Changes sought to shared driveway rules
If developers want to connect more than three building lots with an accessway — a driveway that’s shared between houses — they have to go through a lengthy process of applying for a waiver of the...
View ArticleRidgefield police to host drug-take back event at Bissell Pharmacy
In partnership with Bissell Pharmacy and the Ridgefield Prevention Council, the Ridgefield Police Department will host a prescription drug take-back initiative to promote the proper disposal of...
View ArticleEaster Bunny to hop around Ballard Park April 13
The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Families are invited to collect eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, and enjoy springtime in Ballard Park on Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m. This free event is cosponsored by...
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Finance board passes budget, 3.36% increase for schools
Finance board member Dick Moccia listened to school board member Sharon D’Orso Tuesday night, April 2, after the finance board approved town and school budgets with a $230,000 reduction to the school...
View ArticleFire watch continues at high school
The ‘fire watch’ that has a town firefighter on duty after classes at Ridgefield High School continued this week, Fire Chief Jerry Myers said. “It has not ended yet,” Myers said Tuesday, April 2. “I...
View ArticleFounders Hall receives grant from Newman’s Own Foundation
On March 19, Founders Hall received notice of a grant from Kelly Giordano, Managing Director at Newman’s Own Foundation. The generous gift of $1,750 will support Founders Hall’s general operations....
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Ridgefielders help Ann’s Place provide more services for those with cancer
It took many hands to complete the community meeting room upgrades at Ann’s Place. From left: Shannon Cobb, Ann’s Place, Jon Seaman, Seaman Mechanical Services, Joel Third, Rotary Club of Ridgefield,...
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Science and math are focus of schools’ curriculum push
The math and science performance, a new “STEM supervisor” sought to oversee curriculum revisions in those challenging fields, the school system’s long-neglected building maintenance, and still rising...
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Keeler Tavern Museum receives grant from Connecticut Humanities
On March 12, Sarah Cohn and Al Onkka of Minneapolis-based Aurora Consulting led Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s stakeholders in planning sessions for year-long visitor research, a project...
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Tackora Trail arrest: Mechanic built guns at home, police confiscate all of them
A cache of rifles and other firearms were seized from a Tackora Trail home Thursday, March 28. — Ridgefield Police Department photo Some people collect and sell antique cars, others collect guns. That...
View ArticleRidgefield firefighters put out brush fire on North Street Wednesday night
Ridgefield firefighters responded to the scene of a brush fire on North Street Wednesday, April 3. Fire Chief Jerry Myers said that the fire was caused by down power lines that sparked and lit up dry...
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Mr. RHS talent show to be held at high school April 11
Sean Livingstone, Mac Perrott, Patrick Browne, Gus Kynast, Yohann Britto, Kurt Monahan, Alex Holder, James Kane, and Luke Faillaci. The Ridgefield High School Class of 2019 is hosting its annual Mr....
View ArticleCar show to benefit SPHERE
Memory Lane Cruisers and Lounsbury House will co-sponsor a summer car show to benefit SPHERE from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. “Muscle cars, street rods, and classics and antiques,” a press...
View ArticleLibrary to host discussion on eating disorders April 10
As part of the Parenting the #Selfie Generation: Resilience for Life series, experts will discuss important mind and body issues t at the Ridgefield Library on Wednesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. Presenters...
View ArticleDownsizing? West Mountain Road couple proposes property split, move into...
Downsizing just took on a new definition. A West Mountain Road couple has proposed subdividing their property at 104 West Mountain Road, selling the main house, and moving into their carriage house —...
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Bipartisan bill would streamline school threat reports
Jim Himes. — Facebook photo A bill with bipartisan support that would assist states in developing ways for people to anonymously report a potential threat to schools was introduced to the House of...
View ArticleCommission on Aging to host emergency manager, health director
The Commission on Aging will host its monthly seminar in the lower level conference room in town hall Monday, April 15. Emergency Manager Dick Aarons and Health Director Ed Briggs will discuss the...
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Sarah Triano rejoins RVNA
Sarah Triano Sarah Triano has rejoinined the RVNA’s rehabilitation team as an occupational therapist (OT) primarily serving patients in RVNA’s outpatient therapy center at 27 Governor Street. Triano...
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Jennifer Bradshaw receives Environmental Stewardship Award
Sarah Wilby, COEEA Awards Chair, left, with Jennifer Bradshaw, Childhood Education Coordinator at Woodcock Nature Center. Woodcock Nature Center educator Jennifer Bradshaw has received the 2019...
View ArticleJazz, Funk, and Blues weekend will be Sept. 5-8
The second annual Jazz, Funk, and Blues weekend will be held from Sept. 5-8, according to Geoffrey Morris of the Economic and Community Development Commission. “CHIRP has scheduled Fairfield Counts for...
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