Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Jessica Zannetti For Easton Board Of Education
Jessica Zannetti shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Easton Board of Education.
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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Brookfield, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Murphy For Brookfield Town Clerk
Jeffrey Murphy shares with Patch why he should be elected as Brookfield Town Clerk.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Donald Ramsey For Newtown Board Of Education
Donald Ramsey shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Newtown Board Of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Redding News & Calendar Of Events Week Of Oct. 9-20, 2025
See the latest announcement from the Town of Redding.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Police Dispel Rumors Of ICE Activity In Bethel, Confirm Drug Arrest And Seizure
Bethel police deny reports of ICE arrests, confirming a drug-related search warrant led to one arrest and drug seizure.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Queen B Coffee Company Sponsors Ridgefield Pride Art Contest For LGBTQ+ History Month
Queen B Coffee on Main Street hosts Ridgefield Pride’s art show linking creativity, inclusion, and suicide prevention.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In Connecticut
From nationally recognized Halloween attractions to seasonal harvest festivals, several upcoming events in Connecticut are family-perfect!
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Garlic Fest, Pumpkin Fun, Wine Trails, And Fairgrounds Light Up Connecticut’s Oct. 10–12 Weekend
Garlic, pumpkins, wine, and fair fun fill Connecticut’s Oct. 10–12 weekend with flavor, music, and fall celebration.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Billy Katzing For Danbury Zoning Commission
Billy Katzing shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Danbury Zoning Commission.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Raymond Joseph Martin, III For Easton Constable
Raymond Joseph Martin, III shares with Patch why he should be elected as Easton Constable.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: John Mascolo For Brookfield Board Of Finance
John Mascolo shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Finance
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Renee Weimann For Newtown Town Clerk
Renee Weimann shares with Patch why she should be elected as Newtown Town Clerk.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Public Library Announces Additional Children's And Teen Programs For October 2025
The Southbury Public Library Youth Services department has announced two new events in late October for children.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Emile Buzaid For Mayor Of Danbury
Emile Buzaid shares with Patch why he should be elected as Mayor of Danbury.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Garden Club To Host ‘American Revelries’ Flower Show At Cannon Grange
Wilton Garden Club’s “American Revelries” flower show at Cannon Grange runs Oct. 10–11, celebrating U.S. holidays and traditions.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Monroe Firefighters Tackle Dryer And Machine Fires
Monroe volunteer firefighters quickly contained fires on Knorr Road and Main Street, preventing injuries and major damage.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Legislative Council Approves Fund Management, Capital Policy Updates
Newtown Legislative Council OKs fund and capital plan policies as residents raise concerns over short-term rentals, open space, and veterans
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Pediatrician Named Connecticut’s 2025 Immunization Champion
A Brookfield doctor has been honored as Connecticut’s 2025 Immunization Champion for leadership in promoting vaccines.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Kathryn Graf For Ridgefield Board Of Education
Kathryn Graf shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Ridgefield Board of Education.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: David Pinckney For Danbury Zoning Commission Alternate
David Pinckney shares with Patch why he should be elected as Danbury Zoning Commission Alternate.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
