To the Editor: The Ridgefield Board of Finance will be holding a public hearing next Monday evening March 27, at East Ridge Middle School. 7:30pm. With the request for a 3.45% increase in the school budget and a 2.40% increase for the town budget we are looking at potentially a 4.35% tax increase. As a member of the Board of … read more
The ending came suddenly, as it often does. The playful romps around the yard had long since been replaced with sedate examinations of rocks or dandelions, the barking with resigned acceptance. We kept hoping she’d grow stronger with medication and time. But time, like puppies, has a mind of its own. Last week, we were forced to say goodbye to … read more
To the Editor: I read with interest the comments of Bethany Agliardo concerning the March 11 meeting with the legislators. I agree with her, the representatives are personable and articulate. However, that’s where my agreement ends. The meeting was supposed to concentrate on the problems facing our state. Instead, the speakers spent more time reading their statements than … read more
To the Editor: It was a packed house for the March 11 ‘Meet your legislators’ event hosted by the Ridgefield League of Women Voters. The majority in attendance expressing concern that what is happening in Washington to gut the EPA, roll back important environmental legislation, target minorities and immigrants and repeal health care will adversely affect our state. What, if … read more
To the Editor: President Donald Trump, a sort of an enigmatic figure. One of those people who could either be ridiculously smart or ridiculously stupid. There is no absolute medium on that spectrum. Nevertheless, the crooked media that rhymes with shmee shmen shmen decides to paint Trump as a devil, when, in reality, the case is quite the opposite. Thankfully, … read more
Editor’s note: This is the second of eight columns provided to The Press in lead-up to the Battle of Ridgefield re-enactment Saturday, April 29. As the American Colony began to separate itself from the British Crown, the Village of Ridgefield had a decision to make: remain loyal to the crown or support the Continental Congress. A special town meeting was … read more
It’ll be a hard day’s night, but you can get by with a little help from [your] friends. On Friday, March 24, beginning at 7 p.m. sharp, we’ll be hosting the Battle of Ridgefield IV — our annual history trivia contest. This year, the 240th anniversary of the first Battle of Ridgefield, we’ll be testing your Revolutionary history. And you … read more
Meet handsome 1-year-old Gunnar, a Weimador mix, in need of a human and dog family. While this breed mix can be large in stature, Gunnar is medium-sized. Being well-socialized, he is great with both small and large children and dogs, loves outdoor play and walks nicely on a leash. Gunnar, for unknown reasons, suffers from separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is … read more
To the Editor: A great perk of being from a small town like Ridgefield is the sense of community. This extends not only to the sweet shops on Main Street (or “Sweet Shoppe” in the case of Deborah Ann’s), but also to the digital world. The town’s Facebook page is a college student’s dream for staying connected to home while … read more
To the Editor: At the intersection of routes 35 and 116, I consistently notice the same thing: a backup of traffic stretching far back on 35. As a student who regularly commutes in the morning to the high school, where this is an integral part of my drive, I find it upsetting that I must face this each day. While … read more
