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Also on today's calendar: Greenwich Police Department Benefit Car Show - June 6, 2026 and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. 'Exceptional Blend Of Timeless Elegance, Warmth And Modern Comfort', On The Market In Ridgefield (patch.com) — Ridgefield home shoppers can tour a six-bedroom Colonial Saltbox at 35 Aarons Court, listed for $1,349,500. The property features an updated granite kitchen, high-end stainless appliances, and an open dining area leading to a dramatic family room with cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a custom stone fireplace.
2. Ridgefield BOE Reviews Testing, Student Supports And Innovation Lab Expansion (patch.com) — Ridgefield’s Board of Education Curriculum Committee just reviewed how local students are tested, supported, and introduced to new STEM and AI coursework. Officials discussed standardized assessments, student privacy around i-Ready, MTSS intervention systems, and plans to expand the middle school Innovation Lab with drones, advanced AI topics, and 3D printing, plus extensive summer curriculum work by teachers.
3. More baby ducks are falling in CT's storm drains. Here's why and what to do about it (ctpost.com) — A Ridgefield firefighter recently pulled a duckling from a storm drain outside Benchmark at Ridgefield Crossings on Danbury Road, part of a growing pattern of such rescues across Connecticut. Wildlife experts and fire officials explain why more ducklings are getting trapped and urge residents to call local public works or emergency services instead of attempting risky rescues themselves.
4. Abilis Celebrates 75 Years with Diamond Anniversary Gala (greenwichsentinel.com) — Ridgefield residents benefit from Abilis’ disability services as the nonprofit marks 75 years of support across lower Fairfield County. A recent Diamond Anniversary Gala in Greenwich raised a record $1 million, helping sustain programs that foster independence, job training, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities in Ridgefield and neighboring towns.
5. Baseball Recap: Danbury Makes It Four in a Row on the Road (maxpreps.com) — Danbury’s baseball team just capped a four-game road win streak that included an 8–5 victory at Ridgefield on May 27, highlighting strong playoff form against several Connecticut rivals. With no future games scheduled yet, that Ridgefield matchup stands out as part of a hot offensive stretch where Danbury averaged 8.5 runs per road game.
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