Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board To Review Septic System Proposal, Enforcement Matters

Ridgefield's Inland Wetlands Board will review a Barrack Hill Road septic proposal and enforcement matters on July 9.

Ridgefield Panel Debates How To Evaluate Future Police, Fire Facility Options

Ridgefield's Public Safety Facilities Committee debated evaluation criteria and public outreach for future facilities.

Ridgefield P&Z Approves Short-Term Rental Rules, Rejects Main Street Sign Proposal

Ridgefield P&Z approved short-term rental rules, advanced stormwater plans and continued zoning reviews.

Ridgefield Voters Approve Danbury Road Sidewalk Easements, Hear Pickleball Project Update

Ridgefield voters approved Route 35 sidewalk easements and received an update on the town's pickleball project.

Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Authorizes Soil Testing For Potential Sites

Ridgefield committee approved soil testing and reviewed police facility needs as site evaluations continue.

Ridgefield Finance Board Raises Concerns About BOE Surplus Policy, Reviews Capital Planning

Ridgefield finance officials discussed BOE surplus rollovers, debt policy development and year-end finances.

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board Advances Regulations Update, Releases 2 Planting Bonds

Ridgefield wetlands officials advanced regulation revisions and approved two planting bond releases.

Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission Advances Short-Term Rental Rules, Sustainability Review

Ridgefield P&Z advanced short-term rental rules and launched a sustainability zoning amendment review.

Ridgefield Scores State Grant For Danbury Road Sidewalk Extension

Ridgefield will receive over $400K for a Danbury Road sidewalk extension through a Connecticut transportation grant program.

Ridgefield Conservation Commission Backs Rodenticide Restrictions, Approves Land Management Funds

Ridgefield conservation officials backed rodenticide limits and approved funding for haying, equipment and tools.

Ridgefield Public Safety Panel Reviews Fire Station Needs And Facility Options

Just how 'broken' is it? Ridgefield’s public safety panel reviewed fire station needs, response times and facility options June 11.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Approve June 22 Meeting On Pickleball Courts Funding

State funds for a proposed pickleball project never materialized. Ridgefield officials say they'll build the courts anyway.

Ridgefield ECDC Hires Part-Time Consultant, Advances Cultural District Initiatives

Ridgefield's ECDC hired a part-time consultant, advanced Cultural District projects and discussed Route 7 safety concerns.

Ridgefield Arts Council Approves Budget, Finalizes Plans For Make Music Day

Ridgefield Arts Council approved its 2026-27 budget and finalized plans for June 21 Make Music Day.

Ridgefield Zoners Continue Airbnb Debate, Approve New Preschool Plans

The Ridgefield Planning and Zoning Commission advanced ongoing discussions about proposed regulations for short-term rentals.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Delay Decision On Proposed Paid Parking Pilot

Ridgefield officials postponed action on a proposed ParkMobile parking pilot after concerns about downtown paid parking.

Zoners Approve Ridgefield Academy Expansion, Sewer Project

Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission approves South Street sewer work, Ridgefield Academy expansion and new traffic study rules.

What Passes The 'Smell Test'? Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Debates Cost Limits, Facility Options

Ridgefield public safety facilities panel debated costs, operations and facility concepts as tiger teams refined proposals.

Busy Ridgefield Corridor Set For New Round Of Construction Work

Work tied to roadway improvements and a school water main extension is expected to begin next month.

Ridgefield 2026 Budget Referendum Results Released

More than 2,200 Ridgefield residents voted on the nine ballot questions.

Ridgefield Weighs Time Restrictions Instead Of Leaf Blower Ban

Ridgefield officials discuss leaf blower restrictions, weighing time limits and seasonal rules over a gas-powered ban

Don't Forget To Vote: Ridgefield Budget Referendum On The Ballot Tuesday

The proposed fiscal year 2026–27 spending plan totals about $181.1 million, a 3.6 percent increase over the current year's budget.

Ridgefield Voters Send $181.1M Budget To Referendum, Approve Capital Items At Town Meeting

Ridgefield voters advance $181.1M budget to referendum, approve $2.23M in capital items at annual town meeting.

Ridgefield Board of Ed Panel Advances Budget, Health Policies; Seeks Legal Review

Ridgefield Board of Education policy panel updates budget rules, student health policies and considers non-lapsing fund framework.

Ridgefield Zoners Approve Sturges Park Pavilion, Continue Sewer, Academy Hearings

Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission OKs Sturges Park pavilion, continues sewer and Ridgefield Academy hearings and zoning updates.

Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Reviews Zoning Hurdles, Advances Facility Planning Work

Ridgefield committee reviews zoning process, site data and costs for police, fire facility options

Ridgefield Wetlands Board Continues Branchville Road Hearing, Seeks Revisions to Wilton Road Plan

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board continues Branchville Rd hearing and seeks revisions to Wilton Road plans before May vote.

Ridgefield Board Advances Lakeview Property Plans, Approves Battlefield Preservation Fund

Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons moves forward on Lakeview property, approves preservation fund and vendor permit, addresses vacancies

Ridgefield Officials Weigh Town Administrator Role, Hear Warnings On Structure And Leadership

"You got to be clear, we are not doing administrative work anymore… we’re retiring from that."

Ridgefield ECDC Reappoints Tourism Rep, Advances Cultural District and Consultant Plans

Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.

Ridgefield Conservation Commission Approves Funding for Meadow, Pauses Pound Street Project

Ridgefield Conservation Commission approves McKeon Farm meadow funding, pauses Pound Street project, backs land donation.

Ridgefield Zoners Approve Governor Street Signage, Push Short-Term Rental Rules

Ridgefield PZC OKs Governor St signage, continues sewer review and debates new short-term rental regulations.

Ridgefield Wetlands Board Delays Wilton Road Application Over Stormwater Concerns

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board tables 160 Wilton Rd project over drainage concerns; reviews Mimosa Circle violation.

Ridgefield Arts Council Approves 2026 Awards, Shifts Website To Town Platform

Ridgefield Arts Council finalizes awards, moves website to town page, and advances plans for spring events and Make Music Day.

Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Debates Costs, Advances Facility Planning Options

Are the current Ridgefield Fire and Police HQs "two museums that are held together by rubber bands, staples and bubble gum"?

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance FY27 Budget, Set May Town Meeting

The board raised questions about enforcement of the town’s food truck ordinance after a business sought to expand beyond a single vehicle.

Key Findings: Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Reviews Resident Survey

Ridgefield panel reviews survey on police, fire facilities, highlighting cost concerns and next steps toward new proposals

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board Continues Bridge Proposal Review, Approves 3 Applications

Ridgefield wetlands board continues Branchville housing review, approves three applications with added environmental conditions.

Ridgefield Board of Finance Backs Lower School Budget Increase, Finalizes Capital and Town Spending

Ridgefield finance board backs a 3.35% school budget increase, approves capital plan and town spending ahead of referendum.

Ridgefield Finance Board Sets Revenue Assumptions, Defers Budget Votes To March 31

Ridgefield finance board sets tax and revenue assumptions, delays final budget votes to March 31 meeting