This week in Stamford: Bobby V's $1.5M home sale, Colony Pizza goes legendary, free jazz at Harbor Point

!Stamford Pulse

Good morning, Stamford.

June is here, CT's first-ever highway speed cameras go live today, and Harbor Point is stacking free outdoor programming all week. Bobby Valentine just sold his North Stamford house, Colony Grill earned a national nod, and the Cornhole League at Mill River Park is back on Thursday nights.

Best for families this week: Live Jazz near the Splash Pad on Wednesday and Yappy Hour at Commons Park Dog Park (free popsicles for the dogs).

Here's what's in this week's Pulse:

• Bobby V, Colony Pizza, and the week's biggest Stamford stories
• A popular bagel shop is headed to town
• 6 weeknight events worth leaving the house for
• The Neapolitan Pizza & Beer Festival is two weeks out

Let's get to it.

-- Cooper

The Week in Stamford

Bobby Valentine sells North Stamford home for $1.5M. The former Mets and Red Sox manager, Bobby V's Restaurant owner, and 2021 mayoral candidate closed on his North Stamford property. Valentine has been a fixture in this town for decades. The house sold at asking.

Colony Pizza named most 'legendary' eatery in Connecticut. Colony Grill on Myrtle Avenue. Thin crust, hot oil, no substitutions. A national ranking put them at the top of CT's list. Anyone who's waited 45 minutes for a table on a Saturday already knew.

Stamford resident wins $50K from lottery ticket. A Cash Royale ticket sold at a local market hit for $50,000.

Stamford High graduates its largest IB class. Stamford High School produced its biggest graduating class of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme candidates this spring.

Paralympian Ali Truwit to host Stamford swim-a-thon. Ali Truwit, the swimmer who lost her foot in a 2023 shark attack and went on to win Paralympic gold, is organizing a swim-a-thon benefiting a prosthetics nonprofit. Details still forming.

Stamford Business Beat

Popular bagel shop to open Stamford location. Another bagel contender is headed to town. Patch confirmed the opening is in the works. We'll have more when they announce an address and opening date.

Indeed sues Stamford landlord over faulty fireproofing. The jobs-search giant filed suit against its Stamford landlord, alleging faulty fireproofing in the building. One to watch for anyone tracking downtown commercial real estate.

Stamford weighs mandatory solar panels on new construction. Stamford could become one of the few U.S. cities to require solar panels on large new buildings. The proposal is still working through the approval process.

This Week in Stamford

Open Flow Yoga in Triangle Park

All-levels outdoor yoga with instructors from Sama Yoga Center.

• Tuesday, June 2. Harbor Point Triangle Park.
• Free
• See more

Navigating Small Business Financing

The City of Stamford and Ives Bank host a free workshop on SBA loans for local entrepreneurs. Low-pressure, worth it if you've been thinking about starting something.

• Tuesday, June 2. RIZZ Lounge & Grill.
• Free
• See more

Live Jazz near the Splash Pad

A rotating lineup of jazz bands plays Harbor Point on Wednesday evenings. The splash pad is right there, so this works for adults unwinding after work and families burning off the last of the day.

• Wednesday, June 3. Harbor Point Triangle Park.
• Free
• See more

Yappy Hour in Commons Park Dog Park

Bring your dog. Free drinks for humans (21+), popsicles for the four-legged ones.

• Wednesday, June 3. Harbor Point Dog Park (across Walter Wheeler Drive from Commons Park).
• Free
• See more

Spring Cornhole League

Mill River Park's Thursday night league at the Cohen Display Fountain runs through July 9. This week is a good on-ramp if you've been meaning to show up.

• Thursday, June 4, 6:00 PM. Cohen Display Fountain, 1040 Washington Blvd.
• See more

Speed Dating Ages 60+

Structured speed dating for adults 60 and older, geared toward healthcare workers and first responders. Real conversations, no apps.

• Thursday, June 4. Fiddler's Green.
• See more

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On the Horizon

Neapolitan Pizza & Beer Festival (June 13). Wood-fired pizza, craft beer, 54 Research Drive. The kind of Saturday afternoon that doesn't need a backup plan. Details

NAACP Juneteenth Celebration (June 19). At the Elks Lodge. A community celebration worth showing up for. Details

Stamford Town Center Summer Block Party (June 20-21). Two-day block party at the Restaurant Plaza. The 6th annual. Mark it now. Details

Community Spotlight

CT Tech Week is in Stamford this week. FORGE Pop-Up Office Hours at CoCreate (today) and an AI leadership panel at Workpoint (tomorrow) are both open. If you work in tech or startups, worth checking the schedule. Stamford is quietly building a reputation beyond finance.

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