Originally published on 6/11/2015 As we send off another class of graduates to further their education or start their careers, it’s worthwhile to consider how they’ll fare in today’s globalized …
Commuters, Community, Commerce
Originally published on 5/28/2015 You may commute to NYC daily on Metro North. Take highways to get to a job or school—routes 95, 15, 84, or 7. Amtrak may carry …
Voting
Originally published on 5/14/2015 I went to the firehouse with my father when he voted for Adlai Stevenson in 1956. I was eight. We got up early. My father …
Yes to Zero%
Originally published on 4/30/2015 Let’s take a moment to reflect on the fact that on May 12th the voters of Ridgefield will be presented with a budget to approve that …
Get Involved
Originally published on 4/2/2015 Have you ever considered serving in local government? Our community needs citizens who are willing to volunteer their time to public service. By participating in the …
Let’s Get Going
Originally published on 3/19/2015 Connecticut’s licensed drivers and commuters can attest to Connecticut’s inadequate transportation system. We have stop-and-go clogged thoroughfares, an aged infrastructure (e.g., more than 10% of our …
Voting Matters
Originally published on 3/5/2015 On February 24, Ridgefield conducted a referendum on the 10-acre sale to Charter Group (full disclosure: Democratic View advocated for approval of the referendum). Approximately, 16,480 …
Future Treasure in Town
Originally published on 2/5/2015 Maurice Sendak’s priceless artwork and drawings, his unique, world-worthy, personal collection of books, art, curios and ephemera, and children’s theater sets all sit on tantalizingly on …
Vox Populi
Originally published on 1/7/2015 Recommendations for the future of the remaining acres of the Schlumberger parcel are a-plenty, with opinions ranging from “hold it”, to “sell some of it”, to …
Family Time
Originally published on 12/24/2014 This year approximately 4 million undocumented immigrants can enjoy the company of relatives and friends during the holidays without fear of deportation, thanks to President Obama’s …
Make It Bright
Originally published on 12/11/2014 It is the holiday season, a time when Americans engage with greater than usual intensity in merrymaking, shopping, counting of blessings, and generosity toward those less …
Gun Safety Wins
Originally published on 11/13/2014 In the midst of post-election analysis and the endless speculation of talking heads, one fact stands out dramatically: gun safety candidates from both parties won up …
Best Talent for Ridgefield
Originally published on 10/23/2014 The town of Ridgefield is a $130 million dollar enterprise, comparable to the total annual revenue generated by luxury brand Kate Spade of retail fame, or …
Doing the Right Thing
Originally published on 10/9/2014 Our State Treasurer, Denise Nappier, who is seeking re-election on November 4th, has made financial decisions to protect CT’s families by managing sales of bonds to …
Himes for Ridgefield
Originally published on 9/25/2014 It is election season, time to re-elect Congressman Jim Himes! Jim Himes has always promoted our best interests economically, politically and globally as citizens of Ridgefield …
Sanity for the 138th
Originally published on 9/11/2014 The Jan Giegler spin machine is gearing up to distract from her record. State representative Giegler boasted recently to the Ridgefield Press that she achieved a …
Common Sense for the Common Good
Originally published on 8/28/2014 As a life-long small business owner, I have for years – to their delight — met client’s requirements and expectations when they need home improvement solutions …
Getting There From Here
Originally published on 8/14/2014 Traffic is overwhelming on I95 and the Merritt Parkway. Commuter rails rely on underfunded infrastructure. We lack freight rail. With traffic, the 45minute commute between Connecticut …