Katherine Swift, former Ridgefielder
Katherine J. Swift, of the Village at Brookfield Common, formerly of Ridgefield, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Danbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late Edwin B. Swift. Mrs. Swift was born...
View ArticlePlanners give emergency stream repair thumbs up
Construction crews at Ridgefield Supply displayed some strong improvisation skills this summer when they successfully completed an emergency stream repair using a combination of “coir coco logs,” large...
View ArticleClass teaches CPR and AED
A class in American Heart Association CPR has been scheduled for Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The course will cover the newest guidelines for adult/child CPR, use of an AED (automated external...
View ArticleA Better Chance to have some fun
Ridgefield’s A Better Chance fall fund-raiser, “Soirée at the Cabaret,” will take place Saturday, Sept. 13, at 5:30 at Wicklo’s Maple Hill Farm. The event will feature a concert by jazz greats Marvin...
View ArticleDylan J. Hoffman, 3 years old
Dylan J. Hoffman, age 3, son of Kevin and Caroline (Havlin) Hoffman died on Friday, Sept. 12, at Norwalk Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Kane Funeral Home,...
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BBB: Dipping into Retirement Savings Can be Costly
During tough economic times, it can be tempting to suspend contributions to your retirement account or even withdraw money from it. Although some plans allow you to use these funds in case of a...
View ArticleAll nine schools earn ‘A’ grade
Ridgefield school received top grades on recent “report cards” issued by Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now — or ConnCAN. The advocacy group gave 944 Connecticut public schools grades ranging...
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‘The Other Mozart’ opens Chekhov Festival
Sylvia Milo, playwright and performer for the opening play at the Chekhov International Theatre Festival, ‘The Other Mozart.’ The dress worn by Ms. Milo, the only costume in the play, was designed by...
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Skate park now welcomes scooters, bikes and more
Scooters and bikes are now welcome at Ridgefield’s Graham Dickinson SPIRIT Skate Park. Form left are Lucca Jones, age 5, skate instructor Scott Conway, Wes Meyers, 12, and Marisa Caponetti, 6. Along...
View ArticleTech topics in many classes
Computer classes starting in September through Ridgefield Continuing Education include: iPad I (Sept. 15; 7 to 9 p.m.); iPad II (Sept. 22; 7 to 9 p.m.); iPhone I (Sept. 23; 10 to noon); iPhone II...
View ArticleNational Preparedness Month: CL&P Promotes Planning and Safety
September is National Preparedness Month and with hurricane season upon us, CL&P says it is ready to respond to any damage or outages Mother Nature may bring to Connecticut. The company is also...
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Playhouse director marks 10 years in charge
Allison Stockel, the executive director of the Ridgefield Playhouse, on the theater’s stage. Ms. Stockel celebrates her 10-year anniversary as director at the Playhouse’s Fall Gala next Wednesday,...
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150 celebrate Del Pierandri’s 100th birthday
Gaetano Giardini, left, with son Dino, who operated Limestone service station, Del, Trieste and Theresa. A large number of friends and relatives arrived at 63 Prospect Street to celebrate Delphina...
View ArticleEducators OK $5,000 transfer to improve running path
The Board of Education approved a $5,000 transfer from its athletic fund balance to cover the construction cost of creating a path for the high school’s cross country team members running north along...
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Fall Archery Deer and Turkey Seasons Open September 15
The outlook for the 2014 deer hunting season is good. Although there are good deer hunting opportunities throughout most of Connecticut, the southwest corner of the state and many of the shoreline...
View ArticleTee times and coffee
Golfers want their coffee, and a controversy’s brewing over the cost of providing it. Efforts to calm the dark, aromatic waters led First Selectman Rudy Marconi to pull a discussion of the town golf...
View ArticleWomen’s Center has fall support groups
Support groups are available through the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury. “Endings” is for those considering or in the process of ending a marriage or relationship. This closed, facilitated evening...
View ArticleRepublicans open up shop
The Ridgefield Republican Election Headquarters was formally opened on Tuesday, Sept 9. Ridgefielders had the chance to speak with elected officials and candidates including State Sen. Toni Boucher,...
View ArticleEast (Coast) Meets West
Artists Taylor Davis and Jessica Jackson Hutchings will return to the Aldrich to discuss their work at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21, the final day of their exhibitions. Taken from a short story by...
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BBB: Schools Urged to Watch Out for Fake Invoices
Better Business Bureau is warning schools and school districts across the country about possible fake invoices for educational supplies. In the past few weeks, there has been a rush of complaints filed...
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