Feather Ruffler

Ordinance requiring data on mayoral appointment applicants heads to second public hearing after 35-2 vote

Board of Reps Roundup: A former representative said "nothing has changed" on neglected North Stamford roads

Jul 9 • Arthur Augustyn

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Simmons reports "city is strong" but "work is not finished" in 2026 State of the City address

The Stamford mayor said the city continues to navigate "economic uncertainty and evolving challenges"; first-term housing executive order fell short of…

Jul 9 • Arthur Augustyn

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June 2026

Board approves Midas site sale for 55 affordable apartments, rejects boat launch study

Board of Reps Roundup: Representatives approved a school bus depot lease on Courtland Avenue and $2.1 million for the St. John Towers redevelopment

Jun 5 • Arthur Augustyn

May 2026

Stamford approves labor agreement for new Roxbury School over cost objections

Board of Reps Roundup: The 28-11 vote authorizes a contractor to negotiate the deal on the city’s behalf — a detail that drove most of the opposition

May 9 • Arthur Augustyn

Five insights from the Republican gubernatorial debate between Fazio and McCaughey

WTIC 1080’s gubernatorial debate surfaced differences in style and substance for the potential Republican candidate

May 9 • Arthur Augustyn

April 2026

Feather Ruffler's Definitive Guide to Stamford Pizza

An ongoing project to definitively assess every pizza place in Stamford, Connecticut.

Apr 18 • Arthur Augustyn

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Mayor Simmons' commentary on the budget is really bad

A paragraph-by-paragraph extraction of the signal in a lot of noise

Apr 7 • Arthur Augustyn

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A Brief Update on Feather Ruffler

What you can expect from this page moving forward

Apr 1 • Arthur Augustyn

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March 2026

What is the Stamford budget, and why does it cost so much?

A primer on how Stamford’s annual budget works

Mar 18 • Arthur Augustyn

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When It’s Freezing in Stamford, Who Helps the Homeless?

The network of police officers, nonprofits, and anonymous donors keeping Stamford’s homeless population warm.

Mar 8 • Arthur Augustyn

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Mayor Simmons Proposes 6.32 Percent Budget Increase, Targeting “Shared Sacrifice” to Lower Costs

As Stamford faces the largest proposed expenditure hike since the 2008 financial crisis, the mayor asks the boards to help shave the increase below 5…

Mar 7 • Arthur Augustyn

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February 2026

“Cost of Living” Top Issue for CT Governor Race, Fazio Leads Republican Favorability

A Nutmeg State Poll shows “cost of living” is the top issue for Connecticut residents — and every challenger to Lamont is running on it

Feb 27 • Arthur Augustyn