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đŸŒ± Patch AM: What’s at stake when Staples visits Ridgefield under the lights?

Also, don't miss Redding Historical Society Annual Meeting on the Ridgefield Patch calendar

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What's up Ridgefield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake when Staples visits Ridgefield under the lights?
  • Ridgefield remembers Clifton "Kip" Delaney and his remarkable life of service.

Also on today's calendar: Redding Historical Society Annual Meeting and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Inside Week 2 of CIAC football: Two wins, no respect and a triple threat (theridgefieldpress.com) — Ridgefield football fans have a home game coming up, with Staples visiting for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Week 3 of the CIAC season. The broader roundup highlights early standouts like Greenwich, Southington, Berlin, and Pomperaug, but closes by flagging Ridgefield's matchup as one of Friday night's games to watch across Connecticut.
   

• Clifton Roderick Delaney (vnews.com) — Ridgefield is part of the life story of Clifton "Kip" Delaney, who played football and baseball here as a teen before a lifetime of service, family, and community work in New Hampshire and later Florida. The 84-year-old Army veteran, printer, business co-founder, school board member, and devoted Catholic died September 7, with a December 10 celebration of life planned in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Benchmark Senior Living Earns More 2026 Connecticut Assisted Living Association Awards Than Any Other Provide —carol arnold Read on Patch
  • VISIONS - Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra in Concert October 3rd! —Laurie Kenagy Read on Patch
  • Hello to all bird & wildlife lovers!
    Another photo of a Black Crowned Night Heron. They were in our property so very often, hunting chipmunks. Strange too in that from where it is, the… (Nextdoor Main Street)
  • To all bird loving neighbors!
    I wondered if anyone has seen any Baltimore Orioles this past Spring? I haven't seen any photos posted here and now I'm wondering about their… (Nextdoor Main Street)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead - Ridgefield HS in Ridgefield. Apply here.
  • Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Retail Cashier in Ridgefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ridgefield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Redding

Danbury

  • Buick GMC Regional Sales Operations Manager Job in Danbury, CT (news-usa.today)
  • Piano concert featuring Ying Li to kick off Danbury Concert Association's new season (westportjournal.com)
  • (#R-41931) Lead Teller (monmouth.edu)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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