Ridgefield Boards, Commissions & Committees Need Volunteers

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Ridgefield Arts Council Submits Budget, Advances 2026 Programs And Award Support

Ridgefield Arts Council approved routine business, advanced 2026 arts planning and backed a Cultural District Award nominee.

Ridgefield P&Z Approves Bed-And-Breakfast With Strict Limits, 3-Year Trial Period

Ridgefield planners approve a bed-and-breakfast permit with limits on guests, rentals and vehicles after neighbor concerns.

Ridgefield Officials Debate Budget And Tax Strategy, Focus On Senior Relief And Capital Pressures

Ridgefield selectpersons discuss budget and tax strategy, senior tax relief, and rising capital costs ahead of the next budget cycle.

Ridgefield Hears Public Comment On Proposed East Ridge Road Historic District

Ridgefield residents weigh a proposed East Ridge Road historic district, raising concerns about municipal buildings and development.

Ridgefield Seeks Volunteers For Architectural Advisory Committee, Housing Authority, Arts Council

Ridgefield is seeking volunteers for the Architectural Advisory Committee and treasurer roles with the Housing Authority and Arts Council.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Interviews For Police, Fire Facilities Committee Candidates

Ridgefield selectpersons approve a list of 15 candidates to interview for a new police and fire facilities committee.

Ridgefield Residents Urge New Review Of Police, Fire Facility Plans At Public Meeting

Ridgefield residents question cost, location and outreach for a proposed police and fire facility at a Dec. 13 public meeting.

Ridgefield Voters Approve Eversource Easement, Open Space Transfer At Town Meeting

Ridgefield approves an Eversource easement for the alternative high school and accepts new open space.

Ridgefield Reviews Fire Staffing, Overtime Costs And Dispatch Issues

Ridgefield Fire Commission examines fire staffing progress, overtime trends, dispatch training and apparatus repairs.

Ridgefield Bridges Show Mostly Good Ratings, Though 1 Structure Falls Into Fair Condition

CTDOT data shows most Ridgefield bridges in good condition, but one key span carries just a "fair" rating.

Ridgefield Opens 2026 Tax Relief Application Window For Eligible Senior Homeowners

Ridgefield will accept senior homeowner tax relief applications Jan. 1–April 1, 2026. Residents 65+ may qualify.

Ridgefield Residents Urge New Approach To Police And Fire Facilities After Failed Referendums

Residents call for clearer communication, broader input and reassessment of cost and location for new public safety buildings.

Ridgefield’s John Frey Named To Advisory Board At Governor Rell Center For Public Service

Ridgefield’s John Frey joins the Governor Jodi Rell Center’s Board of Advisors, bringing decades of state and local service.

Ridgefield Board Of Education Elects New Officers, Hears Reports On Enrollment And Student Programs

Ridgefield school board elects new leadership, reviews enrollment trends, highlights student programs and hears extensive public comment.

Ridgefield Boards Announce New Volunteer Opportunities For Local Residents

Ridgefield is seeking volunteers for two key civic roles. Learn what positions are open and how to apply.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Veterans Exemption Plan, Open Space Swap And Senior Tax Update

Ridgefield officials advance a veterans tax exemption change, open space swap, 2026 meeting schedule and senior tax proposals.

Ridgefield Tri-Board Reviews Fiscal Outlook, School Needs And Capital Pressures

Ridgefield’s boards reviewed budget conditions, rising costs, school needs and capital projects during a wide-ranging tri-board meeting.

'Square One': Ridgefield Officials Plan New Citizens Committee After Public Safety Building Referendum Fails

Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons agrees to form a citizens committee to reassess options after voters rejected a new public safety building

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Pound Street Land Deal, Approve Health Director, and Appoint New ECDC Member

Ridgefield Selectpersons approve new health director, accept Pound Street open space, and add senior tax credit plan to agenda.

Ridgefield Election Results 2025: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Ridgefield local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Ridgefield Election Results 2025: Voters Weigh In On $77M Public Safety Building

Ridgefield residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Ridgefield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the Ridgefield municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Ridgefield To Benefit From $1.5 Million Regional Waste Reduction Grant Backed By State

Ridgefield will share in a $1.5M grant to expand food scrap composting and waste reduction through the HRRA program.

Ridgefield Receives Over $3K In Latest ‘Nickel-Per-Nip’ Environmental Distribution

Ridgefield earned over $3K through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.

Major Change Affecting Social Security Payments In CT For 2026

The news concerning Social Security payments was announced on Friday by the federal government.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Approve Extended Four-Day Workweek, Name Town Historian, Hear Senior Tax Credit Prop

Ridgefield Selectpersons make four-day workweek permanent, appoint town historians, and review senior tax relief plans.

Ridgefield Police Union Endorses Coffin, Dornfeld, and Frey for Re-Election to Police Commission

Ridgefield Police Union Endorses Coffin, Dornfeld, and Frey for Re-Election to Police Commission

Ridgefield P&Z Approves Aldrich Outdoor Event Plan, Clarifies Daycare Moratorium Rule

Ridgefield’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved Aldrich Museum’s outdoor events and clarified that private daycares are exempt from the

Patch Candidate Profile: Divya Dorairajan For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Divya Dorairajan shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Stephen Riebling For Ridgefield Board of Police Commissioners

Stephen Riebling shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Police Commissioners.

Patch Candidate Profile: Sharon Wicks Dornfeld For Ridgefield Board of Police Commissioners

Sharon Wicks Dornfeld shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Police Commissioners.

Patch Candidate Profile: Tina Malhotra For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Tina Malhotra shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board Of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Scott Sigel For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Scott Sigel shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Education.

Ridgefield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the Ridgefield municipal election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Ridgefield Residents Weigh $77 Million Combined Police-Fire Facility Proposal At Heated Public Hearing

Residents voiced support and concern over cost, location, and size of proposed $77M Ridgefield police-fire complex.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Compassion Committee, Approve Deer Hunt And $180K Drainage Grant

Ridgefield board approves Compassionate Ridgefield as town committee, renews deer hunt, and accepts $180K state grant.

Patch Candidate Profile: Noah Berkowicz For Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board

Noah Berkowicz shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board.

Patch Candidate Profile: Kathryn Graf For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Kathryn Graf shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Timothy Bishop For Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board

Timothy Bishop shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board.