5 Things To Know In Ridgefield: Public Safety Buildings, Voter Deadline, WPCA Wins $1.1M And More

Ridgefield's public safety facilities panel hears from its consultant, Friday is the voter deadline, and the WPCA reports no rate hike.

🌱 Patch AM: How Ridgefield schools plan to handle student writing and classroom AI

Also check out An Afternoon of Music on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Schools Review K-12 Writing Instruction, Launch Technology And AI Oversight Plan

And check out Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Arts Council Elects New Officers, Confirms Funding For 2027 Scholarship

Coming up on the Ridgefield Patch calendar: 4 Day Huge Book Sale Ridgefield Library Lower Level Friday -Monday

🌱 Patch AM: Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Ridgefield This Fall — And How To Carve Them

And on the Ridgefield Patch calendar - Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale

🌱 Patch AM: ROAR Gala To Honor Photographer And Danbury Animal Hospital In Ridgefield

Coming up: Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

ROAR Gala To Honor Photographer And Danbury Animal Hospital In Ridgefield

ROAR will honor Debbie Rabinowitz and Danbury Animal Hospital at its Oct. 23 gala in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Gas Prices Top State And National Averages As Connecticut Prices Ease

Ridgefield drivers are paying about $4.51 a gallon, above the Connecticut average of $4.45 and the U.S. average of $4.35.

🌱 Patch AM: Making Sense of Medicare and 7 more events

And check out Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Bridge Classes - Starting 9/28 (9:30 a.m.) and 9/17 in Ridgefield Continuing Ed and 7 more events

And check out Complimentary Presentation - Preparing for Taxes in Retirement on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

Aquarion PFAS Treatment Project To Begin In Ridgefield

The authority said the project is intended to ensure that drinking water treated at the Ridgefield facility complies with the EPA standards

The Aldrich To Host Free Community Day In Ridgefield

The Aldrich will host a free Community Day Oct. 17 with art activities, tours, performances and family

Memorial In Ridgefield Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

Ridgefield’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will mark the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks.

Ridgefield Lottery Player Wins Big

The winning ticket was purchased in Ridgefield.

Anxiety is Reshaping Teen Girlhood: A Call for Awareness and Help

Parents and teachers are watching capable, thoughtful young women struggle under pressures that simply didn’t exist a generation ago

TIMELINE: New Pickleball Courts Coming To Ridgefield Recreation Center Campus

Four new pickleball courts, parking and seating are planned for the Ridgefield Recreation Center campus.

Ridgefield Pickleball & PBA Raise Funds For Special Olympics CT

Pickleball players from Ridgefield and the surrounding towns joined in a fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics.

Ridgebury Farm Fête To Honor Lessley Burke And Anne Rudick-Lowe

Ridgebury Farm’s fifth annual Farm Fête will honor Lessley Burke and Anne Rudick-Lowe.

ROAR Joins Clear The Shelters Pet Adoption Campaign In Ridgefield

ROAR is joining the Clear The Shelters campaign in August to promote pet adoption and fundraising.

Ridgefield Teen Dies In Car Accident On Wilton Road West

Friends spoke of the teen's "unwavering commitment to doing things the right way, his quick wit and incredible sense of humor…"

Ridgefield SummerFest 2026 To Feature 100-Plus Vendors, Entertainment And Main Street Closures

Ridgefield SummerFest returns July 25 with 100-plus vendors, entertainment, family activities and Main Street closures.

Ridgefield March And Rally To Mark John Lewis Anniversary, Support Voting Rights

A Ridgefield march and rally July 18 will mark six years since John Lewis’ death and support voting rights.

Applications Open For Tiger Shark Tank 5 Business Pitch Competition In Ridgefield

Tiger Shark Tank will return to the Ridgefield Playhouse this fall, with applications now open.

