Deborah Ann’s in nationwide promotion
Deborah Ann’s Sweet Shoppe on Main Street has embarked on a joint promotion with Latis Imports, a Ridgefield company that imports Palm Ale, for Valentine’s Day weekend that combines Belgian chocolate...
View ArticleSchool budget presentation postponed to Thursday
The afternoon snowstorm Feb. 8 caused a postponement until Feb. 11 of the Board of Education meeting at which the superintendent’s budget proposal is to be released. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m....
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Rock Cottage Studio offers affordable, local recording space
Barlow juniors Drew Sennett and Andrew Schur recently opened Rock Cottage Studios, a small recording studio on Route 7 in Ridgefield where young musicians can afford to record their music. —...
View ArticleSouthwestern CT Agency on Aging offers free presentation about Medicare
Turning 65 can come with a lot of questions about Medicare and how and when to enroll. Southwestern CT Agency on Aging has trained and certified volunteer counselors through CT’s State Health Insurance...
View ArticleBarbershop singers offer valentine chorus
Members of the Mad Hatter Barbershop Chorus are offering a Singing Valentine program Feb. 12-14, when they will show up and perform for individuals. “Nothing thrills like a singing valentine presented...
View ArticleDiscovery Center astronomy program
The Discovery Center at Ridgefield, in conjunction with the New Pond Farm Observatory in West Redding, is hosting an astronomy program on Saturday, Feb.13, starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants arrive at...
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Route 35 traffic: Better next week?
The scene on Wednesday morning, Jan. 27, shortly after 9 a.m. Traffic relief — when? Sometime next week, according to the state engineer in charge of the Route 35 bridge replacement, and then more...
View ArticlePropane users need to keep safe and warm during extreme cold
During the extremely cold winter weather expected this weekend, homes and business that use propane to generate heat or run appliances should make sure to take the following steps to keep everyone safe...
View ArticleLouis J. Anrico Jr.
Louis J. Anrico Jr, age 72 of Ridgefield passed away Tuesday February 9th, 2016 at Danbury Hospital. He was born in Norwalk, CT; a son of Louis Anrico Sr. and Lucille Brown Anrico. He is survived by...
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Aquarion offers tips on avoiding frozen pipes and water meters
Aquarion Water Company is reminding customers of a chilling fact — every winter, unsuspecting property owners experience catastrophic frozen pipe bursts. Unprotected pipes and water meters can freeze...
View ArticleSuperintendent calls for 6.16 percent budget increase
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Baldwin’s zero-based budget recommendation — unveiled last night, Feb. 11 — calls for a more than 6 percent increase in school spending for the 2016-17 school year....
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Ticket deadline nears for ROAR With Laughter
From left, Megan McSherry, BMW of Ridgefield; Allyson Dotson, ROAR shelter director and event chair; Jarl Orell, Abbey Tent & Party Rentals; Tom Devine, Ciao! Catering and Events and Two Steps...
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Girl Scouts unveil new mobile service center
The Girl Scouts of Connecticut held an official ribbon cutting on Saturday, Feb. 6 introducing its first ever Mobile Service Center. “With the help of our Mobile Service Center, Girl Scouts of...
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For ‘love’ of birds
Discovery Center volunteer birder Noah Sferra is prepared to view the birds of Ridgefield. The Discovery Center at Ridgefield is hosting a guided bird walk for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 8 a.m....
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Pet portrait contest to benefit CT Humane Society
David Emberling Studio is hosting its second annual Pet Portrait Contest for the Connecticut Humane Society. Last year the contest raised more than 2,000 pounds of pet food for needy animals. This year...
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Early bird registration open for SWIM Across the Sound Marathon swimmers
St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound is now accepting early bird applications for solo and relay teams for the 2016 Marathon. Celebrating its 29th year, the SWIM Across the Sound Marathon will be held...
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Life in the Wild with Beardsley Zoo
Beardsley Zoo educator Justin Vaughn Bridgeport’s Beardsley Zoo will be sending live animal ambassadors to the Ridgefield Library to present “Life in the Wild.” The program is geared for children ages...
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Branchville Elementary student at state Capitol opening day
Skylar Kleinman Skylar Kleinman, 10, a fifth grader at Branchville Elementary School, satisfied her deep interest in how state government works by visiting the state Capitol on opening day of the...
View ArticleGovernor provides money for Ridgefield salt
Ridgefield will receive $387,000 in continued state road improvement aid this year, unless the budget process breaks down and the state legislature changes the plan for the money, according to First...
View ArticleFree dinners return to St. Stephen’s
Community dinners will return to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church for five consecutive Sundays — Feb. 14 to March 13. The meals are free and open to all in Ridgefield. They will be served from 5:30 to 7...
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