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The Phoenix Rises on Main Street, Ridgefield
March 7th, 2008 categories: Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
Ridgefield’s picturesque Main Street is the envy of most every Connecticut town. Folks come from all over to enjoy our shops, sidewalks and hospitality.
That’s why Ridgefielders were so shocked in May of 2005 to learn that one of our most beloved Main Street buildings burned to the ground. (This blog provides some insight into the loss) Luckily the horrible fire only claimed property and spared all those sleeping in the a four apartments above Bissells Pharmacy and Gail’s Station House restaurant.
Although those beloved businesses successfully relocated, the void on Main Street has been an ongoing reminder of that painful night. After waiting nearly 3 years, we are all grateful that the “phoenix is rising”. The rebuilding has begun and sometime this fall, Ridgefield’s famous Main Street will be back intact. The developer will maintains that the new structure, using modern building techniques, will maintain a similar look and feel as the original.
The Main Street Fire in Ridgefield, CT
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6 Reasons Why Ridgefield Will be Better in 2008
January 26th, 2008 categories: Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
There’s a lot of good stuff going on in 2008! Ridgefield’s First Selectman Rudy Marconi delivered his State of the Town Address this week to an enthusiastic crowd. Standing before the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce breakfast at the Community Center, Rudy made it clear that the town will continue to thrive in 2008. Highlights of his address include::
- The Police Station addition project will start as scheduled.
- Main Street traffic issues will be addressed by the State of Connecticut with construction crews working at night to minimize disruptions.
- The State will also provide funds for a major renovation to Yanity Gym and relocation of the softball field to Route 7.
- A state grant will be used to lengthen the sidewalk and plant trees on Route 35 near Copps Hill
- Redevelopment of the Schlumberger property is a major priority
- Recycling and Clean Energy initiatives will continue to be a priority
He summed things up “the town looks great, and it should continue to be great in 2008”. We’ll be celebrating our 300th anniversary with eight months of festivities planned.
See The Ridgefield Press for more information.
Related Must Read:
What You Need to Know About Ridgefield’s 300th Birthday Celebration
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Ridgefield, CT Gets A New Eco-Friendly Bed & Breakfast: green ROCKS
January 23rd, 2008 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Green Living, Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
How green ROCKS Inn, a B&B was Born…
This is a story about how creativity and thinking out of the box can change lives and enhance an entire town.
We had a listing in Ridgefield that is quite amazing! It is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 4500 sq. ft. home, built at the end of 2004. The house sits on nearly two serene acres abutting many acres of Ridgefield Open Space.
We put the house on the market at the beginning of 2006 and thought it would sell rather quickly. After all, it was brand new, luxury construction on spectacular property convenient to everything! We did everything imaginable to get this house sold, including holding an estate sale at the property to draw buyers. The main reason the house failed to sell was that it is on Rt. 35 (Danbury Rd.) in Ridgefield, a main road, somewhat close to a gas station. It finally became apparent that, unless they dropped the price below their comfort level, it was not going to happen in the current market. I thought, and thought about our dilemma, and finally came up with a possible solution.
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6 Reasons Why Your Dog Needs to Live in Ridgefield, NOW!
December 30th, 2007 categories: Eat, Drink and Be Amused, Local Events, Ridgefield, Talking Real Estate
If Bailey (or Jenny or Titan, …) could talk, without a doubt, he’d be saying “let’s move to Ridgefield, CT!” When checking out places to live, people always ask me about the amenities: schools/daycare, activities, recreation… you know, “what to do”. Hey guess what, dogs do the same thing… they need the 4-1-1 like everyone else! Well, all your canine’s fantasies come true in Ridgefield and here’s what we’ve got for him:
1) The Bark Park:
Where he can “hang with the gang”. A place just for dogs to run and play (w/o leashes) and to be the social animals they are. Taking your pup to the Bark Park is a great way to socialize with other dogsin the pack.
2) Ridgefield Activities and Recreation:
The local dogs go bonkers for the annual Canine Carnival where he can show off all his tricks, win competitions and look pretty for the crowd. Also, Ridgefield’s annual Bernese Mountain Dog Parade brings “Berners” from all over the Northeast to stroll down Main Street… what a sight! There’s also thousands of acres of forests and woods to walk, run and explore: Pierrepont State Part, Bennetts Pond, Hemlock Hills and swimming in Lake Windwing!
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