Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield
Marshalls Opening New Store In Ridgefield Just in time for holiday shopping, Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with more than 20 stores in Connecticut is opening a new location in Fairfield County. Located in Ridgefield in the Copps Hill Plaza on Danbury Road, the grand opening is set for Thursday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., said Cassidy Kelly, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts-based company. The 24,999-square-foot Ridgefield store will be the company's 23rd location in Connecticut and the third in Fairfield County with other locations in Norwalk and Stamford. It will replace the former Kohl's D…
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Pound Ridge: Police Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Pound Ridge: Police
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Pound Ridge: Police A couple faces charges after a middle-aged Connecticut woman was assaulted on a Northern Westchester hiking trail following a dispute over an unleashed dog, police said.  Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, authorities received a call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in the towns of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. According to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary, the woman told authorities that she had been walking on a trail in the reservation when an unleashed dog ran up behind her.  She t…
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved Ridgefield High School Student Who Died At Age 15 A prayer vigil will be held to honor a 15-year-old high school student who died unexpectedly in Fairfield County. Thomas John Bergeron III, of Ridgefield, died on Monday, Oct. 30. Tommy was the beloved son of Eliana (Romero) and Thomas John Bergeron Jr., and the loving brother of Luna Bergeron, according to his obituary.  Ridgefield Public Schools officials made the announcement to the community on Monday but did not name the student. A GoFundMe started for the family by friends said "The unexpected death of a child is an unimaginable loss that no one can prepare for." The fundraiser, w…
Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say
Bomb Threat At Jewish Temple In Ridgefield Under Investigation, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are investigating a bomb threat called into a Fairfield County Jewish house of worship, one of many reportedly received across Connecticut. The threat was called into Congregation Shir Shalom, located in Ridgefield, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. Officers evacuated the building and requested the Stamford Police to respond with a bomb detection canine, Raines said. Raines said a short time later, the premise was searched by the Ridgefield Police along with a Stamford Police K-9 Officer and his canine, which resulted in no devices being found. …
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield A new Connecticut shop for women, by women, is preparing to open its doors to the public. Elegant Ridgefield, located at the former Chase bank location at 98 Grove St. in Ridgefield, is getting ready for its big day on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the storefront opens to the public. A “luxury showroom” featuring dresses galore, Elegant Ridgefield’s message is simple: to “women own and reveal confidence at any special occasion.” Owned by Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Elegant Ridgefield hopes to help women who need dresses find an outfit perfectly suited for them. “Women will find styles that fit be…
Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say
Ridgefield Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say A new ranking says one Connecticut as the absolute best place for a shopping spree in the state. Online news site Cheapism.com dubbed Fairfield County’s own Ridgefield as the state's best place to shop its “Best 'Main Street' Shopping Districts in All 50 States” ranking. In an attempt to stray away from big box stores in favor of mom-and-pop shops, the list gathers the most quaint shopping districts from towns with fewer than 90,000 residents. Ridgefield’s Main Street and Danbury Road are named by Cheapism.com as the places to check out for not only the shops and boutiques they house bu…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Westport, Stolen Cars Recovered Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Westport, Stolen Cars Recovered
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Westport, Stolen Cars Recovered Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with the brutal carjacking and beating of the vehicle owner in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: Third Suspect Now Sought In Violent Home Garage Carjacking In Westport On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Westport Police arrested one of the teens in connection with the carjacking that took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. Based on information obtained by the Detective Bureau, a warrant to search a residence in Hartford County in Berlin was secured, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. On Monday, …
Ridgefield Police Officer Who Wore Many Hats During 27 Years On Job Calls It A Career Ridgefield Police Officer Who Wore Many Hats During 27 Years On Job Calls It A Career
Ridgefield Police Officer Who Wore Many Hats During 27 Years On Job Calls It A Career A 27-year-old police veteran in Fairfield County has retired after working as a well-known school resource and patrol officer and receiving numerous citations. Ridgefield Police Officer Luis Caba retired on Friday, Sept. 15 to lots of well wishes from co-workers and the public. Caba started his career with the Ridgefield Police Department in February 1997.  He served in the Patrol Division for 27 years. During his time as an, he wore many hats.  As a school resource officer, Caba was well respected by the students and staff.  He built lasting relationships with the school…
Darien Ranks Among 'Most Envied' Towns In Country, New Survey Says Darien Ranks Among 'Most Envied' Towns In Country, New Survey Says
Darien Ranks Among 'Most Envied' Towns In Country, New Survey Says You only have to open your front door and breath in the fresh air, take in the green trees, and dine at one of the many fabulous restaurants to understand why four towns in Connecticut are ranked as being the best in the nation to live. The survey was conducted by MovingFeedback.com and included feedback from 3,000 American respondents. Their goal was to unearth the most desirable suburban lifestyles across the nation and rank them from 1-175. The four locales, all in Fairfield County, are: Ridgefield No. 149 Westport No. 158 Darien No. 171 New Canaan No. 174 Here's the lowdown on each. …
Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield
Swimmer Goes Missing At State Park In Ridgefield Police and dive teams are searching for a swimmer who was reported missing at a state park in Fairfield County. The effort to find the person began just before 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, after the Ridgefield Police Department received a call reporting they could not find the person they were swimming with. The missing person is a New Fairfield man in his 30s, Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said. The man's identity has not been released. Raines said numerous first responders participated in the search on  Monday including: Danbury Pol…
Ridgefield Named Safest Town In Country, Study Says Ridgefield Named Safest Town In Country, Study Says
Ridgefield Named Safest Town In Country, Study Says Residents in one Connecticut community can sleep especially soundly knowing that their town is the safest in the nation, according to a new study. A new study from Neighborhood Scout pronounced the town of Ridgefield, in Fairfield County, the safest out of any in the nation. The report revealed the 100 safest cities in the US with 25,000 or more people, using data on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents. These communities have some of the lowest rates of burglary, theft, murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault in the nation. Ridgefield, which…
3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says 3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says
3 Mass Communities Named Among 10 Safest In Country, Study Says Many Massachusetts residents can sleep well at night knowing that their city is one of the safest in the nation, according to a new study.   A new study from Neighborhood Scout pronounced multiple Massachusetts communities among the safest in the nation, with one Mass city even securing the second-highest spot. The report revealed the 100 safest cities in the US with 25,000 or more people, using data on the total number of property and violent crimes per 1,000 residents.  These cities therefore have some of the lowest rates of burglary, theft, murder, rape, armed robbery, and aggravated a…