Here are some of the stories and features in this week’s Press, out today:
- Because there is evidence of fewer deer in Ridgefield, the town hunt is being scaled back — but nonetheless may be extended into winter at Hemlock Hills.
- Scores of things to do and see will be available in the village Friday evening and Saturday during Fall in Love with Ridgefield.
- Town officials are looking at more housing for the elderly — tentatively called “Patriot Gardens.”
- Bullying can be fatal, as Allison Stockel learned from an area mom. It inspired her to create a Ridgefield series on bullying.
- South Korea treated a Ridgefield veteran like royalty 60 years after he helped defend their nation.
- Some fire hydrants turned a rainbow of colors, but not for long.
- Republican John Frey and his Democratic opponent for the state House, Jeff Bonistalli, discuss the major issues facing Connecticut.
- A Ridgefielder recently pulled a man from an overturned car, earning praise from the Police Commission.
- A science writer is the newest member of the Conservation Commission.
- Two moms have created an interactive book for kids. The subject? Ridgefield!
- The coach and players recall 10 years ago when the Tigers won the state football title.
- The town has turned down the state’s offer of a house on Hickory Lane.
- Ridgefield has a new symphony orchestra — at the high school!
- What’s the best kind of smoke detector to have? Chief Burford discusses the pros and cons of ionization and photoelectric sensors.
- New RHS Principal Stacey Gross discusses the school’s goals.
- A Ridgefield publisher from a century ago inspired gifts of bicycles to a camp for city kids.
- The Aldrich is planning a weekend of fine design.
- There’s a new mural at East Ridge Middle School and a new Silver Award for artist Jennie Brian.
- First Congregational Church is about to mark the end of its 300th anniversary celebration.
- This month’s Home magazine features fall yard cleanup tips, a historic Ridgefield home restoration, home energy audits, chimney cleaning scams, and countertops that marry beauty and function.
- A lot of Ridgefielders were at the Alzheimer’s Walk in Norwalk recently.
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