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  HVCEO - Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield's loss of territory was partially redressed at the time by action of the General Assembly in granting to Ridgefield an area of hitherto unclaimed territory in the Ridgebury section.
Northwest Ridgefield is the headwaters area of the westward flowing Titicus River, a tributary of the Croton River and water supply reservoirs in New York State.
A stagecoach line from Ridgefield to Branchville operated from 1852 to 1870 to serve visitors and summer residents and in July of 1870, the Ridgefield Branch Railroad was completed to the village from Branchville.
www.hvceo.org /luchange_ridgefield.php   (4634 words)

  
 SEWERS IN RIDGEFIELD, CONNECTICUT
Ridgefield’s initial municipal sewer system was begun in the early 1900’s and served the Town Center area.
Intermunicipal agreements between Ridgefield and Danbury reserve 0.14 MGD of treatment capacity in the Danbury sewage treatment plant to serve this area of Ridgefield.
The Ridgefield Center sewage treatment plant discharges treated sewage effluent into the Great Swamp, which is considered to be the headwaters of the Norwalk River.
www.hvceo.org /sewersridgefield.php   (1530 words)

  
 Manchester woman becomes Ridgefield fire chief - Boston.com
Ridgefield has hired a 40-year-old woman from Manchester as its next fire chief, making her the first female to head a Connecticut fire department that is not all-volunteer, according to three statewide firefighter organizations.
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. --Ridgefield has hired a 40-year-old woman from Manchester as its next fire chief, making her the first female to head a Connecticut fire department that is not all-volunteer, according to three statewide firefighter organizations.
The presidents of the Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association, Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association and Connecticut Firemen's Historical Society all said their records indicate Burford will be the state's first female chief of a paid, professional department.
www.boston.com /news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/04/06/manchester_woman_becomes_ridgefield_fire_chief   (402 words)

  
 Ridgefield, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ridgefield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
The town is bordered by the towns of Southeast and Lewisboro in Westchester County, New York to the west, Danbury, Connecticut to the north, Wilton, Connecticut to the south and Redding, Connecticut to the east.
Ridgefield was first settled by English colonists from Norwalkand Milford in 1708 when a group of settlers purchased land from Chief Catoonah of the the Ramapoo tribe.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ridgefield,_Connecticut   (2539 words)

  
 Connecticut Historic Sites: Elms Inn Ridgefield Connecticut CT New England historic hotels inns lodging suites romantic ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Ridgefield was founded in 1708 and named for its layout along three parallel ridges, with its Main Street set along the center ridge.
The victory of the Battle of Ridgefield was decided in favor of the British but a variety of modern monuments serve as a testament to the efforts of the American force.
Ridgefield is brimming with opportunities for a quiet weekend, or to indulge in exceptional performing arts, dining and entertainment opportunities.
www.elmsinn.com /history/history_of_town.asp   (472 words)

  
 Ridgefield Connecticut
Ridgefield’s citizens are enthusiastic and dedicated to preserving the quality of life as evidenced by their involvement with many town boards and committees.
Ridgefield is one of only 36 public school systems throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut that are members of the Tri-State Consortium, which includes the highest performing school systems in all three states.
Ridgefield is served by Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital.
www.country-living.com /ridgefield.htm   (743 words)

  
 Old maps of Ridgefield, Connecticut
The map was made for the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Dames of America, for a brief history of the Indians of Connecticut.
This portion of "A Map of the Colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island" was drawn by Thomas Kitchin and published in 1758.
In Ridgefield, it depicts inaccurately the route between Ridgebury and the center of Ridgefield village.
jackfsanders.tripod.com /maps.htm   (3916 words)

  
 Ridgefield Historical Society Connecticut home page
The Ridgefield Historical Society was established in 2001 to preserve, catalogue, research, and disseminate information about the history of Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Ridgefield, a community of 22,000 people in west-central Fairfield County, was founded in 1708 when about 30 families from Long Island Sound settlements bought these uplands from the Ramapoo Indians.
In September 2002, the society opened its new headquarters in the "Scott House." The building had stood for more than two and a half centuries in the village of Ridgefield, and was disassembled, moved to 4 Sunset Lane and restored with the help of many contributors.
www.ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org   (212 words)

  
 RHS School Profile
RIDGEFIELD is a residential suburban community of 23,650 located in Fairfield County, 55 miles from New York City.
RIDGEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a comprehensive public four-year high school offering sequential courses in all college preparatory subjects and a broad range of electives in art, music, business, home economics, and technology education, RHS is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut State Board of Education.
Ridgefield High School students are chosen for Advanced Placement courses through a selection process involving teacher recommendation and the evaluation of performance in previous courses.
www.ridgefield.org /rhs/guidance/profile.html   (644 words)

