spotted — and videoed — a kangaroo or wallaby on Route 116 this morning. Rich Lechner was on his way to work around 5:30 a.m.on Route 116 just past June Road in North Salem — about two...
View ArticleShould you rent a vacation home or stay in a hotel?
Are you planning a trip in the coming months? If so, you’re among the 59 percent of Americans who expect to go on a summer vacation, according to an American Express survey. But your time away won’t...
View ArticleMany Ridgefielder students earn honors and awards
Duncan Cozens of Ridgefield, has been named to Springfield (Mass.) College dean’s list. Mr. Cozens is studying sports biology. Four Ridgefielders made dean’s honors, for a grade point average of at...
View ArticleEconomic development panel seeks new members
Vacancies exist on the Ridgefield Economic Development Commission, whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Applicants should ideally have experience as an attorney, city planner, and/or...
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Museum’s cake contests showcased bakers’ talents
This cake, from Bernard’s and Sarah’s Wine Bar, won the highest bid at the Keeler Tavern Museum’s silent cake auction. The cake, modeled after the tavern, sold for $150. When the Keeler Tavern Museum...
View ArticleDental help, art exhibits, promotion, energy award
Autuori and others volunteer at clinic Christel Autuori was one of hundreds of volunteers at the 2013 Connecticut Mission of Mercy held at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport June 7 and 8 in...
View ArticleState offers $$ to create vehicle charging stations
The cure for “range anxiety” in Connecticut is now in sight thanks to a new initiative from the State of Connecticut to provide financial incentives for private businesses and municipalities that are...
View ArticleCrash closes two lanes of Route 7 north
UPDATE, 6:20 — All four lanes of Route 7 north are now open. Wednesday, 5:30 a.m. — Two of the four lanes of Route 7 near the Danbury line will be closed during at least part of the rush hour this...
View ArticleDonald Damoth, 80, worked for Perkin-Elmer, active in community
Donald Damoth, 80, of Ridgefield, husband of Maureen (Laker) Damoth, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Danbury Hospital. Mr. Damoth was born in Dorr, Michigan, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Damoth. He...
View ArticleWest Nile virus found in nearby mosquito
The West Nile virus has been detected in a culex mosquito tested in Norwalk, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Sciences confirmed today. The virus was first detected yesterday in a mosquito...
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Lending a hand, the American way
Pete Vredenburgh and Brendan Walsh measured sheetrock in Breezy Point, New York during a recent Habitat for Humanity trip to help those who suffered home damage from Hurricane Sandy. “People don’t...
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