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Rainbow flags and mom hugs usher in Ridgefield’s first pride day

June 17, 2019 by Peter Yankowski

With free mom hugs, and rainbow flags rippling beneath Saturday’s clear blue skies, Ridgefield’s first pride parade in Ballard Park welcomed the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay Transgender, Questioning and more) community. First Selectman Rudy Marconi issued a proclamation affirming the gay, lesbian, and transgender community’s importance to the town. “…The LGBTQ+ community is officially recognized as a vital and essential part … read more

Book illustrates a century of Weir Farm’s art and more

June 5, 2019 by Jeannette Ross

Nine years ago, the artist Xiomáro was at a point in his life where he was unsure of his next steps. An attorney, he was feeling a strong pull from his artistic side. He was also a musician, but it was a serendipitous visit to Weir Farm National Historic Site that set him on his creative path, helping him find … read more

CHIRP returns with eclectic lineup

May 29, 2019May 30, 2019 by By Mike Horyczun

What began in the summer of 2002 as an event to build community after the 9/11 tragedy has blossomed into one of the area’s most highly-anticipated outdoor music events of the year. Concert Happenings in Ridgefield’s Parks (CHIRP), opened its 17th season of free outdoor music performances at Ballard Park on May 28 with British rocker James Maddock. The nearly … read more

Memorial Day 2019: Ridgefield remembers those who ‘never made it home’

May 28, 2019May 27, 2019 by Steve Coulter

Some soldiers don’t come home from the battlefields. It was a notion that several speakers touched upon at the conclusion of Ridgefield’s annual Memorial Day parade. “My brother told my sister, ‘I don’t think I’ll be coming back,’ when he left for Italy,” said World War II veteran Wally Goodman, the parade’s grand marshal. He said his brother was a … read more

Sorbet anyone? Cart gets permit, joins Ridgefield food vendors

April 30, 2019May 3, 2019 by Macklin K. Reid

Hot dogs, burgers and fries, cold tasty sorbet — the season of outdoor eating got an official start when the selectmen approved permits for three food vendors last month. Bridge Street Premium Ice Company, selling sorbet from a tricycle-cart, is new to Ridgefield, although owner-operator Michael Cunningham and his wife Maureen have lived in town eight years. The other two … read more

Sen. Haskell applauds removal of regionalization from state budget proposals

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by The Ridgefield Press

State Senator Will Haskell testifies in opposition of forced regionalization March 1 in front of the Education Committee with Bethel Public Schools superintendent Dr. Christine Carver.

Today, State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport) applauded the removal of language that would mandate school regionalization as a cost-saving measure from the proposed 2019-2020 state budget.

RIFF spotlights youth films

April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by Andrea Valluzzo

The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF), now in its fourth year, presents the inaugural Kids Film Fest at the Ridgefield Theater Barn April 27. Headlining a lineup designed for children and families from animated and live auction features to documentary films is the South African film “Liyana” and the East Coast premiere of the uplifting Canadian documentary “Band Geeks.” “We … read more

Bipartisan bill would streamline school threat reports

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 by Wilton Bulletin

A bill with bipartisan support that would assist states in developing ways for people to anonymously report a potential threat to schools was introduced to the House of Representatives Thursday, April 4, by Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th), along with Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-25th) and Ohio Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-16th). The Safe to Tell Act would create a grant program … read more

Crafting the page: Book art exhibit tours Fairfield County

March 27, 2019March 28, 2019 by TinaMarie Craven

When thinking about books, people typically think of them in terms of where books can take us. They act as a global passport to knowledge, to adventure or simply an escape. We read them, we doodle in the margins but some artists use them to convey beauty. Such is the case with the “Freed Formats: The Book Reconsidered” exhibit that … read more

EZ Services: De-cluttering your home with the local experts

March 28, 2019 by Brad Durrell

EZ Services, owned by Ezra Zimmerman, helps clients declutter, regardless of the scope of the job.

While some companies just haul stuff, EZ Services is an expert at helping people de-clutter. Working with property owners, EZ’s experienced professionals use their expertise to determine what items to keep, throw out, donate to charity, or even sell at auction to make a few bucks. “We help you achieve these goals without having to lift a finger,” said EZ … read more

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