Prospector Theater gets OK for more liquor sales
Cheers, movie lovers, and down the hatch: The Prospector Theater has local approval to begin selling liquor at its cafe. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a revision to the special permit at...
View ArticleScotland Pride on Display at Brennan Concert
Scotland families gathered on one of the first warm evenings of the year at the 850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza Restaurant patio to enjoy a concert by Ridgefield singer/songwriter, and Scotland parent,...
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Television producer joins real estate firm
Holiday R. Hamil Pat Fink, broker/team leader of the Ridgefield office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, has announced that Holiday R. Hamil has recently joined the company as...
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Corinne L. Wolfe, 98, great-grandmother
Corinne Wolfe Corinne Leslie Wolfe, 98, passed away on January 6, 2015 at her home in Ridgefield. She was known as Nana to her family and their friends and loved that designation! Born April 26, 1916...
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Wild ‘orphans’: To rescue or not?
This gray fox pup may look cute, but it is still a wild animal and should not be picked up or handled. Young foxes are cared for by both adults. Therefore, the death of one adult does not necessarily...
View ArticleCoach Callahan back at work
Ridgefield High School football coach and Dean of Students Kevin Callahan, who was charged last month with driving under the influence in his hometown of Fairfield, is back at work. A school official...
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CHIRP concert moved indoors
Della Mae performs for CHIRP for the first time on Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m. With the ground as wet as it is, the concert scheduled for 7 p.m. in Ballard Green has been moved to St. Stephen’s church....
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How to properly help turtles cross the road
May through June is a critical period when female turtles undertake risky overland forays to reach nesting areas. During this time, they often cross roads, sometimes with fatal consequences. Be on the...
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New activities give recreation center summertime appeal
Jason Whitbeck plays in the Rec Center’s new spray park. —Kathy Cook photo New attractions and activities at the Ridgefield Recreation Center are aimed at boosting summertime visits by the center’s...
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Vested: K9 Loki gets money for protective gear
Left to right, Susan Ahlstrom, co-chair of the Ridgefield Prevention Council; Karen Facini, vice president and financial services manager, People’s United Bank, Ridgefield office; with Officer Shawn...
View ArticleRidgefield man charged after incident in New Canaan
A 49-year-old Ridgefield man was charged with breach of peace after a bizarre incident in New Canaan. Police say he made advances on a 20-year-old female employee at Food Emporium, 280 Elm Street. He...
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How can teachers teach about sustainability?
Dear EarthTalk: What resources are out there for helping teachers integrate sustainability topics into their curricula? —Melinda Zullo, Toronto, ON Teaching our kids about sustainability and green...
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In this week’s Ridgefield Press
June 4, 2015 Here’s a look at what’s in this week’s Ridgefield Press: It’s hurricane season, and although it’s been some time since the town was battered by tropical storms, emergency planners are...
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Opponents fight contractor’s yard
Traffic gets heavy during commuter hours on Route 7 near where a contractor’s yard is proposed. This is early evening looking south. The proposed development would be on the east side of Route 7, to...
View ArticleMany join SPHERE for a performance tonight
Classical music to line-dancing, live magic to songs from The Sound of Music — a wide-ranging performance is promised tonight, June 4, by members of SPHERE and volunteers who have been working with...
View Article‘Soft’ lockdown at schools after report of suspicious man
Schools were put into a “soft” lockdown/stay put mode Thursday, June 4, after a suspicious person was reported, possibly carrying a gun. Police Capt. Jeff Kreitz wrote in a statement: “On June 4, 2015...
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Ridgefield physicians on ‘Top Docs’ list
Michael Brand, MD For the second year in a row, Danbury Orthopedics announced that four of its doctors have been named in the 2015 Top Docs list by Connecticut Magazine. Michael Brand MD of...
View ArticleRidgefield duo falls in state doubles finals
Tal Nizan and Patrick Sheehan-Delany’s bid for a state doubles title ended Thursday when the two Ridgefield players lost in the Class LL state finals in West Hartford. Nizan and Sheehan-Delany, who...
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DEEP: Living with snakes
Suggested photo caption: The gartersnake is perhaps the most common, widely distributed, and familiar of all North American snakes. It is found throughout Connecticut, sometimes in yards and even in...
View ArticleTask force develops vision for Branchville
A $256,000 grant-funded study of Branchville began in earnest Tuesday, with the inaugural meeting of the Branchville Transit Oriented Development Task Force. The task force of Branchvhille business...
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