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🌱 Patch AM: Ridgefield Schools Report Enrollment Below Projections, Review 2027-28 Calendar

Coming up: The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

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Greetings Ridgefield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ridgefield schools face lower enrollment as board eyes calendar, policy changes
  • From genomics to baked goods, 28 new businesses hit Ridgefield
  • How could Ridgefield's police and fire stations be redesigned soon?

Also on today's calendar: The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Donna Z.!

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clearing and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ridgefield Schools Report Enrollment Below Projections, Review 2027-28 Calendar (patch.com) — Ridgefield's Board of Education reviewed a draft 2027-28 school calendar and an enrollment report showing the district currently 58 students below projections, with official counts due after Oct. 1. Members also began considering repeal of four student-related policies, heard updates on long-term facilities planning, and scheduled upcoming discussions on employee retention, governance, and superintendent evaluation, all directly affecting Ridgefield schools and families.
   

2. Life Sciences Research Firms Among 28 New Ridgefield Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Ridgefield saw 28 new businesses register with the state in September, including two firms focused on research and development in the physical, engineering and life sciences. The newcomers span 24 categories, from health and wellness providers to beverage retailers, baked goods, catering, and sporting goods, signaling fresh commercial activity across multiple Ridgefield neighborhoods.
   

3. Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Moves Ahead With Four Facility Concepts, New Response-Time Study (patch.com) — Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee is advancing four concepts for new or reconfigured police and fire buildings, with a preferred combined facility on Danbury Road and fresh response-time analysis underway. Over the next few weeks, architects will refine layouts, soil testing will begin, and updated cost estimates will be developed before a future public feedback meeting where residents can compare options.
   

4. These 10 Connecticut Towns Were Just Picked As The State's Top Places To Live (newsbreak.com) — Ridgefield earns recognition as Connecticut's first official Cultural District, spotlighting its Main Street museums, historic Keeler Tavern, and upgraded Ridgefield Playhouse. The town's strong schools and lively downtown events, including concerts in Ballard Park and a producers-only farmers market through October 3, reinforce its reputation as one of the state's most appealing places to live.
   

5. Connecticut high school girls cross country top performances (Sept. 24-Oct. 1) (newstimes.com) — Ridgefield runners get a shout-out in this week's statewide girls cross country honor roll, with junior Angelina Ruggeri winning the Ridgefield Duals in a strong 17:13.1 over 4.19K. The list highlights standout times from meets across Connecticut between Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, giving local fans a sense of how Ridgefield's talent stacks up statewide.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
  • 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
  • Connecticut Pest Elimination posted a job opening for CT Pest Control Service Technician in Georgetown. Apply here.
  • Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts posted a job opening for Custodian in Redding. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.

Ok Ridgefield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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