Here's How Ridgefield's Unemployment Numbers Have Changed, New Data Released

New employment data numbers have just dropped for Ridgefield via the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Patch Candidate Profile: Andrea Beebe For Ridgefield Board Of Finance

Andrea Beebe shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board Of Finance.

Patch Candidate Profile: Andrew Okrongly For Ridgefield Board of Finance

Andrew Okrongly shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Finance.

Patch Candidate Profile: Mike Rettger For Ridgefield Board of Finance

Mike Rettger shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Finance

Patch Candidate Profile: John H. Frey For Board of Police Commissioners

John H. Frey shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Police Commissioners.

Ridgefield Town Meeting Approves E-Bike Restrictions, Road Ordinance Changes & Housing Trust

Ridgefield residents backed housing, transportation and road measures during a Sept. 17 special town meeting.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Discuss Senior Transportation Pilot, Parking Needs, And Blighted Properties

Ridgefield officials advanced a senior transportation pilot, reappointed commissioners, and addressed property and parking issues.

Patch Candidate Profile: Angela Rice For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Angela Rice shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board Of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Debra Franceschini For Ridgefield Board Of Education

Debra Franceschini shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board Of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Andy Sternlieb For Ridgefield Board Of Assessment Appeals

Andy Sternlieb shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board Of Assessment Appeals.

Ridgefield Patch Candidate Profile: Marty Heiser For Board of Finance

Marty Heiser shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Finance.

Ridgefield Planners Weigh Aldrich Museum Events, Approve Trail Project

Ridgefield PZC debates outdoor events at Aldrich Museum, approves Norwalk River Valley Trail, and reviews enforcement cases.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Public Safety Building Vote, Hear Habitat Housing Proposal

Ridgefield officials sent a $77.4M public safety building plan to the November ballot and reviewed a Habitat housing project.

Ridgefield Board Of Education Reviews Auditorium Plans, Roof Projects And New School Construction

Ridgefield school officials discuss auditorium renovations, roof work, and construction of a new alternative high school.

Ridgefield's Latest Employment Data Released, Here's What The Numbers Reveal

New employment data numbers have just dropped for Ridgefield via the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board Continues High Ridge Development Hearing

Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board continues High Ridge project hearing to September and schedules site walks for wetlands violations.

Ridgefield Board Of Selectpersons Reviews Senior Tax Credit Plan, Zoning Proposals

Ridgefield board reviews senior tax credit plan, zoning proposals, ADA settlement, and sets September hearings.

Ridgefield Economic Development Commission Reviews Historic District Proposal

Ridgefield ECDC weighs East Ridge Historic District proposal, plans Ridgefield Connect and Tiger Shark Tank events.

Ridgefield Democrats Approve 18 Candidates for November Election, Including 13 Incumbents

Ridgefield Democrats endorse 18 candidates for local boards, emphasizing experience, transparency, and community values.

Ridgefield P&Z Advances Affordable Housing, Safety Projects And Discusses Director Transition

Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission approves 20-unit housing at Red Rooster site, continues truck exit hearing

Ridgefield Launches Opioid Response Program Amid Rising Overdose Deaths In Connecticut

Ridgefield offers free Naloxone overdose rescue kits to help residents respond quickly and save lives amid the opioid crisis.

Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons Advances School Updates, Government Reform And Recreation Plans

Ridgefield Selectpersons discuss Veterans Park updates, government committee report, pickleball courts, and upcoming ordinances.

Ridgefield Selectpersons Approve Park Expansion, Address Contamination And Roadwork Issues

Ridgefield BOS approves park expansion, discusses High Ridge contamination, Laurel Hill paving, and ordinance changes.

Ridgefield Planning Board Seeks Public Input On Branchville Transit-Oriented District Plan

Ridgefield P&Z to hold Zoom session on Branchville zoning updates; more input sessions planned this summer.

Ridgefield Voters Approve Land Purchase, Fracking Waste Ordinance Repeal At Town Meeting

Ridgefield OKs $750K property purchase and ends local fracking waste ban; Board also highlights senior expo success.

Ridgefield Parents Push For Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban At Schools Amid Growing Statewide Support

Parents in Ridgefield back a petition to ban student cellphones during school hours, echoing a broader push across Connecticut.

Ridgefield Leaders Push Back On State Housing Law, Cite Local Control And Zoning Concerns

Ridgefield officials criticize Connecticut’s new housing law, citing loss of local control and threats to town character.

Ridgefield To Hold Special Town Meeting On Property Purchase And Fracking Waste Repeal

Ridgefield residents will have the opportunity to vote on two significant measures at a special town meeting this coming week.

Ridgefield OKs $200K For Emergency Radio Console Upgrade

Ridgefield approves $200K for emergency radio system; GOP seat opens on Board of Selectpersons as Chris Murray resigns.

Ridgefield Schedules Hearings On Proposed Government Changes

Among the many topics on table: Should Ridgefield hire a professional town administrator? Here's your chance to weigh in…

Ridgefield Tapped To Receive State Infrastructure Grant

Statewide, a total of $30 million in state grants will be doled out to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements.

Ridgefield Promotes Two Fire Captains To Chief, Assistant Chief

Ridgefield names Rommie Duckworth as fire chief, Tony Cerulli as assistant chief; both to be sworn in June 6 following long service.

Ridgefield Reviews Housing Project, Land Deal And Infrastructure Plans

Ridgefield officials weigh housing application, land purchase, and a $4M grant for drainage; town meetings set for May 28 and June 11.

Ridgefield 2025 Budget Referendum: Here's What Passed

Ridgefield voters passed seven budget measures on May 13, including education, road, and public safety funding for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

4-Day Work Week Approved For Certain Town Employees In Ridgefield

The 4-day work week trial would result in some major changes to some aspects of town government.

Building Moratorium Approved In Ridgefield: Report

A six-month pause on most larger developments has been approved in Ridgefield, according to a report.

Annual Town Meeting Set For May 5 At Ridgefield Playhouse

Ridgefield will hold its Annual Town Meeting May 5 to review budget and bonding proposals ahead of a townwide vote on May 13.

Ridgefield Launches New Networking Series For Remote Professionals

Ridgefield Connect debuts May 28 at Nod Hill Brewery with beer, food, and a business talk by local brewmasters—free for attendees.

Highlights From April 23 Ridgefield Board Of Selectpersons' Meeting

"Members of the PRIDE community have been persistent in their request to have the PRIDE flag flown on the flagpole in front of Town Hall…"

Ridgefield Nets $3K From Nickel-Per-Nip Program To Support Cleanup

Ridgefield earned over $3,000 from nip bottle sales to fund local environmental efforts under Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program.