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Pitch in for the Park: Volunteers Wanted at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park

The Friends of Binney Park is hosting a family-friendly volunteer event on Saturday, September 19 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at Helen Binney Kitchel Natural Park. This section of Binney Park is located across from the Perrot Memorial Library along Harding Road. All are welcome to come help. Volunteers will help protect and restore our native nature by pulling invasive plants and planting native plants. Student volunteer hours will be available. Continue Reading →

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Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery Schoolers Participate in Shofar Sounding Demonstration

Children at the Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School gathered in the Sanctuary on September 4 to participate in a beloved annual tradition — a shofar-sounding demonstration by local shofar blower Stu Seltzer in advance of Rosh Hashanah. Continue Reading →

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2026 Stamford Downtown Summer Restaurant Weeks Run through Sept 7

Stamford Downtown’s 2026 Summer Restaurant Weeks start on Monday, August 24, and run through Monday, Sept 7. A total of 29 venues plan to participate in the 2-week event.  Offerings include lunch and dinner menus and take-out offerings at value-oriented prices. Gather friends, family, and office mates to enjoy an old favorite or venture out to try a new place. Continue Reading →

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Historic Round Hill Landmark Changes Hands after 111 Years of Strain Family Ownership

After 111 years of ownership by four generations of the Strain family, the Round Hill Store and Round Hill Service Station have been acquired by Chuck Royce and family, and the Brumberg family, all local residents, who have taken ownership of the property under the name of the Round Hill Preservation Society.
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