Connecticut – Loculy

Stamford seniors sign up for COVID boosters, but excitement of initial shot is lacking: ‘Here we go again’

October 21, 2021October 21, 2021Posted in Connecticut by OMBRU Editor

‘I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, but I think we’re going to be where we are, pandemic-wise, for a long time.’ Ashley Beach

Bobby Valentine announces endorsement by Stamford teachers union

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Posted in Connecticut by OMBRU Editor

“We are at a critical moment, challenged by COVID, emerging technologies, and social pressures,” said Bobby Valentine, who is running unaffiliated.

No Thanksgiving parade in Stamford this year. Instead, stationary ‘Park Party’ planned with balloons and bands.

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021Posted in Connecticut by OMBRU Editor

For the second year in a row, one of the country’s largest balloon parades will readjust for the COVID era. Instead, all the balloons, marching bands and performers will post up at Mill River Park.

Stamford has millions in federal COVID stimulus money to use. But Finance, Planning Boards want next mayor to weigh in.

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Posted in Connecticut by OMBRU Editor

During the almost-three-hour meeting, the Board of Finance and Planning Board parsed through 19 projects that the current Mayor David Martin’s administration wants to finance.

Graduation rates dip across Stamford high schools: COVID pandemic hurt students ‘disproportionately,’ official says

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021Posted in Connecticut by OMBRU Editor

All three high schools saw lower graduation rates than the year prior, which officials attributed to the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic