<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend January 24-26</strong></p><p>HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and culture across 15 towns in coastal Fairfield County. Sign up to receive a free eBuzz newsletter with top picks and spotlight events from the hundreds of events posted on FCBuzz.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/night-at-the-museum-wild-wetlands" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Night at the Museum Wild Wetlands</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bruce Museum</strong></p><p>Friday Jan 24, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>A family evening of crafts, activities, and adventures for kids of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas or duck-inspired attire!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-s-annual-young-artists-festival-concerto-competition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Norwalk Symphony's Annual Young Artists Festival &amp; Concerto Competition</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 11:30 am - 5:00 pm</p><p>Festival 1 &amp; 2 will start at 11:30 on Saturday, January 25 at Norwalk City Hall. Junior and Senior Competitions will run concurrently. The Concerto Competition will start at 2:00pm in the Concert Hall.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-met-live-in-hd---verdi-s-aida" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Verdi’s Aida</strong></a></p><p><strong>Quick Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 12:30 pm - 4:15 pm</p><p>American soprano Angel Blue takes the lead as the Ethiopian princess caught between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer. The staging immerses audiences in the grandeur of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi stars as Aida’s rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczała as the soldier Radamès, completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the performance.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/new-year-new-members-our-annual-new-member-exhibit-2f464" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>New Year-New Members Our Annual New Member Exhibit</strong></a></p><p><strong>Loft Artists Association</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Featuring recent work of five new Loft Artists members. The exhibition includes work from; Chantal Disler, Jeff Hyman, Christine Kwon, David Pollard, Marc VanDermeer.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/artist-talk-anette-millington" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Artist Talk: Anette Millington</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm</p><p>Anette Millington is an Assistant Professor of Fashion Systems and Materiality at Parsons School of Design and Associate Director of the Textiles MFA Program. Her interdisciplinary creative practice focuses on patterns and spans print, textiles, and sculpture. Anette abstracts flora and fauna—flowers, butterfly wings— to design new protective surfaces and symbols. She explores the psychological dimension of symmetry, building magic and metaphor from mathematics. In her Artist Talk, Anette will share more about her residency project: creating small-scale sculptures from wood-block printed paper.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/new-barrel-launch-event-for-sono-1420-finished-at-sea-bourbon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>New Barrel Launch Event for SONO 1420 Finished at Sea Bourbon</strong></a></p><p><strong>SoNo 1420 America's Maritime Distillery</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm</p><p>1420 Finished at Sea bourbon follows in the traditions of pre-prohibition bourbon makers who aged their whiskey on flatboats floating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Instead of flatboats on rivers, SONO 1420 whiskey is aged and exposed to the elements on the Long Island Sound aboard oyster boats operated by Norwalk, Connecticut’s Copps Island Oysters. The result? A full-bodied bourbon that embodies SONO 1420’s maritime environment while embracing the whiskey making traditions of old.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/reflections-on-light-eea14" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"Reflections on Light"</strong></a></p><p><strong>Heather Gaudio Fine Art</strong></p><p>Saturday Jan 25, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm</p><p>Creating the visual discourse at the gallery will be paintings by Miya Ando , Pegan Brooke and Kathleen Jacobs alongside sculptures by Ann Gardner. These artists share a preoccupation with the nature of light and its ephemeral qualities. Fleeting aspects and impermanent moments are harnessed and captured into serene visual experiences intended to give the viewer pause and consider our relationship with nature. Each artist uses their specific medium and unique process to create beautifully contemplative and nuanced artworks that are sublime records of time, place and experiences. Including Miya Ando’s work in the exhibition is made possible with the generous collaboration of Sundaram Tagore Gallery in New York City.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sensory-friendly-morning" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sensory Friendly Morning</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk</strong></p><p>Sunday Jan 26, 8:00 am - 9:30 am</p><p>From 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. all Aquarium galleries and exhibits will be open with lights dimmed and music and other sounds turned down or off. For those wanting to include a short film in the 4D theater, guests can enjoy a film wearing 4D glasses, but with sounds lower and theater lights brighter, and without any of the sensory effects. Plus, enjoy a special seal feeding at 9 a.m. in Pinniped Cove with our Animal Husbandry Team.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/guided-gallery-tour-greenwich-during-the-revolutionary-war-a-frontier-town-on-the-front-line" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Guided Gallery Tour Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line</strong></a></p><p><strong>Greenwich Historical Society</strong></p><p>Sunday Jan 26, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Gain deeper insights and information on the exhibition with Greenwich Historical society staff-led guided tours every other Sunday. Bring the kids and enjoy the “Let’s Learn” interactive exhibition feature. Take the opportunity to tour the National Historic Landmark Bush-Holley House before or after the gallery tour to learn more about how the Bush family navigated the formation a new nation.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/puzzle-competition-sponsored-by-the-toy-room" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Puzzle Competition Sponsored by the Toy Room</strong></a></p><p><strong>Bethel Public Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Jan 26, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, hosts a<strong> </strong>. Join us as we host a Ravensburger Puzzle contest sponsored by our neighbor and friend The Toy Room! Race opposing teams to complete a 300 piece puzzle. Teams can consist of up to five members aged 6 and up, and must have one adult (age 21 and over) or be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the duration of the competition.