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In today's newsletter:

  • High Ridge Road closure could snarl Stamford's evening commute
  • Plan your perfect Stamford pumpkin day and carve like a pro
  • Loaded handgun found on convicted felon in crowded Stamford park

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  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Road Closure Reported In Stamford: Emergency Management (patch.com) — Drivers in Stamford should steer clear of High Ridge Road southbound at Brookdale Road, which is currently closed for construction according to city emergency officials. Northbound lanes between Interlaken Road and Brookdale Road remain open, but motorists are urged to use alternate routes to avoid delays in this busy corridor.
   

2. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Stamford This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Families around Stamford can celebrate fall by visiting several local pumpkin patches and nurseries, from High Ridge Road to Stillwater Road and Newfield Avenue. The guide highlights nearby spots in Stamford and Greenwich, then walks readers through practical, step-by-step tips for safely carving an impressive jack-o'-lantern at home.
   

3. Man Had Loaded Gun Inside Crowded Stamford Park, Police Say (patch.com) — Families at Hatchfield Park on Stamford's West Side were put at risk when police say they found a convicted felon carrying a loaded handgun with a high‑capacity magazine among the crowds. Officers from the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit waited to move in until the park was less crowded, then arrested the suspect near the Richmond Hill Avenue entrance. The man is being held on a higher bond and is due back in Stamford Superior Court later this month.
   

4. Police Seek Man Who Eluded Police During Foot Chase: Stamford PD (patch.com) — Stamford police are asking residents to help locate 27-year-old Damani Morales, who they say slipped away after a September search near Richmond Hill Avenue and Rose Park Avenue. Officers used flash bangs and later a search warrant at a relative's home but found he had already left. Police say Morales has an extensive arrest history and urge anyone with information in Stamford to call or text anonymous tips.
   

5. Comedy Production Company Among 172 New Stamford Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Stamford saw 172 new businesses register with the state in September, ranging from a comedy production company on Summer Street to new restaurants, pet services, and limousine companies. Real estate firms and residential remodelers led the surge, highlighting continued growth and diversification in Stamford's local economy and neighborhood services.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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