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Ridgefield resident Claire Gladstone is preparing to run her 100th marathon in November. Pictured, Gladstone runs for Fred's Team during the New York City Marathon in 2013.

Ridgefielder prepares for her 100th marathon

Sally Sanders, left, Betsy Reid and Kathryn Tufano stand at the doorway to the Scott House. On Oct. 2, visitors are invited to learn about the Ridgefield Historical Society's founders, their efforts and their legacy during a daylong celebration at the building, which was relocated to Sunset Lane the same year the Society was founded.

Ridgefield Historical Society commemorates founders in 20th year

Keeler Tavern Museum's Chief Curator Catherine Prescott adjusts a wedding veil worn by Julia Post Bastedo in 1941. Bastedo was the first bride to ever have her reception in the museum's garden house.

Show unveils common thread among matrimonies at Ridgefield museum

Ridgefield Police Chief Jeff Kreitz, left, and Lt. Nick Fowler stand in front of a patrol car that is outfitted with an Axon dashboard camera. The department rolled out both in-car and body cameras earlier this month to comply with the state's police accountability bill mandate.

Ridgefield Police Department rolls out body, dashboard cameras

Tiger Hollow's turf is expected to arrive the first week of October. Luke McCoy, of Kaestle Boos Associates, explained that many of the delays are based on a lack of materials for the actual production of the turf. The goal is to have the field ready for the final home game of the football season, which is scheduled for the first week of November.

Completion of Ridgefield’s turf fields back on track

Members of the band Edisun prepare to board a chopper in Baghram, Afghanistan during one of their many concert tours in the Middle East. The band is the subject of a new documentary, "Bulletproof Wings," now streaming on Tubi.

Ridgefield rock artists recount ‘wild experience’ post-9/11

Ridgefield's Planning and Zoning Commission hosted a public hearing during its meeting Tuesday night to get input from residents about the potential of instituting a one-year moratoriaum on cannabis establishments in town.

Ridgefield P&Z approves 1-year moratorium for marijuana businesses

Ridgefielders Lexi Morse, left, Harper Evans, Alex Evans and Lulu Presbrey have played hockey together for years. The Ridgefield Amateur Hockey Association has merged with the Danbury Hat Tricks to offer a veritable hockey home for children to grow up in.

Ridgefield Amateur Hockey Association merges with Danbury Hat Tricks

Many players from Ridgefield High School's championship lacrosse team attended the event to support their honorary captain, Conner Curran, center. Curran was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he was 5.

Benefit raises more than $250K in honor of young Ridgefielder

From left: State Sen. Will Haskell, state Rep. Aimee Berger-Girvalo and state Rep. Kenneth Gucker speak at a town hall hosted by the Ridgefield Library on Sept. 8.

Ridgefield representatives participate in town hall

Ridgefield High seniors enjoy an alternative prom night

Staff

May 25, 2021Updated: May 25, 2021 2:10 p.m.

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Ridgefield High School seniors sat at socially-distanced tables on the football field at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21. — 1of6
Ridgefield High School seniors sat at socially-distanced tables on the football field at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21.
Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photo

Themed balloons greeted graduating seniors who gathered at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21 for a semi-formal celebration in place of the usual prom. — 2of6
Themed balloons greeted graduating seniors who gathered at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21 for a semi-formal celebration in place of the usual prom.
Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photo

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In place of prom, Ridgefield High School invited graduating seniors to Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21, for a semi-formal celebration. — 4of6
In place of prom, Ridgefield High School invited graduating seniors to Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21, for a semi-formal celebration.
Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photo

Ridgefield High School rolled out the red carpet for graduating seniors who gathered at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21 for a semi-formal celebration in place of the usual prom. — 5of6
Ridgefield High School rolled out the red carpet for graduating seniors who gathered at Tiger Hollow stadium on Friday, May 21 for a semi-formal celebration in place of the usual prom.
Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photo

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Tiger Hollow stadium never looked more festive than it did on Friday night, May 21, as Ridgefield High School seniors arrived dressed to the nines to enjoy each other’s company at Senior Night, which replaced the usual prom. Pre-packaged dinner, music and a hypnotist were part of the evening’s festivities.

Ridgefield Public Schools extended a huge “thank you” to the volunteers, staff, committee members and student leaders for finding a way to bring together the Class of 2021 before graduation.