Ridgefield Native Elected To New England Tennis Hall Of Fame

A Ridgefield native has been elected to the USTA New England Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

New Executive Director, Museum Milestone Mark Turning Point For Keeler Tavern In Ridgefield

Keeler Tavern names Tina Malhotra executive director as longtime leader Hildegard Grob retires after 14 years.

Ridgefield Pickleball Fundraiser Raises $1,350 For Meals On Wheels

More than 60 players and 12 local businesses joined the June 5 event held in honor of Mendy Polchinski.

Lucky Ridgefield Resident Wins $50K In Powerball Drawing

The odds of claming a $50K ducat are just 1 in 913,129.18, according to Powerball officials.

Local Business Spotlight: Ridgefield Academy

A nurturing educational community where curiosity, confidence and achievement grow together.

Pickleball, Tennis And Therapy Dog Yoga To Benefit Ridgefield Rescue Pets At ROAR Rally

ROAR's June fundraiser features pickleball, tennis and therapy dog yoga to support adoptable pets in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Student Wins Statewide First Amendment Essay Contest

The winning essay was selected from 70 entries submitted by students from high schools across Connecticut.

Ridgefield Family Faces Rare Disease Journey With Infant Daughter Maisie

“There are moments when you just are overwhelmed,” former Ridgefield Poet Laureate Barb Jennes said.

Ridgefield Remembrance Parade And Ball To Honor Battle Of Ridgefield For America 250

Ridgefield will host the Remembrance Parade and Ball this weekend, honoring Revolutionary War history and local patriots.

Ridgefield Journalist Wins 3 Connecticut Press Club Awards

Amy Polacko was honored for articles on coercive control and domestic abuse published in HuffPost, Ms. and the Daily News.

Ridgefield Non-Profit Fair Returns As Neighbors Group Builds Community Connections

Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers hosts its 2nd Non-Profit Fair this month at Yanity Gym.

Ridgefield Guild Of Artists In Search Of New Leadership

Pam Stoddart will be stepping down as the executive director of Ridgefield Guild of Artists.

Ridgefield Pride to Mark International Transgender Day of Visibility

Ridgefield Pride has announced plans to mark International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) locally in Ridgefield

Ridgefield Teen CERT To Host Medical Response 101 Class For High School Students

Ridgefield Teen CERT will hold a May 21 class teaching EMT basics to local high school students.

Ridgefield Pride In The Park Set For June 6 At Ballard Park

Ridgefield Pride in the Park returns June 6 with a parade, activities and performances at Ballard Park.

No Kings Protest Planned In Ridgefield This Weekend

Protests are planned across the state and the country this weekend — here's what's happening in Ridgefield.

Free Spring Events Planned in Ridgefield

A flashlight egg hunt, annual scramble and Spring Fling are all scheduled for late March.

Oh, the Places Immaculate’s Class of 2024 Will Go!

Mustangs Set Their Sights on Exciting Careers

How Do You Give Your Child a Leg Up in College Admissions?

Immaculate High School Has a Winning Formula

What Does it Take to be in the Top 2.5 Percent of Schools?

Immaculate Offers Students a Rigorous Education and a Vibrant Student Life

Immaculate’s Focus on STEM Sets Students Up for Success

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Business Classes are on Cutting Edge.

With résumés as with life, the process matters

As a parent, you want to help your child succeed in their next step. How do you do that?

Join Us For Fairfield Prep Open House!

Register for Sunday, Oct. 1, or Saturday, Nov. 18. Several sessions available each day.

Check Out These Local Students Doing Amazing Things This Summer!

Immaculate Mustangs Give Back, See the World and Test Drive Careers

Where is Immaculate’s Class of 2023 Headed?

Some of the Answers May Surprise You!

Fairfield Prep debuts Summer Esports Camp

For Boys and Girls entering 6th, 7th and 8ths grades. Three sessions available!

Fairfield Prep Innovation Camp offers Two Summer Sessions!

Engage in innovative learning on the Prep campus! Open to boys and girls entering grades 6, 7 and 8.