🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Wetlands Board To Review Carriage House Drive Work, Bennetts Farm Road Violations

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In today's newsletter:

• Ridgefield wetlands board to weigh violations and new home projects
• How much are Ridgefield's gas stations really charging this week?
• When will UB40 bring "Red Red Wine" to Ridgefield Playhouse?

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgefield Wetlands Board To Review Carriage House Drive Work, Bennetts Farm Road Violations (patch.com) — Ridgefield residents are being briefed on several Inland Wetlands Board matters, including proposed septic and driveway work and a tree-clearing violation on Carriage House Drive, and unapproved activity on Bennetts Farm Road. The Zoom meeting will also take up new applications for a Spring Valley Road garage, a Holmes Road home addition, and a planting bond release on Florida Road, all affecting local wetlands oversight.
   

• Ridgefield Gas Prices Rise as Connecticut Average Tops US Rate (patch.com subscription) — Ridgefield drivers are currently paying about $4.14 per gallon for regular gas, nearly identical to the statewide average and higher than both New England and national prices. Recent reports list Stateline Exxon at $4.15 and Shell on Danbury Road at $4.13, with prices still fluctuating based on oil markets and local demand.
   

• UB40 announces The Unstoppable Tour (themusicuniverse.com) — UB40 is bringing its Unstoppable Tour to Ridgefield Playhouse on September 29, giving local fans a chance to hear hits like "Red Red Wine" live. The tour spans 40 North American dates through mid-November, featuring the band's classic lineup and newer material ahead of a planned 2027 album.
   

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Saturday August 29
• 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize →
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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Freshman Parent Night
  Ridgefield High School Ridgefield, CT 06877
  6:00 pm
• The Golden Age of Musicals, with Harold Rosenbaum
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  6:30 pm
• The Golden Age of Musicals, with Harold Rosenbaum →
  Ridgefield Library, 472 Main St, Ridgefield
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• 17th - 20th Century European and Russian History Classes Start October 2 on Fridays at 10 a.m. →
  Zoom
  10:00 am
• Big Picture
  Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, Ridgefield , CT, 06877, US
  11:30 am
• Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic Showcase →
  Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• New Classes Start in September and October . . . in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various in Ridgefield and/or Zoom
  9:30 am
• Cub Scout Field Day! →
  Sturges Park, 217 Rippowam Rd, Ridgefield
  3:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Blessing of the Backpacks + Back to School Bash! →
  103 Main St, Ridgefield
  10:00 am
• Mushroom Walk with Mycologist on Sunday, October 18 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Ridgefield TBA
  4:00 pm
Monday August 31
• ESL (English as a 2nd Language), Adult High School Diploma, GED Classes Available in Danbury →
  Various in Danbury
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dale and his crew did an awesome job a few weeks ago.
  They work SO hard and do an excellent clean up once the tree work is done. I appreciate that it's a local family business that has been in business… (Nextdoor Ridgebury)
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  , Does anyone know of a great cat sitter? Ridgefield. Thanks. (Nextdoor Cooper Hill Road)

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🗞 Nearby News

Redding

• Owner of Connecticut landscaping company charged with workers' comp violation (fox61.com)

Danbury

• Lamont, Danbury officials to address rise in ICE activity (wfsb.com)
• Danbury Man Arrested on Felony Gun Charge Following Traffic Stop (yonkerstimes.com)

New Canaan

• New Canaan Home With 'Sophisticated Design' Listed For Sale (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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