CT – The Stamford Fire Department responded to multiple reports of unexplained explosions in North Stamford on Thursday evening with residents describing loud noises strong enough to shake homes and dislodge wall-mounted items prompting an investigation by the Stamford Fire Department Additional reports of similar incidents were received early Friday morning around 3:45 AM leading to a second investigation by the Long Ridge Fire Company and Stamford Fire Department no evidence or cause for concern was identified during the follow-up efforts Officials have confirmed that the Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Eversource Gas both of which operate infrastructure in the area reported no irregularities or issues with their systems While the origin of the events remains unclear the Stamford Fire Department is consulting experts Deputy Chief Philip Hayes assured residents there is no ongoing threat to life or property “Based on thorough investigations and confirmations from utility providers we feel confident reassuring Stamford residents that there is no immediate danger,” Hayes stated The department pledged to keep the community informed as the investigation continues Residents are encouraged to contact the Stamford Fire Department Public Information Hotline at 203-977-5500 for updates or additional information © 2008-2025 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd 2024 at 11:51 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Stamford Fire Department is continuing to investigate CT — Loud explosions were heard in North Stamford Thursday night and early Friday morning and fire officials are looking for answers "We did receive calls stating there were explosions We don't know if it was a seismic activity but the area was checked with nothing found No physical evidence was observed," Stamford Fire Capt we're still wondering what it is; we're still monitoring if there's any continuance." According to the United States Geological Survey no earthquake was detected in Stamford over the last day The USGS monitors earthquakes with at least a 2.5 magnitude which operates a major transmission line in the area have confirmed that their systems are functioning normally with no reported irregularities the SFD said in an update late Friday morning the department said it received over a dozen 911 calls reporting what residents described as a series of loud explosions in the North Stamford area "These events were reportedly strong enough to shake homes and an additional four reports of explosions were received which prompted the Long Ridge Fire Company and SFD to conduct a secondary investigation no anomalies or sources of concern were detected," the SFD said There is no ongoing danger to the community "The safety and well-being of our community remain our top priorities residents can rest assured that there is no immediate danger and we are committed to keeping Stamford informed as we investigate further," the SFD said Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. according to the United States Geological Survey The coordinates of the earthquake show a location on Old Mill Lane Jerry Junes told Patch Monday afternoon the department has not received any reports of injuries or damage associated with the earthquake although the department did receive calls around the time the earthquake was felt The seismic event comes a few days after Stamford residents reported hearing and feeling loud explosions in the North Stamford area that were strong enough to rattle homes and The SFD said it received over a dozen calls from residents on the night of Nov and the explosion sounds were again heard in the early morning hours of Nov Firefighters scoured the North Stamford area and found no damage associated with the rumblings confirmed last week that their systems were functioning normally with no reported irregularities It's not known if Monday's earthquake is related See also: Civilian Snatches Key From Drunken Driver: Police While earthquakes have been known to occur in different parts of Connecticut, the state is best known for its seismic activity near the town of Moodus, according to the Northeast States Emergency Consortium. an earthquake in 1791 was recorded in Moodus with a magnitude between 4.4 and 5 The event was felt from New York City up to Albany Patch has reached out to the Stamford Fire Department for more information Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates The US Geological Survey said it recorded a small earthquake in Fairfield County at the same time multiple residents reported hearing a loud noise An earthquake was reported in Stamford just before noon on Monday The agency said it detected a 1.3 magnitude earthquake just before noon in North Stamford Such a quake is likely not powerful enough to cause any structural damage but can be strong enough for residents to feel the ground shake Multiple people in North Stamford reported feeling tremors and hearing a loud noise at the same time as the reported earthquake "I live near Hunting Ridge in North Stamford," someone posted on Reddit "It felt like someone dropped something heavy on the floor above me." Others in the area north of the Merritt Parkway also reported feeling and hearing something similar It's unclear what caused the loud boom that many people reported hearing This is the second time in a week that residents there have rushed to social media to confirm what they'd heard Several people reported hearing a loud boom and feeling tremors late Thursday and Friday Geological Survey did not report any seismic activity on those dates Stamford fire officials said they had received about a dozen calls from residents asking about the incidents last week Authorities investigated the reports but did not find any potential source "Based on thorough investigations conducted by multiple fire department units as well as confirmations from the Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Eversource Gas we feel confident reassuring Stamford residents that there is no ongoing threat to life or property," the fire department said in a statement 2024 at 8:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Stamford police warned residents Saturday evening that law enforcement had received recent reports of drone activity in the area and urged people to report any sightings which have been occurring for weeks along the East Coast Stamford police warned residents Saturday evening that law enforcement had received recent reports of drone activity in the area and urged people to report any sightings In the comments of the police department’s Facebook post about the drones several community members said they had seen them “A massive drone went by our apt window (18th floor) at 6:30 pm,” Christine Kapp wrote “A plane would never be this low due to FAA regulations Mike Alatortsev