Hamden, CT|News|
Toy Drives In Hamden: How To Make The Holidays Merry For Everyone
The Hamden Kids Holiday Toy Drive is an annual collaboration among many dedicated and extremely generous Hamden residents
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|News|
Richard N. “Dick” Aarons, Aviation Journalist And Ridgefield Emergency Manager, Dies At 82
Richard N. “Dick” Aarons, an aviation journalist and longtime Ridgefield emergency manager, died Dec. 11 at age 82.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Lamont Proposes Using Emergency Reserve Funds To Support Homelessness Prevention Services
Governor Lamont plans to use at least $5.2M from a state emergency reserve to support homelessness prevention programs.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Carols, Gingerbread, And A Christmas Mystery: Here’s What’s Happening Across Connecticut This Weekend
From New Haven’s Fantasy of Lights to gingerbread workshops and holiday theater, Connecticut’s weekend is full of festive fun.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Water Main Break Prompts Detour In Easton
A water main break has shut down traffic in an area of Route 59 in Easton.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Police Log: Attempted Package Theft Case, Utility Pole Strike, And Multiple Crashes Reported
Newtown Police reported a package-theft case, a utility pole strike, and several vehicle crashes in early December.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield Residents Urge New Review Of Police, Fire Facility Plans At Public Meeting
Ridgefield residents question cost, location and outreach for a proposed police and fire facility at a Dec. 13 public meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Weston Town Hall Happenings For Dec. 12, 2025
"Last week we held the fourth annual Holiday Music Festival and Tree Lighting, and it was genuinely a magical evening…"
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Lamont Orders Flags Lowered Sunday To Mark 13th Anniversary Of Sandy Hook School Shooting
Gov. Ned Lamont orders U.S. and Connecticut flags lowered Sunday to mark the 13th anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Dec. 12 Update From Bethel First Selectman Carter
Pancakes, Cheesecakes, Holiday Party, Santa Con, Flex Lane, Fresh Start Job Fair, Tree Pickup, Blue Christmas Services and more Bethel News…
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Fully-Renovated Colonial Home 'Perfectly Situated In One Of Brookfield's More Desirable Neighborhoods'
This property in Brookfield is on the market for $600K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
'Full Of Character' And Now On The Market In Danbury
This property in Danbury is on the market for $$449K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Dec. 12 Update From Easton First Selectman Lent
Legal budget blowout, Affordable Housing Committee restarts, a home for Applejack, Menorah Lighting, Christmas parties and more Easton news…
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Easton Selectmen Review Town Attorney Resignation, Legal Costs During Special Meeting
Easton officials discuss the resignation of the town’s law firm, rising legal costs and next steps at a meeting this week.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding News & Calendar Of Events Dec. 13-20, 2025
See the latest announcement from the Town of Redding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield Voters Approve Eversource Easement, Open Space Transfer At Town Meeting
Ridgefield approves an Eversource easement for the alternative high school and accepts new open space.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Will Connecticut See A White Christmas? Here’s What The Odds Say
The chances for a white Christmas are greatest in the Northeast, Appalachians, lower Great Lakes and eastern Ohio Valley.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In CT For Next Drawing
The jackpot, which currently has a cash value of $461.3 million, could soar even higher before Saturday night’s drawing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Library To Host 'Terra-Forming' Art Exhibition By Local Artist
Wilton Library presents “Terra-Forming,” a January exhibition featuring landscape-inspired works by Wilton artist Mathew Tucker.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Newtown
There were 10 homes sold in Newtown between Nov. 24 and Dec. 11, with a top price of $1 million, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
