Oct. 15 -- Ridgefield Democrats spent an evening celebrating our Town's history tonight. The "American Pie" event featured a variety of classic American home-baked pies, which the 50-plus attendees enjoyed sampling, along with good conversation. First Selectman Rudy Marconi spoke about the progress his administration has made in the last two years, and the need to elect his entire team to continue to get things done for Ridgefield. His running mates, including Selectmen Barbara Manners and Steve Zemo, Board of Finance candidates Mike Jones and Joanne Murray, Board of Education candidates Mary Pat Devine and Diane Schrier, and others, were introduced to an enthusiastic audience at Ridgefield's Community Center.
The highlight of the evening was a talk by Ridgefield historian Keith Jones, author of The Farms of Farmingville, who spoke about the Revolutionary War Battle of Ridgefield, which will be marked by a 225th anniversary reenactment next year. Mr. Jones, who is helping organize the 2002 event, described the lives of 5 Ridgefielders who were key players in the Ridgefield's colonial era.
[Photo left: Ridgefield historian Keith Jones tells the story of five Ridgefielders whose lives were changed by the events surrounding the 1775 Battle of Ridgefield.]
[Photo, left] First Selectman Rudy Marconi addressed the gathering. he explained the importance of electing the entire slate of endorsed Democratic candidates.
[Right] Guest speaker Keith Jones (left) chatted over pie and coffee with (from left) Board of Finance candidate Mike Jones (no relation), and school board candidates Mary Pat Devine and Diane Schrier.
[Photo, left] Selectman Steve Zemo talked about the importance of electing a team that who will support Rudy Marconi in continuing the plan to build the schoolrooms we need, protect Bennett's Pond and other open spaces, and enhance the openness of Ridgefield's government.
[Right] Democratic Chair Susan Cocco thanked everyone for coming out, and asked everyone's continued efforts to elect Rudy and his entire team on November 6.
[Photo, left] Joanne Murray and Mike Jones are running for the Board of Finance. They told the audience that the finance board must do a better job of helping the Town and its people make the progress taxpayers want, while keeping expenses and taxes as low as possible.
[Right] First Selectman Marconi said he's asking historian Keith Jones for a lot of help in creating a memorable event to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgefield next April. Jones is serving as chairman of the committee planning the weekend-long event, and is planning a book about the Battle, to be released early next year.
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