  
 ROSA - Commercial Development: Effect on Taxes and Property Values
Education is important in Connecticut, which ranks near the top of the 50 states in all measures of educational achievement.
Now Ridgefield must decide whether further commercial development is worth the increase in traffic and congestion, and the decrease in recreational and open space resources, and maybe even property values, that will result.
In 1997-98 Ridgefield’s mill rate was 20.91 and its equalized mill rate was 13.75.
www.rosaopenspace.org /news/issues/tax-impact.html   (1002 words)

  
 Dream Homes Real Estate Ridgefield Connecticut
A post town in the early days, Ridgefield, settled in 1708, has preserved its Keeler Tavern, which was a stagecoach stop on the old New York-Boston run.
In 1777, the town was a site of a major Revolutionary War battle — the "Battle of Ridgefield." American Generals Wooster and Arnold attempted to hold off the British in the only land battle on Connecticut soil during the Revolution.
Ridgefield is also home of Weir Farm, named for J. Alden Weir — it is one of only two national parks focusing on American Art.
www.nfcar.com /ridgefield.htm   (238 words)

  
 By Laws
It is a local PTA organized under the authority of the Connecticut Congress of Parents and Teachers (Connecticut PTA), a branch of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers (the National PTA).
The Objects of the National PTA, the Connecticut PTA, and the Barlow Mountain PTA are promoted through an educational program directed toward parents, teachers, and the general public; are developed through conferences, committees, projects, and programs; and are governed and qualified by the basic policies set forth in Article III.
This local PTA shall be organized and chartered under the authority of the Connecticut PTA in the area in which this local PTA functions, in conformity with such rules and regulations, not in conflict with the Bylaws of the National PTA Bylaws, as the Connecticut PTA may in its bylaws prescribe.
www.ridgefield.org /barlow/PTA/bylaws.htm   (3588 words)

  
 Ridgefield
Turning left onto the historic Main Street, at the historic horse trough, traveling among the large elm and oak trees, it was apparent as you drove past the Colonial houses that this was not just another community.
Ridgefield is the site of the Revolutionary War 1777 "Battle of Ridgefield." American Generals Wooster and Arnold attempted to hold off the British in the one of only two land battles on Connecticut soil during the Revolution.
Those who live in Ridgefield love it and there is a community commitment to keeping it at the top.
www.usgennet.org /usa/ct/town/ridgefield   (806 words)

  
 Ridgefield Connecticut  - Coldwell Banker Westport Connecticut
It's a family town, an "old New England town", in the heart of Fairfield County, Connecticut, where recreation, education and shopping make for a happy way of life.
Ridgefield offers residents fine restaurants a broad diversity in lifestyle, housing and services with a very strong town atmosphere.
Scenic, gentle rolling hills, and lovely homes are all the landscape that makes Ridgefield a desirable town in which to live.
www.southernct.com /ridgefield.htm   (208 words)

  
 Town-USA Ridgefield Connecticut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The town of Ridgefield, population 21,300 covering 34.8 sq.
What industry developed in the town was concentrated in the village of Ridgebury, leaving the main settlement free for large, wide porched estates surrounded by shade trees.
Ridgefield remains residential today, although with a greater population density than before because it is served by New York Metropolitan area commuter links.
www.town-usa.com /connecticut/fairfield/ridgefield.html   (232 words)

  
 Ridgefield, Ct. Democrats - Links
Young Democrats of Ridgefield, Ct. This group is organized at Ridgefield High School and is active in local campaigns and political activities.
Ridgefield R.E.A.D. Very active local group promoting their vision of maintaining and improving the quality of Ridgefield's public schools by mobilizing public support for the Town's educational system.
Early 20th Century postcard views of Ridgefield, Connecticut, from a collection that includes more than 500 pictures of the town in the first half of the century.
www.ridgefielddems.org /dtclinks.html   (935 words)

  
 Ridgefield, Connecticut
In the meantime, Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal has written to Francine Kelly claiming the issue is not a fucntion of his department, but should be looked into on the criminal side with the other state attorney general offices.
Kelly has repeatedly stated that her son William was allegedly kidnapped by government employees and their agents in Connecticut, and is alleging that school and town officials are at risk for putting her son's life at risk because they refuse to ensure her son's safety.
Kelly told Thomas B. Scheffey of "The Connecticut Law Tribune" that she suspects that certain government employees in Ridgefield may allegedly be involved in Connecticut's child abuse cover-up.
www.usatvtalk.com /ridgefieldct.html   (6264 words)

