5 Things To Know In Ridgefield: Tri-Board Budget Talks, Battle Of Ridgefield Land Vote, ParkMobile And More

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Board of Selectpersons, Board of Education and Board of Finance meet together Tuesday to start talks on next year's budgets, the selectpersons consider a possible land purchase tied to the Battle of Ridgefield and a public hearing Wednesday weighs whether the town should join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority.

Here are five things to know about life around Ridgefield this week:

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1. Tri-Board Meeting Kicks Off FY2027-28 Budget Talks
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room, Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St.
What to know: The Board of Selectpersons, Board of Education and Board of Finance will each give remarks on the upcoming FY2027-28 budgets, followed by a general discussion among all three boards. Public comment opens the meeting and is limited to three minutes per speaker.
More information here.

2. Hearing On Joining The Connecticut Municipal Development Authority
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Board of Selectpersons meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room, Town Hall, 400 Main St.
What to know: The Board of Selectpersons will hold a public hearing for residents on approving Ridgefield's membership in the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority. Before the hearing, the board's regular meeting includes reappointments to the Parking Authority, Historic District Commission and Economic and Community Development Commission.
More information here.

3. Selectpersons Weigh Battle Of Ridgefield Land Purchase
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Small Conference Room, Town Hall Annex, 66 Prospect St.
What to know: At a special meeting before the Tri-Board session, the Board of Selectpersons will discuss a possible land purchase related to the Battle of Ridgefield and may vote to specify the use of capital close-out funds, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. ParkMobile Grace Period Ends Friday At Bailey Avenue Lot
When: Grace period through Friday, Nov. 20
Where: Bailey Avenue Municipal Lot and Branchville daily parking spaces
What to know: Drivers can now pay with the ParkMobile app at designated spaces in the Bailey Avenue lot, at $1 an hour plus ParkMobile fees, for up to four hours, according to the town. Through Nov. 20, drivers in those spaces who don't pay can stay up to two hours without a ticket; staying longer without paying, or past paid time, brings a $15 ticket. After Nov. 20, payment is required. Branchville daily parking spaces now take the $5 daily fee through ParkMobile, with a $15 fee without it.
More information here.

5. Zoning Board Of Appeals Hears Deck, Garage Requests
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Large Conference Room, Town Hall, 400 Main St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals' special meeting includes setback variance requests to rebuild and extend a deck at 145 Lakeside Drive and to build a garage at 646 North Salem Road, according to the agenda.
More information here.