Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
Ridgefield Board of Education policy panel updates budget rules, student health policies and considers non-lapsing fund framework.
Ridgefield Planning & Zoning Commission OKs Sturges Park pavilion, continues sewer and Ridgefield Academy hearings and zoning updates.
Ridgefield committee reviews zoning process, site data and costs for police, fire facility options
The Ridgefield Arts Council recaps fundraiser success, finalizes May awards event and advances summer event planning.
Ridgefield BOE planning panel reviews school configurations, capital needs and budget pressures ahead of fall recommendations.
Ridgefield BOE reviewed three new scenarios before selecting a path forward in the midst of budget cut demands.
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board continues Branchville Rd hearing and seeks revisions to Wilton Road plans before May vote.
This property in Ridgefield is on the market for $1.25 million, according to Zillow.com.
Firefighters contained a chimney fire at Fox Hill Condos in Ridgefield on Saturday
Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons moves forward on Lakeview property, approves preservation fund and vendor permit, addresses vacancies
"You got to be clear, we are not doing administrative work anymore… we’re retiring from that."
A new batch of home sales has been recorded in Ridgefield. Here’s a quick look at five of the most recent transactions.
Ridgefield will host the Remembrance Parade and Ball this weekend, honoring Revolutionary War history and local patriots.
Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.
Ridgefield Conservation Commission approves McKeon Farm meadow funding, pauses Pound Street project, backs land donation.
Ridgefield PZC OKs Governor St signage, continues sewer review and debates new short-term rental regulations.
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board tables 160 Wilton Rd project over drainage concerns; reviews Mimosa Circle violation.
Ridgefield Arts Council finalizes awards, moves website to town page, and advances plans for spring events and Make Music Day.
Amy Polacko was honored for articles on coercive control and domestic abuse published in HuffPost, Ms. and the Daily News.
Ridgefield BOE delays FY27 budget vote amid debate over staffing cuts and $1.5M reductions ordered by Board of Finance
