Town Government

Town Government
Use less road salt? It's easier said than done
Cutting down road salt to better protect groundwater and wetlands is on the selectmen’s to-do list. And the practical issues associated with reduced salt use on roads — angry commuters, maybe more school closings, potentially more accidents... By Macklin K. Reid
Town Government
Statuary to flowers: Ridgefield tightens rules on cemeteries
No statuary, no crockery, no devotional lights. No grave blankets or sprays. Artificial plants or flowers are strongly discouraged. The town’s cemetery rules have been tightened up — considerably. The goal is a combination of practicality and... By Macklin K. Reid
Education
Tiger Hollow: Stadium ‘wear and tear’ raises eyebrows at school board meeting
Tiger Hollow, the track and artificial turf sports facility at Ridgefield High School, hosted 640 events during the 2018-19 school year. That number is almost seven times more than the 90 events the stadium was designed to handle — a fact that... By Peter Yankowski
Town Government
Ridgefield Playhouse, emergency center prepare for new roof
The town emergency operations center and a section of the Ridgefield Playhouse are getting a new roof, according to a request for proposal on the town’s website. Jake Muller, the town’s purchasing director, said the Playhouse roof work is... By Peter Yankowski
Connecticut
Branchville redone: Resolutions passed again support renovation plans
To advance plans for a new bridge and traffic light and a variety of street amenities in Branchville, a special town meeting voted to re-approve some $6 million in previously-passed bond resolutions related to the Branchville Transit Oriented... By Macklin K. Reid