Randi Weiner

1 week ago | middletownpress.com | Randi Weiner

Darien Library to unveil new study podsDarien Library has added four new work and study pods on the second floor. The addition of the pods will more than triple the library’s weekly study room availability which means accommodating more than 100 new patrons looking for remote work spaces each week, the library has announced.

2 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Randi Weiner

STAMFORD — Stamford has given a challenge: Find the goose among the two dozen hand-painted ducks on display around downtown in the latest of the city's public art offerings, which have, over the years, spanned a Space Invasion, the rule of Dinosaurs and topiaries dubbed "HedgeFun." "Thanks to the talent of 25 artists who have magically transformed fiberglass sculptures into works of art full of creativity and humor, 24 originally designed and painted ducks and one goose will be on display on...

3 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Randi Weiner

STAMFORD — A shining sun and smiling faces greeted staff of Toquam Elementary School on a "field trip" to visit students in their own neighborhoods as a welcome-back-to-school event. Educators greeted their students and distributed backpacks and school calendars for the campaign called "Be Present, Be Powerful," intended to encourage school attendance.

1 month ago | middletownpress.com | Randi Weiner

STAMFORD — A local food pantry will be able to add $5,000 worth of provisions to its giveaway program thanks to a Stamford-based media company. Spectrum, a suite of communications services offered by Charter Communications Inc., has donated $5,000 from its national community philanthropic program to the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center. The money will be used to support the food box distribution program at the Stamford Islamic Center, which distributes food every Sunday out of its 379 West Ave.

2 months ago | middletownpress.com | Randi Weiner

STAMFORD — Construction is underway on the new bocce courts at Scalzi Park. The project will bring much-needed improvements to the eight public bocce courts that have fallen into disrepair, according to the Stamford Bocce League's website. Article continues below this adThe City of Stamford has eight lighted bocce courts at Scalzi Park on Bridge Street. League play occurs throughout the late spring and summer months, according to the website.