🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Police Charge Bridgeport Man After Ethan Allen Highway Motorcycle Crash

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In today's newsletter:

• Motorcyclist faces multiple charges after Ridgefield Ethan Allen Highway crash
• How will Ridgefield handle its big jump to Class LL?

Also on today's calendar: Molly Tuttle in Concert and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of showers, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ridgefield Police Charge Bridgeport Man After Ethan Allen Highway Motorcycle Crash (patch.com) — Ridgefield residents may notice increased police attention on Ethan Allen Highway after a recent two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, where only minor injuries were reported. Police say a 29-year-old Bridgeport motorcyclist was cited for a fraudulent plate, driving without a license or insurance, and speeding, and is due in Danbury Superior Court on Sept. 11.
   

• What you need to know about the 2026 CIAC girls swimming and diving season (ctpost.com) — Ridgefield High's girls swim team is moving up to Class LL this November, setting up a major showdown with perennial powerhouse Greenwich after winning Class L and the State Open in 2024. The CIAC season starts September 8, with Ridgefield again expected to contend strongly at the state level. Key championship meets run in mid-November at Middletown and West Hartford.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ridgefield

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6
• Molly Tuttle in Concert →
  The Klein Memorial Auditorium, 910 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes →
  September 8th/14th 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes,
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 9
• Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being →
  Online Event,
  12:30 pm
• 'Free' Introduction to Modern Square Dancing Lesson →
  70 Ridgefield Rd, Wilton
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• From College List to Application Plan →
  Online,
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism →
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• DSLR Photography, Flash, iPhone and iPhone Photography Classes in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various in Ridgefield, CT
  1:00 pm
• Feng Shui Walk in Ridgefield on Monday, September 28 at 4 p.m. →
  Ridgefield Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St, Ridgefield
  4:00 pm
• Business Strategy Seminars on Monday Evenings (Oct. 5, 19, 26) in Ridgefield Continuing Education →
  East Ridge Middle School, 10 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  5:30 pm
• French Classes Start in September and October in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  6:00 pm
• Yoga - Classes Start September 28 & 30 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various Times in Ridgefield Center
  6:15 pm
• Spanish Classes Start September 28 and 29 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed →
  Various in Ridgefield or on Zoom
  7:00 pm
• George Thorogood & The Destroyers →
  Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Crochet Classes for Beginners Start 10/6 (10 a.m.) and 10/7 (6 p.m.) →
  Various :ocations in Ridgefield
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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Danbury

• 'Terrorizing Our City': ICE Targets Immigrants in Danbury, CT, Including at School Bus Stops (democracynow.org)
• Manchester trucker dies following Conn. collision on I-84 (unionleader.com)
• Different times indeed... (blogspot.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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