Jared Weber

1 month ago | middletownpress.com | Jared Weber |Jared Weber

STAMFORD — The 1890 house on Taylor Street is a glimpse into Stamford's past. Originally designed for two families, the Queen Anne-style house was one of a row built on the West Side to accommodate mostly Irish immigrants who worked as servants in nearby mansions, on the railroad or in local factories. The houses aren't lavish, but they provided opportunity for new residents looking to make Stamford their home, influential preservationist Renee Kahn wrote in a May 1991 memo.

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Jared Weber

STAMFORD — The Zoning Board of Appeals has overturned a decision by Stamford’s top zoning enforcement official to permit a drive-thru for a new Dunkin’ on Glenbrook’s main thoroughfare. The unanimous decision Wednesday night reverses a Sept. 6 ruling by Chief Zoning Enforcement Officer James Lunney, who has said the drive-thru use at 364 Hope St. is “grandfathered in” from a former drive-up Wells Fargo Bank.

Mar 6, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Jared Weber

STAMFORD — Stamford Charter School for Excellence is right on schedule for Charlene Reid's plan. Stamford's lone charter school, which serves about 500 students from preschool through eighth grade, was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, federal officials announced.

Jan 27, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Jared Weber

STAMFORD — A majority of Stamford residents — about 54 percent — are renters, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The margin is likely to widen, as thousands of new apartments are slated to open in the city by year’s end. Over the past year, though, renters at some of the city’s older multifamily housing stock have spoken out about living conditions, which they say, in some cases, are harmful. Article continues below this ad“When you go home, that’s like your comfort zone.

Jan 20, 2025 | middletownpress.com | Jared Weber

STAMFORD — It’s basic economics, city officials say. Stamford’s housing supply doesn’t satisfy its high demand within the New York City metropolitan area. The shortage allows developers to charge high prices for new single-family homes and rental apartments because people will pay what's listed for the scarce options. Article continues below this adCity officials and housing advocates argue, if the city builds enough housing to meet demand, prices will come down.