Member Update: December 2024

In this issue

Roadwork Updates

North Stamford residents have been feeling the effects of various road and bridge projects throughout 2024. We’ve recapped a few recent updates here – some North of the Merritt Parkway, and some below (but still of interest to our community).

Lakeside Drive Bridge

Good news! The work is complete and the bridge is open for traffic as of Monday, December 9th. This should greatly reduce the traffic headaches on High Ridge Road and the surrounding area. More info here.

Perna Lane

If you’ve been following the weekly (ahem) updates from the city on this project (the most recent “weekly” update was October, 22nd, 2024. The previous update was July 8th, 2024), you’ll know that things are not going as originally planned.

  • Construction Progress: High Ridge Road work paused for winter paving; local road installations continue, with delays on Somerset Lane due to rock. Work moves next to Willard Terrace.
  • Additional $2,000,000 Appropriation Request: Unforeseen conditions (removal of rock outcrops) required additional work outside of the scope of the project. Funds will be utilized to cover the additional cost of construction and contract administration during construction.
  • Assessment Costs: Costs, based on bathroom count, will be finalized post-project and payable over 15 years.
  • Connection Timeline: Sewer connections will start in 2025 after Phase 1 is completed and tested.

You can get more detail here.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Ann Brown, Supervising Engineer, at (203) 977-5896 or email abrown2@stamfordct.gov.

Cedar Heights Road Bridge

  • Completion Delayed Again: The bridge rebuild, initially set for November 2023, now aims for April 2025 after height discrepancies were discovered.
  • Impact on Wire Mill Road Project: Further delays risk jeopardizing federally funded replacement of the Wire Mill Road bridge, which must begin by April 2025 to meet a strict end-of-year deadline.
  • Contractor Challenges & Criticism: A. Vitti Excavators cites third-party delays for setbacks, while city officials and representatives express frustration with the repeated postponements and project management issues.

Here are a few links to get more details:

For more info you can contact Lyudmila Fuks from the City of Stamford, Engineering Bureau. (203) 977- 4135 or via mail: lfuks@stamfordct.gov

Hunting Ridge Road Bridge Replacement

The Hunting Ridge Road Bridge is currently closed for replacement. A detour route is in effect, with the project scheduled to be completed in June 2025. More information can be found here.

Mill Road Bridge

The Mill Road bridge near Old Long Ridge Road is open to one lane vehicular traffic. Residents can click here for updates.

Wreath Making Workshop

Tuesday, December 10th • 6:30PM – 8:00PM
151 Brookdale Rd, Stamford, CT 06903

Back by popular demand! Join us for some holiday cheer and crafting. Participants will be provided with materials and instructions for creating their seasonal wreaths. Light refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring gloves, pruning shears, and any decorative items you would like to include in your design.

Register here.

Members: $60, Non-Members, $75.

Solstice Night Hike

Saturday, December 21st • 6PM – 7PM
39 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT

Welcome the winter season with a casual hike in our forest. We’ll look and listen for winter animals, identify some winter constellations, and perhaps even catch some early meteors from this year’s Ursid showers. Meets at the Overbrook Nature Center. Limited to 16 participants.

Register Here.

Members: $5
Non-Members: $8

Music & Conversations with Pianist Stefano Miceli

Sunday, December 15th
3PM – 5PM
Main Library, Third Floor Auditorium

The first of three concerts with Steinway Artist and pianist Stefano Miceli, who will perform masterpieces by Liszt, Debussy, Mozart and Shostakovich, among others, and discuss the creative and emotional power of the classical music repertoire.

A ‘Meet the Maestro’ reception will follow.

Refreshments will be served.

Registration required.

Recent Property Transfers

Selected home sales in North Stamford, as reported by the Stamford Town Clerk: