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Nolan will retire as library director
After leading efforts to remake the Ridgefield Library for the 21st Century — the building, the books, the programs — Chris Nolan will retire as library director at the end of 2016, ending a library...
View ArticleDr. Kenneth A. Greenberg, Ophthalmologist
Dr. Kenneth A. Greenberg, of Ridgefield, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was the loving husband of Dr. Barbara E. Safran, and cherished father of Rachel and Daniel Greenberg. He is also...
View ArticleBudget work will go public
Selectmen begin next week, school board the week after. Valentines and chocolates may be February’s dessert treats, but budgets are its meat and potatoes. Work has been going on behind the scenes, but...
View ArticleMetro-North details response to New Haven line death, explains delays
Metro-North posted the following on Tuesday to explain its response to the death of a pedestrian after being struck by a New Haven Line train at the Botanical Garden station Monday, and the resulting...
View ArticleBank of America’s Museums on Us program kicks off
Bank of America’s Museums on Us offers free weekend general access to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch credit and debit cardholders in Connecticut on Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7, and the first...
View ArticleConnecticut Sports Talk, Feb. 2
Rob Adams and Donald Eng open the Tuesday show with a recap of the hockey doubleheader from Monday night that aired on the HAN Network. In the first game, New Canaan jumped out to a big lead on...
View ArticleJanet Marie Kalriess, 85, in public service
Janet Marie Kalriess of Ridgefield died on Monday evening, Jan. 25, at Danbury Hospital, with her family surrounding her. She was 85. She is survived by her three sons and their spouses, William and...
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Almstead second in aquarium lighthouse contest
Brett Almstead of Ridgefield, with daughter Marin, stands with his second-place winner, “Tiki Island Lighthouse,” in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s 14th annual “Festival of Lighthouses...
View ArticleBody cameras need more study police chief says
Body cameras on Ridgefield police? Not this year. “There’s a lot more work that has to be done,” First Selectman Rudy Marconi said Tuesday, Jan. 19, after meeting with police Chief John Roche....
View ArticleBroadway stars Boockvors to share life backstage
For a backstage view of Broadway, come hear actors Denise (Pence) and Steve Boockvor on Friday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. These Broadway veterans have worked with some of the best-known directors/creators in...
View ArticleRegistration is now open at early education center
Registration for the 2016-17 school year is now open for the Early Childhood Center (EEC) at Congregation Shir Shalom (formerly Temple Shearith Israel and Jewish Family Congregation). The preschool...
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Rabid fox and coyote attacks reported in Weston
Weston Animal Control assistant Kris Zulkeski holds a fox that attacked a dog and then attempted to attack him in broad daylight. The fox was euthanized and tested positive for rabies. Recent attacks...
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BBB: Avoid fake travel websites and packages
Online travel booking has revolutionized the way we plan our getaways, however, Connecticut Better Business Bureau warns if you don’t do your research, you can easily become the victim of fraud....
View ArticleHeart Health talk at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center
Eileen Hurley, APRN valve clinic program coordinator at Danbury Hospital and Western Connecticut Medical Group, will present a lecture on heart health pertaining to aortic stenosis on Wednesday, Feb....
View ArticleLove your local business showcase
Recently there have been many posts on Ridgefield social media looking for referrals to businesses that provide services for the home, event or party services, financial, legal or insurance services,...
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Franco’s China trip includes leading a talk
Andrew “Iggy” Franco at the Great Wall. Andrew “Iggy” Franco, 2011 Ridgefield High School graduate, returned last week from a China trip as part of a two-week business and cultural program at Bryant...
View ArticleSwim stroke clinic
Does your child want to refine their swim strokes? Ridgefield Parks & Recreation is offering Stroke Clinics from Tuesday, March 15 to 18, at the Recreation Center. These clinics are perfect for the...
View ArticleSchools announce dates for kindergarten registration
The Ridgefield Public Schools have announced dates for 2016-17 kindergarten registration. The dates, which follow, are for parents only. Parents will be introduced to some members of the school staff,...
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RSO kicks off Valentine’s with romantic, familiar Scheherazade
Fiery Bulgarian-born guest maestro Petko Dimitrov will conduct a romantic repertoire with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (RSO) at the Anne S. Richardson Auditorium to kick off Valentine’s Day...
View ArticleDateBook
The DateBook is a guide to Ridgefield special events. Events may be submitted up to three years in advance. Email submissions, in DateBook format, to news@TheRidgefieldPress.com to reach us by Thursday...
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