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Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-MLB Manager Bobby Valentine
Caroline Simmons Reflects On Stamford Mayoral Race Against Ex-mlb Manager Bobby Valentine To say the 2021 Stamford mayoral race has been like no other would be the ultimate of understatements. For starters, the Democratic nominee, State Rep. Caroline Simmons, defeated two-term incumbent David Martin after mounting a rare primary challenge. Then came the bombshell announcement by charismatic Major League Baseball legend and lifelong city resident Bobby Valentine that he was entering the race as an "Unaffiliated" candidate - and not as a Republican, Democrat, or even as an Independent. But wait, there's more. The race quickly became one that has drawn interest and intrigue natio…
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford
Bobby Valentine Reveals What Prompted His Run For Mayor Of Stamford He's been known by many as the unofficial mayor of Connecticut's second-largest city for years. Now, after a lifelong career in sports, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine wants to be Stamford's mayor for real. In a week, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, voters will make the call in a race that has drawn national attention and even seen each candidate endorsed by a past United States president. "Tommy Lasorda would introduce me either as the mayor of Stamford or ambassador of Stamford," Valentine said, referring to the late Los Angeles Dodgers manager. The 71-year-old Valentine can't pinpoint…
Caroline Simmons Claims Victory Against Incumbent Mayor Martin In Stamford Mayoral Primary Caroline Simmons Claims Victory Against Incumbent Mayor Martin In Stamford Mayoral Primary
Caroline Simmons Claims Victory Against Incumbent Mayor Martin In Stamford Mayoral Primary Stamford Mayor David Martin will not serve a third term in office after state Rep. Caroline Simmons declared victor over him in the Democratic mayoral primary. In a race separated by more than 1,700 votes, Simmons toppled the two-term mayor in the primary on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and will now take on former New York Mets manager and Stamford native Bobby Valentine in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Earlier story - Sports Legend, Ex-Mets Manager Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of His Hometown According to unofficial results from Martin’s camp, he received 2,404 votes, including abs…
COVID-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings COVID-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings
Covid-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow with the Delta variant, a Fairfield county mayor has instituted a new mask mandate. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Stamford Mayor David Martin says the new mandate, which requires masks in all Stamford buildings, will go into effect on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. In addition, Martin said all outdoor events in the city with 100 or more people will also require masks regardless of vaccination status. “I know this is a bitter pill to swallow,” Martin said. “It is a bitter pill for me as well.” The mayor added he hopes the new mandate will help prevent …
Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford
Sports Legend Bobby Valentine Running For Mayor Of Stamford Baseball legend Bobby Valentine is looking to go from a seat in the dugout to a seat in City Hall. Valentine, 70, the former Major League Baseball player and manager who currently serves as the athletic director at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, announced on Friday, May 7 that he plans to run for mayor the second largest city in Fairfield County - his hometown of Stamford. A three-sport high school star in Stamford, Valentine made the announcement on social media that he plans to run as an independent candidate against incumbent David Martin and State Rep. Caroline Simmo…
COVID-19: New Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Fairfield County COVID-19: New Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Fairfield County
Covid-19: New Mass Vaccination Site Opens In Fairfield County A second mass vaccination site has opened in Fairfield County. The site, in the Harbor Point section of Stamford, opened on Monday, March 15, said officials with Stamford Health. The site is located at 1 Elmcroft Road, at the Building and Land Technology building, where the former Pitney Bowes Headquarters used to be. Directions to vaccine site.Stamford Health The organization's first site,  at the Wheeler Building at Stamford Hospital, will continue to offer vaccines as well. Stamford Mayor David Martin said the second site will allow the city to ramp up its vaccinations: “It is vita…
COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means COVID-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means
Covid-19: Stamford Shifts Back To Phase 2 Reopening Amid Spike In Cases; Here's What It Means Amid a spike of COVID-19 cases, Mayor David Martin ordered — under revised state guidelines — the City of Stamford to return to Phase 2 of reopening. Earlier story - COVID-19: Number Of CT Red Alert Cities, Towns Climbs To 30 As Positivity Rate Hits 6.1 Percent “This is a difficult decision but every indicator we’re monitoring suggests we’re at the beginning of a second wave,” said Martin. “Unfortunately, this means we must change our behavior immediately." The news comes on Thursday, Oct. 29, the day the number of "Red Alert" Connecticut cities and towns climbed from 19 to 30 and the…
