Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield PatchCast For Sept. 5, 2025
Alternative high school, PowerBall dreams, Flipping Creative, Art in Motion, Celebrity Softball — hear all about it on this week's PatchCast
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|
Newtown Selectmen Advance $1.5 Million Community Center Splash Pad And Storage Project
Newtown Selectmen approve $375K appropriation for splash pad and storage project at Community Center, with state grant support.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Where To Pick Apples Around Weston, Redding & Easton: 2025 Guide
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Where To Pick Apples Around Monroe: 2025 Guide
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Where To Pick Apples Around Bethel: 2025 Guide
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Where To Pick Apples Around Wilton: 2025 Guide
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Where To Pick Apples Around Brookfield: 2025 Guide
This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Library Gallery To Feature Artist David ‘Doc’ Dooling In September
Southbury Public Library hosts artist David “Doc” Dooling’s acrylic landscape exhibit Sept. 4–29 at the Gloria Cachion Gallery.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Officials Highlight $100 Million In Downtown Development Projects
Danbury officials outline $100M in downtown projects including new housing, business growth, and a streetscape upgrade.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
Ridgefield Selectpersons Advance Public Safety Building Vote, Hear Habitat Housing Proposal
Ridgefield officials sent a $77.4M public safety building plan to the November ballot and reviewed a Habitat housing project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Rallies Behind Family-Run Restaurant Damaged In Fire
Danbury community raising funds after early morning blaze damages family-run restaurant.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Public Schools Names New Leadership
Danbury schools name Alison Breedy-Johnson associate superintendent to help expand career-focused Academies program.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Scarecrows To Return To Fairfield Hills For Newtown’s Annual October Contest
Newtown’s 6th Annual Scarecrow Contest returns to Fairfield Hills this October with voting Oct. 25-30.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Southbury, CT|News|
Kelly, O’Brien, Metcal: Recent Death Notices From Southbury
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Nonprofits Approved For State Tax Credit Program Funding
Several Wilton nonprofits were approved for Connecticut’s 2025 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
'Pockets Of Wild': Winter Forecast For CT Released By Old Farmer's Almanac
“Don’t lose track of your snow shovels and umbrellas,” the almanac's editor is warning readers.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Monroe
There were 10 homes sold in Monroe between Aug. 22 and Sept. 2, with a top price of $875K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|News|
Opening In Brookfield: The Ledges, A 45-Acre Nature Preserve With New Hiking Trail
The Ledges, a new 45-acre preserve in Brookfield, offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and future trail access to Burr Farm.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Danbury
There were 10 homes sold in Danbury between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, with a top price of $665K, according to Zillow.com.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield|News|
MacDonald, Canale, Maiolo: Recent Death Notices From Ridgefield
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