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/bethel-arts-in-view---wier-farm-artist-collective-a67d8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Bethel Arts in View - Weir Farm Artist Collective</strong></a></p><p><strong>La Zingara Restaurant</strong></p><p>Inspired by the lush landscape of Weir Farm, the artists bring us visions of Connecticut terrain in all seasons and times of day. Rolling hills, historic buildings, flowers in bloom and magnificent trees serve as inspiration for the varied expressions of this group of talented artists.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the <a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FCBUZZ EVENTS</a> page at <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://culturalalliancefc.org</a> Sign up for the <a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cultural Alliance eBuzz</a> to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Celebrate 25 Years of the Ridgefield Playhouse: Become a Member Today!</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">This year marks a significant milestone for the Ridgefield Playhouse as we celebrate 25 years of inspiring and enriching the community through performing arts. There’s never been a better time to become a member and support this cherished cultural gem!</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Membership Has Its Privileges</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">By becoming a member, you’re not only helping preserve and grow a beloved community institution but also gaining access to incredible perks: early ticket access, VIP parking, invitations to exclusive events, and more.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Membership options start at just $120 per year and offer levels to suit every kind of patron—from single memberships to the all-inclusive concierge membership. No matter your level, your support contributes to fulfilling the Playhouse’s mission: </span><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">to entertain, enrich, and educate our community and surrounding areas, and to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.</em></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">MEMBERSHIP LEVELS &amp; BENEFITS</span></h3><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">SINGLE MEMBERSHIP $120</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase up to two tickets before the public</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE SINGLE MEMBERSHIP</a></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">Family MEMBERSHIP $200</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase up to four tickets before the public</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP</a></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">Gold MEMBERSHIP $500</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase up to eight tickets before the public</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">VIP Parking</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE GOLD MEMBERSHIP</a></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">Platinum MEMBERSHIP $750</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase up to ten tickets before the public</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Invitation to Annual Holiday Party</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">VIP Parking</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP</a></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP $1,200</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase up to 12 tickets before the public</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Invitation to Annual Holiday Party</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">VIP Parking</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE DIAMOND MEMBERSHIP</a></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); background-color: transparent;">CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP $3,500</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Advance notice of events</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Patron liaison for all ticketing needs***</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">The ability to purchase 2 Premium Orchestra reserved seats for every event*</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to purchase additional tickets</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">VIP Parking</span></li></ul><p><a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/MembershipSelection.asp?type=1&amp;origType=0&amp;_gl=1*10pwdng*_gcl_au*MTkwNjk1ODg3MC4xNzE5NDk3MzY3LjU0MzU1MzM4OS4xNzE5NDk4OTI5LjE3MTk0OTg5MzA.*_ga*MTQ5NTgxMDc1My4xNzE5NDk3MzY3*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTcxOTUxNDIwNS40LjEuMTcxOTUxNDgzOS42MC4wLjA.&amp;_ga=2.70109264.1700499487.1719497368-1495810753.1719497367" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">PURCHASE CONCIERGE MEMBERSHIP</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Learn more about Ridgefield Playhouse and find out what’s on stage </span><a href="https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/</a></p>

<h3>Understanding Microplastics and the Power of Stewardship</h3><p><strong>Thursday, January 30, 7:00 PM</strong></p><p>Microplastics are everywhere—marine and freshwater ecosystems, food, air, and even drinking water. Join consultant, educator, researcher, and explorer <strong>Dr. Tim Keyes</strong> on <strong>Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 PM</strong>, to delve into this critical environmental issue and explore the results of sampling conducted across the country, including studies at New Pond Farm in Redding.</p><p>Following the discussion, attendees will view <strong>The Voice of the Hudson</strong>, a 50-minute documentary chronicling the 2023 journey of eight high school students down the length of the Hudson River, from the Adirondacks to Manhattan. Along the way, they collected water samples and reflected on the importance of stewardship, teamwork, and resilience. The film showcases what young people can achieve when given the right resources and environment.</p><p><strong>Meet the Presenter: Dr. Tim Keyes</strong></p><p>Dr. Tim Keyes brings a wealth of experience to this event as a consultant, educator, and explorer. Through storytelling, he has bridged business and environmental data to inspire strategic action. Tim is the founder of <strong>Evergreen Business Analytics, LLC</strong>, based in Redding, which supports financial institutions and nonprofit citizen science projects.</p><p>He is also an active lead researcher for The Sierra Club Connecticut, focusing on outdoor air and water quality, and teaches in the Master’s in Business Analytics programs at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut and Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Additionally, Dr. Keyes serves on the board of <strong>New Pond Farm Education Center</strong>, deepening his commitment to environmental education.</p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the impact of microplastics and witness an inspiring film about youth-driven environmental action.</p><p>Register <a href="https://marktwainlibrary.org/events/the-voice-of-the-hudson-movie-discussion-in-person-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marktwainlibrary.org/events/the-voice-of-the-hudson-movie-discussion-in-person-2/</a></p>

