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Cultural District designation recognizes that Ridgefield has an artistic and economic center of cultural activities Written by Geoffrey Morris Walk from Keeler Tavern to ACT, and the entire time you are within singing distance of a handful of other leading cultural institutions – the Aldrich Museum, Lounsbury House, the Ridgefield Library, Ballard Park, Ridgefield Playhouse, the Theater Barn, the Guild of Artists, and more. While we all knew the bounty in our midst, the state of Connecticut has given Ridgefield a standing ovation. You see, this section of Ridgefield has been des...

CT's first 'cultural district' approved for Ridgefield Alyssa Seidman FacebookTwitterEmail The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved Ridgefield’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.”Hearst Connecticut Media file photo RIDGEFIELD — The Connecticut Office of the Arts announced Wednesday that it has approved the town’s bid to become the first municipality in the state to have a designated “cultural district.” The news follows nearly two years of meetings, public hearings and presentations to ga...

Updated: 1:45 PM EDT April 28, 2021 RIDGEFIELD, Conn. — A part of the town of Ridgefield has been designated as a "Cultural District" - the first of its kind in Connecticut.  In October 2019, a law originally proposed by then-State Rep. John Frey became effective, allowing the State to designate a specific area of a city or town as a “Cultural District”.  The Cultural District designation recognizes that Ridgefield has an artistic and economic center of cultural activities that makes its community stand out. Credit: Ridgefield ECDC “The people of Ridgefield have long...

It all started at Frey's Corners By STEPHANIE HAWKINS Many natives of Monroe County, especially those who live in the northeast part of the county, are familiar with that tricky intersection in Berlin Township where Dixie Highway takes a sharp 90-degree turn. It’s about a mile north of St. Charles Church and it can easily fool the less knowledgeable travelers who aren’t aware that staying on that northeast route out of Monroe will land them on the U.S. Turnpike if they aren’t paying attention.  That junction, marked only by a flashing yellow light, is officially known as the intersect...

Dozens rally in Ridgefield to oppose proposed zoning bills Alyssa Seidman FacebookTwitterEmail 1of20 State Rep. Tom O'Dea (R- New Canaan, Wilton) speaks during CT 169 Strong's rally at Ballard Park in Ridgefield, Conn., on Saturday April 24, 2021.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 2of20 Alexis Harrison, of Fairfield, center, hands out flyers to promote CT 169 Strong at Ballard Park in Ridgefield, Conn., on Saturday April 24, 2021.Christian Abraham / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less 3of20 4of20 Alexis Harrison, of Fairfield, center, hands out flyers to pro...