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Ridgefield resident Bo Beatty, left, founder of Traffick Jam Live, with concert headliner José Feliciano, of Weston. The nonprofit produces concerts, digital broadcasts and other events to inform a broad scope of audiences and organizations on human trafficking. It will host an event at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Aug. 14.

Ridgefield Playhouse concert to raise awareness of human trafficking

Dean Williams, president of the Mamanasco Lake Improvement Fund, stands on his dock on Mamanasco Lake. The MLIF is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Friday, July 30, 2021, in Ridgefield, Conn.

Mamanasco Lake Improvement Fund in Ridgefield marks 50 years

Kathleen Kewskin is the founder and CEO of Grow Wellness at 901 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield. The alternative therapy practice is holding a grand opening celebration this weekend to mark its expansion during the pandemic.

Ridgefield wellness center expands during pandemic

Craig Bassam, chief designer and co-owner, left, and Scott Fellows, co-owner, of BassanFellows in their headquarters, studio, and gallery, a repurposed Philip Johnson building in Ridgefield, Conn. The exhibition Modern In Your Life: Design and Art will be at the Schlumberger Building from July 9 to September 4. Ridgefield, Conn. Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Exhibit showcases Schlumberger site in Ridgefield

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center's Chief Curator and Assistant Museum Director Catherine Prescott is ready to contribute her story to a new community-sourced exhibit on display in the Carriage Barn. The exhibit, "A Land of Opportunity? Community Building in 19th Century Ridgefield," runs through Sept. 18.

New exhibit at Ridgefield’s Keeler Tavern seeks community’s stories

Hadley Hopke participates in a class at The Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. The conservatory is the only nonprofit dance school in the town's designated cultural district. July 23, 2021, in Ridgefield, Conn.

Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance aims to widen community reach

Members of the town's Planning and Zoning Commission are looking to delegate the decision regarding retail marijuana establishments onto the Board of Selectmen. In a preliminary discussion Tuesday night, the commission moved to bring forth the question of a 12-month moratorium on growing, distributing and selling marijuana in town at a public hearing on Sept. 14.

Ridgefield zoning commission looks to hand off marijuana...

Ronnie DiNucci, owner of Veronica's Garden, cuddles a goat during a session of goat yoga, which was held at her home on Monday, July 26, 2021 in Ridgefield, Conn.

In Ridgefield, goat yoga offers ‘a joyous brain vacation’

Residents take part in the Office of Emergency Management's hands-on Super Saturday event on June 19 to learn everything from cribbing to fire suppression, triage and how to set up a pet care location for sheltering. Each student completed 20 hours of training required to become a member of the town's Community Emergency Response Team, which saw a boost in volunteers during the pandemic.

Ridgefield’s emergency team reflects on the pandemic

ACT of CT's Artisitic Director Daniel C. Levine, of Ridgefield, introduces a sneak preview of its inaugural show "Mamma Mia!" The nonprofit unveiled its lineup for the upcoming 2021-22 season, and for the first time in 16 months, all shows will be performed in front of full, live audiences.

ACT of CT unveils season lineup

Fallen tree has closed South Olmstead Lane

The Ridgefield Press

Feb. 25, 2019

Heavy winds have created a single power outage on South Olmstead Lane, caused by this chunk of a tree that took down the house's power line. South Olmstead Lane is closed at the intersection of Seymour Lane. - Jack Sanders photos — Heavy winds have created a single power outage on South Olmstead Lane, caused by this chunk of a tree that took down the house's power line. South Olmstead Lane is closed at the intersection of Seymour Lane. — Jack Sanders photos