Stamford Public Schools (SPS) released its 2017-2018 Annual Report to the Community, which is now available on the SPS district website and soon will be in mailboxes of homes and businesses across the city. The report is being distributed along with 8,000 copies of Stamford Plus magazine’s summer edition, which features a cover story interview with Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero. More Jun 18, 2019 - 11:51:31 AM
Details for Stamford’s 2019 Independence Day Fireworks Show Stamford Mayor David Martin and City officials have announced the details of the 2019 Independence Day Fireworks event, which will be held on Saturday, July 6th (rain date of Sunday, July 7th). Thousands of Stamford and area residents are expected to attend. More Jun 17, 2019 - 5:28:25 AM
Wilton Library’s summer concert series begins June 27 As the June temperatures begin to soar it is a reminder that summer is almost here along with the start of Wilton Library’s nineteenth annual Summer Music & More Concert Series. The opening concert is Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with the delightful trio, Over Easy. The concerts continue on three consecutive Thursday nights, July 11, 18 and 25, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with performances that evoke the ’40s through the ’70s and beyond. The Village Market is sponsoring the library’s four-part concert series for the nineteenth year in a row. More Jun 17, 2019 - 5:20:47 AM
Lamont announces departure of Consumer Counsel Katz Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that the state’s Consumer Counsel, Elin Swanson Katz, has chosen to leave her position with the state effective July 5, 2019 to pursue her passion for improving broadband access for Connecticut’s citizens. More Jun 17, 2019 - 1:50:47 AM
Chelsea Groton Bank Celebrates 165 Years of Serving the Community On July 3, Chelsea Groton Bank will mark 165 years of serving the community. As has always been central to the Bank’s mission, all planned celebrations include opportunities for the Bank and its employees to connect with individuals and organizations in the community. More Jun 17, 2019 - 12:58:30 AM
Lamont signs Ethan's law to strengthen the requirements for gun storage at home Joined by state lawmakers and advocates for commonsense gun safety laws, Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday held a bill signing ceremony on the Guilford town green to commemorate final passage of a measure closing a loophole in state statutes on the safe storage of unattended firearms in homes. Named "Ethan's Law," the legislation was sought by Kristin and Michael Song, the parents of Ethan Song, 15, who was shot and killed on January 31, 2018 while handling a .357 Magnum pistol at a neighbor's house.More Jun 14, 2019 - 12:12:20 AM
UCONN Stamford Students Create SPS Promotional Video Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced the launch of its new promotional video designed to build public awareness about the district’s mission to foster productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. SPS and students from the UCONN Stamford Digital Media & Design Department (DMD) worked together to create a video showcasing students, activities and opportunities offered by the district. Produced by UCONN DMD juniors and seniors through the university’s in-house, pro-bono creative agency, Beachball, the SPS video features vibrant photographs, carefully selected action words and creative design elements.More Jun 13, 2019 - 8:41:33 AM
Starling Physicians: New Scalp Cooling Treatment Stops Hair Loss Cold “Am I going to lose my hair?” is often the first question breast cancer patients ask when they initially find out they need chemotherapy. Now Starling Physicians, a recognized leader in cancer care across Connecticut, is offering women a groundbreaking scalp cooling treatment that reduces or eliminates hair loss. Starling is one of the only oncology practices in the area to provide access to the most trusted FDA-approved technology to help patients manage one of the most traumatic side effects associated with cancer treatment.More Jun 12, 2019 - 5:46:43 AM
QU Poll: Top dems lead Trump in head-to-head matchups In a first look at head-to-head 2020 presidential matchups nationwide, several Democratic challengers lead President Donald Trump, with former Vice President Joseph Biden ahead 53 – 40 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released today. More Jun 11, 2019 - 11:07:09 PM
Stamford Museum & Nature Center is pleased to present “Reclaimed Creations,” an exhibition of 10 sculptures & collotype prints by Sayaka Ganz. The internationally recognized artist uses reclaimed plastic household objects like brush strokes to give her large-scale sculptures the illusion of form and motion.More Jun 11, 2019 - 8:46:02 AM
CT delegation applauds $600K for brownfield cleanup On Friday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4), and Jahana Hayes (D-5) applauded $600,000 in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding for cleaning up contaminated brownfield properties in Connecticut. More Jun 10, 2019 - 4:34:24 AM
Joined by advocates and legislators at the State Capitol, Governor Ned Lamont this afternoon held a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the passage of two new laws that will enhance gun safety in Connecticut, including the banning of untraceable “ghost guns” and improving the storage of firearms in motor vehicles. Today also marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day. More Jun 7, 2019 - 2:49:09 PM
Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) awarded Julene and Simon Greenshields of Wilton the Spirit of FCA Award during their annual benefit, IMAGINE, on Friday, May 31, 2019. The couple has been involved with FCA for more than 16 years, offering leadership, guidance, financial support, and volunteer time. More Jun 7, 2019 - 10:43:37 AM
Connecticut Apartment Association Partnering with American Red Cross The Connecticut Apartment Association, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, has partnered with the American Red Cross for the second year in a row. As part of the partnership, this year, the Connecticut Apartment Association has contributed in support of the Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. Campaign and is entering their second year as a Ready 365 Bronze level supporter. More Jun 5, 2019 - 5:15:21 AM
After receiving rave reviews for her outstanding work and reliability, Linda Papaspliliotopulus of Meriden was presented with the Assisted Living Services, Inc. Platinum Caregiver Award for April. The homecare agency surprised the hourly homemaker with the prestigious honor at the home of client Christine Karash and her husband Neil Karash on May 24, 2019. In addition to a check for $5,000, the monthly award includes a beautiful crystal statue and a certificate of merit. More Jun 4, 2019 - 5:12:16 AM
Housatonic Community College (HCC) was the setting for a guest lecture led by Mary Ellen (“M.E.”) Butkus, VP and Sr. Art Director at TFI Envision, Inc., with thirty up and coming graphic designers on April 15, 2019. More Jun 3, 2019 - 5:32:08 AM
Warner Theatre Announces its Final Production of the 2019-2020 Warner Stage Company season The Warner Theatre has announced its final Main Stage production of the 2019-2020 Warner Stage Company season – SOMETHING ROTTEN! Lauded by audience members and critics alike, SOMETHING ROTTEN received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years." Performances of SOMETHING ROTTEN are November 2-10, 2019. The 2019-2020 Warner Stage Company Season is presented by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. More Jun 3, 2019 - 5:06:53 AM
Connecticut legislature green lights pro-craft beer bill, sends to the governor for signature Today, the Connecticut House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (140-5) in favor of pro-jobs, pro-craft beer bill (S.B. 647), which increases the amount of craft beer that a brewery can sell directly to a consumer for off-premise consumption from nine liters to nine gallons. More Jun 1, 2019 - 10:04:42 PM
Lamont: Flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Virginia Beach mass shooting victims Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a presidential proclamation directing flags to be lowered throughout the country in remembrance of the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia – U.S. and state flags in Connecticut will fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. More Jun 1, 2019 - 10:02:42 PM
Stamford Public Schools to Participate in Seamless Summer Food Program Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announces its participation in the federally funded Seamless Summer Food Program. This program, an extension of the National School Lunch Program, provides meals to children when school is not in session. The program is federally funded through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education. More Jun 1, 2019 - 4:56:29 AM
