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Ridgefield BOE Struggles To Meet $1.52M Cut Ahead of Budget Referendum
Ridgefield BOE reviewed three new scenarios before selecting a path forward in the midst of budget cut demands.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
- Ridgefield, CT
Hi. I'm Rich Kirby and have been writing hyperlocal news for the Hudson Valley and southern Connecticut areas since 2010. Currently covering Danbury, Ridgefield, Newtown, Wilton, Brookfield and state news. Please don't hesitate to hit me up with any story ideas or tips. My email is rich.kirby@patch.com. Thanks for reading!
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Ridgefield Wetlands Board Continues Branchville Road Hearing, Seeks Revisions to Wilton Road Plan
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board continues Branchville Rd hearing and seeks revisions to Wilton Road plans before May vote.
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'Architect-Designed And Fully Reimagined' Mid-Century Modern Home On The Market In Ridgefield
This property in Ridgefield is on the market for $1.25 million, according to Zillow.com.
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Ridgefield Firefighters Tackle Chimney Fire At Condominium Complex
Firefighters contained a chimney fire at Fox Hill Condos in Ridgefield on Saturday
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Ridgefield Board Advances Lakeview Property Plans, Approves Battlefield Preservation Fund
Ridgefield Board of Selectpersons moves forward on Lakeview property, approves preservation fund and vendor permit, addresses vacancies
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Ridgefield Officials Weigh Town Administrator Role, Hear Warnings On Structure And Leadership
"You got to be clear, we are not doing administrative work anymore… we’re retiring from that."
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield Home Sales: 5 Recent Closings Across Town
A new batch of home sales has been recorded in Ridgefield. Here’s a quick look at five of the most recent transactions.
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Ridgefield Remembrance Parade And Ball To Honor Battle Of Ridgefield For America 250
Ridgefield will host the Remembrance Parade and Ball this weekend, honoring Revolutionary War history and local patriots.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield ECDC Reappoints Tourism Rep, Advances Cultural District and Consultant Plans
Ridgefield ECDC reappoints tourism rep, plans Cultural District marketing, and advances consultant search and business initiatives.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield Conservation Commission Approves Funding for Meadow, Pauses Pound Street Project
Ridgefield Conservation Commission approves McKeon Farm meadow funding, pauses Pound Street project, backs land donation.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield Zoners Approve Governor Street Signage, Push Short-Term Rental Rules
Ridgefield PZC OKs Governor St signage, continues sewer review and debates new short-term rental regulations.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield Wetlands Board Delays Wilton Road Application Over Stormwater Concerns
Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board tables 160 Wilton Rd project over drainage concerns; reviews Mimosa Circle violation.
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Ridgefield Arts Council Approves 2026 Awards, Shifts Website To Town Platform
Ridgefield Arts Council finalizes awards, moves website to town page, and advances plans for spring events and Make Music Day.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield Journalist Wins 3 Connecticut Press Club Awards
Amy Polacko was honored for articles on coercive control and domestic abuse published in HuffPost, Ms. and the Daily News.
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'This Is Not Going To Get Easy': Ridgefield Leaders Wrangle Over Budget Cut Demands
Ridgefield BOE delays FY27 budget vote amid debate over staffing cuts and $1.5M reductions ordered by Board of Finance
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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'Dramatic' Ridgefield Home With 'Soaring Ceilings And Walls Of Glass' Now On The Market
This property in Ridgefield is on the market for $1.7 million, according to Zillow.com.
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Ridgefield Public Safety Committee Debates Costs, Advances Facility Planning Options
Are the current Ridgefield Fire and Police HQs "two museums that are held together by rubber bands, staples and bubble gum"?
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Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance FY27 Budget, Set May Town Meeting
The board raised questions about enforcement of the town’s food truck ordinance after a business sought to expand beyond a single vehicle.
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Bucciero, Perron, Somers: Recent Death Notices From Ridgefield
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield’s Latest Home Sales: A Look At 7 Recent Closings
Recent property sales activity in Ridgefield shows a steady flow of transactions across a range of home sizes.
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