Newtown, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Herb Rosenthal For Edmond Town Hall Board Of Managers In Newtown
Herb Rosenthal shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers.
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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Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Bill 'Mr. Morning' Trotta For Danbury Zoning Commission
Bill Trotta shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Danbury Zoning Commission.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield PatchCast For Oct. 10
Student phone use, "Our Town," Ridgefield's Scream Queen, "Hocus Pocus" screening, Roly Poly Guacamole, Scarecrows on Main, and more…
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
'Beautiful Cape-Style Home' Now On The Market In Wilton
This property in Wilton is on the market for $800K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Annalise Cottone Ferrara For Weston Board Of Finance
Annalise Cottone Ferrara shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Weston Board of Finance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Noah Berkowicz For Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board
Noah Berkowicz shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Ridgefield Inland Wetlands Board.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Consumer Protection Dept. Warns Over Recalled Food Linked To Possible Listeria Risk
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert over the possible Listeria contamination this week.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Monroe Senior Center Earns Community Focal Point Designation From Regional Aging Agency
Monroe Senior Center recognized by Southwestern CT Agency on Aging for excellence in senior and disability services.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Public Library Presents 'True Crime: Murder And Mayhem In The Museum'
Learn more about some true crime cases in Connecticut this month at the Southbury Public Library.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
These 7 Connecticut Hotels Rank Among The Best In Northeast: New Report
Condé Nast Traveler asked its readers to name the top hotels in New England. Here's how the top Connecticut inns fared.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Arcangelo A. DiStefano For Region 9 Board Of Education
Arcangelo DiStefano shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Region 9 Board of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Joy Greenstein For Brookfield Board Of Education
Joy Greenstein shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield High Grad Becomes Indie Horror’s 'Scream Queen'
Ridgefield High alum Sarah Nicklin built a two-decade indie horror career leading to her 2025 role in “V/H/S/Halloween.”
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Doria Linnetz For Newtown Board Of Education
Doria Linnetz shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Newtown Board of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Theresa Buzaid For Danbury Town Clerk
Theresa Buzaid shares with Patch why she should be elected as Danbury Town Clerk.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Kim Healy For Wilton Board Of Finance
Kim Healy shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Wilton Board of Finance.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgebury Farm In Ridgefield To Host Family Fall Festival With Games, Food, Music & Tractor Rides
Ridgebury Farm’s Fall Festival returns Oct. 24 in Ridgefield with food trucks, games, live music and family fun.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Cultural Arts Commission Prepares 2026 Arts Festival, Preserves 'Doors of Fairfield Hills'
Newtown Cultural Arts Commission plans 2026 Arts Festival, coordinates exhibit of “Doors of Fairfield Hills” at museum.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Cheryl Wallace Smith For Danbury City Council
Cheryl Wallace Smith shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Danbury City Council.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Families Invited To CityCenter Danbury’s 33rd Annual Halloween On The Green
CityCenter Danbury and Kiwanis Club host 33rd Halloween on the Green with costumes, music, and family fun.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
