West Side

Stamford developer wants to save historic Taylor Street home

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STAMFORD — The 1890 house on Taylor Street is a glimpse into Stamford’s past. Originally designed for two families, the Queen Anne-style house was one of a row built on the West Side to accommodate mostly Irish immigrants who worked as servants in nearby mansions, on the railroad or in local factories. The houses aren’t … Read more

Stamford has $2.5M to create a way to get around the city that’s not a train or bus

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STAMFORD — Stamford has received about $2.52 million to build a new transportation program which officials say could help some residents reach places not covered by bus and train routes. With money from the Connecticut Department of Transportation, Stamford is is looking to develop a “microtransit service” — an on-demand transportation service similar to ridesharing apps like Uber … Read more