Our Coverage Of Bennett's Pond

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Bennett's Pond

Our Coverage Of The Bennett's Pond Story

Bennett's Pond in winter

Ground level view of Bennett's Pond in winter. View is looking west across the length of the pond from near the Rt. 7 edge of the site.

Bennett's Pond from the air

Aerial view of the pond, again looking west. Taken in summer.
The future of Bennett's Pond, the familiar name for a pristine 600-acre site in the northern part of Ridgefield, is one of the most important open space issues to ever face the Town of Ridgefield. We have been covering the story, in words and pictures, for more than two years. Here you can review our coverage and see how the story has unfolded.

Photos
Take an armchair tour of Bennett's Pond - photos of the winter scene
More winter photos
See how different the site looks in springtime - more photos

News Coverage, More Photos
Dec. 1998: The town gets its first look at Eureka's plan for mega-development
Feb. 1999: ROSA is formed to fight the overdevelopment of Bennett's Pond
Feb. 1999: GOP Selectmen freeze ROSA out of their meeting
Mar. 1999: Democratic Selectman Mike Jones calls for the town to take over the property
Jun. 1999: Record crowd attends public hearing, blasts Eureka's plans
Sep. 1999: The IBM Files - How a GOP administration may have missed a chance to buy the property at a bargain price
Oct. 1999: ROSA endorses Rudy Marconi for First Selectman
Feb. 2001: Selectmen receive Bennett's Pond Petitions
Feb. 2001: Board of Finance derails plans to purchase Bennett's Pond
Apr. 2001: Ridgefielders Debate Purchase Of Bennett's Pond; Public Discussion To Resume At Special Town Meeting On April 25
Apr. 2001: Special Town Meeting - Bennett's Pond
May 2001: Annual Town Meeting Sends Bennett's Pond Question To Town-wide Referendum
May 2001: Voters Advise "Yes" On Purchase Of Bennett's Pond
August 2001: Bennett's Pond: Public Hearing Another Milestone On Path To Resolution
September 2001: Democratic Town Committee Urges "Yes" Vote On Bennett's Pond Referendum
September 2001: Bennett's Pond Referendum Passes In Landslide

Visit ROSA's web site - tons of additional information!
"The Battle For Bennett's Pond": landmark article on the full story: "A $200 million development proposal threatens to destroy nearly 680 acres of thriving woodlands -- and the watershed of an entire region" - from The Fairfield Weekly

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