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Stamford to review zoning powers over Airbnb, other issues
“If the city and state didn't have a revenue problem, they would take some action to this issue.”
— eddiee1960, via stamfordadvocate.com “If GymGuyz are $9,000 behind in sign violations (I hope they are getting infractions) then apply to the court for a Failure to Pay or Plead Warrant for the principals. They should be registered with the Secretary of State and paying taxes and fees. Maybe work with the State Police (parkway ramps) on this. Locking someone up on a $9,000 bond will get their attention.”
— Saxon9075, via stamfordadvocate.com “Stamford to review?" I thought they were doing that for a while now. How long is this one going to take?”
— StamfordRadioGuy, via stamfordadvocate.com
Route 1 bridge replacement in Stamford/Darien starts next month
“This is going to be a three-year nightmare for us that live in the area along
with the exit 9 bridge construction and still underway Cortland Ave. Did they have to do all three at the same time?”
— RM12, via stamfordadvocate.com
“This is near me. 2021!!?? Hope there is still access to the boatyard. Build a ramp from the building next door, their food and service is important to both Stamford and Darien. They close early, around 10 or 11 anyway !!!! ”
— Jill Romer, via facebook.com/stamfordadvocate
Stamford struggles to fill vacant Zoning Board seat
“Putting Michelson back on the board is the right move for Stamford.”
— joe-commuter, via stamfordadvocate.com “I agree with Michelson regarding the unfettered development and Zoning 'text changes,’ even though he is Republican. Being that so many local Democrats (Reps, Land Use, the mayor himself ) are pro-development, they might not like him back on the board. Shame. We need some balance.”
— TheAntiFox, via stamfordadvocate.com
Stamford lawyer helps push tobacco company award to $52.4M
“What a joke, people blame others for their choices. Not everyone decided to smoke cigs at age 12. What’s next, suing fast food companies for obesity?!”
— phil, via stamfordadvocate.com “I thought we already went through this with the states winning billions from tobacco companies. (Tobacco master settlement) And yes, the payments were supposed to help create smoking cessations programs except in Connecticut all proceeds went into the general fund. Quit? You're on your own. This suit has as much chance as a snowball in somewhere hot!”
— wcc10, via stamfordadvocate.com