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Stamford Fire Dept Rescues Kayakers after Kayak Overturns Due to Wind Gust and Choppy Waters

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The Stamford Fire Dept reminded recreational boaters and kayakers to look ahead at weather conditions on Long Island Sound prior to going out on the water. Conditions inland can be drastically different out on the water. Saturday’s Long Island Sound conditions called for a small craft advisory, wind gusts of 25-30 mph and the water temperature at 43 degrees. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Police & Fire

Community Pantry at GHS: Meeting the Students Where They Are

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PTA volunteers Jennette Leal and Maureen Harper were busy before spring break sending students home with fresh produce and items like bags of beans and rice their families can use for meal prep. The community pantry at GHS was originally started by Folsom House administrator Andrew Byrne and assistant dean Laura Boyd to help about 40 students. Word of mouth spread and they quickly learned there are more students in need.   Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Schools, Andrew Byrne, Filling in the Blanks, Folsom House, Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, GHS Community Pantry, GHS PTA

Camillo Asks for RTM to Postpone Bush Statue Item from April Call

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“Also, the gift will not be in the form of a check. The actual statue will be presented as the gift, so there would be no need for it to go before the BET…Another recurring question seems to be about the donation. As has been stated many times, Scott Frantz is again stepping up to the plate for our Town and will be funding this memorial completely on his own.” – First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →

Filed under: Government