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No arrests to be made for Ridgefield baseball field fire, compensation sent to town

The investigation into who poured gasoline and set the fire at Governor Park in Ridgefield has been closed by police.  In a statement, Captain Shawn Platt said compensation has been made for damages and town officials no longer wish to press criminal charges.  He referred further questions to Ridgefield Town Hall. 

First Selectman Rudy Marconi said during the Board of Selectmen meeting on Wednesday that no taxpayer dollars would be spent to fix the field used by the Ridgefield High School baseball team.  The town's insurance carrier wouldn't cover the $40,000 worth of damage.  Private, anonymous donations from a trustee account overseen by an attorney have been received. 

Three coaches were suspended pending the investigation, but reports are that they are back at work. 

Over 60 yards of contaminated earth and clay was removed and the area was determined to be clear of contaminants.  Fresh clay was brought in, completing restoration work.

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