COVID-19: Ridgefield Issues Advisory On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: Ridgefield Issues Advisory On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: Ridgefield Issues Advisory On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Officials from several Fairfield County cities and towns and cities have issued advisories for trick-or-treating on Halloween. In Stamford, Mayor David Martin announced the city is discouraging traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this year and advises residents to not participate in trick-or-treating of any kind with individuals outside your household. All variants of trick-or-treating often require contact with individuals from outside your household and therefore present a risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.  Like other communities across Connecticut, Stamford is seeing a tren…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Increase In Cases In Stamford Officials in Stamford are alerting residents about a potential spike in COVID-19 cases. The City of Stamford’s Department of Health said it was notified that a COVID-19 early warning wastewater system detected a potential increase in cases of COVID-19 in Stamford. The detection system is operated through a collaborative effort between Yale University and the State Department of Public Health, “COVID-19 is still a public health emergency," Stamford Mayor David Martin said. "It is everyone’s responsibility to protect themselves and reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s time for residents …
Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response
Isaias: Residents, Officials Demanding Answers On Eversource Storm Response More voices are calling for an internal investigation into Eversource’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut. With hundreds of thousands of Eversource customers still reporting outages days after the storm rocked the East Coast, officials and residents alike are demanding answers from the utility company. “Eversource has failed to demonstrate adequate preparation ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, its response effort so far has been abysmal, and they inexplicably continue to fail to communicate anything of any substance to my administration or the public,” Stamford Mayor David Mar…
COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut
Covid-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbershops Now Will Be Delayed In Connecticut Not so fast. Connecticut officials are backtracking on plans to reopen salons and barbershops when the state begins phase 1 of reopening on Wednesday, May 20, amid growing unrest amongst salon owners. Earlier story - COVID-19: CT Hairstylists Voice Concerns Over Reopening “We’ve been hearing a lot of feedback from many owners and employees, and at this time I think the best approach is that we hit pause on the reopening of hair salons and barbershops, take a step back, and allow some more time as preparations continue to be made,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said. Lamont said that after …
COVID-19: Stamford Schedules Mask Distribution Sites For Public COVID-19: Stamford Schedules Mask Distribution Sites For Public
Covid-19: Stamford Schedules Mask Distribution Sites For Public In an effort to help residents stay safe from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Stamford will be handing out face masks to residents for the next few days. Stamford’s Emergency Response Management team will hold mask distributions for residents every day for the next three days as part of the city’s ongoing initiative to provide more masks to staff and residents in Stamford. “Stamford’s initial priority has been to provide emergency response providers with personal protective equipment, but the goal has always been to get the public access to these supplies to stop the spread of…
COVID-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested COVID-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested
Covid-19: More Than 300 Stamford Emergency Responders Tested More than 300 of Stamford's emergency responders have been tested for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with only a three percent testing positive. Stamford Mayor David Martin said the city began testing all asymptomatic emergency response providers last week, and continued testing over the weekend, including Stamford’s Police Department, Fire Department, Stamford Emergency Medical Services, 911 Communications, and Department of Health nurses at testing sites. Out of the 320 tests conducted as of Monday, April 20, 206 test results have been returned — 6 have tested positive (3 percent), whi…
COVID-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders COVID-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders
Covid-19: New 'Quick Result' Test Available In Stamford For First Responders With the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases soaring in Stamford, Mayor David Martin announced a new fingerstick "Quick Test" was available for testing the city's first responders twice a month. “The best way to slow down this disease is to offer widespread testing to everyone who has been exposed to coronavirus and everyone who has frequent contact with the public — including those who do not show symptoms,” said Martin.  Martin said the new fingerstick test will allow the city to ensure the health and safety of its first responders, caretakers, and volunteers without depleti…
Michelle Pavia, Daughter Of Former Stamford Mayor, Dies In Snowmobile Accident Michelle Pavia, Daughter Of Former Stamford Mayor, Dies In Snowmobile Accident
Michelle Pavia, Daughter Of Former Stamford Mayor, Dies In Snowmobile Accident The daughter of former Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia died after being involved in a snowmobile crash. Michelle Pavia, 43, of Stamford, was killed around 9:45 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, after hitting a group of trees while snowmobiling in Maine, according to WGME ABC News 13. “This is a tragic loss for the Pavia family and Stamford’s community," said Stamford Mayor David Martin. "I have called Mayor Pavia to express my condolences for his family. This a tremendous loss, and I wish the best for the Pavia family as they endure this tragedy.” According to WGME, Pavia was riding on …
Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Fairfield County? Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Fairfield County?
Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Fairfield County? If you voted in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you were asked to elect school board members and various town posts, including selectmen. City mayoral jobs also were on the ballot in Bridgeport, Danbury and Norwalk. Greenwich residents voted on top town government positions, including first selectman. Similar high-profile elections took place in Fairfield and New Canaan. For expanded coverage of politics, schools and lifestyle, visit Daily Voice Plus In Norwalk, Democratic Mayor Harry Rilling is seeking re-election for his fourth term. He is challenged by Republican Lisa Brinton.…
Stamford Raises Minimum Wage Ahead Of State Schedule Stamford Raises Minimum Wage Ahead Of State Schedule
Stamford Raises Minimum Wage Ahead Of State Schedule Stamford has raised the minimum wage for seasonal and part-time employees to $12.50. This increase is part of Mayor David Martin’s promise to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 an hour ahead of the state’s 2023 deadline. Connecticut’s minimum wage was raised to $11 an hour on Monday, October 1 and will increase by $1 each year to reach $15 an hour by 2023. Stamford’s minimum wage will reach $15 by 2021, officials say. This minimum wage increase will affect more than 450 city employees, nearly half of which previously made less than $12.50 an hour. In addition to boosting the wages of emp…
Stamford Mayor To Undergo Surgery After Fall In City Hall Stamford Mayor To Undergo Surgery After Fall In City Hall
Stamford Mayor To Undergo Surgery After Fall In City Hall After experiencing a fall in City Hall, Stamford Mayor David Martin is scheduled to undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon. While meeting with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown in City Hall, Martin fell down a set of stairs and ruptured the quadriceps tendon in his right knee on Wednesday, June 19, officials say. As a result, Martin will undergo surgery to repair the tendon and will be unavailable for public appearances until Monday, July 8. All previously scheduled public appearances prior to this date have been canceled, however, Chief of Staff Michael Pollard may represent the City in Martin’…
WWE Moving To New Headquarters In Stamford, Signing 16-Year Lease For Downtown Property WWE Moving To New Headquarters In Stamford, Signing 16-Year Lease For Downtown Property
WWE Moving To New Headquarters In Stamford, Signing 16-Year Lease For Downtown Property  WWE’s world headquarters will be moving to a new location in Stamford. The property located at 677 Washington Boulevard will soon be home to the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.), the City of Stamford announced in a Thursday, March 21 press release. The WWE will be leaving its current headquarters of more than 30 years, Titan Towers, at 1241 East Main Street. The WWE will also be exiting their leased spaces on 1266 East Main Street The new 415,000 square foot property is currently managed by George Comfort & Sons, which agreed to a 16-year lease. The building was on…
Stamford Police Chief Jonathan Fontneau Retiring After 38 Years Of Service Stamford Police Chief Jonathan Fontneau Retiring After 38 Years Of Service
Stamford Police Chief Jonathan Fontneau Retiring After 38 Years Of Service After 38 years on the job, Stamford Police Chief Jonathan Fontneau announced he plans to retire this spring. Fontneau has served as Stamford’s 15th Police Chief since Oct. 2012. As one of the longest-tenured chiefs in Stamford history, Fontneau leaves a legacy of modernizing the department, emphasizing strong community policing and dedication to transparency that contributed to Stamford’s reputation as the safest city in New England. “Stamford’s community is very fortunate to have had Chief Fontneau as their Police Chief,” Stamford Mayor David Martin said. “He is a profe…
Three New Officers Join Stamford Police Force Three New Officers Join Stamford Police Force
Three New Officers Join Stamford Police Force Stamford Police welcomed three new officers at a swearing-in ceremony led by Stamford Mayor David Martin. The event, which also included, Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski and Police Chief Jon Fontneau, took place on Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Stamford Government Center. The new police officers, including Javier Campos-Canales, John Zervos, and Stephen Marsico, will complete the state’s basic training program at the police academy over the next 26 weeks and will then undergo field training. “Stamford continues to be the safest city in New England thanks to the work of th…
Mold Contamination Causes Weeklong Closure Of Stamford School Mold Contamination Causes Weeklong Closure Of Stamford School
Mold Contamination Causes Weeklong Closure Of Stamford School A Stamford elementary school will be closed for a week to give crews time to remove mold from the building. The Stamford Board of Education announced on Tuesday that due to elevated mold levels, based on preliminary air quality test results that were reported earlier in the day, the Westover Elementary School will be closed for remediation until Tuesday, Nov. 6. In a statement, the Board of Education said that “The district is working closely with the Boys and Girls Club to provide childcare for those families who do not have the option of keeping their children at home during the day.” S…
