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…
This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say This Fairfield County Locale Has Best Downtown Shopping In CT, New Rankings Say
This Fairfield County Locale 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…
These Fairfield County Towns Rank Among 'Most Envied' In Country, New Survey Says These Fairfield County Towns Rank Among 'Most Envied' In Country, New Survey Says
These Fairfield County Towns Rank Among 'Most Envied' 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…
Fairfield County Town Named Safest In Country, Study Says Fairfield County Town Named Safest In Country, Study Says
Fairfield County Town Named Safest 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…
Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield
Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield This story has been updated. A gas leak caused by construction resulted in part of a busy Fairfield County road being closed to traffic.  The gas leak began on Thursday, June 15 in Ridgefield in the CVS parking lot at 467 Main St., Ridgefield Emergency Management announced just before 4:40 p.m. The leak was caused by construction activity in the area, officials said.  Main Street between Bailey Avenue and Prospect Street was closed before being reopened late Thursday afternoon.
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects
Home Burglary: Police Seek Help In Tracking Down Pair Of Suspects Police in Fairfield County are asking the public for any videos they may have to help catch two men who allegedly committed a home burglary. The burglary took place in Ridgefield around 7 p.m., Monday, May 29 on Pinecrest Drive near North Street. According to Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police, the burglary appeared to involve two men dressed in dark clothing.  "We are asking for the public's assistance to check their residential security cameras for any suspicious activity around the above time frame, that may help with identifying the individuals or vehicle used," Raines sa…
Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location
Gofer Ice Cream Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Stamford Location Just in time for summer, a favorite Fairfield County ice cream chain has opened a new store to celebrate its 20th anniversary in the county. Located in Stamford, at 2367 Summer St., in the. Ridgeway Shopping Center, the new shop is open and ready to whip up whatever your heart desires including everything from a hot fudge sundae to a heaping cone of mint chocolate chip. Having first opened in Greenwich Memorial Day Weekend way back in 2003, this weekend also marks 20 years in business for the growing chain. “The newest Gofer location will continue to grow our Fairfield County footprint, s…
Main Street Crash: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway Near Wilton-Ridgefield Border Main Street Crash: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway Near Wilton-Ridgefield Border
Main Street Crash: Duo Charged With Stealing SUV From Driveway Near Wilton-Ridgefield Border Two teens were charged with larceny after allegedly stealing an SUV out of a Fairfield County driveway. The incident took place in Ridgefield around 10:40 p.m., on Monday, May 22 on Nutmeg Ridge located off Branchville Road (Route 102). Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said the department received a call reporting that several individuals were attempting to steal their car. Officers responded to the area and spotted the Atlas take off at a high rate of speed, Raines said. Shortly after, officers located a crash involving the Volkswagen at the intersection of Main Street and Big …
Ridgefield 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Ridgefield 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Ridgefield 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot A 20-something Connecticut man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors has been sentenced for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Fairfield County resident Patrick Edward McCaughey III, age 25, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Friday, April 14, to seven-and-a-half years in prison on nine offenses, said Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney for the District of Columbia. The 25-year-old McCaughey was found guilty following a bench trial in September 2022 along with co-defendants Tristan Chandler Stevens, age 26, of Pensacola, Flori…