Two more hedge fund managers sentenced for fraud
A U.S. District court Judge in New Haven sentenced two more hedge fund managers from the Ridgefield-based New Stream Capital LLC for fraud on May 6 and 7. Bart Gutekunst, 63, the former managing...
View ArticleIngrid Mallon, 69, retired educator
Ingrid (née Pelenus) Mallon, 69, of Bethel, formerly of Ridgefield, died at her home on Friday, May 8. She was a retired Ridgefield Public school educator, mother of Erik S. Mallon (Laura), sister of...
View ArticleVoters decide on budget today
A $135-million “no tax increase” operating budget for 2015-16 comes before voters next week, along with six capital spending questions that include a $3.7-million plan to improve the town’s emergency...
View ArticleCapital questions cover radios, trail, vehicles
An emergency radio system, a walking and biking path, a plow truck and an ambulance, building repairs and erosion work, improvements to school heating plants and computer systems are among $6 million...
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Displaying a dazzling gown
Julia Finch Gilbert was photographed in the full court gown ensemble she wore to meet the king and queen of England in 1925. If you haven’t seen Julia Gilbert’s court gown yet, on display in Keeler...
View ArticleGrant sought for shuttle lot
The town has applied for a $500,000 grant from the state Office of Policy and Management to build a third and free commuter parking lot to serve riders on the shuttle bus to the Katonah, N.Y.,...
View ArticleQuality Living at Home is free
RVNA’s Quality Living at Home program is a free, innovative aging-in-place program that empowers an individual to remain at home in a safe, healthy and socially connected environment. Available in...
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Watch live: Tigers lacrosse at Brunswick Thursday
The Ridgefield High boys lacrosse team continues its daunting non-conference schedule this Thursday afternoon, May 12, when it travels to Greenwich to play prep power Brunswick. The game, which starts...
View ArticleBudgets, capital items win voter approval
Voters Tuesday approved the $135-million town and school operating budgets for 2015-16, and several capital items were approved. The plan increases spending but doesn’t raise taxes, instead drawing...
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BBB: ID thieves even target children
Connecticut Better Business Bureau urges parents to take steps to protect their check their children’s personal identifiable information from identity thieves. Many parents apply to get their newborn a...
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Science night at Farmingville draws 125 kids
An electric surge similar to lightning met Frankie Lupo’s outstretched thumb at the edge of the demonstration ‘plasma ball’ at Farmingville Elementary School’s Family Science Night on Thursday, April...
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Amy Casey joins Arts Council
Amy Casey, left, appeared before the Board of Selectmen on April 22. — Macklin Reid photo With experience in science, education and finance, Amy Casey asked the selectmen to appoint her to a seat on...
View ArticleRecreation News: Barracuda tryouts, diving
This summer, your child is invited to join Ridgefield Parks & Recreation’s Barracuda Swim Team. Children ages 5 to 16 will enjoy swim instruction, fun competitive meets, and a supportive team...
View ArticleSchools on track to end year in the black
The school district is projected to end the year in June with a hefty surplus — only it’s not a surplus. “I project the district will be $389,413 under budget at year-end,” said Paul Hendrickson,...
View ArticleCoffee Break broadcast from Deborah Anne’s
Hersam Acorn’s Coffee Break show was broadcast from Deborah Anne’s Sweet Shoppe in Ridgefield Monday, April 27. The candy and ice cream shoppe debuted a new key lime ice cream with graham cracker...
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Can I throw my old disposable batteries in the trash?
Dear EarthTalk: Can I throw my old disposable batteries in the trash or is there a way to recycle them? —Jennifer Brandstrom, Chicago, IL Truth be told, those old used up disposable alkaline batteries...
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In this week’s Ridgefield Press
Here’s a look at what’s in this week’s Ridgefield Press: Ridgefield’s Police K-9 was a popular visitor at the Citizens Police Academy, a public public relations program that’s been brought back after...
View ArticleScout’s musical fund-raiser a success
Life Scout Jack Shields scored a musical fund-raising success May 2 with his Eagle Scout Rockin’ for the Food Pantry concert. The show, which featured three bands composed of students from Ridgefield...
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Library gala honors Donofrios
Library Director Chris Nolan, left, presents the Hope H. Swenson Visionary Award to Anita and Nick Donofrio. — Mary Harold photo The Ridgefield Library’s Great Expectations gala raised more than...
View ArticleConservation Commission looking to fill empty seat
The Ridgefield Conservation Commission has an opening for a new member. The duties of the commission include looking after the town’s open space, including trail maintenance, posting and protecting;...
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