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Sandra Diamond Fox

Sandra is the editor of the Ridgefield Press and The New Milford Spectrum. She is a contributor to The News-Times.

Stories By Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield’s Meetinghouse to undergo extensive renovation

The town's Meetinghouse — a gathering place that sits on over 5 acres at 605 Ridgebury Road — will soon undergo a major renovation. By Sandra Diamond Fox

By less than 50 votes, Harrison wins 69th House District primary

Republican incumbent Cindy Harrison beat Republican Jason Buchsbaum in Tuesday’s primary to be on the November ballot for the 69th House District. No Democrats are running. By Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford cracks down on trash, ‘illegal’ swimming

After finding piles of trash on River Road, and people swimming in the Housatonic River, the town is now requiring a seasonal parking permit in that area. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield schools hire new food service provider

Ridgefield Public Schools has contracted with Aramark to be its new food service provider, replacing Chartwells (Compass Group), whose contract had been up. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Ridgefield moves polling spots for primary due to heat

Due to the extreme heat expected on Aug. 9, the town of Ridgefield announces locations for the primary elections. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Republicans to compete in primary for 69th House district seat

The district includes Roxbury, New Milford, Bridgewater and Southbury. Cindy Harrison is the incumbent, while Jason Buchsbaum is a Southbury selectman. By Sandra Diamond Fox

New composting facility opens in Ridgefield

Residents will have greater access to compost through a new facility in town. By Sandra Diamond Fox

After 14 years, Kent begins major sidewalk replacement project

The roughly $3 million project, which involves replacing approximately 11,000 linear feet of sidewalks in town, has been 14 years in the making. By Sandra Diamond Fox

CT activists ‘not powerless’ in fighting for abortion rights

An event at the Ridgefield Playhouse was held in response to the June 24 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Renovations to begin at New Milford High School after fire

Work at New Milford High School from the July 5 roof fire has passed the remediation stage and is now in the renovation stage. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Activist: CT mom killing kids & self shows mental health ‘crisis’

A Danbury mother killing her three children and taking her own life raises awareness to a potential “stigma” around mental health treatment in the immigrant community. By Sandra Diamond Fox

CT dad: Wife distraught over day care closure before killing kids

Pedro Panjon said his wife was worried about paying the bills after she was ordered to shut down her unlicensed day care business at their Danbury home. By Sandra Diamond Fox and Richard Chumney

Children’s slayings stun Danbury community: ‘I can’t believe it’

Dozens of people gathered Friday night on Whaley Street in Danbury to mourn a family. A mother killed her three children and herself on Wednesday. By Sandra Diamond Fox and Liz Hardaway

Retired Ridgefield firefighter’s podcast helps first responders

Retired Ridgefield firefighter David Dachinger co-created a weekly video podcast called Responder Resilience, which helps first responders. By Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford’s outgoing superintendent takes leave of absence

New Milford Superintendent Alisha DiCorpo has taken a leave of absence until Sept. 2. She is already planning to leave the district in October. By Sandra Diamond Fox

70-foot trees fall on New Milford couple’s cars during storm

Highway crews are busy working Friday on a New Milford street where two 70-foot-tall trees fell on two cars Thursday — completely totaling them. By Sandra Diamond Fox

First responders rescue injured hiker on Appalachian Trail

The first responders rescued the hiker, who was heading on the Appalachian Trail toward Maine, just before storms hit on Tuesday. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Two Ridgefield schools to get access to public water

Ridgefield High School and Scotts Ridge Middle School would be connected to public water, rather than well water, through an Aquarion project. By Sandra Diamond Fox

Community rallies in response to New Milford High roof fire

The community has offered to help the New Milford High School renovation effort after this month’s roof fire. By Sandra Diamond Fox

New Milford delays school start date due to roof fire

With the July 5 fire causing substantial damage to New Milford High School, the district is ordering portable classrooms and moving the first day of school. By Sandra Diamond Fox