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Presidential doodles are museum topic
John F. Kennedy Even presidents of the United States are doodlers — some good and some not so good. And what they doodled often reflected what they liked. The Founding Fathers doodled, and so did...
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Nelson and Mary Gelfman cut back on the service work
Mary and Nelson Gelfman have spent decades contributing to their community, she as a school board member and a hearing officer for the state Department of Education, he as a doctor at Danbury Hospital...
View ArticleIn this week’s Ridgefield Press
Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Ridgefield Press, out today in print and e-edition. Is Ridgefield headed down the path of Detroit? Not hardly, say town officials and rating...
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Board declines request for $15,000 to help with field
The selectmen have twice passed on a request to kick in $15,000 to help cover unexpected costs at the Tiger Hollow project undertaken this summer at Ridgefield High School. The project by the private...
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Church group fixes homes of poor in Maine
Teams of youth and adults, on the annual mission trip sponsored by the First Congregational Church, participate in a range of work, from painting buildings to rebuilding homes. For 24 summers the...
View ArticleVillage power outage affects 437 CL&P customers
Power is out a parts of Ridgefield village this morning as CL&P works on a circuit near Gilbert Street, High Ridge and Ramapoo Road. A total of 437 customers were offline at 9:20 a.m. The outage...
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Firefighters control fuel oil spill
Firefighters put hazmat pads in a storm drain adjacent to Hidden Lake Court, where an oil spill occurred earlier today. —Steve Coulter Using sand and hazmat equipment, Ridgefield firefighters...
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Dan K. Everett, Sr., 93, book buyer, former Ridgefielder
Daniel Everett Dan Kenison Everett, Sr., 93, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of Ridgefield, CT, passed away peacefully at The Suites at Walnut Creek on August 8, 2013. Dan was born May 14, 1920 to Nelle and...
View ArticleShip of fools
In a story about the recent hike in the gas tax, Gov. Dan Malloy was quoted as saying that Connecticut is “…moving in the right direction.” A curious quote since the gas tax hike comes at a time when...
View ArticleThis weekend in Ridgefield
This weekend, especially Saturday, will be the busiest of the season, with many events on tap. John Hiatt will rock at the Playhouse Friday. The Antiques and Treasures Sale at Keeler Tavern is Friday...
View ArticleGun-buy Saturday, 9 to 3
Want to make some money? Drop that weapon. Literally, drop off any gun this Saturday from 9 to 3 at the Town Highway Department on South Street, and the Ridgefield Police Department will purchase it...
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Katz resigns seat; school board to fill spot
Russell Katz The Board of Education will be interviewing candidates Monday night at the Town Hall Annex. to fill a seat left vacant by Russell Katz’ resignation Mr. Katz, who’s term expires in...
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Simmons films documentary on World War II love story
Chris Simmons filming in Honiara, the Solomon Islands Cinematographer Chris Simmons recently traveled half way around the world on a journey to document a son’s dream of “following in his father’s...
View ArticleDiane Cahill, 62; service to be announced
Diane Cahill, 62, of Brookfield, a local Realtor and wife of Steve Julias, died on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Both she and her husband are former Ridgefielders. A Celebration...
View ArticleDon’t be swamped by student loan debt!
As students prepare to head back to the books, college planning is on the minds of many families. It’s common knowledge that the cost of higher education has skyrocketed over the years and that many...
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Schlumberger neighbors: A story as old as the suburbs
The Treetops of Ridgefield townhouses back up to five acres of wooded former Schlumberger land that town hopes to sell for commercial development. Back porches like the one visible at right are just...
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Food pantry is getting help from kids
Tony Phillips, director of Social Services, opens the food pantry in town hall. —Steve Coulter photo Adults, keep an eye on the kids — they’re making a massive difference in town. Summer camps, school...
View ArticleGreen-friendly home renovation
Dear EarthTalk: I’m planning a major home renovation and want to include as many green-friendly features as possible. Where do I begin to look? —Matthew Glaser There has never been a better time to...
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Local tech start-up connects small business with students
David Reunert, seated, smiles with Michael Aaron, left, Rachel Manger and Greg Salvesen inside Colupon’s office on Route 7. Mr. Reunert, who has lived in town since 1999, came up with the business...
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Bus starts Wednesday loop runs
Pictured here are first-time SPHERE bus riders Sister Martha Bowes, CND, Mary Conway, Don Ciota, and Justine Naphols outside of Ballard Green. —Bonnie Leavy-Mello, Laurel Ridge With a maiden voyage...
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