Alive@Five Hurting Some Downtown Businesses: Report

STAMFORD, CT—Not all downtown businesses are thrilled about the Alive@Five concert series.

The concert series has drawn to a close for this summer. Barber Michael Warde closes his shop most Thursdays in July and August due to the hassle, according to the Stamford Advocate. Clients won't come to his Bank Street location due to road blocks and big crowds.

A few businesses plan to comment about the issue at the next Mayor's Night In forum.

President of the Downtown Special Services District Sandy Goldstein said that difficulties for businesses aren't insurmountable and customers can access the Bell Street garage for parking.

Read the full Advocate story here.