Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
Wednesday: Breezy, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 1925 Home For Sale In Stamford (patch.com) — Stamford house hunters can check out a 1925 colonial on Hillandsale Avenue, listed at $749,000 and updated with modern touches while keeping its historic charm. The three-bedroom, two-bath home spans 1,852 square feet and sits within walking distance of downtown Stamford's restaurants, parks, shops and train station, offering both convenience and character for local buyers.
2. Here Are The Most Recent Property Sales In Stamford (patch.com) — Stamford homeowners and buyers can see how the market is moving with a fresh list of 10 recent property sales across the city, ranging from condos on Hope Street and Summer Street to million‑dollar homes in North Stamford. The report, based on Sept. 16–18 closings, highlights sale prices, bedroom counts, square footage, and lot sizes to help residents gauge neighborhood values.
3. 4 Stamford restaurants, 1 meal delivery service cited for serious health violations in August (stamfordadvocate.com) — Stamford health inspectors flagged four local restaurants and a meal delivery service for serious violations during August's 93 inspections, including sanitizer problems, dirty equipment, and unsafe food temperatures. If you eat at places like China Pavilion, Village Bagels, Amore Cucina & Bar, or Mr. Falafel & Gelato, the report details what went wrong and what has already been corrected.
4. At 68, John Clapps decided to ride his motorcycle from CT to Alaska (ctpost.com) — A Stamford motorcyclist fulfilled a decades-long dream by riding solo from his hometown all the way to Alaska at age 68, carefully planning routes, ferries, and gear. Along the way he dodged grizzlies, camped on a Christmas tree farm, and unexpectedly inspired friends and strangers through Facebook posts to rethink what's possible in retirement.
5. Third day of trial begins for ex-Stamford cop charged in fatal crash (ctpost.com) — An ex-Stamford police officer is on trial after a 2023 crash on Wire Mill Road in Stamford that killed local pastor Rev. Tommie Jackson, with jurors now into a third day of testimony. Prosecutors say dash-cam video shows the officer speeding to a minor call before striking Jackson, while the footage and widow's emotional testimony are central to the state's case.
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Free In-Person Stroke Event at St. Vincent's Medical Center —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Did anyone lose a rabbit near cummings park? This is definitely a domesticated rabbit. Message me. (Nextdoor Cummings Park)
I believe this is a coyote living in my backyard but the tail threw me, am I correct, is it a coyote or a very large fox? I believe he/she is shedding but very healthy looking as he/she is eating my stray cats food and taking the dish. I varied my feeding time.today to… (Nextdoor West Side)
SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Leadership Facilitator in Stamford. Apply here.
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