wrote that he had seen four or five drones in North Stamford “Last night we saw 2 flying south above the Merrit Parkway in Stamford around 1:30 AM,” Denise Dube Wilson wrote To report a sighting, visit the Connecticut Suspicious Activity Reporting Portal at https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/homeland-security/suspicious-activity-reporting-form The sightings in Stamford follow similar reports out of Fairfield and East Windsor as many as 180 sightings have been reported nightly in recent days with mayors and other officials in the Garden State voicing frustration over the situation Drones were spotted throughout the greater Philadelphia area on Thursday night perhaps the most widespread night yet of the unexplained sightings of aerial objects in that state There were also sightings Thursday night in Massachusetts and Virginia and drones have been spotted over New York City Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has called for the drones to be “shot down In a call with reporters Saturday organized by the White House FAA and other agencies sought to assure people that the drones are not a national security or public safety threat or the handiwork of a malicious foreign actor who was briefed by the Department of Homeland Security said the reported drones have been up to 6 feet in diameter and sometimes travel with their lights switched off This is much larger than those typically flown by drone hobbyists and she said they appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio Homeland Security and state police are investigating the sightings Authorities say they don't know if it is one drone that has been spotted many times or if there are multiple aircraft being flown in a coordinated effort with some expressing concerns that the drone or drones could be part of a nefarious plot by foreign agents Officials stress that ongoing state and federal investigations have found no evidence to support those concerns Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said Wednesday that the aircraft are not U.S The Associated Press contributed to this story 2024 at 12:03 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The Board of Representatives Parks & Recreation Committee unanimously approved a construction plan for the facility CT — A proposed dog park at Scofieldtown Park in North Stamford took an important step last week as the Board of Representatives Parks & Recreation Committee unanimously approved a construction plan for the facility Plans for the dog park stretch back over a decade and the project has gone through different versions residents expressed concerns about disrupting wildlife at the site so the park was moved to a different location away from a meadow area The dog park was proposed to have separate areas for large and small dogs but during a second public hearing in January residents wanted one large dog park with few features and there would be a small turf/grass area the firm that handled the construction plans said during the committee's June 20 meeting that gravel was preferred over grass so the area doesn't become a "mud bath" when it rains There would also be stacked blocks for the dogs and Stalis recommended including a shelter to keep dogs cool during hot days Committee member Thomas Kuczynzki asked if the dog park is large enough it would be great if we had about an acre in area The area we're providing is a little less than half of what might be ideal and it's not just where people bring their dogs -- it is also the social aspect of what dog parks provide which is why the area is small," Stalis said Kuczynski also had questions about noise and disruptions to nearby tennis players "The scenario I would want us to avoid is going through this effort and making everyone worse off it would mean we had formerly happy tennis players and now we have unhappy tennis players and we have residents that wanted a big dog park and got a little dog park," Kuczynski said Stalis said he believed tennis players would be "fine," and that plantings can always be added as buffers between the courts and the dog park in the future A family may come and play tennis while someone else is playing with the family dog It is sometimes nice to keep visual connectivity in parks and I think personally it would serve the community better to keep it more open than to try and completely enclose the dog park," Stalis said vice chair of the Stamford Parks & Recreation Commission the capacity of the park will serve the needs of the community," Tedder said noting the dog park could accommodate 25-30 dogs at a time I don't think it will be a nuisance or any distraction." Access to the dog park would be similar to operations at the facility in New Canaan's Waveny Park Dogs must be licensed -- a requirement in Stamford -- and there would be a yearly fee to gain entry Money collected would go into a fund dedicated to maintaining the dog park Dog owners would receive a four-digit access code to enter the facility Dogs would also have to wear a special tag on their collar Stamford Senior Parks Planner Erin McKenna said the restricted access could be added later and not implemented right away when the dog park opens The full Board of Representatives will take up the item at a future meeting 2024 at 2:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Stamford Health now occupies a footprit of 112,059 square feet in the Long Ridge corridor There is also a 46,392 square-foot office at 292 Long Ridge Road CT — Stamford Health has signed a longterm lease for 65,667 square feet of new office and medical space at 260 Long Ridge Road representing one of the largest leases in the city this year according to Building and Land Technology (BLT) vertically integrated real estate developer nonprofit health system now occupies a footprit of 112,059 square feet in the Long Ridge corridor Located at the verge of North Stamford and the Stamford Central Business District 260 Long Ridge Road is home to Greenwich Hospital and Yale New Haven Medical Group The addition of Stamford Health to the building will bring more patient care services to the Long Ridge Corridor which is seeing significant economic momentum supported by new retail establishments and infrastructure upgrades The major lease signing follows the recent addition of Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut which signed a 5,625 square foot lease at the building this past September "We are thrilled to welcome Stamford Health to 260 Long Ridge Road as they bring more patient care services to this vibrant corridor and continuum of care with 260 Long Ridge at the epicenter," said BLT Chairman Carl Kuehner in a news release "We share a commitment to supporting the continued momentum in elevating Stamford as a place to live work and play with an emphasis on community and quality of life," Kuehner