  
 HOME
The Ridgefield General Store, now in its 20th year, is proud of its quality merchandise, wide selection, and top-notch customer service.
Ridgefield is a classic New England town, incorporated in 1708, and very
Connecticut was the only one of the original 13 colonies to maintain self-rule until the American Revolution.
www.ridgefieldshopping.com   (273 words)

  
 Home Inspector Ridgefield CT
It became fully professional by the end of the decade and changed its name to the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra in 1986.
Annually, the RSO presents four subscription concerts at the Anne S. Richardson Auditorium at Ridgefield High School, and two chamber music concerts at the Ridgefield Playhouse for the Performing Arts (only one is scheduled in the 2006-07 season), along with an annual "family concert" and performances in Ridgefield schools.
Ridgefield's public open space includes Aldrich Park (65 acres), the previously-disputed Benett's Pond (460 acres), Brewster Farm (103 acres), Florida Refuge (63 acres), Hemlock Hills/Lake Windwing (421 acres), Pine Mountain (368 acres), the Seth Low Pierrepont State Park (313 acres), and the Weir Farms National Historic Site (57 acres).
www.allied123.com /Ridgefield   (796 words)

  
 Neumann Real Estate - About Ridgefield   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Ridgefield is located on the border of Westchester County, New York, approximately 55 miles north of New York City and close to major roadways I-84, I-684, I-95, the Merrit Parkway and Route 7.
In 1777, the Battle of Ridgefield was fought between local citizens and British and Hessian troops proceeding toward Long Island Sound through Ridgefield.
A cannonball fired at the building during the Battle of Ridgefield is still imbedded in a corner post of the house.
neumannrealestate.com /ridgefield.html   (596 words)

  
 Route 7 Truck Accident Impacts Norwalk River in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Efforts continue to control damage to the river, its banks, and the bridge that crosses the Norwalk River on Route 7 in Ridgefield between Simpaug Turnpike and Cains Hill/Topstone roads as the result of a deadly truck accident on Tuesday July 12, 2005.
Ridgefield Police continue to search for the driver of the white SUV that witnesses say caused the accident, and have set up an anonymous tip line at 203-431-2345 where information can be recorded.
The fourth concern involves the safe access for Ridgefield students to the River Study Site, whose main entrance and bus drop-off area will be taken up by the temporary bridge while the main bridge is being repaired.
www.norwalkriver.org /accident.htm   (1071 words)

  
 Ridgefield Republican Town Committee
In a ceremony where she was surrounded by teen drivers, members of the Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club, community leaders and legislators, Governor M. Jodi Rell today signed a bill exempting 16- and 17-year-old drivers participating in the “Safe Rides” program from the Connecticut law restricting overnight driving by young people.
“Safe Rides’ introduction in Ridgefield was born out of tragedy, with the loss of several young lives,” said Rep. John Frey, who represents Ridgefield and was the introducer of the bill.
A Ridgefield Campaign kickoff fundraiser was held Sunday, June 4th, for State Senator Judith Freedman at the home of Dorothy Williams.
www.ridgefieldgop.org   (1291 words)

  
 Ridgefield Connecticut Real Estate
Ridgefield is located in Fairfield County in southwest Connecticut with easy access to State Hwy 33, only about 50 miles from the capital, Hartford, and an hour drive to JFK International Airport, La Guardia Airport, and the rest of New York City.
During its first few years, it began to grow, and in 1777, its place in history was assured by the Battle of Ridgefield, when the citizenry found themselves defending these lands against the British.
other Connecticut towns with populations of 20,000 to 50,000, was its commitment to educational excellence, recreational opportunities, cultural awareness, balanced town planning, economy and safety, and to a community that cares about the well-being of all its inhabitants.
www.relocate-america.com /states/CT/cities/ridgefie.htm   (731 words)

  
 Ridgefield Discovery Center
From nature walks to canoeing to events with live animals or birds, these programs appeal to people of various ages and interests, to special groups-such as preschoolers, clubs or families- and to public groups both large and small.
Membership and participation is not limited to Ridgefield and we encourage members of all neighboring communities to participate in our programs.
The Discovery Center is staffed by our Director, who is supported by board members, community organizations, and individual volunteers who donate their time and expertise to provide special and very affordable programs.
www.ridgefielddiscovery.org   (253 words)

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