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Hi Stamford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should Vine Road neighbors be about this bobcat?
  • How dangerous could Sunday night's flooding be for Stamford commuters?
  • What does Rhone's new 40,000-square-foot HQ mean for Stamford jobs?

Also on today's calendar: Psychic Fair - Reiki Fundraiser and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Heavy rain developing, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Rain and drizzle possible, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bobcat Sighting Reported In Stamford: Police (patch.com) — A bobcat was spotted Friday morning on Vine Road in Stamford, prompting police to urge residents to closely supervise pets and stay alert in wooded areas. Officials explain bobcat behavior and note that while conflicts with people are rare, small animals can be at risk, especially around dawn and dusk.
   

2. Flash flood threat targets Midwest before heading to Northeast: Latest (abcnews.com) — Stamford is under a level 2 flash flood threat Sunday night into Monday morning, with heavy rain expected to make the Monday commute hazardous. The same storm system is moving from the Midwest toward the Northeast over the weekend, bringing rounds of downpours to several major cities before reaching our area.
   

3. Rhone Leases 40K-SF Headquarters at RFR's 300 Atlantic St. in Stamford (cremarketbeat.com) — Rhone, a growing performance apparel brand, is moving its 150-plus-employee headquarters into 40,000 square feet at 300 Atlantic Street in Stamford, strengthening the city's role as a hub for consumer brands. The full-floor lease secures the building's top two stories and signals long-term investment and potential future hiring in Stamford's office market.
   

4. CT nonprofit buys longtime Fairfield market to aid trafficking survivors (ctpost.com) — A regional anti-trafficking nonprofit will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Love Changes Everything Gala on Oct. 24 at Cocreate in Stamford, inviting locals to support housing and job programs for survivors. The group recently bought The Pantry market in Fairfield to create jobs and revenue, and also runs safe homes and a social-enterprise shop serving dozens across Connecticut.
   

5. Michael McClain's Nashua disappearance gets new attention (inklink.news) — The parents of missing man Michael McClain, who live in Stamford, continue to push for answers seven years after he vanished during a night out in Nashua, New Hampshire. Their efforts, including repeated trips from Stamford to meet with investigators, are getting renewed national attention through a true‑crime TV feature that revisits the case timeline and police theories.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Northfield Cemetery —Paul Gerardi Read on Patch
  • How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch Your Child Will Want to Eat —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • To the very kind lady who helped me in Marshalls, as I was having an asthma attack and was very very short of breath, she couldn't have been kinder walked me to my car and waited till I took my medication's a little late, but Shawna Tova I wish her
    many many blessings in this new year. Thank you again . I wish there were more people like you in this world (Nextdoor Ledgebrook)
  • To the very kind lady who helped me in Marshalls, as I was having an asthma attack and was very very short of breath, she couldn't have been kinder walked me to my car and waited till I took my medication's a little late, but Shawna Tova I wish her
    many many blessings in this new year. Thank you again . I wish there were more people like you in this world (Nextdoor Ledgebrook)
  • American Logistics Authority posted a job opening for Transportation Support Coordinator (Remote) $865$1,195 per week in Stamford. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Online Shopping Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94-$26.00/hr in Stamford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stamford here.

Ok Stamford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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