As seen in Stamford Plus magazine, Summer 2021 Lights… camera… sale! Selling your home is a complex and important deal and one of the crucial elements of getting the best offer is presentation. So, here are some expert home staging tips and essential steps you might want to take to get the best possible offers,…
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Westport Farmers’ Market Opens for The Season at Imperial Avenue Beginning May 13!
Westport, CT – Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) is thrilled to announce that it will return to its home at 50 Imperial Avenue beginning Thursday, May 13. The summer market will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Thursday through mid-November. WFM will resume the majority of its pre-pandemic, onsite shopping experience and programming while…
CT DPH Issues Public Health Alert on Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses
HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut Department of Public Health is urging the public to be aware of potential health risks associated with ‘Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses,’ after receiving an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. DPH officials said the FDA, along with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and state and…
Governor announces approval of first permit for a restaurant to use a state highway right-of-way for outdoor dining
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has approved a permit for Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining as the restaurant makes efforts to comply with the requirements of phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant,…
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Announces City Parks Open for the Season
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim officially opened all City of Bridgeport public parks today Thursday, May 21st for the season. Seaside Park, Beardsley Park and St. Mary’s by the Sea will be open for Memorial Day weekend for Bridgeport residents only with the purchase of a park sticker. Due Covid-19 Seaside Park and Beardsley Park…
Kid-Friendly Creativity in the Kitchen
(Family Features) While so many families spend more time at home than normal, many may be seeking ways to increase fun and activity, especially for children. One way to increase engagement while teaching lifelong lessons is to head to the kitchen for a learning exercise in creating nutritious snacks and treats. Consider these creative ways…
Lamont, Cuomo, Murphy announce alignment of state policies to allow marinas and boatyards to open with conditions
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers in their states will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services…
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
(Family Features) With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right. Consider these simple suggestions from Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, health and nutrition communications manager for Dole Food Company. Healthy Snack Time Taste Tests…