Main Street building has doors broken during fire alarm call
Firefighters had to force their way into the building on the corner of Main Street and Bailey Avenue Wednesday morning responding to what turned out to be a false alarm because the right keys were not...
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Variety show boasts 46 acts
It was Veterans Park’s annual Variety Show Friday, Feb. 27, and for many parents, it’s a highlight of the year. “Hands down, it’s our family’s favorite school event all year,” said Andrea Atkins, who...
View ArticleLibrary Mothers fund is charity for run
The Ridgefield Library’s Noreen L. Papa — Mothers: Live Your Life fund has been chosen as the Run Like a Mother 5K official charity partner for 2015. The run, begun here in Ridgefield in 2008 by...
View ArticleClass looks at historical view of interior design
Introduction to Interior Design Styles 101 is the topic of a new class in Ridgefield Continuing Education. Beginning with the medieval and Tudor styles, the class will follow the design path through...
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Who owns Branchville cemetery?
The northeast corner of the cemetery contains a group of low stones for vets, including those who served in the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II and the Korean War. Branchville is the...
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Battle of the Chefs
The Battle is back! Battle of the Chefs, an exciting culinary showdown in which three top chefs compete for the benefit of Founders Hall, returns on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. Battling chefs are Silvia...
View ArticleBoys & Girls Club fights cut to its grant from state
To the voices of outrage at cuts Gov. Dannel Malloy has put forward to get the state’s $20-billion budget under control, add one more: the Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club. “It’s going to be a...
View ArticleWeeklong art camps at Aldrich this summer
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s Camp Aldrich will again offer full-day, weeklong arts experiences for students entering first through 10th grades from July 13 through Aug. 14. Camp Aldrich...
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In this week’s Ridgefield Press
Here’s a look at what’s in this week’s Ridgefield Press: Health savings has trimmed a million dollars off the proposed school budget, but skeptics remain. A Ridgefielder is marking a big birthday....
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Which town is right for you? Take the Quiz – Ridgefield vs. Wilton
.quiz_section { display: none; } Which town is right for you Ridgefield or Wilton? Click NEXT to start quiz How many lanes should the main road through town have? Two Four How many train stations do...
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New pest found in Connecticut trees
A beetle that can overwhelm and kill healthy trees has been detected in Connecticut for the first time. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) and the state Department of Energy and...
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Ridgefield police crack down on texting
The Ridgefield Police Department along with the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Office, announced the start of “U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY.” — an effort to crackdown on motorists...
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Passover seder: a time for singing
Deborah Katchko-Gray Freedom is something to sing about. And at seder dinners celebrating Passover — and the Jewish people’s escape from bondage in Egypt — Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray feels music and...
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Photo: Pianists perform
Three young Ridgefield pianists, members of the Lin family, performed on March 14 in the Spring Music Festival dedicated to the music of Romantic and Impressionist Era composers, sponsored by the...
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Around the world in one shop
From Germany, dress up your Easter table with a set of Villeroy & Boch salad/dessert plates. We have two sets of four: one set is in the Paeonie pattern – white with a broad pink border and a pink...
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About Town: Bluebirds
A friend has had bluebirds at her feeders all winter. I thought they went south in the winter. Bluebirds, as well as robins, probably once all migrated to warmer climates each fall. But in recent...
View ArticleBridge classes start next week
Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Contract Bridge classes start soon through Ridgefield Continuing Education. Beginner Bridge (Thursdays; April 9 through May 21; no class April 16; East Ridge Middle...
View ArticleConcert series needs support
The free concert series will continue to draw big crowds to Ballard Park — particularly with a mystery performer who is currently on a television show — but the costly endeavor is in need of supporters...
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Ridgefielders in Iolanthe
Joining the Stroms in Iolanthe will be fellow Ridgefield resident Ty Goff, Wilton’s Jim Cooper, and Norwalk residents Bob Scrofani (Private Willis), and Deborah Connelly (Celia), along with Wendy...
View ArticleStill time to join Jesse Lee trip
There’s still time to sign up for Jesse Lee Appalachia Service Project’s 2015 mission trip – but the first required orientation sessions are occurring soon. All ASP volunteers are required to attend...
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