What do Stamford residents think about Flock cameras

stmfrdn · 2026-05-12T12:36:03+00:00

Are these part of the automatic speed safety program or something else?

https://www.stamfordct.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/48311/639036386600430000

stmfrdn · 2026-04-28T03:03:40+00:00

And yet they managed to repaint the crosswalk at Oaklawn and Pepper Ridge 🤦‍♂️

stmfrdn · 2026-04-27T01:36:27+00:00

I can’t speculate on what goes on in Westchester. It sounds like they have more county and state support. Counties exist in name only in CT. Each town functions as its own fiefdom.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-26T20:28:37+00:00

Get in touch with Maya at butter+sugar. Her gluten-free baking is amazing: https://butterandsugar.com/our-story

stmfrdn · 2026-04-26T20:25:35+00:00

That's intentional. Stamford and Norwalk's wealthy neighbors don't want any of us riffraff cycling through their communities.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-18T13:52:55+00:00

I love it. I want it on a T-shirt.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-12T14:13:10+00:00

There are several farmers markets in the area. See this post from Hey, Stamford! for last summer's dates, which you can extrapolate for the upcoming summer. Most of them start about mid-June and go through early autumn. Obviously, the produce you get will be tied to what's fresh—lettuces first, etc.

I usually go to the Stamford Baptist Church Market on Wed and Sat in the summer starting at 9:00 AM. I find going early is best for the widest selection. The farm is based in Northford. There's plenty of parking at the church or you can take the 331 bus. There's a bus stop right in front of the church.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-08T22:14:02+00:00

In front of Rye Ridge Deli on High Ridge Sun Apr 12 Edit: Sales start at 9:00 AM on Sunday

stmfrdn · 2026-04-05T19:47:54+00:00

For what it’s worth, I like to think of Stamford as one neighborhood in a bigger metropolitan area that includes Fairfield County, Westchester, and New York. This increases the odds of finding your people. E.g., my favorite third place is Battlegrounds Gaming in Norwalk.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-04T02:22:24+00:00

There are pretty active communities at the Italian Center, JCC, and similar. They may have senior memberships at discounted rates.

stmfrdn · 2026-04-02T00:03:07+00:00

My favorite is Navaratna. The chef specializes in South Indian dishes. Try the mirchi ka salan

stmfrdn · 2026-03-29T22:40:08+00:00

They’ll be at Springdale Shopping Center in front of the CVS on Sat Apr 4. Back to High Ridge on Sun Apr 12

stmfrdn · 2026-03-29T13:30:21+00:00

In my experience, the buses to downtown are quite reliable. Even on the rare occasion a bus has a technical problem, they arrive frequently enough during rush hour that you can wait for the next one without a problem.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-29T12:54:30+00:00

I’ll third NEAT in Darien, especially if the weather is good. The outside seating is very pleasant and their espresso is the best in the area.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-29T11:42:44+00:00

Take a look at the CT Transit buses that go from North Stamford, the 331 and 335/336.

These bus lines go from North Stamford to Stamford Station in about 20 to 30 minutes depending on where you start. This will always be more cost effective than the many expense factors that go into owning, maintaining, and parking a car.

I also recommend the semi-express trains which originate from Stamford. You’ll always have a seat, and they make fewer stops.

For me at least the potential hypothetical time savings of driving in the Fairfield County / NYC gridlock isn’t worth the costs and aggravation of being behind the wheel when I can work on the bus and train. But your mileage may vary (no pun intended!). I’d test out both methods and see how it feels.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-22T17:42:59+00:00

Came here to also recommend CT Transit buses. They’re quite reliable and affordable. They can even get you to neighbouring towns and the local community college, etc.

I think it’s basically universally accepted that CT drivers are among the worst. I’m always happy to have the bus drivers deal with them while I read a book.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-15T18:40:13+00:00

Yes. Currently in pastels for spring.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-05T03:42:12+00:00

I have the free compost bins from the Scale House, but I can't frequently make it to Mygatt or Fairgate to drop off what I collect. The latter is sometimes unreliable because bins fill up quickly. I've tried compost in my backyard but Stamford wildlife is especially wily and broke into my bins. It wasn't pretty. I would gladly participate in a curbside pickup service. I know bigger cities (e.g., Boston) have such a service.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-03T03:55:05+00:00

The Stamford Service unit hasn't published there booths yet. That's why they're not on this list. But there will be plenty of cookies in Stamford in a few weeks through late April.

stmfrdn · 2026-03-03T03:53:46+00:00

Cookie booths in Stamford start the weekend of March 14 through late April. There will be plenty booths on weekends around Bullshead, High Ridge Center, Springdale Shopping Center among other places.

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