Schools say good-bye to retirees
The Ridgefield Board of Education June 8 welcomed aboard its newest technology leader, while saying good-bye to more than a dozen veteran employees who have chosen to retire. The board welcomed Robert...
View ArticleVincent A. Viafore, 46, worked New York state
Vincent A. Viafore, a Poughkeepsie, N.Y., resident, died April 19, 2015. He was 46 years old. He was cousin of Steven and Lori Mazzola of Ridgefield. He was born Aug. 22, 1968 in Bronxville, N.Y. In...
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In this week’s Ridgefield Press
Here’s a look at what’s in this week’s Ridgefield Press: A couple big, new water tanks will improve service in town. Seniors near the end of a long journey. The firefighters’ carnival is fun for kids...
View ArticleMosquito-borne diseases not found in Ridgefield
Ridgefield has dodged a bullet when it comes to mosquito-borne diseases that potentially could exist in the town’s swamps and ponds. The town has a clean bill of bill for West Nile virus and eastern...
View ArticleMaurice Sendak Day is celebrated by state
Children’s author and 40-year Ridgefield resident the late Maurice Sendak was honored this week as Wednesday, June 10, his birthday, was declared Maurice Sendak Day in Connecticut. “Maurice Sendak’s...
View ArticleRidgefield schools get grants for upcoming school year
The private nonprofit Ridgefield Education Foundation has agreed to fund $18,000 more worth of educational enhancement programs for the new year. “The Ridgefield Education Association looks to support...
View ArticleSeeing the Sound
Can you really see Long Island Sound from Soundview Road? Soundview Road is a name that surprises some Ridgefielders who do not think of themselves as living near the sea. Although we are almost 15...
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M&T Bank is Playhouse Gold Sponsor
Pictured from left to right are Michael Weinstock, Regional Real Estate Market Manager, M&T Bank; Chris Beutel, Banking Officer, CT Middle Market, M&T Bank; Allison Stockel and Suzanne...
View ArticleRidgefield seniors graduate Friday
The long years of school — mornings at the bus stop and evenings of homework, afternoon sports practices and late night studies before tests — are ending for some 440 graduating Ridgefield High School...
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Press building up for sale
All this could be yours. The Ridgefield Press building, 16 Bailey Avenue, is on the market. —Press photo Bailey Avenue passersby may have noticed a for sale sign at The Ridgefield Press building. The...
View ArticleRidgefield doc pays settlement to resolve fraud allegations
A Ridgefield doctor on Thursday entered into a civil settlement with the government to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Dr. Edward...
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Weichert associate earns fifth ‘Five-Star’
Rita Lopes Weichert Realtors Regional Vice President Nick Germak and Nick Davis, manager of the Ridgefield office, announced that sales associate Rita Lopes was named a Five Star Real Estate Agent by...
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Editorial: Danger time
Graduation, then summer. The kids’ big event, followed by long days and warm nights, a time to enjoy youth and freedom between the pressures of high school and college, a time — as Martha and the...
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Two Ridgefield Police officers move up the ranks
Det. John Knoche, 32, a veteran of the department since 2007, was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Jeff Raines, 44, who has been serving Ridgefield since 2004, was promoted to lieutenant. —Dick...
View ArticleHorse photography exhibition this weekend
Patricia’s Presents of Ridgefield will host an exhibit of the works of noted wild horse photographer E. G. Simson of Redding, formerly of Weston. A reception is scheduled for Friday, June 19, from 6 to...
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Library director is Rotary’s Citizen of the Year
Chris Nolan Christina “Chris” Nolan, a 20-year Ridgefield resident, was honored on June 3 as 2015 Citizen of the Year by the Rotary Club of Ridgefield at the Silver Springs Country Club. Rotary awards...
View ArticleOrchid massage opens in Ridgefield
Vivian Zhao, a licensed massage therapist, recently opened Orchid Massage Spa at 15 Danbury Road, Suite 2-B, in the Girolmetti Court shopping center. “We offer Swedish, deep tissue and hot stone...
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Ridgefield nurse celebrated in General Assembly
Erin O’Rourke, Outstanding Clinician of the Year-Visiting Nurse Association of America, family and friends, Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association along with Reps. Frey and Giegler and Sen. Toni...
View ArticleVaried program for second annual Choral Interns Recital
The WCSU interns of the First Congregational Church will present their second annual recital on Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m. at the church. All students at Western Connecticut State University, the four...
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ASK Day: Are there unlocked guns in the house?
First Selectman Rudy Marconi, Amanda Cordano of March for Change Ridgefield, and Tom Campbell, co-founder and president of the Greater Danbury Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence....
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