Police close down Route 7 north of Branchville Road
By The Ridgefield Press |
Drivers heading south on Ethan Allen Highway (Route 7) should expect traffic delays Friday morning. Ridgefield police have closed off the state highway at 139 Ethan Allen Highway, near La Pietra granite shop, due to a downed utility pole. In addition, police have set up a road block at the intersection Route 7 and Florida Hill Road, where a tractor trailer ... read more
First Man: Local artist Chris Calle portrays dad in new film
Some boys dream of becoming their dads. A few grow up to be just like them. And then there’s Ridgefield illustrator Chris Calle, who might be the first man to have the privilege of collaborating with his father professionally while also portraying him in a major Hollywood movie. Calle, who plays his father Paul in the upcoming film “First Man” ... read more
30-unit senior condo plan draws heated opposition
By Macklin K. Reid |
Fired-up speakers savaged plans for a 30-unit 55-and-older condominium building — and the state affordable housing law that would allow it to be built without meeting zoning rules — at the second public hearing session on plans for 233 Danbury Road. “How this will destroy area homes doesn’t seem to matter!” said Robin Caruso of Conley Court. “…This is about ... read more
Boys soccer: Yulo’s goal lifts Ridgefield to 2-1 victory
Ben Riek (left) and the Ridgefield High boys soccer team defeated St. Joseph, 2-1, on Friday night. — ...
Cross country: Ridgefield girls sweep regular-season finale
A one-two finish from Gabriella Viggiano and Tess Pisanelli helped the Ridgefield High girls cross country team sweep ...
Goalies shine as Ridgefield, Staples play to 0-0 tie
Defender Amelia Hynes (right) closely marks a Staples player during Tuesday's 0-0 tie. — Scott Mullin photo Who ...
Irving scores twice in Ridgefield win over McMahon
In the end, the end result was what mattered. With junior Cate Irving scoring two goals, the Ridgefield ...
St. Joseph strolls to 42-0 win over Ridgefield football team
A year ago, the St. Joseph football team scored 28 straight points in the fourth quarter to stun ...
Field hockey: Ridgefield closing in on FCIAC berth
By The Ridgefield Press |
Sophia Carnicelli (right, shown in a game earlier this season) and the Ridgefield High field hockey team are closing in on a berth in the FCIAC playoffs. — Andy Hutchison photo Although a 2-0 road loss to Greenwich on Saturday ended the Ridgefield High field hockey team's three-game winning streak, ...
FunkRaiser festival returns Oct. 12
FunkRaiser is the largest and most interactive fundraiser for the Ridgefield High Music Department. Sponsored ...
EZ Junk Removal provides solutions for home, business owners
Ezra Zimmerman’s EZ Junk Removal continues to expand in the area. Sponsored Content: Not sure ...
Massage: A proven treatment for anxiety
Sponsored Content: Most people seek out massage therapy when they’ve injured their back or pulled ...
Letter: It’s not just local
To the Editor: John Frey’s letter to the editor regarding the Kavanaugh allegations was compelling ...
Editorial: A history of violence
Do violent video games make people do monstrous things, or do monstrous thoughts make violent ...
Letter: Kavanaugh hearings diminished presumption of innocence
To the Editor: The country suffered through the Kavanaugh hearings. There were many painful parts ...
Fire consumes Lake Road home (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/xGnggGNHg74 A residential home at 45 Lake Road burned to the ground during the early morning hours Monday, Oct. 15. According to authorities, the home’s ...
This week: Zero Waste Connecticut schools coalition first joint meeting in Wilton
The first Zero Waste schools coalition meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Wilton for those interested in ...
Obituary: Florence Klacza Medico, 89
Florence Klacza Medico Florence Klacza Medico died peacefully at age 89, on October 7, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Louis ...
Sacred Heart supports Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
Sacred Heart University’s School of Communication, Media and the Arts (SCMA) is underwriting support, awards, prizes and a documentary premiere in partnership with the Ridgefield Independent ...
Conscious Cook: Apples, apples everywhere
“Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.” — Robert H. Schuller The ...
Test Drive: Great to see 2018 Buick Regal TourX sport-wagon
We've been fans of sport wagons since the 1990s, when we owned a 1987 Volvo 740 ...
Movie Menu: American Sniper, The Departed, Walk the Line and more
Movies can take us to times and places we may only imagine. And they can make ...
Curtain Call: Evita: Not your father’s production
Don’t think that if you’ve seen this play years ago or the movie version of Evita, ...
Sign up for our Online Today email newsletter ➡
The list is growing! Join the hundreds of Ridgefield residents who already receive our daily newsletter. You'll get the latest news, sports, events, features and much more delivered daily to your inbox from The Ridgefield Press.