Looking for a hometown that covers all the bases regarding quality of life? Think of Ridgefield Connecticut’s #1 Town according to Connecticut Magazine Nov 2013.

When you think of an American “hometown” what comes to mind?  A lovely downtown street with shops and restaurants?  A community with a reputation for civic mindedness?  Great schools as rated by any number of authorities?  The article that you can read here gives you the statistics.  But there are a lot of other reasons that Ridgefield has earned this rating.

How about events that involve large segments of the community: sidewalk sales, Holiday Strolls, Halloween Walks, Spring Fling events, 4th of July Fireworks and often a military band to entertain, a famous Memorial Day parade with virtually every resident under the age of 18 marching along with Veterans and other community organizations.

Ridgefield is a great town to put down roots.  It’s small enough to have a lot of interaction among various groups, and large enough that you can’t possibly know everyone in town.  And yet, it’s likely that once you’ve been here for a year or so, you’ll know someone who knows someone.  The circles are comfortably close.  Full of iconic sites, Ridgefield has been home to many well known characters since its founding in 1708.  Yes, it is a pre-revolutionary, truly colonial town with a great sense of history.  Its beautiful Community Center is the Lounsbury House, once the home of a Governor of Connecticut.

Why would you choose to live in Ridgefield?  Well, it’s just an hour from New York City by car or commuter train.  It’s situated at the very edge of New England and enjoys lots of beautifully designed residences from the 18th Century to the 21st Century.  And the residents recognize what a special piece of the world Ridgefield is.  As you see in the article, Ridgefield rates #1 in “Community Engagement”.  That’s always been my favorite piece about living here.  People are involved and engaged in making Ridgefield a magnificent hometown.

Whether it’s the Ridgefield Library, the Symphony Orchestra, Keeler Tavern or one of the many community clubs or groups, Ridgefield offers newcomers and long-time residents a magnificent place to call “home.”