Ridgefield Residents for Smart Development

08/10/2026

21 Unit Complex Coming

Demo to begin on this 106 year old home built in 1920 reflects part of Ridgefield’s history year.

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

The sadness is real. Why are we accepting this mess in our beautiful town?

07/11/2026

Courts ruled in favor of the developer at 599 Branchville Rd.

This is now the second ruling in favor of the developer. Abbott Avenue was the first.

06/25/2026

RRSD ENDORSEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Ridgefield Residents for Smart Development (RRSD) is proud to announce our official endorsement of Blake Consentino for State Representative!

As a third generation Ridgefielder, Blake deeply understands what makes our town so special.

More importantly, he knows exactly what’s at stake. For years, RRSD has fought to protect Ridgefield’s historic character, natural beauty, and neighborhood integrity from reckless, over-development and top-down mandates from Hartford that threaten our local decision-making.

Blake is ready to take that exact same fight to the State Capitol.

Why Blake Consentino is the choice for Smart Development:

Defending Local Control: Blake firmly believes that the people who live in Ridgefield, not out of town developers or state bureaucrats should have the strongest voice in deciding our town's future and zoning laws.

Preserving Our Community: Raised right here, he is committed to protecting our town's environment, natural infrastructure, and unique charm for generations to come.

A Legacy of Service: Public service and local advocacy run in Blake's family. He is stepping up to ensure Ridgefield remains a beautiful, sustainable, and affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.

It’s time for leadership that listens to residents and fights for smart, responsible growth. Please join us in supporting Blake Consentino for State Representative this November!

👉 Learn more about his platform and how to get involved: https://www.blakeconsentino.com/

05/23/2026

This can happen to any property owner if the of the state legislature has its way.

The neighborhood fought very hard and still lost.

03/12/2026

Branchville Road alert. Inland Wetlands Board meeting regarding the Binn property 8-30g development. on 3/26/26 at 7pm via Zoom.

03/04/2026

The applicant, attorney Robert Jewell on behalf of property owner Moreton Binn, seeks to build two apartment buildings, each with up to 20 apartments, on nearly 20 acres at 599 [Branchville Road.](https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/ridgefield-branchville-overdevelopment-green-space-19565747.php) He's planning 58 bedrooms total

Ridgefield resident Michael Autuori said the town must look at the "underlying principle of balancing conservation and development" as Branchville grows.