<p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">UPCOMING EVENTS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">January 21, 2025 Special Town Meeting @6:30 p.m.</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.21.25-TOWN-CLERK-NOTICE-Special-Town-Meeting.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">View Legal Notice/Warning of Meeting</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/EasementInformationMap.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">View Information on Proposed Easement and Map of Proposed Easement</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CALENDAR OF MEETINGS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Monday, January 20, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Martin Luther King, Jr. Day</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">TOWN OFFICES &amp; RECYCLING/TRANSFER CLOSED</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tuesday, January 21, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/special-joint-meeting-region-9-finance-operations-and-nest-building-field-improvements-committees/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">5:30 p.m. at JBHS-Special Joint Meeting Region #9 Finance &amp; Operations and NEST Building &amp; Fields Improvement Committees</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/special-town-meeting-5/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">6:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Special Town Meeting</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-21/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Board of Selectmen</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/zoning-board-of-appeals-2/2025-01-21/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. via Zoom-Zoning Board of Appeals</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/conservation-commission-2-2025-01-21/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Conference Room-Conservation Commission</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/agenda/region-9-board-of-education-special-meeting-34/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. at JBHS-Region 9 Board of Education</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wednesday, January 22, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/agenda/region-9-board-of-education-special-meeting-34/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">3:00 p.m. at JBHS-Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/zoning-commission-3/2025-01-22/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Hearing Room-Zoning Commission</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thursday, January 23, 2025</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/event/region-9-board-of-education-special-meeting-6/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. via Zoom-Region 9 Board of Education Special Meeting Budget Workshop</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/agenda/redding-board-of-education-special-meeting-budget-workshop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">7:00 p.m. via Zoom-Redding Board of Education Special Meeting Budget Workshop</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CT DEEP Fisheries Division</span></p><p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/general-information/ct-fishin-tips" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CT Fishin’ Tips</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employment</span></p><p><a href="https://townofredding.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ON-CALL-WEEKEND-Building-Custodian-Job-Posting-23.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Facilities Custodian</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- On Call Weekends</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Health Department</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Notice from Health Department: There is a small quantity of free</span><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/How-to-Test-for-Radon-CT.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> radon testing kits</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> available. Call or email the Health Department to arrange pickup. Phone: 203-938-2559 Email </span><a href="mailto:health@reddingct.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">health@reddingct.gov</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Heritage Senior Center</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/January-2025-Heritage-Center-Classes-Events.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">January News &amp; Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Legal Notices</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1.21.25-TOWN-CLERK-NOTICE-Special-Town-Meeting.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Notice/Warning Special Town Meeting January 21, 2025</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Pond Farm Education Center</span></p><p><a href="https://newpondfarm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Activities</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mark Twain Library</span></p><p><a href="https://marktwainlibrary.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">News and Programs</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recycling Center/Transfer Station</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Holiday Closures-January 20, 2025 and February 17, 2024</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Redding Land Trust</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="https://reddingctlandtrust.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Events and Programs Coming Up</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Registrar of Voters</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Request for Proposal</span></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Emergency-Mgmt-RFP-EXTENSION.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Strategic Planning Facilitation</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RFP-Town-Planning-Consultant.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Town Planning Consultant</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Request for Quote</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RFQ-FY25-01-Highway-Dept-Tool-Truck.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">FY25-01 Highway Department Tool Truck and Body</a></p><p><a href="https://townofreddingct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/RFQ-FY25-02-Highway-Pickup-Truck.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">RFQ-FY25-02 Highway Department Pickup Truck</a></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Granite</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span><a href="https://thegranitechurch.org/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Programs and Events</a></p><p><br></p>

<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"Stay home if you can and watch football. If you need to drive, take it slow, and if you approach a plow, please keep a safe distance and allow them do their jobs.”</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is advising Connecticut residents to prepare for the first significant statewide snowfall the state has experienced so far this winter season. As of this afternoon, meteorologists say that current models indicate most of the state will receive about four to ten inches of snow beginning late in the afternoon on Sunday, January 19, 2025, and continuing into Monday morning.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and be prepared to stay off the roads during the height of the storm.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s fleet of more than 600 snowplows and specialized snow removal equipment is ready to deploy across the state. Crews are on standby all weekend and will remain active until the roads are clear of snow and ice.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">“We’ve only had relatively light snow so far this winter, but this is the first storm where most of the state can expect to see an accumulation of more than several inches,” Governor Lamont said. “This storm is being forecast well in advance, which is why now is the time for motorists to plan ahead and get to where they need to be before the snowfall begins on Sunday afternoon. Stay home if you can and watch football. If you need to drive, take it slow, and if you approach a plow, please keep a safe distance and allow them do their jobs.”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">“If you must travel during this storm, please slow down, use caution, and leave extra space between your vehicle and others,” Laoise King, deputy commissioner of CTDOT, said. “Most importantly, give plow drivers the room they need to work safely and efficiently. Crowding the plow makes their job harder and delays the process of clearing roads. For your safety and ours, don’t crowd the plow.”</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Winter weather presents significant safety challenges for drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2022 there were 498 fatal traffic crashes and an estimated 32,213 injury crashes that occurred when there was snow and/or sleet conditions at the time of the crash. CTDOT emphasizes that preparation is essential for safe winter driving.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tips for staying clear of snowplows</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Snowplow operators are critical in keeping roads safe during winter storms. Drivers should:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Maintain distance: Stay well behind snowplows and avoid their blind spots, particularly in the back corners.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Avoid passing plows: Passing snowplows is dangerous, as it reduces visibility and risks collisions with thrown snow or the plow.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Give operators space: Allow plenty of room for snowplow operators to do their work effectively and safely.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tips for winter driving safety</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To ensure safety during icy and snowy conditions, CTDOT urges the public to:</span></p><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Slow down: Adjust your speed to match road conditions and allow extra stopping time.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Keep a safe distance: Increase the space between your vehicle and others to allow for sufficient reaction time.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Equip winter tires: Use winter tires to improve traction on slippery roads.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Stay updated: Check weather reports and road conditions before traveling. Consider delaying trips if conditions are hazardous. Visit </span><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-wlikykl-tlluktttuu-u/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CTroads.org</a><span style="background-color: transparent;"> for real-time traffic and road conditions.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Prepare an emergency kit: Carry essentials such as blankets, water, snacks, a flashlight, and a first aid kit in your vehicle.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;">Never drive impaired: Driving impaired is illegal and endangers everyone on the road.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For additional information on snowplow awareness and winter driving tips, visit </span><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-wlikykl-tlluktttuu-o/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">To subscribe to alerts from Connecticut’s emergency notification system, visit </span><a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail19.com/t/j-l-wlikykl-tlluktttuu-b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">ct.gov/ctalert</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><br></p><p>LeAnn Rimes, the internationally acclaimed multi-platinum selling singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter, is set to perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 p.m.</p><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t5cB9lEXxdA?showinfo=0"></iframe><p><br></p><p>With over 48 million units sold worldwide, Rimes has earned a stellar reputation in the music industry. She is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards, and a Dove Award.</p><p>At just 14 years old, Rimes became the youngest solo artist ever to win a Grammy Award, taking home the title of “Best New Artist.” The following year, at age 15, she made history again by being the first country artist to win “Artist of the Year” at the Billboard Music Awards.</p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to experience LeAnn Rimes’ incredible voice and unforgettable performance in an intimate setting.</p><p><strong>Purchase tickets here</strong>: <a href="https://tickets.ridgefieldplayhouse.org/WordVerification_Check.asp?LineType=0&amp;LineID=4715&amp;backurl=%2F%2Ftickets%2Eridgefieldplayhouse%2Eorg%2Forderticketsvenue%2Easp%3Fp%3D4715&amp;forwardurl=%2F%2Ftickets%2Eridgefieldplayhouse%2Eorg%2Forderticketsvenue%2Easp%3Fp%3D4715%26src%3D&amp;_ga=2.93330141.1312090720.1737068700-915362228.1727189977&amp;_gl=1*1q8jd02*_gcl_au*MTQyMTgyNjM2OC4xNzM1NDA2NzI1*_ga*OTE1MzYyMjI4LjE3MjcxODk5Nzc.*_ga_M21VN3HWBD*MTczNzEyNzA1NS41NC4wLjE3MzcxMjcwNTUuNjAuMC4w*_ga_NNWX5Z8R64*MTczNzEyNzA1NS41NC4wLjE3MzcxMjcwNTUuNjAuMC4w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridgefield Playhouse</a>.</p><p>For more information, visit the <a href="https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/leann-rimes-ridgefield-2025/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ridgefield Playhouse website</a>.</p>