added "This corridor is pivotal to the economic resurgence occurring in the market which is being aided by the city’s investment in modernizing infrastructure and supporting smart planning This is an exciting time for Stamford and we’re grateful to play a role in contributing to the many positive things happening in this great city." Stamford Health Chief Operating Officer Liz Longmore said Stamford Health is committed to meeting the growing health needs of the community "We are excited to continue the expansion of our ambulatory network bringing more programs and capacity to the communities we serve We are planning to open in phases with approximately 30,000 square feet opening in late 2025," Longmore said in a news release "The first phase will include relocating some existing outpatient services and medical specialty services so that we can provide more appointment availability and hire additional physicians and advanced practice providers to care for our patients." Shake Shack and Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana and the future development of the Mozaic Senior Living complex [Excerpt from front page article in the Sunday 9/8/2019 Stamford Advocate by Ignacio Laguarda STAMFORD — The life expectancy of an average North Stamford resident is eight years longer than a typical person on the West Side who represents one of the most diverse districts in the state that includes the South End “I was not surprised,” he said about the finding “Because I know that public health is less accessible for the most vulnerable.” Figuring out why such a life expectancy disparity exists can lead down a number of different paths but Stamford figures generally match up with national trends where high percentages of low-income residents live shorter lives than those on the other end of the financial spectrum Life expectancy in the South End is about 78 years old both of which are lower than the United States average of almost 79 years and below the Stamford average of about 82 years The figures come from a report recently released by Stamford Health titled “Community Health Needs Assessment.” [a special section of the DataHaven Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2019] senior vice president of strategy and marketing at Stamford Health said life expectancy is directly correlated to the income level of a population as well as what he called the “social determinants of health,” which include housing ‘I’m going to make sure that I take my pill.’” The low-income populations in the West Side and those three neighborhoods also have the lowest average life expectancy in Stamford The percentage of low-income residents in those three areas ranges from 43 percent to 49 percent, according to New Haven-based DataHaven North Stamford has a low-income population of 5 percent the West Side has the largest number of low-income residents of which 2,547 live below the poverty line Almost half of the low-income population in Stamford is obese, according to the Community Health Needs Assessment. [Data from 2018 DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey] Michel is pushing for more cities to encourage plant-based diets and has had success introducing a meatless Monday program into Stamford Hospital He sees community farms like Fairgate Farm in the West Side as beneficial to the neighborhood and hopes the city goes more in that direction Obstacles to quality affordable healthcare as well as the rising cost of living are also major factors in shortening the lives of people living in poverty a member of the Stamford Board of Representatives who represents part of the West Side said the character of a neighborhood can take a toll on residents as well He said residents in North Stamford don’t feel as if their neighbors are living on top of them which is much more prevalent in the city’s lower income areas with kids playing in the backyard,” he said “They’re not living next to garages and construction companies.” a person’s financial shape impacts a number of other aspects of their life low-income residents often have to find more than one job to get by cutting down on the amount of free time they have to seek medical treatment or take better care of their bodies “When you have to work that hard for that much longer than everyone else or news story and having trouble finding information here Complete the Ask Mark form to request assistance and shared information to support community action Click here to learn more about our organization Our 30-year history of public service has been made possible through generous grants and in-kind services from more than 100 public and private organizations Home page image of Hartford nighttime skyline is by Richard Cavalleri / Shutterstock.com All other images on our site are copyrighted for use only by DataHaven or are used under a Creative Commons (CC) license The public hearing was held by the city's Parks and Recreation Commission last week Residents who spoke in favor said a dog park in North Stamford would benefit many people while others expressed concerns about disrupting wildlife or taking away open space Scofieldtown Park is an 18-acre suburban park in North Stamford Located right across the street from Scofield Middle School it has continued to see renovations over the years The park has public tennis courts and a walking path that loops around the park Commission member Michael Tedder said residents wouldn't just be allowed to walk into the dog park it would be similar to a dog park at Waveny Park in New Canaan where users receive a special tag for their dog's collar and a PIN code to enter the gate A 2013 plan for Scofieldtown Park included space for a dog park on the grounds Read more from Stamford Advocate The two-and-a-half story colonial-style home on Wynnewood Lane was built in 1995, and purchased by Valentine and his then-wife, Mary Valentine, for $1.69 million in December 2001, city records show and has five bedrooms and four total bathrooms There is a covered porch and an attached garage Valentine told the Stamford Advocate this week that he's working for the Los Angeles Angels as a senior advisor and also doing some television work as an analyst for the team New York Mets and Seattle Mariners over a 10-year playing career from 1969 to 1979 He experienced the most success in New York leading the Mets to the World Series in 2000 Valentine said he still co-owns his parents' Stamford house with his brother and he still has a hand in Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy in Springdale Bobby V's Restaurant & Sports Bar on Atlantic Street is a part of Sportech Venues In 2021, Valentine ran to be Stamford's chief elected official, but ultimately lost after a contentious and close race to then-state Rep Read more from the Stamford Advocate Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker