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Colby’s at 60: A fixture in Ridgefield
Jim and Paula Chnowski at Colby’s of Ridgefield, which turns 60 years old this year. The couple purchased the business from Colby and Jenny Easterbook in 1982, and have stayed at 13 Governor Street...
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Saint Mary School plans open house
St. Mary third grade teacher Mrs. Ann O’Leary standing with student Jack Greenleaf. Students seated clockwise from right are: Ethan Forrest, Hunter Brown, Jason Gong, and Matthew Uy. Saint Mary School...
View ArticlePlenty of flu — and vaccine
The unwelcome flu season has arrived earlier and is affecting a significant number of young adults. “The flu usually peaks in the first or second week of February, but it’s striking earlier this year,”...
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Scout’s Eagle project benefits Hemlock Hills hikers
Kevin Auslander worked at Hemlock Hills/Lake Windwing Open Space. Kevin Auslander, a member of Boy Scout Troop 431, completed his Eagle Scout project at Hemlock Hills/Lake Windwing Open Space. Kevin,...
View ArticleBandJam seeks bands to jam
Middle and high school rockers are being sought to enter Ridgefield BandJam 2014. Now in its fifth year, Ridgefield BandJam was created by kids as a fundraiser for The Ridgefield Playhouse. Entry...
View ArticleCold but warmer
It happens every winter, with every cold snap or large snow dump. Cable “news” pundits, modern-day spiritual descendants of the self-regarding Sophists that Socrates so devastatingly lampooned 2,500...
View ArticleCell tower plans in state’s hands
Those waiting to voice an opinion about the proposed cell tower off Ledges Road will have to wait a bit longer. The application was received by the state’s siting council last week. The proposal will...
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Ridgebury horse farm on market for $55 million
This 87-acre horse farm off Ridgebury Road went on the market earlier this month for $55 million. That’s Old Stagecoach Road running alongside the barns and one of the houses, and Ridgebury Road at...
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SNOW: Storm updates
The center of town at 8:45 this morning.—Press photo 3:40 — Charter Revision Commission meeting tonight is canceled. 3:21 — Danbury Police reporting an accident on Route 7 just north of the Ridgefield...
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Prospector and its ‘pop-up’ offer movies, pride of work
The brick shell of Prospector Theater rises on the site of the old Playhouse movie theater. The hope of opening in warm July has The Prospector crew — including, from left, Bijhan Clarke, Val Jensen...
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Frank E McNamara, 76, avid skier, had tour business
Frank E McNamara Frank E McNamara, 76, of Ridgefield and formerly of Prospect, Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 surrounded by his family. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on...
View ArticleYes-2-Youth plans benefit
Yes-2-Youth will hold its fourth annual fundraiser Thursday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Community Center. Yes-2-Youth supports programs and venues that serve the youth of Ridgefield such as The...
View ArticleFran Lebowitz answers questions
Fran Lebowitz is an author, journalist, social observer, purveyor of urban cool, witty chronicler of the “me decade,” and the cultural satirist whom many call the heir to Dorothy Parker. She also can...
View ArticleTai chi class starting soon
Tai Chi is available starting Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Ridgefield Continuing Education. Beginning Tai Chi (Yang Long Form) is available on Wednesdays from 7:10 to 7:55 p.m. Tai Chi Beginners...
View ArticleRita M. Kneeland, 97, homemaker, grandmother of two Ridgefielders
Rita M. Kneeland, 97, of Wilton, CT and Orleans MA, wife of the late George Jackson Kneeland, died at her Wilton residence on Friday, January 31, 2014. Mrs. Kneeland was born in Newton, MA, January 8,...
View ArticlePower politics
No one is being unpleasant — yet — but rarely does stodgy Ridgefield see as clear or significant a political power struggle as the one evident in suggestions the Charter Revision Commission is...
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Elevator for Community Center: Public hearing is canceled
Here’s what the Community Center’s Lounsbury House building would look like with the planned elevator on its southeast corner, at right. Architect John Doyle added a computer model of the proposed...
View ArticleSchool board opposes selectmen’s ‘authority’
The Board of Education last week unanimously approved sending a letter to the Charter Revision Commission, seeking less influence over its budget by the Board of Selectmen. The board asked the...
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School panel discusses wellness on TV
A panel of school and community professionals recently discussed “A Healthy Dose of Wellness” and living a healthy lifestyle for students and community on Ridgefield: Now We’re Talking!. The program...
View ArticlePolice arrest First Niagra Bank robbers
Andrew Rendflash, 35, of Oxford was arrested for robbery in the third degree, conspiracy to commit robbery in the third degree and larceny in the third degree by the Ridgefield Police Department’s...
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