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P&Z Watch: Proposed Loughlin Ave “Twin Houses” Would Look Like One Big, Tall Building

“The perception of this building is three stories.” – Nick Macri, P&Z commissioner
Concerns included site disturbance, maxed out FAR with 6 bedrooms in each of two proposed houses, plus blasting and runoff. 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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Greenwich Non-Profit Organization Announces College Essay Workshops

Workshops will be held in person at The Reading Room in Cos Cob and via Zoom. Students will learn how to avoid common mistakes when writing essays, get expert feedback on their ideas, perform in-class brainstorming and writing exercises, and review successful college admissions essays. They will leave the class with a first draft of their College Essay Common App personal statement. Continue Reading →

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BBB Report Highlights Riskiest Scams and Growing Fraud Trends

Slow down. Be wary of unexpected messages and offers that create urgency.
Verify independently.Research businesses, employers, sellers and investment opportunities using contact information you find yourself.
Don’t trust familiar names automatically. Scammers frequently impersonate legitimate companies and government agencies.
Protect your money and information. Never provide financial or personal information until you’ve confirmed who you’re dealing with. Continue Reading →

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