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!
Residents voiced support and concern over cost, location, and size of proposed $77M Ridgefield police-fire complex.
Firefighter and EMT Michael Aurelia has been named the Ridgefield Fire Department’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year
Newtown police reported several motor vehicle incidents and a disorderly conduct case between Sept. 23 and Oct. 8.
Tracey Pertoso shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Legislative Council District 3.
Irving Matthew Fox shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Danbury City Council to represent Ward 1.
Todd Johnston shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Region 9 Board of Education.
Public Use of PT Barnum Square, Childcare Needs Assessment, P&Z Public Hearing, Wakesurfing Trick or Treat and more Bethel News…
Newtown Inland Wetlands Commission continues hearing on 90 Mt. Pleasant soccer field, approves Pootatuck River cleanup.
Did you see it? The meteor streaked across the night sky around 8:09 p.m., glowing brightly enough to turn heads in at least 13 states.
Tom Long shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Newtown Legislative Council, District 3.
Ridgefield board approves Compassionate Ridgefield as town committee, renews deer hunt, and accepts $180K state grant.
Juan Rivas shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Danbury Second Ward City Council.
The Easton Police Department is monitoring the movements of a "gorgeous but massive" bear roaming the area.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
There were 10 homes sold in Brookfield between Sept. 26 and Oct. 1, with a top price of $2 million, according to Zillow.com.
Storm warnings, drought concerns, hazardous waste, political signs, free spirits, bonfires and more Easton news…
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
A construction worker was taken to Danbury Hospital after a workplace accident on East Ridge Road, police said.
Toll Brothers opens final 64-home Meadows Collection at Rivington 55+ community in Danbury, offering luxury townhomes.
