Commentary: Crisis intervention a challenge in schools
The Press’s April 2014 report ‘Restraint’ a last resort but still used in schools, candidly illustrated the realities of the more common school emergencies necessitating the use of physical restraint....
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Social media is totes driving new additions to dictionary
New words and definitions published today in the Macmillan Dictionary show how social media, lifestyle trends and new technology are driving linguistic change faster than ever. The Macmillan Dictionary...
View ArticleHoly Week plans at First Congregational
The march of children carrying palm branches in worship is a centerpiece of worship Sunday at the First Congregational Church. As the congregation sings the hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, all children...
View ArticleEducators OK changes to 7th grade math
The Board of Education approved three proposed math courses and textbooks for the seventh grade Monday night, which will alter the district’s math sequence from that grade up until students graduate...
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Ask Philip: Parenting is hands-on, but punishment shouldn’t be
Dear Philip: Is spanking a child okay? My father and I just had an argument about it when my son was behaving badly during my parents’ visit and I put him in a time-out. My father thinks I’m too...
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40th RVNA health fair sees over 600 visitors
With more than 100 exhibits, 85 volunteers and 600 people in attendance, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association celebrated its 100-year anniversary at its 40th annual health and wellness fair last...
View ArticleRotary Club seeks grantees
The Rotary Club of Ridgefield is accepting applications for financial grants in 2014 from local nonprofit organizations. Last year, the club contributed more than $10,000 to local causes. In past...
View ArticleGeorge Washington Highway closed after crash
George Washington Highway was closed in the are of No. 191 while police, highway, and fire departments worked to clear a two-car accident Saturday. At least one of the cars struck a guardrail. A...
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Alleged bank robbers plead not guilty
The men arrested for robbing First Niagara Bank in January have pled not guilty of robbery charges. Andrew Rendflash, 35, of Oxford pled not guilty to charges of robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery...
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Looking back: Bailey Avenue a Lovers Lane; firefighter mechanics
The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce proposed new “old-fashioned” street lights for Main Street, the April 13, 1989, Press reported. The Chamber’s proposal was made in conjunction with the town’s planned...
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Founders Hall gardens will return
Thanks to Ridgefielders John Hughes and Cheryl Freeman, the currently unkempt gardens in back of Founders Hall will be brought to life this spring. “Since I have been at Founders Hall I have never seen...
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Ridgefield Academy has new sous chef
Brian Cullinan Ridgefield Academy welcomed Brian Cullinan, a new sous chef, to the kitchen. Mr. Cullinan grew up in Fairfield and attended cooking school before working at a number of well-known...
View ArticleBridge classes for all levels
Contract Bridge classes start soon through Ridgefield Continuing Education. Beginner Bridge (Thursdays, April 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; Veterans Park School; $122) covers bidding and play basics...
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Re-subdivision hearing continued
The Planning and Zoning Commission has continued a hearing for a two-lot re-subdivision on 400 Silver Spring Road to Tuesday, April 15. The planners heard from the applicant’s engineer, John McCoy,...
View ArticleAgriculture essay a scholarship opportunity
The Working Lands Alliance, a project of American Farmland Trust, announced high school students interested in agriculture may enter the first-ever FFA/Agriscience/4-H Student Essay Contest and compete...
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Photo: ‘Pinwheels for Prevention’
To highlight concern about children, students placed 1,864 pinwheels on the lawn of the Community Center recently, one for each of 1,864 children abused or neglected in Fairfield County last year....
View ArticleMeasles cases are ticking upward
The Connecticut Department of Public Health reported two cases of measles in Fairfield County (in early April), while New York City reported 16 cases. So far, 51 cases of measles have been reported in...
View ArticleState and town tax deferments for elderly, disabled
A pair town and state tax deferment programs offer relief to the elderly and disabled. The filing deadline for each is May 15, and applications may be filed for each at Town Hall. The qualifications...
View ArticleSchools, police host Internet safety talk geared at parents
The Ridgefield Police Department and Ridgefield Public Schools will present Internet Safety — What Parents Need to Know. The presentation is intended to educate parents about current trends in social...
View ArticleArts Council starts ‘Generator’
The Ridgefield Arts Council has established a new monthly series for local artists and creative professionals dubbed The Generator. The inaugural event will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 28, at...
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