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Merry Christmas!
Christmas is the transcendent holiday of our culture. It is a Christian holiday, reflecting our nation’s history as a refuge for Europeans. But its appeal and celebration reach beyond the holiday’s...
View ArticleJoanne Nastro, 63, interior designer, former Ridgefielder
Joanne Nastro, 63, of Danbury, formerly of Greenwich and Ridgefield, wife of Frank S. Nastro, died on Monday, December 23, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Nastro was born in Port Chester, NY, March 23, 1950,...
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AAA offers winter driving tips
The AAA Southern New England offers these tips to help you prepare yourself and your vehicle for colder weather: On the outside: During the winter, visibility is very important. So inspect those wiper...
View ArticleSome train riders will pay more in 2014
The New Year is almost here so get ready to spread some cheer, but don’t forget to put away some money too. That’s right, customers of Metro North’s New Haven line must prepare their wallets for a...
View ArticleSchool principals as quarterbacks
A principal’s job just isn’t what it used to be, educators say. Three of the district’s six elementary school principals made the point at a recent Board of Education meeting, discussing the...
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Two new Eagles in Troop 76
A recent ceremony at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church honored Alex Kresic (left) and Connor Tepfer for becoming Eagle Scouts in Troop 76. In addition to earning 21 merit badges, working many...
View ArticleJennifer Sedney, RHS 2004, healthcare consultant
Jennifer Anne Sedney of Blackman Road passed away unexpectedly among family on December 25th, 2013. Jennifer was a graduate of Ridgefield High School, class of 2004, and received her Bachelor of Arts...
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: A couple has purchased Spruce Ridge Farm, one of the largest pieces of residential land in...
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Police Chief Roche gets new contract
Police Chief John Roche has a new five-year contract renewal, approved by the Board of Selectmen and the Police Commission. Chief John Roche “John Roche has been with the department for 30-plus years,...
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Lang leads swim raising cancer-fighting funds
Jacqué Lang of Ridgefield was co-chair of Swim Across America, which recently donated $460,000 to Stamford-based Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to...
View ArticleCar upside down in water after Route 7 crash
UPDATED Friday, 6:30 — A car has gone off Route 7 and into the Norwalk River. The car was upside down in the water, with the driver stuck inside, when emergency personnel arrived. The motorist was...
View ArticleConservatory home has new features
A foot therapy station, boys changing room, three studios, and a student lounge are just some of the highlights of the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance’s new home at 440 Main Street (formerly the Gap)....
View ArticleBig government
Thanks to our forefathers the backbone of America has been the free enterprise system. We have had the freedom to make our own economic decisions mostly free of government constraints. The private...
View ArticleSchools exceed performance target
The state Department of Education has crunched the numbers, written the assessments and published the reports, and the results are positive: All nine Ridgefield schools exceed the state target for...
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Mariano Rivera helps Tiger Hollow
New York Yankee legend Mariano Rivera speaks to 300 people at Ridgefield High School’s student center in a benefit for Tiger Hollow. —Steve Coulter photo With Metallica’s notorious anthem Enter...
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Town hall plaza will get new look
In summer, the big elm trees on either side of town hall rise above the building in leafy majesty. They’re in poor health, and a redesign of the area in front of the building has been started....
View ArticleRotary Club supports Rides for Ridgefield
Ridgefield Rotary Club has awarded Rides for Ridgefield a grant covering all of its technology needs, hardware and software. Rotarians recently assisted Rides volunteers in installing the equipment at...
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Scotland School plans public blood drive Jan. 9
Working on the blood drive are, from left, top row Sean Fuchs, Mike Tullis, and Shane Gagliardi. In foreground is is Jillian Bailas. Scotland Elementary School at 111 Barlow Mountain Road will be...
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Temple volunteers help homeless
Helping the homeless are, from left, back row: Wendy Murad, Jack Sulzinsky, Brooke Murad, Justin Landzberg, Nicole Meyer, Cole Butchen, Adam Davidovich, Georgia Rich, Dawn Roberts, Debbie Landzberg,...
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