Town waives taxes for lot at Jesse Lee used by the shuttle
By Macklin K. Reid |
In recognition of its help reducing car-commuting through support of the Ridgefield-Katonah Shuttle bus service, Jesse Lee Methodist Church had $2,043 in taxes abated by the town. While much church property is tax exempt, Jesse Lee rents out a 50-car parking lot used by commuters taking the shuttle bus to the Katonah train station, and as an income-producing rental property ... read more
Is Ridgefield overcrowded? Survey shows split on future of town development
Preserving open space, enhancing the downtown shopping district, and protecting natural resources were three of the top responses Ridgefielders gave in a survey that was conducted in November and December. The survey, which was launched as part of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s 10-year update of the town plan, also revealed that residents believe the town needs more affordable housing ... read more
Teachers, town settle on salary increases under 3%
By Macklin K. Reid |
With salary increases costing the town 2.73%, 2.98% and 2.99% over the next three fiscal years, a new contract will govern the employment of Ridgefield’s roughly 460 teachers. The three-year cost to the town of the salary increases is projected at $129.6 million, based on the assumption the school system maintains the same teaching workforce. “…The board is pleased with ... read more
St. Pierre’s hot shooting helps Ridgefield top Greenwich
When Chris Genaro hit a basket early in the third quarter, the Greenwich boys basketball team had an ...
Ridgefield sweeps home and home with Darien
Ridgefield goalie Sean Gordon makes a save as Darien’s Hudson Pokorny (21) and Ridgefield’s Patrick Rigby battle in ...
Ridgefield ski teams sweep at season opener
For the Ridgefield High boys and girls ski teams, Wednesday's season-opening meet could not have gone better. Both ...
St. Pierre, Ridgefield get past Ludlowe, 61-53
For the first three quarters, the Ridgefield boys basketball tried to push the tempo in Thursday night’s home ...
Letter: RHS girls soccer captains thank the community for their support
Ridgefield High School girls soccer captains Amelia Hynes, Lauren Castle, and Claire Middlebrook. To the Editor: On behalf ...
Ridgefield boys swim team still unbeaten
By Tim Murphy |
Vidur Hareesh and the RHS boys swim team are off to a 4-0 start this season. — Scott Mullin photo The Ridgefield High boys swim team remained undefeated with a 97-84 victory over the Norwalk/Brien McMahon combined team last Friday in Norwalk. The Tigers (4-0) opened a 97-52 lead before ...
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 ...
Summer at Wooster expands activities, hours
Sponsored Content: From extended hours to additional activities and workshops, campers attending this year’s 23rd ...
Letter: Pickleball at the rec center
To the Editor: There is some fuzzy math in the calculations posted in this article. ...
Letter: Senior citizen tax break will save Ridgefield money
To the Editor: If a senior citizen sells their home because of high property taxes, ...
Letter: Reaction to planned development near rec center
To the Editor: Mr. Handshy has expressed interest in the public’s opinion of his planned ...
Platt promoted to police captain
Ridgefield Police Lt. Shawn Platt. Ridgefield Police Lt. Shawn Platt will be promoted to the rank of captain on Thursday, Jan. 17. His promotion ceremony ...
New superintendent signs $233,000 deal
Dr. William Collins Dr. William Collins, Ridgefield’s new superintendent, will take over the school district Tuesday, Feb. 19 following the district Presidents’ Day weekend vacation. ...
Obituary: Jane R. Knudsen, 57
Jane R. Knudsen Jane R. Knudsen passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018, at age 57, surrounded by her family: Bobby, Dana, Kelley, Chris, and ...
Rec center to host blood drive Feb. 14
Ridgefield residents may give blood at the rec center, 125 Danbury Road, Thursday, Feb. 14, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments may be scheduled by ...
Conscious Cook: Settling into the season
“January is here, With eyes that keenly glow; A frost-mailed warrior striding A shadowy steed of snow.” — Edgar Fawcett The holidays have ended, gone ...
Test Drive: Best rides of 2018 – SUV edition
Rolling forward to the second segment of our car-of-the-year package, we look at the best of ...
World War I documentary reaches the pinnacle of filmmaking
Modern technology, through its imperfections, has a way of separating humans from one another. Whether it’s ...
Curtain Call: Best Equity theatre of 2018
Did you see these shows? Here are snippets of what I said about some of my ...
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