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Morning Stamford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Step inside Stamford's newest $14.5 million waterfront showpiece
  • Volunteers revive one of Stamford Harbor's last salt marshes
  • Why a beloved Harbor Point pizza spot is shutting its doors

Also on today's calendar: Bucciarelli Farm and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. $14.5 Million Waterfront Home For Sale In Stamford (patch.com) — Stamford residents can glimpse ultra-luxury waterfront living with a newly built, $14.5 million home on Ocean Drive West that showcases sweeping Long Island Sound views. The 8,738-square-foot residence features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, elevated construction above FEMA standards, and extensive indoor-outdoor amenities including an infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, and heated covered seating areas designed for both entertaining and year-round comfort.
   

2. SoundWaters Volunteers Help Restore Stamford Harbor Salt Marsh (patch.com) — Stamford neighbors are rolling up their sleeves at Boccuzzi Park, where SoundWaters volunteers are restoring one of the city's last remaining Stamford Harbor salt marshes. By removing invasive plants and encouraging native growth, the project protects local wildlife, improves water quality, and invites residents to connect directly with their coastal environment through upcoming hands-on work sessions.
   

3. Popular Stamford Restaurant To Close After Over 10 Years In Business (patch.com) — A longtime favorite in Harbor Point, Fortina Pizza on Washington Boulevard will serve its last meals on Aug. 31 after more than a decade in Stamford. The owners thanked Stamford customers for making the restaurant part of the community, as the closure follows other recent restaurant exits in the neighborhood while some new concepts move in.
   

4. Stamford Health's $275 million expansion clears an early hurdle (stamfordadvocate.com) — Stamford Health just won early Planning Board approval for a $275 million expansion of its downtown campus, including a new cancer-care center, more parking, and relocated behavioral health and rehab units. The project now heads to the Zoning Board, with conditions aimed at limiting impacts on Stillwater Avenue neighbors and requiring a transportation plan to curb solo car commuting.
   

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  • Break the cycle of tension which may lead to nerve compression.
    Norma Medical Massage provides therapeutic massage therapy sessions with an outcome-based approach to relieve muscle pain, muscular soreness, neck... (More info)
  • Weekly and One-time Classes this Fall for Adults and Families at Clay Art Center
    Make this your season of creativity! Our fall weekly clay classes for adults offer hands‑on learning in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and sculpture... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Free Zoom Info Session on becoming a foster parent —TL Moore Read on Patch
  • Why You Keep Getting Shin Splints and How to Prevent Them —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Skin Cancer Isn't Just Moles. Watch for These 6 Signs —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Expecting in Fairfield County? Why You Don't Have to "Tough Out" Pregnancy Back Pain —Brian McKay Read on Patch
  • How to Reset Your Family's Sleep Schedule Before School Starts —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Waxing Gibbous, nearly 100% full.
    Looking to the heavens, With a heavy heart, mourning the passing of our angel, Dolly Parton. Reminder to catch the near-total "blood moon"… (Nextdoor Westover)
  • Best hair salon recommendations.
    I have thin hair and not much working hair with a budget 300 dollars. I want to dye my hair and a blowout (Nextdoor Glenbrook/St Basil College)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Stamford. Apply here.
  • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Security Officer - Part Time in Stamford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stamford here.

Ok Stamford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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