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Ridgefield Police Welcome New Officer

Here's a five-minute look-back on the week in Ridgefield.

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The Ridgefield Police Department welcomes newest officer, Joshua Clark of Bethel.
The Ridgefield Police Department welcomes newest officer, Joshua Clark of Bethel. (Ridgefield Police Department)

It's Sunday, Sept. 5. Here's a look back on the week in Ridgefield.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the evening and overnight. High: 72 Low: 62.

Here is a roundup of stories from in and around Ridgefield:

  1. Ridgefield CT Police Department: "The Ridgefield Police Department would like to publicly welcome our newest officer, Joshua Clark of Bethel, CT. He was sworn in today at a ceremony held at police headquarters. Officer Clark was the top scorer after passing a written tes..." (Facebook)
  2. Storm Ida: Death Toll In Westchester Now At Five (North Salem Daily Voice)
  3. Westport cell tower proposal moves forward (Fairfield Citizen)
  4. Danbury Pilot Among Those Aboard Plane That Crashed In Farmington (Patch)
  5. Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Connecticut (Fairfield Daily Voice)
  6. Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue - ROAR: "Puppies are here!!! And what better way to spend your Labor Day Weekend than meeting these and other adoptable fur babies at ROAR!! Welcome Sunny (female) and Captain (male). These sweet three-month olds came to us from our friends at Mi..." (Facebook)
  7. The Ridgefield Theater Barn: "Our very own Pamme Jones received the Wayne J. Leiss Service Award at the Saturday, August 28 Concert for the Community. Throughout the pandemic Pamme tirelessly promoted not only the mission of the Theater Barn, but also all the arts th..." (Facebook)
  8. Ridgefield CT Police Department: "Please join us in congratulating Major Stephen Brown on his retirement! Major Brown worked as a High School Teacher at Stratford High School for 7 years prior to becoming a police officer. Major began his career with the Ridgefield Polic..." (Facebook)

Ridgefield Patch Notebook

  • Ridgefield Professional Firefighters: ""A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words". Structure Fire call during dinner. #everybodysgoing" (Facebook)
  • The Ridgefield Playhouse: "We're very sad to hear the news that our friend Ed Asner has passed away. We were lucky enough to have Mr. Asner on The Ridgefield Playhouse stage multiple times - for film society events as well as his one man show. He was a legend....a..." (Facebook)
  • Ridgefield CT Police Department: "The Ridgefield Police Department extends its sincere condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and the entire Connecticut State Police family following the line of duty death of Sergeant Brian Mohl early this morning. May he rest i..." (Facebook)
  • The Prospector Theater: ""Tell your friends, the word has to end. That's my message, help me to press send." Check out Professor K's latest No R-Word Rap! www.ProspectorTheater.org #SparkleOn #ProspectorTheater #WorkingIsWorking" (Facebook)
  • Ridgefield Professional Firefighters: "9/1/2021 As we slowly begin to clean up and recover from Ida, know that we were not immune to her wrath... We also suffered water/flood damage around our home at headquarters. We tried our best to contain it, but we are no match for Moth..." (Facebook)
  • Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club: "We know, it's been a while since we've posted a Feel Good Friday but we've been busy at the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield! Busy doing what? Well, we were on a special mission that took a lot of time and energy - Mission Summer Fun for ..." (Instagram)
  • Founders Hall Ridgefield: "Look what's back! We couldn't be happier to see and hear fitness classes in progress, in person! #fitness #foundershall #fallsemester #lifelonglearning #personalgrowth #happyhearts" (Facebook)
  • The Ridgefield Playhouse: "If you build it...they will come! The Outdoor Stage is going up one last time this season for former @yankees CF @berniewilliamsofficial & His All-Star Band! Make sure you check out our signed baseball memorabilia for our silent auction ..." (Instagram)
  • Ridgefield Arts Council: "Congrats To Ridgefield's very own CT Arts Hero Award Recipient - Daniela Sikora! Daniela is a musician, vocal teacher/coach, artistic director and conductor of the The Ridgefield Chorale and the Founders Hall Singers. Throughout her care..." (Facebook)
  • Ridgefield Parks and Recreation: "Wish you were here! East Ridge Middle School (10 East Ridge Road)" (Facebook)

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