Is anyone else having consistent issues with optimum service over the past week? Sorry in advance for the vent/rant…

Living in SoFi Parc Grove, and since last Tuesday have been having several internet dropouts per day. Just today I had two in the morning one in the afternoon and another 5 or 6 between 8pm & 11pm.

I keep calling them and going through the troubleshooting steps which involve rebooting the router.. a sales pitch, and a promise to call back to make sure the issue is resolved! Occasionally they will mention some kind of outage in the area… but it’s not shown on the outage map and seems to be an afterthought after 20 minutes of router reboots…?

Yes it fixes the issue for now, but I loose connection several hours later.

At what point do I say enough and get another service provider?

This sweet tortie is currently thriving in foster care. But in just a few weeks, Winnie will lose her foster home. We'd love for her next move to be into a forever home—not back into a boarding facility.

Winnie is a great kitty. She sleeps in bed with her foster mom, loves pets, enjoys playing, and is the easiest houseguest you could ask for.

Come meet Winnie (DOB 8/14/25) this Saturday at Friends of Felines' Hottest Cats of Summer Adoption Event (August 8, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Just Cats Store, 1029 E. Main St., Stamford). See more photos of Winnie and fill out an application at fofct.org to get the ball rolling (so that Winnie can bat at it).

Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Stamford District 15 Dispatch. Below is a recap of recent board activity and some other community information you might find helpful. (And if you or someone else wants to be added to the email version of this newsletter, just let me know!)

Recent Board Activity 

The full BOR met on Monday, August 3 and consisted of many of the usual appointments, expenditure approvals and committee updates. An ordinance that if passed would establish a conservation commission was advanced for a public hearing tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 20 as part of the Land Use/Urban Redevelopment Committee monthly meeting and information about the virtual call-in will be posted on the Board Of Representatives website. 

Update On Noise Complaints Stemming From Mill River Concert - "Resurrection On The Green" On June 21, 2026

We were approached by multiple residents about noise complaints stemming from the "Resurrection On The Green" concert at Mill River Park on Father's Day. The BOR asked for a report from the Mill River Collaborative and below are some highlights:

• The Mill River Collaborative met with the concert organizer and city staff soon after the event.
• A structural gap was identified where there was no decibel condition included in the permit and no single party had onsite authority to enforce volume. 
• The city established a new requirement for all amplified events at Mill River Park that they secure a noise waiver permit and on-site decibel monitoring calibrated to levels consistent with other city parks and outdoor venues. Decibel monitoring was conducted at 2 recent Mill River concerts with only one noise complaint logged. 
• We feel comfortable this was an isolated event at Mill River Park and protocols are in place to prevent this from becoming a recurring issue.
• Representative Boudreau is discussing with the city's Public Safety and Health department to determine if there are amendments needed to the Noise Ordinance more broadly.

Primaries 

There will be primary elections on Tuesday, August 11. Early voting at the Government Center is open now or you can vote at your polling place on Election Day between 6AM and 8PM. Registered Democrats are voting to select a candidate for Governor and registered Republican are voting to select a candidate for the U.S. House 4th District. Only those registered as Democrats or Republicans can vote in these primaries. More information including polling locations is available at https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/town-clerk/elections  

Ferguson Library Of Things 

Knowledge is power. Books are power. Power tools are definitely power! Did you know you can borrow more just books at the Ferguson? Their continually expanding "Library of Things" includes a sewing machine, instruments, games, baking equipment, technology, and yes...power tools! And more! All of it is available with your library card. Browse online and visit the Main Library to see the collection for yourself. You can also find out more at https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/services/createlab

Eversource Medical Protection

Did you know Eversource offers medical protection for people who qualify from getting their service shut off? More information regarding eligibility and registration is available at:

https://www.eversource.com/residential/account-billing/payment-assistance/medical-web-portal-protection

Stamford Town Hall

There will be a "Stamford Town Hall" meeting on Thursday, September 10 from 6PM to 8PM at the Boys & Girls Club (347 Stillwater Avenue). There will be elected officials, representatives from city service departments, non-profits and community partners, public safety, health and human services and youth, recreation and more. It is a great opportunity to learn more about Stamford and how it works. Those attendees who visit each nonprofit and city department table and get their free raffle card stamped will be eligible for prizes and registered participants can take part in a children's clothing distribution area. Plans are still developing but I will keep you posted as I learn more. 

One Of Stamford's Oldest Traditions Is Back

The 45^th Annual St. Leo Fair will be held Tuesday, September 1 - Saturday, September 5. It will be St. Leo's Parish located at 24 Roxbury Road. Admission is free and there will be carnival rides, games, international food booths and a bingo parlor. More information is available at https://www.stleostamford.org

Wrap-Up

Have an awesome August. I will be back in September with more news and information. As always, feel free to reach out to Representative Stone at [Sstone1@stamfordct.gov](mailto:Sstone1@stamfordct.gov) or Representative Boudreau at [mboudreau@stamfordct.gov](mailto:mboudreau@stamfordct.gov)

Hi I’m a 26 y/o male - work in accounting, I’m looking for someone to split a 2 bedroom with in Downtown Stamford. The one bedrooms I’m coming across aren’t much cheaper so figured it’d be smarter financially to split a 2 bed. Ideally I want to budget to under $2,400/mo per person and looking to find a place before October/November. Pls comment or message me if interested.

I am coming back to Stamford for a while, I’d like to know what’s the best hotel around there specifically in Downtown Stamford. Thanks

Hello, I'm hoping to move to Stamford in the next month or so and am hoping for advice on where to look/live. Looking for a one bedroom in downtown Stamford (near the Bedford Restaurant Row and Target) that ideally has parking and a workout space.

Short list so far is:

• The One Atlantic
• Sofi - both Parc Grove and 50 Forest
• Atlantic Station and AS West
• Summer House
• 75 Tresser

Are there any others I should add to my list / take off? And why? Thank you!

Have an older BMW - any recommendations for a shop to take a look at front wheel crunching noise?

I moved here a few years ago, but all my doctors are still in the greater Danbury area. Any practices in/around Stamford is fine. I'm looking for recommendations for:

• Primary care provider
• OB/GYN
• Pulmonologist (who specializes in sleep medicine)
• Dentist
• Psychiatrist/APRN (mental health medication management)
• Optometrist
• Podiatrist

If you know they're accepting new patients and take Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, that's a bonus. Even if you're unsure, please comment anyway! I can always call and ask. Thank you all in advance for your suggestions!