Play Ball: Governor Park in Ridgefield Reopens After Fire

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Governor Park, the scene of an infield fire still under investigation by the police, has reopened, the Ridgefield Press is reporting.

New soil was delivered to the field on Thursday, and town employees took about six to seven hours to complete the restoration.

The infield of Ciuccoli Field was doused in 24 gallons of gasoline and set on fire, in an apparent attempt to expedite drying it before a Ridgefield High School baseball game last Saturday, April 6. To date, the town has spent $30,000 on excavation and cleanup.

On Tuesday night, Superintendent Dr. William Collins placed three RHS baseball coaches on administrative leave while the Ridgefield police continued their investigation to determine who started the fire.

"At this point, we do not believe the coaching staff was directly involved, however, out of an abundance of caution, the three varsity coaches have been placed on administrative leave pending the conclusion of the police investigation," Collins wrote. in a letter to parents.

Officials have said that neither students nor town employees were responsible for the fire.

The police have asked anyone with any information to contact Officer Dan Gjodesen at 203-438-6531.