Stamford Police Launching Parks Enforcement Unit Stamford Police Launching Parks Enforcement Unit
Stamford Police Launching Parks Enforcement Unit After complaints and concerns from residents about crime taking place in Stamford parks, Mayor David Martin announced Wednesday that the Stamford Police Department is launching a Parks Enforcement Unit.  The specialized unit, led by Capt. Thomas Lombardo will be responsible for the enforcement of state statutes and city rules and regulations in Stamford parks.  As a former Parks and Recreation commissioner with 45 years of experience, Lombardo will be in charge of existing park police and uniform patrol officers. The unit's officers will patrol both on foot as well as in their vehicles. The…
Group Of Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield Leaders Names Martin As Chairman Group Of Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield Leaders Names Martin As Chairman
Group Of Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport, Fairfield Leaders Names Martin As Chairman The Fairfield County Five, an economic development group that arranges business outreach events to educate those out­side Connecticut, selected Stamford Mayor David Martin as its acting chairman on July 23. The year-old regional marketing initiative is led by the mayors or first selectmen and economic development leaders of Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk, Stamford and Westport. “We’re not an official body,” Stamford Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden said in this Westfair Online article. "When we launched last year it was as a pilot project — ‘Can we work together and pull s…
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford residents looking forward to the July 4th fireworks show should start planning a trip out of town after the city's first round of budget cuts nix the show along with several other city amenities. Mayor David Martin said the cuts were necessary after the Board of Representatives imposed a $1.4 million unidentified general cut to the city’s budget: “As Mayor, I strongly disagree with the general cut made by the Board of Representatives to the City’s budget," Martin said in a statement following the cuts. "It will have a disproportionate impact on services provided to reside…
Former HS Football Co-Captain ID'd As Stamford Homicide Victim Former HS Football Co-Captain ID'd As Stamford Homicide Victim
Former HS Football Co-Captain ID'd As Stamford Homicide Victim Police have identified the 18-year-old victim shot to death on Thursday as a former Stamford High School varsity football co-captain. Capt. Richard Conklin said that Antonio Robinson was shot at 8:45 p.m. Thursday at West Avenue and Baxter Street.  Antonio Robinson was a free safety for the Knights for several years ending in 2017, and a co-captain for the team.  His murder was the first in the city in 18 months. Lt. Tom Barcello, who also confirmed Robinson's identity, said officers have been working around the clock in an effort to solve the crime quickly. Stamford Mayor David Martin s…
Home Depot Grand Opening Features 'Neighborhood Night' In Stamford Home Depot Grand Opening Features 'Neighborhood Night' In Stamford
Home Depot Grand Opening Features 'Neighborhood Night' In Stamford The only new Home Depot opening this year happens to be  on West Main Street in Stamford. The new store kicked off its grand opening celebration on Wednesday night, April 25 when Stamford Mayor David Martin led a  "board-cutting ceremony."  The event also included tours of the 140,000-square-foot store, a Kids Workshop and free food and refreshments.  On Thursday, April 26, Home Depot planned to offer vendor demonstrations, giveaways and free lunch for customers. The store -- located at 1925 W. Main St. -- employs about 270 Home Depot associates.
Nearly 3,000 Eversource Electric Customers Still Without Power After Storm Nearly 3,000 Eversource Electric Customers Still Without Power After Storm
Nearly 3,000 Eversource Electric Customers Still Without Power After Storm Eversource reported that 2,832 electric customers in Connecticut were still without power on Thursday, March 8. Eversource has been informing the City of Stamford that its residents should expect an average of three days until power restoration, in many cases. Stamford Mayor David Martin said, “Unfortunately Stamford was hit hard by this storm with many trees and power lines down." "At this time Eversource is struggling to provide restoration in a timely manner. It appears that power restoration will take days and I am disappointed that they cannot provide better service," M…
Stamford Reacts To Not Making Amazon's List Of Finalists For New HQ Stamford Reacts To Not Making Amazon's List Of Finalists For New HQ
Stamford Reacts To Not Making Amazon's List Of Finalists For New HQ STAMFORD, Conn. – Even though Stamford did not make it to the short list of possible locations for Amazon's second headquarters, city officials still see a silver lining and think that Stamford will make an appealing location for another major company. Stamford had been one of two locations the state of Connecticut had proposed to the online retailer as a possible location for a new headquarters. Hartford had been the other possible location the state suggested. Amazon came out with a list of 20 possible locations on Thursday, with no Connecticut locations making the cut. Related story: Ama…