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Thomas D. Kibbe, 84, restaurateur, active in acting
Tom Kibbe Thomas D. Kibbe of Enfield, N.H., a retired restaurateur who was active in acting circles, died Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H. He was 84 and the...
View ArticleComputer classes in Continuing Ed
Technology and software classes and tutorials through Ridgefield Continuing Education are available days, evenings and weekends. Classes starting soon include iPad 1 (Jan. 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., or...
View ArticleAlgae-based and other biofuels
Dear EarthTalk: How far along are we at developing algae-based and other higher yield sources of biofuels? —Jason McCabe A few years ago biofuels were all the rage. Environmental advocates to national...
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New owners of Mobil station plan bigger convenience store
Plans to expand the retail convenience sales area into the two former repair bays at Ridgefield Mobil on Danbury Road have been reviewed by the town’s Architectural Advisory Committee. ‘They liked...
View ArticleYouth Commission seeks members, young and old
The Board of Selectmen is seeking people “with a passion for youth advocacy” to serve on the Ridgefield Youth Commission. Vacancies exist for both youth and adult members. The commission, with 16...
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‘Mixed-use’ amendment heads to second hearing
A business on 40 Grove Street, Heritage Homes, has submitted a proposed amendment to the town’s zoning regulations to allow residential units on the upper level of commercial buildings. —Steve Coulter...
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McCaffrey joins Peace Corps, to teach in Mongolia
Catherine McCaffrey Catherine “Cate” McCaffrey, daughter of Chris McCaffrey and Lynn Holley of Ridgefield, has been accepted into the Peace Corps and assigned to work in Mongolia. While in Mongolia,...
View ArticleHersam Acorn Radio plans 6 games, news & entertainment this week
Hersam Acorn Radio’s programming schedule continues to grow and add new programming for the coming weeks. After quickly becoming one of the top sources for southwestern Connecticut sports play-by-play...
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Superintendent will retire
Superintendent Deborah Low will retire in June 2014 she announced last night. Superintendent Deborah Low will retire from her position at the end of the 2013-2014 school year. “I don’t like using...
View ArticleWorkshop is aimed at new writers
A three-part workshop for new writers will take place at the Ridgefield Library on Thursday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Phyllis Ross will introduce some of the writing practices that...
View ArticleAuthor to discuss Raising the Curve
Author Ron Berler will discuss his recently released book Raising the Curve: A Year Inside One of America’s 45,000 Failing Public Schools (Berkley Books, a Penguin imprint) at the Ridgefield Library on...
View ArticleScammers extort frightened consumers
In a trend sweeping the country, criminals in Connecticut are posing as utility company employees in an effort to extort money from frightened consumers. The Connecticut Better Business Bureau is...
View ArticleNew Aldrich educator leads class for teachers
Danielle Ogden, the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum’s senior manager of education programs and school initiatives, will lead a free educators’ workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. Ms. Ogden...
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Boucher still ‘exploring’ run for governor
” I love Connecticut, but I can’t stand by while policies of Governor Malloy’s drag it to the ground,” Senator Toni Boucher said when she announced last summer she was exploring a run for governor.....
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Two new firefighters pay for own training
New firefighters Matthew Bannon and Steven Kindschi stand with First Selectman Rudy Marconi and Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Tappe during a swearing in ceremony last Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Ridgefield...
View ArticleWARNING: Ice on many roads
Wednesday, 6 a.m. — In the wake of yesterday’s rain and overnight temperatures that have dropped below freezing, ice has formed on many roads in Ridgefield and the area. Ridgefield highway crews have...
View ArticleBriody teaches songwriting course
It’s adult ed with a new kind of beat at the Ridgefield Playhouse when Emmy Award-winning songwriter/performer Kevin Briody teaches songwriting on Wednesdays for eight weeks, Jan. 22 to March 12, 7:30...
View ArticlePilates and more with Frances Goulart
New sessions of Pilates and Yoga-lates start soon in Ridgefield Continuing Education. The classes are taught by Frances Goulart, certified Pilates and yoga instructor. Classes are available on Mondays...
View ArticleRaising the Curve tonight at library
Author Ron Berler will discuss his recently released book, Raising the Curve: A Year Inside One of America’s 45,000 Failing Public Schools (Berkley Books, a Penguin imprint), at the Ridgefield Library...
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Tittle tastes Bongo’s treats
Tom Belote The biggest snowstorm since February 1962 hit town on the second Sunday of the new year, the January 16, 1964, Press reported. It snowed for 27 hours and temperatures dropped into the...
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