Good morning Stamford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
New speed cameras coming to Stamford school zones this October
Veteran Stamford educator tapped to lead adult learning programs
Stamford's $11.25M settlement over Rev. Jackson's death explained
Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 41 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
Saturday: Turning cloudy; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Stamford Speed Cameras To Become Operational In October: Details (patch.com) — Stamford drivers will soon see automated speed cameras activated at 14 locations in seven school zones as part of the city's Vision Zero safety push. The program starts with a 45-day warning period before fines of $50 to $75 begin for vehicles exceeding the limit by 11 mph or more, aiming to slow traffic near local schools without affecting license points or insurance.
2. Stamford Public Schools Names New Assistant Director Of Adult And Continuing Education (patch.com) — Stamford residents will see new leadership in adult and continuing education as longtime local educator Edith M. Presley steps into the assistant director role on October 1. She brings deep experience from Stamford Public Schools and community nonprofits, and will help oversee programs serving more than 2,000 adult learners in Stamford and nearby communities each year.
3. Stamford paid $11.25 million to settle lawsuit over death of Rev. Tommie Jackson, records show (stamfordadvocate.com) — Stamford has paid $11.25 million to the family of the Rev. Tommie Jackson, who was fatally struck by a police cruiser in 2023, according to probate records. After legal expenses and attorney fees, the estate received about $7.4 million. The settlement, reached before the officer's acquittal in criminal court, includes confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses limiting public comment.
4. Stamford Schools Crack List Of Top 100 High Schools In CT For 2027, New Analysis Shows (patch.com) — Families in Stamford can celebrate that AITE and Stamford High both landed on Niche's 2027 list of the top 100 public high schools in Connecticut, at Nos. 24 and 84 respectively. King School in Stamford also ranked 21st among private schools statewide. The rankings blend test data, school statistics, and millions of student and parent reviews.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!