Republicans Look to Fill Empty Police Commission Seat Written by Submission
The Ridgefield Republican Town Commission is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat on the Police Commission. Police Commissioner Joseph Savino has resigned from his position as he will be moving out of the Ridgefield area.
Per the Town’s charter, the Commission has 30 days to fill the vacancy, and must fill the vacancy with an individual with the same party affiliation as the resigning member.
The RTC intends to endorse a candidate for the Commission’s consideration in filling Mr. Savino’s seat.
Interested applicants should send a statement of interest and detailed resume or biography demonstrating their qualifications for the position by March 26
Ridgefield Prevention Council and Police Host Internet Safety Event on March 25 Written by Ridgefield Prevention Council
The Ridgefield Prevention Council and Ridgefield Police Department are hosting a virtual
Internet Safety event.
Please join us on March 25th at 7pm to learn how to recognize scammers, hackers and more with tips from Detective Ryan.
To register, please email
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Founders Hall offer internet safety course aimed at seniors
Lili Schroppe
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Pictured is the Founders Hall logo. The communications manager at the donor-supported center for lifelong learning fitness, and fun in Ridgefield writes this column about internet safety, and the event about the topic that is going to take place via Zoom March 25, 2021.Contributed photo
Theft, fraud, swindles and scams have been around almost as long as death and taxes. But unlike death and taxes, people can avoid falling victim to these crimes if they are informed and constantly vigilant.
Unfortunately, seniors are more likely than younger people to become victims. Why? Seniors are heavily targeted by scammers, probably because people age 50 and older hold over 80 percent of the wealth in America, according to a 2016 AARP study.
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Please be mindful of the CT law (14-252a C.G.S.) that requires drivers to remove all snow and ice from their vehicles. Failure to do so may result in a possible fine.
The “Ice Missile” Legislation requires drivers to remove any threatening ice or snow from the hood, trunk, and roof of their car or face a $75 fine. If snow or ice is dislodged from a motor vehicle and causes personal injury or property damage they can face a $200 - $1000 fine.
So please help us by making sure your vehicles are well cleaned of snow and ice before taking to the roads. With the right precautions, we can all enjoy the weather, drive carefully and keep the roads safe for everyone!
Body cameras proposed in Ridgefield police budget
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RIDGEFIELD The police department is looking to purchase body cameras ahead of a state requirement.
Police Chief Jeff Kreitz included body cameras in the department’s proposed budget for the upcoming year during a Board of Selectman meeting on Feb. 4, which the board is now reviewing.
The total cost of the cameras is about $424,000 and would be paid over a five-year period, Kreitz said.
The department is required to have body cameras installed by July 2022 per the state’s police accountability bill, but prefers to have them before the deadline.
“We would like to get them as soon as we can, so that’s why we put it in this year’s budget process,” Kreitz said.