The holiday season is a time for good will and fellowship, as we give thanks for our good fortune while remembering and providing for those around us whose lives or situations are more difficult. Soon, however, the stark reality of this new year – an election of a new president, 34 Senators, all 435 members […]

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” President John F. Kennedy. There is a cacophony of words during this season. No one escapes sincere as well as commercial expression of joy, belief, and hearty (or forced) glad tidings. Appeals

The Friends of Ridgefield Community Programs Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization, has established online contribution pages for four local Ridgefield charities. Contributions are tax deductible and the proceeds of each donation will be distributed to contributor’s specified charity. Ridgefield Food Pantry & Emergency Fund is wholly financed by donations and is operated by the Ridgefield

Do you remember the unbearable anguish? Do you remember the sickening feeling in your soul as details of the Sandy Hook massacre became known? Can you recall the abject horror you felt upon imagining it might have been your child, and the relief you felt from the knowledge that it wasn’t? Apparently most Americans don’t.

Ridgefield is known as an affluent town, but many residents face hardship. The Ridgefield Department of Social Services, under Director Tony Phillips, LCSW, works year round to alleviate want and suffering among Ridgefield residents. Economic hardship is never easy, but may be more keenly felt during the holidays. Help make the holidays, and the whole year, a bit

Today and everyday, keep faith with with the men and women of all generations who have served our country. Please actively and tangibly support efforts to end chronic homelessness among veterans, provide employment opportunities for veterans, improve the Veterans Administration (VA) healthcare system and VA services in general. Connecticut is a leader in the effort to

The fourth GOP presidential primary debate — actually more like GOP “mis-infomercial” — aired on Fox Business on Tuesday night, November 10. The term “snake oil salesman” is defined as “someone who knowingly sells fraudulent goods or who is themselves a fraud, quack, charlatan, or the like”. That definition seems too kind and mild a description

Ridgefield voters gave Democrats a resounding victory in the November 3 town elections. To all the voters, candidates and volunteers who participated in the Nov 3 election, the Ridgefield Democratic Town Committee extends a heartfelt “thank you”. We obviously take great satisfaction in the results: an “off-year” election which maintained Democratic majorities on the Board of

In recognition of the outstanding performance of our Democratic incumbents and the superb qualifications and records of service of our non-incumbents, the Ridgefield Press on Thursday endorsed the ENTIRE Democratic Party slate of candidates: Rudy Marconi, Barbara Manners and Steve Zemo for Board of Selectmen; Molly McGeehin for Town Treasurer; Dave Ulmer, Jessica Mancini and

Our local Democratic candidates are uniformly exceptional, not least our dynamic women. Each deserves your vote. Karen Sulzinsky has served on Board of Education (BOE) since 2011, with every student’s success as her singular goal. A parent and owner of a Ridgefield-based business, Karen is passionate about enhancing our schools, and attuned to taxpayer concerns.

Vote line “A” all the way on November 3. Democratic candidates appear on first row, line A, on both sides of the ballot. Remember to vote both sides, and vote exclusively line A.

My name is Barbara Manners and I am running for re-elction to the Board of Selectmen. Hardly a day passes when I am not reminded multiple times of what a terrific town we live in. We have so many cultural and recreational resources here, The Ridgefield Playhouse, The Prospector, CHIRP, the expanded Library, Founders Hall,

My name is Karen Sulzinsky and I have served on the Ridgefield Board of Education (“BOE”) since 2011. My four years in office have been filled with 500 hours per year of meetings, reading, research and carefully listening to parents and community members.  I am running for re-election because I continue to care deeply about

My name is Steve Zemo and I am running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen.  I am one of 5 candidates running for 4 seats.  Each of us brings different life experiences, different opinions and different perspectives. My perspective includes being the father of a 4th grade student in the Ridgefield Public Schools,

My name is Dave Ulmer and I am privileged to have served as Chair of the Board of Finance (“BOF”) since 2011. Jessica Mancini, Paul Sutherland and I request your vote on November 3. We are running as a Team for another term on BoF, because we believe Ridgefield residents have benefitted from our policies

My name is Molly McGeehin and I want to be Ridgefield’s next Town Treasurer. Ridgefield’s budget for the 2015/2016 fiscal year approximates $135 million ($86 million for the BOE, $34 million for the Town, $12 million in debt service, and $3 million allocated to road paving). Given the significance of annual expenditures, I believe it is

The Sept 24 Board of Finance (BOF) candidates debate left no doubt that Ridgefield needs to reelect Democrat Paul Sutherland, along with his Democratic majority teammates Dave Ulmer and Jessica Mancini, on November 3. The debate provided many useful insights, but especially underscored Paul’s impressive knowledge, deep expertise and prudent judgment regarding town finances. Two exchanges of particular