Tuesday, February 7, 2012
All users can add events taking place at local spots, rate the business on a scale of one to five stars and add a review. But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing.
When Patch launched in Ridgefield over two years ago, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory. Now, Patch Places is a spot where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more for spots around town. All users can add events taking place at local spots, rate the business on a scale of one to five stars and add a review. But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. This is a great tool for businesses that don't have their own website. In fact, it's like their own webpage. The best yet: It's free! Owners or managers can search for their business listing and select "claim your listing" in order to make updates to the page. A form will …
Sunday, February 5, 2012
The region is rife with fancy chocolate shops and candy stores, according to a recent article in The New York Times.
Fairfield County residents seeking gourmet quality Valentine’s Day treats needn’t go far: The region is rife with fancy chocolate shops and candy stores, according to a recent article in The New York Times. Highlighted is Sweet Pierre’s Boutique du Chocolat, with locations at 5 River Road, Wilton, and 3 Danbury Road, Ridgefield. The store offers a variety of gourmet chocolates from around the U.S. and Europe that “will delight your palate,” the Times’ Christopher Brooks wrote. Also highlighted in the article is the Little Chocolate Company in Greenwich, offering authentic Belgian chocolates including house-made pralines and truffles. Other area gourmet chocolate shops not mentioned in the article include La Dolce Vita Chocolates and More …
Monday, January 23, 2012
The project is currently “the largest operating solar facility of its kind at any school or college in New England.”
Ridgefield-based PowerPlay Solar Development, which finances and builds solar energy systems for schools and universities, has reportedly flicked the switch on a two-megawatt, nine-acre photovoltaic solar plant at Berkshire School in Sheffield, Mass. According to a company release, the project is currently “the largest operating solar facility of its kind at any school or college in New England.” "Committing to this solar project is a significant statement by Berkshire School on environmental stewardship,” said Steven Levine, senior development partner at PowerPlay Solar Development, in the release. “It's been exciting for our team to develop this impressive solar power plant in support of the School's sustainability and energy goals.” The…
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Chamber has reportedly selected Jill Maguire of Fairfield County Bank to serve as chairman of the board.
The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce has announced its board members for 2012. According to a report in the Ridgefield Press the Chamber has selected Jill Maguire of Fairfield County Bank to serve as chairman of the board. During a recent chamber meeting, Executive Director Marion Roth reportedly acknowledged Shane Casey of Casey Energy for his dedicated efforts as 2011 chairman, and also offered a farewell salute to 2010 chairman Charles Rio of State Farm Insurance. First Selectman Rudy Marconi will deliver his annual state of the town address during the Chamber’s annual luncheon to be held March 2 at Silver Spring Country Club, according to the Ridgefield Press report. The chamber will also salute outstanding and dedicated businesses and …
One of the most heavily-used, utilitarian sites on the Web, online encyclopedia Wikipedia, is shutting down its English-language site starting at midnight in protest of proposed legislation that would allow the US Government to block certain websites.
Online encyclopedia Wikipedia is reportedly shutting down its English-language site for 24 hours starting at midnight Eastern Time tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 17, in protest against two congressional bills, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) that have attracted fierce opposition from the technology industry. As per a statement on the English-language site’s home page, the non-profit organization’s members are concerned the proposed bills — which in effect will allow the U.S. government to force Internet service providers, via court order, to block access to websites that are selling pirated content and merchandise — will stifle innovation and lead to further censorship. According to a report in the New York Times, …
Sunday, January 15, 2012
In July First Niagra purchased 195 HSBC branches in New York and Connecticut for about $1 billion.
The HSBC bank branch at 108 Danbury Road in Ridgefield will soon become a First Niagara Bank, according to a report on HartfordBusiness.com. The change comes as HSBC, the second largest global bank, seeks to divest itself of certain assets in an effort to shrink its operations and become more efficient under the leadership of new CEO Stuart Gulliver. In July HSBC announced that it was selling 195 branches in New York and Connecticut for about $1 billion to First Niagara. As part of its antitrust clearance with the U.S. Justice Department, First Niagara will sell 37 of the branches it is buying in New York State to KeyBank for about $110 million, but will keep the branches it acquired in Connecticut, according to the HatfordBusiness.com …
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Semi-finalists will have their electric bill paid for the month of December, and winners will be awarded $100,000 for a local school.
Ridgefield holiday spirit is becoming visible everywhere you go, and after this weekend, each hamlet will be glittering with holiday lights. Beyond the commercial areas, where are the best residential holiday displays? If you have the holiday spirit, and lights, this season, let us know! Patch has launched a Deck the Halls holiday contest. Semi-finalists will have their electric bills for the month of December paid by Patch and the winner will be awarded $100,000 towards their local schools. Let me repeat that: Semi-finalists will have their electric bills for the month of December paid by Patch and the winner will be awarded $100,000 towards their local schools. You've got nothing to lose and an audience to gain. After you submit your …
Friday, November 25, 2011
With Small Business Saturday coming this weekend, you can help drive feet — and wallets — to your favorite independent business.
You might be the type who finds sleeping on a freezing sidewalk for the best Black Friday deals exciting. Or perhaps you've already started working out your mouse-clicking finger for Cyber Monday. But if neither scenario appeals to you, there is an alternative — Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday, conceived by American Express to help spotlight the efforts of local small businesses, comes at the beginning of the big holiday shopping sprint — this Saturday — and encourages shoppers not to bypass Main Street for the mega-mall. Ridgefield Patch would love to hear which small businesses you can't live without in Ridgefield. Tell us in the comments which independently owned business is a must for shoppers this Saturday and why. …
Friday, November 18, 2011
Patrick Broderick, M.D., president of Western Connecticut Medical Group, has announced the opening of an affiliated primary care office at 20 Old Ridgefield Road.
[Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct an error: It previously stated that the doctor's office was located in Ridgefield] A new doctor’s office is opening on Old Ridgefield Road in Wilton. According to a press release, Patrick Broderick, M.D., president of Western Connecticut Medical Group (formerly Danbury Office of Physician Services) has announced the opening of an affiliated primary care office at 20 Old Ridgefield Road. The new location will be staffed by board certified internal medicine physicians Ben Hur Aguilar, MD, Carolyn Couture, MD, FACP and Arthur D’Souza, MBBS, MD. Affiliated with Danbury Hospital, Western Connecticut Medical Group is a multi-specialty physician group that serves residents in Western …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Northeast Utilities made the announcement on Thursday, according to the Hartford Courant.
Amid severe and growing criticism by residents and government officials, Northeast Utilities announced on Thursday that Connecticut Light & Power president Jeffrey Butler has resigned, according to the Hartford Courant. The Berlin, CT-based utility also announced that it is planning to improve its performance so that CL&P is better prepared for severe weather such as Tropical Storm Irene and last month's Nor'Easter, which caused widespread power outages across the state. Butler's resignation comes just as Gov. Dannel Malloy's "Two-Storm Committee" is beginning its review of the preparedness and responses of CL&P and United Illuminating during the recent storms.
Tom Falconieri
6:18 pm on Tuesday, February 7, 2012
To dam expensive to own a business in this town and state. That is why we moved ours over to another friendly business state. I find it amazing that CT politicians tax the hell out of business and think we will stay. Fact is when a Liberal dem claims BUSINESS FRIENDLY TAXES he must be freeze dried or doing hard time. What is a business friendly TAX????????????????? more ›