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Stamford Board Keeps It All in the Family

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — The 35 or so city representatives let out a sad “Oh” earlier this week when Jerry Pia announced he was giving up his seat in Stamford’s 7th District. However, he was happy to be leaving it in the trusted hands of his nephew, Charlie Pia Jr. ... Read More

Schools 02/16/12

Stamford Passes, Praises $232M School Budget

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford’s Board of Education unanimously approved the 2012-13 budget recommended by Interim Superintendent Winfred Hamilton on Thursday night. The budget is for just more than $232 million, an ... Read More

Schools 01/26/12

Stamford's Special Ed Classes Seek More Resources

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment
Schools 12/07/11

Stamford Kids Rehearse for Christmas Show

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment
News 12/02/11

Yankees GM Ready to Rappel Down Stamford High-Rise

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Before heading to Dallas for baseball’s winter meetings, Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman will once again be rappelling down Stamford’s Landmark Building for the annual “Heights and Lights” ... Read More

Neighbors 10/29/11

Stamford Autism Benefit Showcases Brotherly Love

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment
Neighbors 10/25/11

Cavaliere's Rascals Set to Rock Stamford Stage

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford will groove back to the '60s on Friday when Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere hits the Palace Theater stage with his band “Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals.” The occasion is Stamford ... Read More

Schools 10/12/11

Stamford Schools Cut Special Ed Helpers

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comments (1)

STAMFORD, Conn. – Children in special education at Stamford Public Schools are seeing fewer paraprofessional educators in the buildings compared with the start of the year. The reduction is a result of ... Read More

Sports 09/26/11

Football Star Stresses Money Smarts in Stamford

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. – Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott came to Stamford Monday morning to help kick off the Winning Play$ Program at Stamford and Westhill High Schools. He said it is important to ... Read More

Sports 08/02/11

Robustelli's Family Delighted With City Honor

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Andy Robustelli's family could think of no better honor for their father than naming the Stamford High School football field after him. Before becoming a Hall of Fame defensive end for the ... Read More

Sports 07/26/11

Football Field Named for Stamford Legend

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — When the Stamford High School football team opens its season this fall, it will be playing on a new field with a new name. The Board of Representatives' Parks and Recreation Committee voted ... Read More

News 07/21/11

Tarzia Seeks To Return to Stamford Finance Board

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Four months after leaving the Board of Finance, Joseph Tarzia was one of three Republicans nominated for the board during the Republican Town Committee caucus Wednesday night.

Tarzia, ... Read More

News 06/30/11

Stamford Clears Up Custodian Contract Mess

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — The Board of Education is allowed to negotiate with the school custodians' union, an issue clarified Wednesday after a challenge earlier this month from city Reps. Randall Skigen and Mary ... Read More

Schools 06/24/11

Future Shines Brightly for Stamford High Grads

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford High School’s graduating Class of 2011 has a bright future, just ask its president, Sean Ormand, who put on sunglasses as he concluded his address to his fellow graduates.

“The ... Read More

Schools 06/08/11

Stamford Schools Names Acting Superintendent

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

Deputy Superintendent Winifred Hamilton will be taking over as acting superintendent of the Stamford Public Schools, the Board of Education decided Tuesday night. Hamilton will start in the new position July 1, ... Read More

Schools 06/01/11

Stamford Schools No Closer to New Superintendent

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

Despite Geoff Alswanger’s pleas, Stamford’s Board of Education continued to delay the search for a new superintendent. A resolution was tabled Tuesday that would have made the board serve as the personnel search ... Read More

Schools 05/24/11

Stamford School Board Adjusts Budget, Adds Jobs

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

During the Stamford Board of Education’s special budget allocations meeting Monday night Jerry Pia fought for and won the addition of two special education teachers and two social workers for the upcoming school ... Read More

News 05/10/11

Stamford Little Leaguers Get Major League Help

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

Millions of American kids playing Little League baseball show up to the field with gloves, cleats and helmets that fit and are in good condition. Now, thanks to SportsNet New York and Sports Authority, players in ... Read More

Schools 04/11/11

Stamford School Board Member Exits in Huff

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

Jerry Pia walked out of Stamford’s Board of Education meeting not once, but twice, Monday night. Pia, the board’s vice president, said he came to the meeting ready to discuss money transfer policies. ... Read More

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