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| Jane Tullo, 395 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 | ||||||
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| Ridgefield is a picturesque, progressive community in the southwestern corner of Connecticut. The downtown area, with its old-fashioned streets and architecture, seems untouched by time. Most impressive about Ridgefield, however, are its citizens, who are enthusiastic and dedicated to preserving the quality of life in their Town, as evidenced by their involvement with many Town boards and committees. Ridgefield is voted Connecticut's #1 town every year for it offers the highest in quality of life, based on its schools, low crime rate, and scope of services. The Ridgefield school system is among the finest in the county. Even its dining is world class. Ridgefield is historical. Ridgefield's history began in 1708 when five men form Norwalk, Connecticut purchased 20,000 acres of land from the Ramapoo Indians and called it Ridgefield. Thirty-five families joined the first five men, making their homes along Main Street. Ridgefield remained a farming village after the Civil War and eventually evolved into a resort community for the wealthy from NYC. Irish and Italian immigrants were hired to work on the estates. Their descendants became leaders in local affairs and businesses, and today many of them continue to comprise the diverse community that is Ridgefield. Ridgefield currently has a population of 23,000+ and covering over 34 square miles. Ridgefield is famous for its handsome Main Street, which stretches more than a mile long, is lined with a wealth of stately homes, towering trees, antique shops, boutiques, museums, churches and country inns. Residents enjoy an environment supportive of family life. Ridgefield is conveniently located to New York City and the area's major business centers. Ridgefield is located on the border of Westchester County, New York, approximately 55 miles north of New York City and close to major roadways I-84, I-684, I-95, the Merritt Parkway and Route 7. Also, minutes away from the Branchville and Katonah train stations. For current train schedules call MTA Metro-North at 1-800-METROINFO or view schedule online at: http://as0.mta.info/mnr/schedules/sched_form.cfm. |
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