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Sandra Diamond Fox

Sandra Fox is the editor of the Ridgefield Press and The New Milford Spectrum.

Stories By Sandra Diamond Fox

Future of Sherman School at risk with long list of repairs needed

With the building in need of up to $50 million in repairs, Sherman's leaders are looking at the cost effectiveness of operating the school. Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield 'hot dog man' is Main St. fixture: 'I love what I do'

Mike Principi has operated the Chez Lenard hot dog stand for 16 of its 45 years, serving celebrities like Martha Stewart and opening in severe weather. Sandra Diamond Fox

3-bedroom apartment plan for Ridgefield includes affordable units

Farmingville Road LLC in Ridgefield is seeking approval to construct a six-unit multifamily building that would appeal to "a new market" with its three-bedroom apartments. Sandra Diamond Fox

Community: SPHERE gala, Ridgefield Arts Council grant, more news

There are many programs and events taking place in the coming weeks and months in Ridgefield. Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield 17-year-old opens traveling car detailing business

Marek Sobocinski, a Ridgefield High School senior, opened his own car detailing business, called Car Cleanse. Sandra Diamond Fox

Girls of color recruited to live, attend school in Ridgefield

Ridgefield's A Better Chance program, which is offered at no cost to the students, began locally in the 1987 in an attempt to break the cycle of poverty. Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield's economic development chair honored for volunteerism

Glori Norwitt received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce for her many volunteer efforts in town and beyond. Sandra Diamond Fox

Assessor: Top 10 taxpayers in Ridgefield pay out $12.6 million

The Top 10 taxpayers make up about 8.5 percent of Ridgefield's revenue. They include an international pharmaceutical company and a public utility. Sandra Diamond Fox

Warrant: CT father saw son attack neighbor in fatal stabbing

Wilton police have charged Sebastian Andrews in the fatal stabbing of Arinzechukwu Ukachukwu, who was was found in a Partrick Lane garage Tuesday. Peter Yankowski, Sandra Diamond Fox, Pat Tomlinson

Ridgefield jewelry shop owner dies at 56: 'A beautiful soul'

Peter Schoellkopf, a Weston resident, was owner of Zoe & Co. Sugarbeads, a jewelry, gem and gift shop that has been a fixture in downtown Ridgefield for many years. Sandra Diamond Fox

Community: Ridgefield film festival, vegetable gardening class

Community: Ridgefield film festival, vegetable gardening class, egg hunt, more news Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford community: Lions Day, Gunn library programs, open mic

There are many programs and events taking place in the Greater New Milford area over the coming months. Sandra Diamond Fox

Lamont calls improved access to child care vital for families

In a visit to Ridgefield's Boehringer Ingelheim offices, the governor signed an executive order to create a Connecticut Blue-Ribbon Panel on Child Care. Sandra Diamond Fox

Experiencing postpartum depression motivated Ashley Alt to pursue her own fashion brand that caters to improving women's mental health. Sandra Diamond Fox

Supply chain issues delay Ridgefield Main Street traffic project

Ridgefield's Main Street project was expected to be completed by last Thanksgiving but will now not be done until later in the spring. Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford High School presents 'Mamma Mia' as 2023 spring music

Starting this weekend, New Milford High School Theatre is set to present the international hit musical, Mamma Mia! Sandra Diamond Fox

CT private school hires 2nd female head of school since 1850

The Frederick Gunn School has announced one of its own, Emily Raudenbush Gum, has been named the 12th head of school for the 2023-24 school year. Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford to borrow $15M to repair several roads, roofs

New Milford plans to borrow up to $10 million to repair roads and up to $5 million to fix roofs on schools and municipal buildings over the next few years. Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield schools' new security director is former Fairfield cop

Ridgefield Public Schools added the position after reviewing the district's security systems. Joshua Zabin, who worked in the Fairfield Police Department for 32 years, will start next month. Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield expands Pine Mountain parking area near trailhead

The highway expanded the number of parking spots to 12 for the trail, which has a rock that was used during the Revolutionary War to send signals. Sandra Diamond Fox