Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Holiday Tree Lighting Set For Nov. 30
Holiday Tree Lighting organizers promise hot chocolate, holiday music, candy canes, cookies and a fire truck parade of lights.
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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Newtown, CT|News|
Smell, Smoke In Newtown From Out Of State: Town Officials
Newtown is experiencing smoky conditions from Massachusetts and New York, First Selectman Jeff Capeci advised on Wednesday.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Daredevils, Divas & Parades Pepper CT The Weekend Before Thanksgiving
The holidays are coming in hot: One glance at CT's events calendar would make you think we were already waist-deep in garland and tinsel.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Holiday Celebration 'Be The Light!' Set For Dec. 7
"Be the Light!" is a free, rain-or-shine event, and will take place at the firehouse and the Town Hall Green at 501 Main Street South.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Homeowner Facing Over $200K In Fines For Blighted Property
According to a court order, the Danbury homeowner was required to maintain the property and also pay the cost associated with cleanup.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding Police Blotter Highlights For Nov. 12 - 17
This public information from the Redding Police Department is accurate as of Nov. 19, 2024. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
'Bring Your Ideas And Designs' To This New-To-Market Home In Danbury
This property in Danbury is on the market for $469,900, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Milford, CT|News|
5 New Milford Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the New Milford area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|News|
5 Clinton Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Clinton area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
5 New Haven Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the New Haven area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
5 East Haven Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the East Haven area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
5 Branford Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Branford area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Police Department Swears In New Deputy Chief
Deputy Chief Cifone brings fourteen years of law enforcement experience to Southbury.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
6 Weston, Redding & Easton Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Maintaining funding is a constant challenge for many nonprofits that fill gaps and meet other needs in the Weston, Redding and Easton area.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Have You Seen This Man? Brookfield Police Seek Help In Investigation
The Brookfield Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in an ongoing criminal investigation.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Connecticut Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024
In Connecticut, there are a few exceptions to what has been a trend since 2019 for retail stores to close on Thanksgiving Day.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
How Spirit Airlines' Bankruptcy Filing Will Affect CT Holiday Flights
The nation's largest budget airline's bankruptcy comes amid projections for record air travel over Thanksgiving weekend.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Police Charge 2 Drivers With DUI On Danbury Road
This public information from the Wilton Police Department is accurate as of Nov. 18, 2024. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Updates From The Ridgefield Board Of Education
"The past few weeks, the Board of Education has been busy hearing updates from RPS on programs and ideas that may have budget impacts…"
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
These Are The 50 Best Middle Schools In Connecticut: U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News researchers based the 2025 ranking of the nation’s best public middle schools on publicly available data from the U.S. Department.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
