Stamford, CT – Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced that the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA), a department of Columbia University in New York City, recently awarded The Round Table, Stamford High School’s (SHS) digital student newspaper, a Gold Medal for 2019-2020. The paper earned a total score of 896 out of a possible 1,000 points.…
NORWALK, CT – Join The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in making observations of plants and animals – at a park, a beach or even just in your own neighborhood – April 30-May 3 as part of a worldwide “bio-blitz” called the City Nature Challenge. The Maritime Aquarium is organizing Fairfield and Westchester counties’ joint effort…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced lthe Katrina Mygatt Recycling Center will add an additional day of operations and be open every Friday beginning this past Friday, April 9. This updates the Recycling Center’s operational hours to Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 7 am to 2 pm. “My budget proposal this year will fully…
Hartford, CT – The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) on Friday said it has confirmed a case of measles in a Fairfield County child. The child, who was not yet vaccinated against measles, acquired the infection while traveling internationally. DPH is collaborating with local partners to identify contacts and implement appropriate control measures. Measles…
STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank awarded Mr. and Mrs. Saumell of Stamford, CT $1,000, as they are the latest winners of the FirstPrize $avings account drawing. “I was so pleased to hear that customers from my branch finally won,” said Camilo Duque, Branch Manager of the First County Bank Summer Street branch, in Stamford.…
STAMFORD, CT – Stamford Public Education Foundation’s 14th annual Excellence in Education Awards was an evening of celebration and inspiration as community leaders and educators were honored for their commitment to public education. This year’s event took place virtually on Thursday, March 25th, and streamed from www.spefct.org. Longtime SPEF supporter, ESPN broadcaster Arda Orcal once…
The Off-Broadway hit that asks, “To be, or Airbnb, that is the question.” Westport Country Playhouse will present a virtual Script in Hand playreading of “Rent Control,” the Off-Broadway hit comedy based on the true story of a struggling-to-survive actor in New York City who invents a moneymaking scheme that backfires. Written and performed by…
HARTFORD, CT – The Department of Public Health (DPH) on Friday announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Access Health CT, a quasi-public state agency, to increase vaccine access in communities high on the social vulnerability index (SVI). This partnership will utilize and expand on Access Health CT’s existing outreach…
In honor of Women’s History Month, Westport Country Playhouse will host a virtual storytelling of original works written by female members of the community about women who changed history, on Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m. Registration is necessary to access the broadcast on the Playhouse’s YouTube channel (WestportPlayhouse). The event will be the second…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Friday announced that he has scheduled Tuesday, April 27, 2021 as the date to hold a special election to fill a vacancy for state representative in the 145th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives. The seat, which consists of portions of Stamford, became vacant on March…